The Insurance Bureau of Canada donated 65 carbon monoxide detectors to the City of Brockville Fire Department on Tuesday, January 14 in an event to promote the use of the life-saving devices and passage of PC MPP Ernie Hardeman’s Private Member’s Bill mandating them for all Ontario residences. Pictured from the left are: Brockville City Councillor Mike Kalivas, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, Oxford MPP Ernie Hardeman, Brockville Fire Chief Chris Dwyre and Doug DeRabbie of the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Steve Clark, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, written January 14, 2014

(BROCKVILLE) – Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, MPP Ernie Hardeman (Oxford) and Doug DeRabbie from the Insurance Bureau of Canada teamed up today to help the Brockville Fire Department make carbon monoxide detectors available to more city residents and raise awareness they will soon be required in all homes.

“You can’t see, smell or taste carbon monoxide; the only way to know if this deadly gas is in your home is by having a detector,” said Clark. “I want to thank the Insurance Bureau of Canada for making this donation to help protect the people of Brockville.” – to read more>

by Michael Jiggins, Executive Assistant to Steve Clark, MPP, Leeds-Grenville

( BROCKVILLE ) – Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark is welcoming today’s recommendations from the jury in the Ashley Smith Inquest, saying they highlight the need to provide specialized treatment for female offenders who suffer from mental illness.

“The jury has made some excellent recommendations that offer a road map forward for the correctional system to prevent another tragedy like Ashley Smith’s death,” said Clark . “I was encouraged that the jury’s vision clearly supports the secure female treatment facility that I, along with other partners in Leeds-Grenville, have been championing for several years.” – to read more>