Lisa Thompson
@LisaThompsonPC

Proud to serve as Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs and to also represent the provincial riding of Huron-Bruce at Queen’s Park.

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Joined July 2012
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Serving as MPP for the Riding of Huron-Bruce, as well as Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs is truly the honour of a lifetime. I take this responsibility very seriously and I thank Premier Ford and the people of Huron-Bruce for placing their trust in me once again.
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It’s World Tourism Day! From coast to coast to coast, tourism contributes to the wellbeing of Canadians and strengthens our local economies. Agritourism is a great way to support farm businesses, learn more about where your food comes from, and support rural communities in your local area! Discover the Ontario agritourism sector at : agritourismontario.com/ #AgricultureAndRuralMatters @SenateCA
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Ontario Culture Days (Sept 18-Oct 4) opens up rural Ontario's creative side for a look at working studios, sculpture gardens and small-town art hubs, all free and self-guided. Meet the painters, potters and sculptors behind the scenes. onculturedays.ca/?utm_source… #ONRural
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Main streets. Local businesses. Community events. New ideas. Familiar faces. That’s rural Ontario. Rural Ontario Week starts today. All week, we’re recognizing the people and places that make rural Ontario thrive. Celebrating community, economy and opportunity. #ONRuralWeek
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(1/2) Rural Ontario grows more than just food. It grows businesses, jobs, ideas, families and investment. From farms and food processors to manufacturers and entrepreneurs, rural communities and its people are helping to drive Ontario’s economy. #ONRuralWeek
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(2/2) Know someone whose work is making a difference? Nominate them today. Celebrating community, economy and opportunity. Ontario.ca/RuralAwards #ONRuralWeek

Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards

Nominate individuals, businesses, organizations and communities supporting economic growth and community pride in rural Ontario.

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(1/2) Nominations are now open for the Rural Ontario Inspiration Awards, recognizing the people and organizations whose leadership and ideas are making a difference across rural Ontario. #ONRuralWeek
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Rural Ontario helps power our province. From minerals and forest products to manufactured goods and energy, rural Ontario produces what communities and businesses across the province rely on. More than 350,000 people work in rural Ontario’s goods-producing sectors. #ONRuralWeek
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A festival. A trail. A local restaurant. A gallery. A lake. A weekend somewhere new. Rural Ontario gives us plenty of reasons to get out and explore, while visitors help support the local economies that make those experiences possible. #ONRuralWeek
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George Darouze@GeorgesDarouze
Sep 9
Honoured to bring greetings at the Ontario East Municipal Conference on behalf of Premier @fordnation and Minister of Rural Affairs @LisaThompsonPC . Our government is working with municipalities to protect jobs, strengthen our economy, and build a more resilient Ontario.
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Across rural Ontario, businesses and communities are investing in what comes next: improving infrastructure, expanding operations, strengthening connectivity and finding new ways to turn local strengths into opportunity. Celebrating community economy and opportunity. #ONRuralWeek
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Doug Ford
@fordnation
Sep 26
Ontario is investing record amounts to train more students in Waterloo and across Ontario in high-demand fields like science, technology, engineering, math and health care. We’re connecting students to good-paying jobs and building the workforce of the future.
CityNews Kitchener@CityNewsKIT
Sep 23
Province invests $80M in University of Waterloo to add 2,500 new seats kitchener.citynews.ca/2026/0…
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Good Morning from Bruce County’s 2026 IPM & Rural Expo! Can’t believe it is Day 5 - it has been a phenomenal event! This is the last day to get around the Match. so don’t miss out!! These pics are from this morning - moon in the west & sunrise in the east!
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Bruce Power NGS
@Bruce_Power
Sep 25
When people think about nuclear power, they often think about the technology. What they might not see is the learning, training and knowledge-sharing that happens every day behind the scenes. From students and new employees to experienced teams, suppliers and partners, bringing people together to learn from one another helps ensure everyone is prepared for the work ahead. Whether it’s in the classroom, in the field or through hands-on training, it all contributes to working safely, building expertise and supporting the reliable production of nuclear power. #KnowNuclear #LoveNuclear
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Ontario has removed over 14,000 regulatory compliance requirements, delivering $1.3 billion in savings and eliminating 1.8 million hours of unnecessary burden to build the most competitive and investment ready economy in the G7. @fordnationdougford @Andrea_Khanjin
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Lisa Thompson
@LisaThompsonPC
Sep 25
This Rural Ontario Week, we're celebrating the entrepreneurs, small businesses, and women leaders helping rural communities thrive. Proud to celebrate their contributions alongside Minister @Charmomof5 this Rural Ontario Week.   #ONRuralWeek #ONRural
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RT @LisaThompsonPC: Rural Ontario is built on hardworking people, strong communities, and thriving industries. Proud to celebrate Rural Ont…
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Ontario PC Party@OntarioPCParty
Sep 24
Rural Ontario is an economic powerhouse. 1.2 million jobs. $117.8 billion for our economy. More than 275,000 businesses. This #ONRuralWeek, we’re celebrating the people and communities driving Ontario forward. ontariopc.ca/2026/09/24/onta…
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Stephen Lecce
@Sflecce
Sep 24
Rural Ontario punches above its weight as a key driver in our energy buildout. @Bruce_Power's "Bruce C" expansion project will add over $200 billion to the economy and create over 10,000 jobs. An incredible story to profile in Ontario's clean energy frontier.
Lisa Thompson
@LisaThompsonPC
Sep 21
Rural Ontario helps keep our province strong. This Rural Ontario Week, we’re celebrating that contribution and our whole-of-government approach to supporting growth and opportunity across rural Ontario. #ONRuralWeek #ONRural
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Sylvia Jones@SylviaJonesMPP
Sep 25
Ontario's highly skilled pharmacists reduce pressure on our healthcare system while improving access to care, closer to home. Today, on World Pharmacists Day, we thank Ontario's dedicated pharmacy professionals for their role in keeping our families and communities healthy.
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