Pettapiece set to tackle new critic portfolios
Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has a new job at Queen’s Park. He will serve as official opposition critic to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services and the Minister Responsible for Seniors.
“I’m honoured to be given these new responsibilities,” said Pettapiece. “However, this won’t change my primary responsibility– to represent my constituents.”
On July 7, Pettapiece delivered letters to ministers David Orazietti and Mario Sergio to inform them of his new role and to request briefings with ministry officials.
In a July 7 press release, Pettapiece stated he is pleased to focus on the needs of seniors.
“I’ve always advocated for seniors in Perth-Wellington, and I hope to underline some of those issues affecting seniors across the province,” he said. One of those issues is the skyrocketing cost of energy, Pettapiece said, which many seniors on fixed incomes cannot afford.
Formerly agriculture critic
The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services oversees ServiceOntario outlets, offering driver’s licences, vehicle registrations and basic Ontario health card services. The ministry is also in charge of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) – an agency that inspects businesses and enforces government regulations.
Ontario PC interim leader Jim Wilson announced Pettapiece’s appointment on July 4.
Under former leader Tim Hudak, Pettapiece was agriculture critic with specific responsibility for the horse racing industry.
