Recent Press Releases

Libertarians declare it's time to clean up Toronto’s Trash (July 16, 2009)
Libertarians would solve Toronto’s trash problem with a simple solution: Allow private garbage collection and end the monopoly. This works in the former municipality of Etobicoke and the six municipalities surrounding Toronto. In 2007 the Ontario Waste Management Association advised Toronto City Council that they could save at least $10 million per year, and possibly as much as $30 million a year by contracting out Toronto’s residential waste collection! Read More

Libertarians Declare McGuinty Budget Destructive to Ontario’s Future (March 30, 2009)
The Ontario Libertarian Party believes that the 2009 McGuinty Budget is another example of duplicity by Ontario’s Liberal tax-and-spend socialist government. This Budget is yet another example of egregious out of control spending by a government whose word simply cannot be taken seriously and should be rejected by the people of Ontario. (Read More)

No National Securities Regulator (January 16, 2009)
Both the Ontario and Federal governments have prepared reports that support the establishment of a national securities regulator.  The Ontario Libertarian Party believes that this is an unnecessary and potentially dangerous power grab by the Federal Government, which will harm and upset the smooth functioning of Canada’s securities markets. (Read More)

MMP Could Benefit Ontario
Mary Lou Gutscher, former Chairman of the Party, gives her views on Multiple Member Proportional system and how Proportional Representation in Costa Rico gave Libertarians significant influence.     

Proposed Keg Registry is a Strange Brew (January 6, 2007)
More than one Ontario police agency is calling for the establishment of a provincial beer keg registry in a bid to crack down on "out-of-control" parties near postsecondary school campuses. The Ontario Libertarian Party opposes the establishment of a government beer keg registry on the grounds that it constitutes a gross violation of the right to privacy, and will cost the taxpayer or consumer extra money in order to fund the registry. Read more.
Marty Gobin was interviewed by John Oakley on 640 AM Radio on January 9, 2007.  Click here to listen. (6 minutes, MP3)
"Marty Gobin, of the Ontario Libertarian Party," also had his picture in the Toronto Sun.   Read More

Libertarians Declare "Clean Water" Act a Dirty Trick (July 26, 2006)
The Ontario Libertarian Party considers Bill 43, the "Clean Water" Act, to be a serious threat to property rights and simple justice, and insists that it be withdrawn. This Bill is a sledgehammer "solution" to a mosquito problem and will create more problems if it is enacted. It is clear that this Bill is an attempt by the government to gain centralized control over private land.  Read more.

Libertarian Party Rejects 'Smart Growth' as a Dumb Idea (July 12, 2006)
The Places to Grow Act and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe represent even greater centralization of government planning, in which the people who force decisions on Ontarians are even further away from real life.  The Libertarian Party is the "Party of Choice," and as such, we reject this dictatorial power grab that seeks to impose “better choices” on individuals.  Read more
The Best Laid Plans of Govt Planners Usually Screw Up Your Life
Randal O'Toole, author of "The Best Laid Plans" a brilliant critique of urban planning interviewed by www.FrontPageMagazine.com.

Marty Gobin's Statement, Whitby-Ajax by-election 2006. (March 27, 2006)
I am the Ontario Libertarian Party’s candidate for the by-election in the provincial riding of Whitby-Ajax. I am running to promote a respect by the government for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Read more

Libertarians Oppose Efforts to Ban Toy Guns  (March 5, 2006)
Municipalities across the GTA have already passed or are considering by-laws that ban the possession of toy guns in public. For example, Whitby Council passed such a resolution on February 27th. the Libertarian Party believes this is another case of governments and police not focusing on real criminals and instead going after honest citizens - in this case kids!  Read more.

Who owns your body?  Peter Kormos wants the government to assume you don't.  (February 18, 2006)
 Ontario MPP Peter Kormos has introduced Bill 61, which seeks to amend the Trillium Gift of Life Network Act in order to allow "presumed consent" for organ donations. The Ontario Libertarian Party rejects Bill 61 as a shameful violation of personal freedom and self-ownership. Read more.

Libertarian Party Denounces Government Monopolies and Blackmail by Canadian Union of Public Employees  (February 12, 2006)
Members of CUPE are threatening to go on strike over pension reforms contained in Bill 206. Sid Ryan, president of CUPE Ontario, went so far as to declare that "We're not talking about some little one-day political strike. The schools won't open, my members won't let anyone in and it's the same for municipal buildings." Read more.

Vote Libertarian in Scarborough-Rouge River  (November, 2005)
The Ontario Libertarian Party has nominated Alan Mercer as the Libertarian candidate for the upcoming provincial by-election in the riding of Scarborough-Rouge River. Read more

Response to the Liberal Agenda  (October 25, 2005)

Response to Statements in the Liberal Throne Speech Concerning Education  (October 15, 2005)

Speaker's Night in Ottawa April 23rd.  (April 18, 2005)

Libertarian Philip Bender Challenges John Tory in By-election  (March 7, 2005)