Queen's Park Press Conference

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I can see that loads of people have been viewing these posts. I have no doubt that many of those people were the very ones flipping out about this bill when it was first introduced. Complaining online is doing absolutely squat to help your situations. Nothing. The ground work has been laid by a handful of people who are working their tails off for this very important industry and all those who enjoy it. People are fighting and we're making significant headway. All we're asking is for a little of that same enthusiasm that went into panicking to go into fighting. If this bill passes, I know all those same people are going to be in here singing the blues about it and complaining about the damage to their businesses and livelihoods...and you'd be absolutely right in doing so. But doesn't it seem more productive to take some time to make a change? Thank you to all those who signed the petitions, sent out letters, called MPPs. I know it's time consuming...I get it. I'm no less busy than anyone else, with 3 kids, a business, a home and some semblance of a social life. But this is crucial to our livelihoods. We all need it! I know some will say that 'you can't fight city hall'. That is absolutely not true! You can, but you have to fight with everything you've got! Those of us heading up cities have already begun preparations for our Day of Action. We're doing the leg work..the hard part. All the rest of you have to do is show up, bring your enthusiasm for this profession...and maybe a sign. We've made it as easy as possible....it's even on a Sunday and it's only 2 hours out of your life, but your attendance would be so greatly appreciated. We've worked hard for all of you and would really like to see our efforts not be for nothing....for all of us.

For those who don't wish to participate in this effort, we would expect that there won't be any complaining online in the future should this bill pass.