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RANDY HILLIER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR LEADER OF PC PARTY OF ONTARIO

RANDY HILLIER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR LEADER OF PC PARTY OF ONTARIO

(March 30, 2009, Toronto, Ontario) – Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, held a media conference today to discuss his plans and policies for the future of Ontario, as well as announcing that he will be seeking the leadership of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Ontario.

“Our province is in trouble, the people of Ontario are in trouble, and our party is in trouble,” Hillier said. “But even though we’re surrounded by adversity, we can’t allow it to defeat us. This is why I’m announcing today that I will be a candidate for leader of the PC Party of Ontario. Tough times call for a smart leader, one who knows how to overcome adversity and rise to the challenges, rather than making excuses and pointing fingers.”

Those in attendance at the media conference learned that Hillier’s campaign will be driven by ideas and ideals, while being anchored by the three central principles of Freedom, Justice and Democracy. Hillier also revealed that he will be running under the banner of “A Conservative Leader for a Conservative Party”.

“The people of Ontario have a right to expect more from their leaders – a lot more,” Hiller said. “When I become Premier of this province, Ontarians will not only be able to expect more, they’ll actually get more. As people who know me will tell you, I say what I mean and mean what I say.”

In addition to announcing his candidacy, Hillier also released his first three policy planks, including:

• The introduction of the Freedom of Association and Conscience Act, an act to protect the rights of the individual to not be compelled or coerced into actions or associations they find objectionable;
• A commitment to replace the Ontario Human Rights Commission and other quasi-tribunals with real judges in real courts; and
• The introduction of legislation to allow for Senate elections in Ontario, modeled on similar initiatives that have been developed and introduced in other provinces, such as Saskatchewan.

“I’m asking Ontarians to support my candidacy because I have the courage to offer a truly conservative vision,” Hillier said. “As a father of four who loves this province and cares deeply for its future, I believe each and every one of us owes it to our children to take a stand for what’s right. This is why I’m asking all of you here today to join with me in facing up to this challenge and returning the province of Ontario to its rightful place as the engine that makes Canada run.”

Randy Hillier sought and won the Progressive Conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington in 2007. He was first elected to the Ontario legislature in October 2007 – winning one of three new seats for the PC Party of Ontario – and is currently the party’s critic for rural affairs. For more information, please visit his web site www.randyhillier.com.

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Contact:

Randy Hillier, MPP
Toronto Phone: 1-877-326-0777
Perth Phone: (613) 326-0777