Modeling Journey

For Immediate Release March 29, 2009

Running for Ontario: Klees Commits to Leadership

Newmarket-Aurora MPP Frank Klees confirmed today that he will seek the leadership of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.

"Our Province needs decisive leadership, and we're not getting it from Dalton McGuinty and the Liberal Party," said Klees. "The disastrous budget of this past week underscores the McGuinty government's completely inept stewardship of Ontario. He has no plan, is out of touch with Ontarians, and will only drag us deeper into debt, will further destabilize our economy, and undermine the quality of life of every man, woman and child in this province."

"With this lack of direction, we can expect more job losses and drastic reductions in our social services such as health care and services to seniors all over Ontario."

Klees is ready to be Premier and that is the prime objective. He brings 25 years of business experience, 14 years as an MPP and cabinet minister and 25 years as an active member of the PC Party to this leadership race and that's exactly what Ontario needs right now during these economic times. Klees is known throughout the Party as a consensus builder and advocate of grassroots policy development and decision making. He has served as Chair of the PC Caucus since the 2004 election and has been the Official Opposition Critic for Education, Transportation and Infrastructure.

"My many years in the real world of business, my cabinet level government experience, and my many years as an active member of our Party has prepared me well for the responsibilities of leadership. I'm looking forward to serving our Party as Leader, to unite and energize an expanded membership and following the next election, to bring the renewal that Ontarians expect to this Province as its next Premier.”

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Contact:

Frank Klees

416 509 8999