The Police Retirees of Ontario Inc. continue to serve various Ontario communities by assisting and supporting, whenever and wherever possible, child and children oriented causes and charities throughout Ontario. They also strive to support the Law Enforcement Services of Ontario, whenever and wherever possible, and to the best of the Corporation's ability.

With those ideals in mind, here are some of the causes that P.R.O. has been involved in:

Summer/Fall 2009 Newsletter Download pdf (700 KB)

PUBLIC SECTOR RETIREE COALITION

Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario
Police Pensioners Association of Ontario
Association of Retired Professional Fire Fighters of Ontario
Police Retirees of Ontario

HARMONIZED SALES TAX RALLY
QUEEN'S PARK

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2009
11:45 a.m.

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

The Public Sector Retiree Coalition representing over 25,000 public sector retired employees is adamantly opposed to the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax legislation being forced on Ontarians.

The Coalition has organized a TAXPAYER PROVINCIAL RALLY in front of the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 11:45 AM, to deliver that message to government.

Andrea Horwath, Leader of the New Democratic Party and Tim Hudak, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party are supporting and participating in our campaign and will be in attendance and speaking at the Rally.

We respectfully request you and as many of your colleagues as possible, attend this TAXPAYER RALLY and join us in delivering the clear message that the vast majority of Ontarians are opposed to the HST.

ONTARIANS MUST ACT NOW OR SUFFER THE TAX CONSEQUENCES!!!

SAY NO TO HST 

SEE YOU ALL ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2009 AT 11:45 am.

PUBLIC SECTOR RETIREE COALITION
Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario
Police Pensioners Association of Ontario
Association of Retired Professional Fire Fighters of Ontario
Police Retirees of Ontario

MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2009

Public Sector Retirees Coalition Opposed to HST Legislation

(Mississauga, ON) – The Public Sector Retiree Coalition representing over 20,000 retired public sector employees in Ontario strongly oppose the provincial government’s Harmonized Sales Tax legislation.

The Coalition expressed concerns that the HST will adversely affect those most vulnerable to the increased tax, retired citizens. Heating fuel, hydro and funeral costs are just a few of the items which will cost more under the proposed legislation.

The Coalition will be seeking support from other retiree organizations across the province in order to maximize the message of saying NO to the HST.

Coalition spokesperson Jim Garchinski, a retired Hamilton police officer stated: “Let's be clear about this HST issue. We strongly oppose this new tax because we believe it will have a negative financial effect on our members. Most troublesome is the fact that government drafted this legislation behind closed doors without any public consultation. Our members, along with all other Ontarians, are having something imposed on them without a meaningful opportunity to express their concerns. This is unfair and undemocratic.”

Mr. Garchinski went on to point out that four years ago this same government unilaterally imposed the Health Tax which amounted to a significant tax increase for most Ontarians. Now we are faced with yet another tax increase if the HST is adopted.

“We want the government to convene the Standing Committee on General Government as soon as possible in order to give all Ontarians the right to express their concerns over this pending legislation. I think it’s important for governments to understand that they just can't arbitrarily impose taxes or other legislation on citizens without consultation” stated Mr.Garchinski.

For more information contact:

Jim Garchinski
Police Pensioners Association of Ontario
289-260-3720

Volunteers Needed

Regeneration Outreach Community - Brampton

Regeneration Outreach Community is a Christian Not-For-Profit organization that assists the homeless and marginalized in Brampton to meet their basic needs. We serve breakfast to an average of 70 individuals four mornings a week. During this time, we also offer other services such as clothing, footwear, free haircuts, foot care, etc.

Do you have 3 hours a week to help us? If you do, then please call 905-796-5888 or email info@regenbrampton.com. I look forward to speaking with you.

In appreciation, Laurie Hicks
laurie@regenbrampton.com
www.regenbrampton.com