Same old story, same old Tories

The Tories just handed out their main convention release with the President touting "the road ahead." Geez, I wonder where I heard that before... wasn't that the title of the 2003 Ernie Eves Platform???


For lmmediate Release
June 27,2009
OntarioPC Party Members United At Leadership Convention
(Markham, ON)-Members of the Ontario PC Party hit the convention floor in Markham today revitalized and united anticipating the announcement of the party's next Leader.


"Our party is looking forward to the road ahead," said Party Presiden Ken Zeise. "From the participation we have witnessed throughout this contest to here today, they are re energized and excited for the new direction we will be taking with our 2011 election campaign."

Hundreds of Tories gathered Friday night at a reception to kick-off the convention approximately 700 Ontario PC Party members are expected to attend Saturday to participate in the day's festivities that included a tribute to outgoing Leader John Tory, a speech from federal Minister of Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, Peter MacKay, as well as the announcement of the new Leader.

Over 43,000 party members were eligible to vote in the one-member-one-vote system. Voting took place on Sunday June21, and Thursday June25,2009. The voting process used a preferential blallot eliminating the need for repeated balloting on voting day.

"We have seen much success out of this Leadership race from the membership numbers to the visions and policies all four leadership candidates have discussed," added Zeise. "Our party has come together united through this race and we are looking forward to working with the new Leader to keep the momentum we see today going."
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Here's the 2003 Budget release:


UDI/Ontario Issue Update
For immediate release
May 20, 2003
Conservatives Announce Platform: THE ROAD AHEAD
On May 16, 2003, Premier Ernie Eves announced the release of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party’s election platform titled "The Road Ahead." The document has been long anticipated since the other political parties have already released their policy platforms.
This Issues Update provides summaries of the major policy initiatives the Conservatives are promising voters if re-elected with a third straight majority government as they pertain to the land development industry. After reading the document, we have questions with several of the policy ideas proposed and will undertake to vigorously pursue answers and seek clarification. It should be noted that some of the ideas proposed have already been reflected in the Throne Speech and recent Ministerial announcements.