E-blast

Apply For Canada Summer Jobs in DVW The Canada Summer Jobs Program has proved to be one of the most successful ways to connect young people in Don Valley West with meaningful summer employment. Through this program, the federal government provides funding of up to 100% to not for profit organizations and up to 50% […]

    Dear friends,   Over the past weeks, many constituents have contacted my office asking how they may become more informed and knowledgeable about Indigenous history. I am encouraged by these requests for information. There are many sources of information I could recommend, including our local public libraries. To move forward we need to […]

    Dear friends,   The past 16 months have been extremely difficult with the pandemic but I hope that everyone who is eligible for a vaccine gets the required two doses. The federal government has secured over 66 million vaccine doses. If you are eligible, please protect your loved ones and the people you work with […]

  Dear friends,   Since I last provided a COVID-19 Vaccine Update in April, 2021, the horizon appears a bit brighter.   As of June 4, 2021 25.2 million vaccine doses have been administered to Canadians. In fact, we will receive over 2 million Pfizer vaccine doses each week until the end of August. With weekly arrivals of […]

  Dear friends,   The 2021 Federal Budget contained three major themes: conquering COVID-19, providing the economic stimulus required to grow our economy, and building a fairer, more innovative and resilient Canada.   Building on the Fall Economic Statement, our government is determined to address the health of our economy and the health and well-being […]

COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE Dear friends, We are in the third wave of COVID-19 mainly because of the spread of variants of the initial virus. It is absolutely essential for every one of us to follow the public health directions about staying safe. In situations where scientific and medical evidence evolves and develops rapidly, there is […]

    Dear friends,   As we are approaching the April 30, 2021 tax filling deadline for individual tax returns, I want to make sure you have all the information and supports you need.   This tax season will be considerably different for many people who have received federal COVID-19 financial assistance in 2020. Please remember […]

    Dear friends,   One year ago, our lives changed in ways few of us could imagine. The news of COVID-19 infections and deaths has shaken all of us. In the one year that has passed, too many people, especially senior citizens, have died. Others became ill with COVID-19, were hospitalized and recovered. While […]

    Dear friends,   As we approach Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful every day for the frontline workers, especially healthcare workers, who are keeping us healthy and safe, keeping food on our tables, and keeping our city moving. I am thankful to all levels of government for […]

    Dear friends,   As much of Ontario enters Stage 3 in the COVID-19 recovery plan and we enjoy the warm weather, it is important to remember that we still need to follow public health guidelines to ensure that we fight COVID-19 together. We need to practise physical distancing and wear a non-medical mask or a cloth […]