May is Polish Heritage Month! I was proud to second Peter Fonseca MP’s motion to designate the month of May as Polish Heritage Month and May 3 as Polish Constitution Day. Yesterday, I was pleased to attend a special flag-raising on Parliament Hill in celebration of Polish Heritage Month in Canada organized by my colleague, […]
We secured tunnelling, then $2 billion to build the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. Below is an update on the progress of construction and its impact on our community. What is happening now: Tunnelling in Etobicoke is complete. Temporary realignment of Eglinton Ave W at Kipling: • This work will take place […]
📢 Canadians currently enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) must renew their coverage for the 2026–2027 benefit year by June 1, 2026. If you do not renew your coverage by June 1, your coverage will end on June 30, 2026, and you will have to re-apply to the program. You can renew your […]
I was so pleased to attend Martingrove CI’s 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday! Martingrove Collegiate Institute – 60th Reunion Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, alumni, and families of the Martingrove community on celebrating the high school’s diamond jubilee! For six decades, the high school has played an important role in shaping generations of students, […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions are helping to build Canada Strong. It was a pleasure to attend the Canada’s Building Trades Unions reception and connect with labour leaders and parliamentarians about the important role skilled trades workers play in building Canada. From housing and infrastructure to ports, shipbuilding, and critical projects across the country, unionized skilled […]
In yesterday’s Spring Economic Update, our new government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced an additional $2 billion to support Operation UNIFIER, Canada’s mission to train the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I was proud to strongly advocate for this, and I am proud to see its implementation. In February, our government extended Operation UNIFIER. […]
Over the past year, Canadians have navigated a rapidly changing, and increasingly fragmented, world. In response, Canada’s new government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is focused on what we can control – building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy at home. We are moving with speed and ambition to diversify Canada’s trade, […]
We must stop crime in our community and police are on the front lines of doing just that. I had a productive meeting today with Mike Harris and Ron Tait of the Toronto Police Association, and Meaghan Gray, a constituent in Etobicoke Centre, to learn more about what the federal and provincial governments must […]
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at my annual Community Recognition Awards! Every year I hold this event to thank and recognize people who are serving others and making our community in Etobicoke Centre even better! Thank you to all who attended and joined us – over 500 of you! – as […]
🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today we reflect on the responsibility we share to protect our planet and environment while strengthening Canada’s economy for the future. Under Prime Minister Carney’s leadership, our government is advancing a clear plan to tackle climate change, reduce pollution, and protect Canada’s natural spaces and biodiversity, while driving economic growth. Our […]
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