`We are right in the middle of some pretty exciting things': Flynn by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Wednesday, May 21, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville's provincial Liberal candidate Kevin Flynn, 59, says Ontario is on the upswing and he wants to stay in office to continue that trend. The Bronte resident, who has been Oakville's MPP since 2003, said he did not hesitate when the time came to decide whether he would run in the June 12 provincial election. "We are right in the middle of some pretty exciting things in the Province of Ontario. When you look at our economy, compared to other jurisdictions around the world, the way we have been able to come back in a way others just haven't been able to... Ontario is lightyears ahead in terms of employment. You see the construction activity that is taking place. You see the investments we want to make in people who have developmental disabilities," said Flynn. "There are just a host of issues bubbling along that I want to be a part of. I feel like we are in midstream. Ontario is just getting better and better and I want to be there to ensure it continues." Flynn called on residents to vote Liberal stating the divisive, `race-to-the-bottom' approach offered by Tim Hudak's Progressive Conservatives is something Ontario does not need. He slammed the New Democratic Party for "looking after their own political skins" and not standing up for Ontarians on minimum wage and other issues they previously championed. If re-elected, Flynn said he and his government would improve transportation in Oakville, the GTA and Ontario by spending $29 billion on transportation infrastructure over 10 years. Helping business succeed in Ontario and preparing students for the realities of today's workplace are two other areas in which Flynn said the government is continuing to invest. Sure Loc Real Estate Formula Rona Lowes Free Golf National Sports Home Depot XS Cargo Staples Sears Geomedia Henry's Cameras inside today's Editorial Sports Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 18 Artscene Classified 16 21 *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com When asked about the acopment's new Oakville facility, complishments of which he which Flynn called the largest is most proud, Flynn pointinvestment in children's serviced to the introduction of es in Ontario. 30-minute GO Transit serWhile high costs associated vice on the Lakeshore East with the cancellation of a gasand West lines last year. fired power plant proposed for "I know how much the Oakville have been controversial, commuter traffic means to Flynn believes the residents will Oakville. A lot of people remember how the power plant work in Toronto," he said. was stopped. "The move other governHe argued the facility was ments simply couldn't make, going to be 300-400 yards from to go to 30-minute train serhomes and schools, residents vice, has made a huge differdid not want it, and his govence in ridership." ernment did the right thing by Flynn said securing prostopping it. vincial funding for the new At Queen's Park, Flynn has Oakville hospital was a been Chief Government Whip Liberal candidate Kevin Flynn crowning achievement as and parliamentary assistant to the hospital is something the ministers of infrastructure other governments talked about, but could nev- and transportation, training, colleges and unier put together. versities, education, energy, democratic renewal, "They couldn't put a plan in place, couldn't labour and environment. get their minds around such an enormous inIn March, he was sworn in as Ontario Minisvestment. We've been able to manage that, we've ter of Labour. been able to use a procurement system that enFlynn, who was previously an Oakville and sures that project is going to come in on time Halton Region councillor, moved here about 38 and under budget... I'm convinced it will be the years ago, shortly after marrying his wife, Janice. best hospital in Canada when it opens." The couple has one son, Nigel. Flynn listed the expansion of the GreenIn his free time, Flynn says he tries to spend belt into Oakville as another point of pride as much time as he can with his family, enjoys as well as the Province's investment in the playing squash, and when the opportunity presErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Devel- ents, Flynn and Janice like to travel. New Patients Welcome! Our door is always open We pride ourselves on the high quality of treatment, service and care we provide. 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