Lisa Thompson

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

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

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.

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

As a proud alumnus. I was pleased to attend the @AALP #DreamAuction last night in support of Class 21’s learning journey as leaders of our rural communities and ag & food sector!! It was a fantastic evening! I was particularly proud of Class Six’s #PickSix!!

It was great to see silent auction items from #Huron #Bruce too from #BlythFestivalTheatre & @LucknowsMITF

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

This is a perfect event for #FathersDayWeekend, Congrats to all involved in organizing the annual #Dungannon Tractor Pull - when in #Lucknow today I was told there had to be 5-6,000 people out for opening night and the grandstands will be jammed again tonight!! Just look at that camp ground! #RuralEcDev for the community will generate many positive spinoffs! Thanks to @SnobelenGrain for your support/sponsorship as well!

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Congrats to @MorrisonBerries on your successful season opening day! Have to say my #Strawberry milkshake was delicious! Great to see your strawberry fields near #Lucknow were busy too with people picking their own!

I very much appreciate your sweet collaboration with #SweetsNTreats located in #Wingham (and #Blyth) - looking forward to enjoying our chocolate covered fresh strawberries too!

[Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs @ONRuralAffairs]

From savouring local cheese to learning about the area’s early settlement history, Doors Open @LOYTWP offers a unique glimpse into the region’s past and future. 🧀🏛️

#DoorsOpenOntario
@ONheritage

[Sam Oosterhoff @samoosterhoff]

We’re building and revitalizing Niagara.

From supports for municipalities, the tourism sector, and cultural institutions to investments in hospitals, schools, and transportation, we’re getting it done for the people of Niagara.

Thankful for my colleagues @LisaThompsonPC and @Rae_Matt for their leadership and visits this week.

[Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey @BrianSaunderson]

Rural Ontario drives our economy, contributing $113.3B and 13% of Ontario's GDP.

Today, I was pleased to announce over $181,000 through the Rural Ontario Development Program for projects across Simcoe-Grey that will attract investment, support local businesses, strengthen our workforce, and promote long-term growth.

Congratulations to all recipients. Together, we're building a stronger future for rural Ontario.

Learn More: https://t.co/yHFDiq7LQo

#SimcoeGrey #RuralOntario #EconomicDevelopment #ProtectOntario

[Sam Oosterhoff @samoosterhoff]

The Rural Ontario Development Program is strengthening and preserving the unique culture of communities🚊🌾

At the Hobby Train Show in Fenwick, @LisaThompsonPC and I saw how this program is reinvigorating local cultural centres, right here in Niagara West.

[Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council @IsotopesCanada]

One of the all-new additions to the Canadian Radiotheranostics Leaders’ Summit 2026 was the introduction of the Novartis Canadian Radioligand Therapy Innovation Award.

You can learn more about the award, our winners, and their research on our website: https://t.co/OPqQQVXOaw

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

I am pleased to announce our government is increasing funding to $57.7 million (an increase of $31.3 M) for the new KDSS grades 7-12 public school, which will include 126 additional student spaces for a total of 1,007. I appreciate the ongoing support from Premier @fordnation Minister @PaulCalandra Calandra (Min of Education) & Minister @ToddJMcCarthy (Min of Infrastructure).

We look forward to continuing our work with the #Bluewater District School Board to bring this project to fruition! Check out my news release 👉https://t.co/VF8K8VJ4bf

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Celebrate Father’s Day by fishing for free across Ontario this weekend!

Cast a line and reel in some memories out by the water from June 20-21 🎣

To learn more, visit https://t.co/hi2bQc4caz

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Cathy Bruce, the President of @TrentUniversity and her team for meeting with us, while we were in #Peterborough, to share how your institution is focused on valued partnerships that generate educational programs that are forward thinking and market driven! Many students from #Huron #Bruce chose #Trent for post secondary studies. Trent also has great outdoor sculptures and two in particular caught my eye!

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

While visiting @fairlife in #Peterborough with @DaveSmithPtbo I learned that the 350 million litres of milk that gets processed at this eastern #Ontario facility generates significant rural economic spinoffs throughout the region! I thoroughly appreciated the tour the #Fairlife team provided for us!

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

@OntAgHallFame hosted another capacity-filled banquet hall to celebrate the 2026 #Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees. #TrueInspiration

Sincere congratulations to the 2026 Inductees: Senator Robert Black, Dr. Helen Fisher, Scott Graham; Percey Hodgett, and Brian O’Connor!

This annual recognition of people from #ruralOntario who have chosen to make a difference in Ontario’s ag & food sectors serves a wonderful way to say thank you to individuals who have lead by example, during their careers, to advance ON’s ag & food industries in our local communities, across the province & nation and around the world!

This year’s event also served as a reunion for many who had gathered to celebrate the inductees this year!

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Congratulations to the Spoelstra Family (of Binbrook) and @FarmFoodCareON for hosting a phenomenal opportunity for approx 2300 people from the #Hamilton area to enjoy #BreakfastOnTheFarm and learn how food is produced and how rural communities benefit from economic development spinoffs generated from thriving agricultural sectors. It was awesome to see how the Spoelstra Family also shared they are also #Ontario’s 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers as well! I also appreciated the milk from @GayLeaFoodsCoop and the fact the Joe T was assisting in the robotic milk room in prep for when his family hosts the next #BreakfastOnTheFarm near #Brussels in #Huron Cty on July 25, 2026, 9 am – 1:00 pm (Breakfast is served until noon)

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

We’re investing nearly $3 million to expand and upgrade port facilities in Thunder Bay and Marathon, supporting trade between Ontario and Western Canada and creating good-paying jobs here in northern Ontario.

Find out more: https://t.co/3vRyTpC0vP

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

@OntAgHallFame hosted another capacity-filled banquet hall to celebrate the 2026 #Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees. #TrueInspiration

Sincere congratulations to the 2026 Inductees: Senator Robert Black, Dr. Helen Fisher, Scott Graham; Percey Hodgett, and Brian O’Connor!

This annual recognition of people from #ruralOntario who have chosen to make a difference in Ontario’s ag & food sectors serves a wonderful way to say thank you to individuals who have lead by example, during their careers, to advance ON’s ag & food industries in our local communities, across the province & nation and around the world!

This year’s event also served as a reunion for many who had gathered to celebrate the inductees this year!

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Was proud to join @DaveSmithPtbo at #Peterborough’s @InnovationPtbo Cluster to announce our govt is investing $260,305.50 through the Rural Ontario Development Program for the following initiatives: Innovation Cluster Project ($145,000); a Future Ready Ec Dev Strategy for the City of Peterborough ($50,000); a Community Care Transit Study ($30,000); Cty of Peterborough’s Trade Ready Entrepreneur Program ($20,000); and a biz plan for Farms at Work ($15,300)

[Dave Smith @DaveSmithPtbo]

Yesterday Minister @LisaThompsonPC and I announced $260,305.50 investment through the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program.
💡 Innovation Cluster: $145K
📈 Ptbo Strategy: $50K
🚌 Transit Study: $30K
🤝 Entrepreneurs: $20K
🚜 Farm Plan: $15.3K
https://t.co/vDi43bzBO3

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

In the face of Trump’s tariffs, our government is strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on U.S. customers.

Today’s $2.8 million investment will help expand the Port of Thunder Bay and build a new marine terminal in Marathon to boost east-west trade in Canada while protecting good-paying jobs in the North.

Learn More: https://t.co/c8mQK9vBFF

@fordnation @GeorgePirieMPP @NOHFC

[Lisa Thompson @LisaThompsonPC]

Sincere congrats to the Morrison Family for realizing a dream of celebrating their generational family farm, all the while modernizing a business model that has introduced a new ‘gathering place’ for people to enjoy a beautiful setting, delicious wood-fired pizza & local craft beer, cider and so much more, near #Lucknow! The onsite store also promotes local foods! It was fun to participate in the official ‘pizza cutting’ (instead of a ribbon!) Be sure to click on the photos to expand so you can see what I mean!