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Pettapiece’s private member’s resolution up for debate this week

A private member’s resolution from Randy Pettapiece will be debated this Thursday in the Ontario legislature.

The Perth-Wellington MPP wants “joint and several liability” reforms.

Pettapiece tells us what exactly joint and several liability is:

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Pettapiece says this has opened the doors to some very large settlements, which raises municipal insurance premiums, which in turn drives up property taxes.

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He says the Liberals are dragging their feet on the issue:

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The resolution, which was introduced in December, has gained support from more than 90 municipalities, including several in Perth and Wellington Counties.

 

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