Todays Speaker was our MPP and Minister of Natural Resources Graydon Smith Graydon started by thanking all the community groups that had gathered for all that they do for Huntsville. He let us know that comments made to him and info shared does get passed on to hos staff, and MPP liason for Natural Resource questions, shared in the Conservative caucas of 80 members and at the Cabinet level. Graydon spent the summer in the riding and touring throughout Ontario as part of his Ministerial work. He dispelled the myth that swimmers in a lake could be gobbled up by a water bomber as the water intakes are only the size of a fist.(but you still could get flattened if one landed on you) Questions Ontario Northland train WHEN? On track for 2026 New platforms are being built in communities, cars being manufactured Brightline train Hospital The province has committed to an unprecedented investment in Muskoka. The plan however must be satisfactory to all. Graydon continues to work on everyone's behalf Doctors shortage. Two new Medical schools are being established and NOSM expanded to get more doctors into the system. Making it easier for docs to move from other provinces and countries. Ring of Fire This is a huge investment that is being looked at to provide necessary minerals for our scheduled Battery Plants in southern Ontario 401 Tunnel Traffic congestion is a huge problem in Toronto and sometimes we need to come up with some out of the box ideas to help solve the big problems. President Len thanked Graydon for his support of Rotary and our community.
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