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Hello Etobicoke-Lakeshore,
Welcome Summer!
June was a busy month as the Legislature rose for summer and I was able to spend more time in the Community.
At Queen’s Park: As you may know from media coverage, I led the unanimous passage of my Motion to create a Clare’s Law for Ontario, which would help protect victims of intimate partner violence. Every woman has the right to live in safety and with dignity, free from intimidation and the threat of violence. That’s why we are taking action to prevent and address violence against women in all forms.
During the month, I joined the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility to announce new funding for programs supporting our seniors across Etobicoke–Lakeshore. Furthermore, I hosted my community painting party in celebration of our seniors in the community!
As we celebrate the 156th Canada Day, I’d like to send you warm wishes and hope you have a fantastic day filled with laughter, joy, and all things Canadian! I would also like to wish all Tibetan and Egyptian Ontarians a Happy Heritage Month, as you celebrate during July.
I continue looking forward to working for you and meeting you, especially at my upcoming community BBQ on Thursday, July 6th, 2023. Just a reminder, please be careful on local roads as children may be running about.
Stay safe and Happy Canada Day! |
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Ontario Now Requires Naloxone Kits in At-Risk Workplaces
The Ontario government is now requiring at-risk employers to ensure their workplaces have a life-saving naloxone kit on hand and workers trained on how to use them. As of April, more than 1,000 free nasal spray naloxone kits have been distributed to businesses around the province through Ontario’s Workplace Naloxone Program, while businesses may also obtain their own kits. In 2022, over 2,500 people died from opioid-related causes in Ontario. |
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Investment of Nearly $60 Million for Unity Health Toronto and Trillium Health Partners
The Ontario government is now requiring at-risk employers to ensure their workplaces have a life-saving naloxone kit on hand and workers trained on how to use them. As of April, more than 1,000 free nasal spray naloxone kits have been distributed to businesses around the province through Ontario’s Workplace Naloxone Program, while businesses may also obtain their own kits. In 2022, over 2,500 people died from opioid-related causes in Ontario. |
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Ontario Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Ontario government is making it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners to travel the province, with EV fast chargers now installed at all 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways such as the 400 and 401. |
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Trillium Health Receives City of Toronto Approval to Proceed with Queensway Health Centre Expansion
Trillium Health Partners has reached a major milestone in expanding the future home of the Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre after receiving the City of Toronto’s official site plan statement of approval. This expansion of the Queensway Health Centre will establish a modern, dedicated centre for complex continuing care and rehabilitation services, enabling patients to receive care and recover closer to home |
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Ontario Providing Free Training for Truck Drivers
The Ontario government is investing $1.3 million to prepare 54 women, newcomers and others from underrepresented groups for in-demand careers in the trucking industry. Only two per cent of Ontario truck drivers are women, which is why the program will reimburse up to $4,500 for childcare and other living expenses. |
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Ontario Increasing Investment in Greenlands Conservation Partnership
The Ontario government is investing an additional $14 million in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership to expand the protection of ecologically important natural areas and preserve the province’s natural diversity. The funding will help restore and manage new protected wetlands, grasslands and forests areas and open additional natural spaces for Ontarians to enjoy. |
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Ontario First in Canada to Provide Coverage for New ALS Treatment
The Ontario government is connecting people to a new treatment for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Ontario is the first Canadian jurisdiction to cover the new treatment, Albrioza, under the province’s publicly funded drug program. Eligible Ontarians and their families are encouraged to reach out to their health care provider to help determine if Albrioza is a suitable treatment option for them. |
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Ontario Helping More Students Become Paramedics
As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care and its plan to hire more health care workers, the Ontario government is helping more students who want to become a paramedic in Ontario by adding more than 300 spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges across Ontario this year. |
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| Christine In The Community |
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| Joined Realty ONE Group for their grand opening in Etobicoke-Lakeshore! |
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| Visited Bondi Produce for a tour of their fresh produce manufacturing facility. |
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| Wished Annie a very happy 80th birthday! |
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| Joined my summer intern at the 8th Annual Tibet Day Reception at Queen’s Park. |
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| Thank you Graham for all your hard work as a Co-Op student in my office. |
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| Celebrated Arts Etobicoke’s 50th anniversary celebration! |
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| Joined Premier Ford and my colleagues at the York Region Pride parade. |
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| Visited Cool Beer Brewery and Nickel Brook Brewing in celebration of Ontario Craft Beer Week. |
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| Attended the Corrections Exemplary Service Awards Ceremony at the Toronto South Detention Centre. |
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| Visited ShaSha Bread for a tour and to see how their products are made. |
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| Hosted my Painting Party in celebration of Seniors Month in Ontario. |
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| Joined Premier Ford to announce $9.6 million into Runnymede Healthcare Centre’s Stress Injury Centre of Excellence through Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. |
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| Joined the Lieutenant Governor in congratulating the recipients of this year’s Ontario Medals for Police and Firefighters Bravery. |
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| Had the pleasure of attending Lakeshore Collegiate Institute’s Graduation Ceremony. |
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| Congratulations to Bishop Allen Catholic Secondary School’s Graduating Class of 2023! |
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| Hosted Minister Cho for a tour and announcement for grant recipients for various senior organizations in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. |
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| Congratulations to Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School’s Graduating Class of 2023! |
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| As always, if I can be of assistance with provincial issues you are dealing with, my team and I are always here to help. |
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