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Minister responds to articleRegarding “Ontario PCs say they alone have plan to preserve horseracing” (Citizen, Nov. 28, 2013): I believe that Ontario's horse racing industry has a bright future. I know many involved with the industry have been through tough times and faced many challenges. These are concerns I take very seriously. But I don't believe in playing political games with an industry that is so important to communities across the province. The opposition is advocating a return to a program which lacked accountability and transparency. It was identified in three separate reviews as bad public policy. Our government, under the leadership of Premier Kathleen Wynne, has moved forward with a new plan. Backed by a five-year, $400-million commitment, our Horse Racing Partnership Plan establishes a solid foundation for the industry and provides opportunities for growth. I believe it will be the model for public support for racing across North America. Horse racing is an historic and culturally important industry for the province. I understand this has been a difficult period of transition, but I am confident our plan will return strength to the industry. Whether it's a five-point plan or a three-point plan, the opposition proposals are at the starting gate, and we're off to the races. Jeff Leal, Minister of Rural Affairs |
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