Today marks Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day. On this day in 1947, Pakistan claimed its independence from British rule and began to make its significant mark in the international community. I am delighted to extend my sincerest congratulations to the entire Pakistani community in Canada, one that has always welcomed me, both in my riding of […]
With Special Guest: Alexandra Mendès, M.P., Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts Talk 4 The Government of Canada is conducting an independent review of Canada Post to ensure Canadians receive quality postal services at a reasonable price. Canadians from coast to coast to coast will have a say in the services they […]
Thank you to everyone who joined Rob and Gideon Forman, from the David Suzuki Foundation, to discuss the issue of Climate Change and Canada’s response to this global crisis. Constituents at the meeting contributed important thoughts, advice and ideas to the discussion. Participants raised important challenges to Canada and examined these challenges throughout the conversation. […]
The federal government is working together with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous Peoples and the public to find ways to encourage clean economic growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Join Rob Oliphant, M.P., to be a part of this important discussion. Our government has made it clear that […]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Democracy Talk on the TPP to share their thoughts with Rob and David Lametti, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. The meeting had very passionate and engaging dialogue. It created valuable feedback for Mr. Lametti and Minister Freeland but also helped to inform Rob of the many viewpoints and […]
The Innovation Agenda lays out a vision to build Canada as a global centre for innovation. The mission is to create jobs, drive growth across all industries and improve the lives of all Canadians. Innovation opens Canada to new economic, social and environmental possibilities. It is essential in shaping our future. The Government of Canada’s Innovation […]
To find out what infrastructure investments are important to Canadians, the Government of Canada is hosting an online discussion with Canadians from now until mid-September on infraconsults.ca. Canadians are invited to have their say on four main infrastructure themes: communities, green, public transit, and social.
Whether it’s helping to keep our roads safe, supporting and improving public transit, managing wastewater and solid waste or supporting our energy distribution systems, the federal Gas Tax Fund is making a difference in our community. For Toronto, it means $159 million this year alone in funding for infrastructure priorities. The federal Gas Tax Fund […]
The Prime Minister, in his role as Minister of Youth, officially launched the Prime Minister’s Youth Council on Tuesday, July 19th. The Prime Minister’s Youth Council is a non-partisan body made of up to 30 young Canadians aged 16-24 who represent the regional, linguistic, and diverse composition of Canada. We encourage all young Canadians of all walks […]
Thank you to everyone from across Don Valley West who gathered yesterday at Leaside United Church on Millwood Road to discuss their thoughts and views on the future of Canada’s National Defence policy with Rob and the Hon. John McKay M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence. The meeting generated valuable input and advice for the […]
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