Dear Residents, I hope this finds you healthy and well. As always, I hope that you find this e-newsletter helpful and informative. Due to the upcoming municipal election on October 24th, integrity rules state that I am unable to send out community updates after August 1st. Therefore, you will receive my next update later in the [...]
Happy Pride Month & Celebrating Launch of 2SLGBTQI+ Tool Kit for Seniors! I was proud to join our city's 2SLGBTQI+ community to raise the Pride Flag at City Hall to mark the start of Pride Month. Together, we stand against homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of hatred, and celebrate love and acceptance. In [...]
Fighting for an Affordable Toronto I have heard personally from many younger people in our community that they have given up on their dream of owning a home in Midtown and will likely have to move from Toronto altogether to start a life with their family. That’s unacceptable. Torontonians across almost all income brackets and [...]
Free Ukraine Square and Actions to Support Ukraine Earlier this month, it was my honour to unveil "Free Ukraine Square" with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, accompanied by Mayor John Tory and MP Carolyn Bennett in front of the Russian consulate at 60 St. Clair Ave E. Yesterday, City Council was honoured by the virtual presence of [...]
Standing in Solidarity With Ukraine Canada’s Ukrainian community is such an important thread in our country’s multicultural mosaic. I am proud to stand with them in solidarity against Russian aggression and in support of Ukraine’s right to sovereignty, freedom, peace and security. I am pleased to announce that I have been working closely with the [...]
Happy Lunar New Year! For those that are celebrating the Lunar New Year this month, I wish you and your family health, happiness and prosperity. May we all embody the strength and vitality of the tiger to guide us through this time! Celebrating Black History Month Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History [...]
Dear residents, While we remain in uncertain times, I am very optimistic that if we face the challenges in front of us over the next few weeks, and follow public health guidance, we will be in a far better place in 2022. And as always, our community will support each other and we will never lose sight [...]
Marking Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day This month, we express our gratitude to the brave men and women of our armed forces, including up to 12,000 Indigenous veterans, who have served, sacrificed and fought for our peace and freedom. Lest we forget. In 2021, we also mark the 100th Anniversary of the poppy being used [...]
Marking Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th Last Thursday marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together, we took take time to reflect on the ongoing legacies of violence and racism that stem from residential and day schools. I hope this reflection spurs a genuine acknowledgement of our nation’s atrocities and helps [...]
NEW! Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic at Fairbank PS: August 12th & 13th On Thursday August 12th and Friday August 13th, from 9am-7pm, I’m once again co-hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Fairbank PS with some remarkable partners. To learn about eligibility requirements and other important details, check out the flyer here. Together, let’s keep each [...]
