Written by -- Jewish Tribune Staff Report

 

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

 

PC candidates Michael Mostyn and Rocco Rossi, Thornhill MP Peter Kent and MPP Peter Shurman and Vaughan MP Julian Fantino enjoyed the third Annual Thornhill Community Barbeque. The event, hosted by Kent and Shurman to show their appreciation to their constituents, afforded Thornhill residents the opportunity to chat with their elected representatives while enjoying good food and live entertainment.

 

During the BBQ, Kent said that he believes Thornhill will continue to vote Conservative in the provincial election “if the government continues to deliver the sort of policies and practices that [the residents of Thornhill], like all Canadians, expect from us.”

 

Kent was also asked why B’nai Brith has not been awarded grants for their Alzheimer’s health-care facility and for the refurbishing of the B’nai Brith Community Centre, while every other Jewish national organization has received grants of a similar kind.

 

“The election interrupted the process, and then the change of ministers in the ministry slowed things down,” Kent replied. “But I can assure you that I, along with a number of other members of cabinet, have reminded our colleagues that there are applications in process and we’re hoping that we’ll be seeing some results…soon.”

 

Shurman would not comment on rumours that he may be appointed a senior cabinet minister if the Conservatives take the provincial election in October, saying that his goal is “to win Thornhill. The rest of it is up to the people of Ontario.”

 

Federal Cabinet Minister Julian Fantino, when asked about the Ontario Thornhill riding in the coming October election, voiced his full support for Peter Shurman’s re-election bid.