Calling all high school and post-secondary students in Don Valley West. The Canada Summer Jobs 2023 period is open for anyone seeking employment. Start your…

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…

The Don Valley West Constituency Youth Council Invites All Young Canadians to Apply   Rob Oliphant, Member of Parliament for the riding of Don Valley…

    Dear friends,   Over the past weeks, many constituents have contacted my office asking how they may become more informed and knowledgeable about…

Rob Oliphant M.P. Announces Federal Funding of $196,478 to the City of Toronto for Planting Trees On August 6, 2021, Rob Oliphant, MP, on behalf…

Rob Oliphant M.P. and Minister Ahmed Hussen Announce Affordable Housing Project at 100 Broadway Avenue     On August 6, 2021, Rob Oliphant, MP and…

    Dear friends,   The past 16 months have been extremely difficult with the pandemic but I hope that everyone who is eligible for…

Dear friends,   More Canadians are getting vaccinated every day. As of July 12, our government has distributed over 50 million vaccines to the provinces and…

  JULY 5, 2021 - EASING BORDER RESTRICTIONS   Dear friends,   I want you to have the most recent information at your fingertips regarding…

  Dear friends,   Since I last provided a COVID-19 Vaccine Update in April, 2021, the horizon appears a bit brighter.   As of June…

  Dear friends,   The 2021 Federal Budget contained three major themes: conquering COVID-19, providing the economic stimulus required to grow our economy, and building…

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…

    Dear friends,   We are in the third wave of COVID-19 mainly because of the spread of variants of the initial virus. It…

    Dear friends,   As we are approaching the April 30, 2021 tax filling deadline for individual tax returns, I want to make sure…

    Dear friends,   One year ago, our lives changed in ways few of us could imagine. The news of COVID-19 infections and deaths…

Intro Dear friends, One year ago, our lives changed in ways few of us could imagine. The news of COVID-19 infections and deaths shook all…

    Dear friends,   As we approach Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful every day for the frontline…

    Dear friends,   As much of Ontario enters Stage 3 in the COVID-19 recovery plan and we enjoy the warm weather, it is…

  *Image on the right created by Aditi, a student at Thorncliffe Park Public School   Dear friends,   I hope that you are enjoying…

    Dear friends,   I hope that you had a good weekend. Traditionally, Victoria Day Weekend has been an opportunity to dig in our gardens, open…

  Dear friends,   I hope that you had a good weekend, and a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in Don Valley…

      Dear friends,   In the midst of these difficult times, Canadians were faced with a terrible tragedy last week. The mass shooting…

    Dear friends,   If you are like me, I suspect that you found this past week the toughest of recent weeks. No one…

      As I provide my third weekly update on the federal government's response to COVID-19, I would like to thank you for doing…

    Dear friends,   This has been a particularly challenging time at home and abroad. COVID-19 is impacting everyone in some way, some in…

    Dear friends,   Canada and our world are going through very difficult times. I understand that many of you are worried and need…

    Dear friends,   February is the shortest month, yet there is still a lot of activity. We celebrate Black History Month with a…

      Thank you for once again placing your trust in me to serve as your Member of Parliament. It is an honour to have…

    Dear friends,   Last year, we were faced with an unprecedented challenge, a global pandemic that has affected millions of people around the…

  As we approach the four year point of our government’s mandate, it continues to be a privilege and a pleasure to serve the people…

The courage of the Rohingya people in the face of tremendous persecution is almost overwhelming. I was very pleased to meet with two advocates in…

I have a wonderful time every August celebrating Eid Al-Adha with several muslim communities in Don Valley West. I began my day on August 11th at…

I have greatly enjoyed visiting several fantastic businesses and community organisations that have hired young people from our community through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.…

I was almost overwhelmed by the tremendous support from colleagues, Liberal volunteers and, frankly, the whole City of Toronto for the LGBTQ2S community on June…

Canadians from across the country have come together to welcome and support Syrian refugee families. On March 31, 2019, I was proud to recognize Cecilia,…

Thank you to all the employers and participants who took part in my 3rd Annual Don Valley West Youth Career and Job Fair on April…

On June 26th, I was pleased to host the first-ever Filipino Heritage Month event in Thorncliffe Park at R.V. Burgess  Park. Thank you to all…

Minister of Health Ginette Petitpas Taylor‘s visit to Don Valley West in April was informative and productive. Thank you to all those who joined Ginette Taylor and me…

I was honoured to be appointed by the Prime Minister as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. It is a privilege to work…

It was wonderful to see my longtime friend and East York icon Edna Beange recognized this June for her years of service to our community,…

The Valentines for Vets initiative by Veterans Affairs Canada is an amazing opportunity for Canadians to thank our veterans for their service to our country.…

Once again, the team at the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee organized a fun Winter Carnival, now in its 11th year, for all to enjoy in…

Lots of laughs and great catch up time with old friends and new at the East York Town Centre in Thorncliffe Park. I’m hopeful that…

Thanks Karen Chambers for updating me on The Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf employment and housing programs for people who are deaf. Our government…

Residents of Don Valley West are taking action against climate change! On February 8th, I signed the David Suzuki Foundation MP Pledge for Environmental Rights…

Best way to start Monday morning? Meeting my young bosses at Thorncliffe Park Public School. Many thanks to Riffat, Afrana, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, (TFSS)…

I had a fantastic time meeting Don Valley West residents at their doors in February to hear from constituents about what issues matter most to…

Many thanks to Safia, Gul e Rana, and all the women and girls who make the Thorncliffe Wellness Cafe a welcoming and safe space for…

Thank you to everyone who joined me, Carolyn Bennett and Josh Matlow for our annual Don Valley West – Toronto-St. Paul’s skating party on February…

Thank you Canada Service Corps for your work encouraging youth to get involved in their communities and thanks to the young people who joined MPs…

Great to have Bardish Chagger in Don Valley West to visit Northlea Public School. Always inspired by the great ideas and questions from Grade 5…

I welcomed Minister Catherine McKenna to Flemingdon Park with Yasmin Ratansi to visit Angela James Arena with students from Grenoble Public School, where over 300…

Congratulations to LG Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Fred Roberts Photography Workshops, Aga Khan Museum, and young photographers from Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park on an evocative photo…

Celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival with Canadians of Chinese background always warms up my winter. This year, I was grateful to attend the Children’s spring…

Every year, I’m proud to host my largest event to celebrate our nation’s birthday. This year’s Canada Day celebration was bigger than ever as Don…

On January 26th, I hosted three informative and engaging coffee and conversation events in Don Valley West at Midtown, Leaside/ Davisville and York Mills. Each…

A wonderful way to celebrate my birthday yesterday with refugees in Kampala, Uganda, many of them from the LGBTQ+ community.  

We’re ready for the Denlow Public School Fun Fair this morning! Drop by to grab some Canada swag to prepare for July 1st or enjoy…

Looking forward to sharing backpacks (packed with love!), courtesy of friends @Telus, with Thorncliffe Park students at back-to-school events on Labour Day weekend. #GiveWhereWeLive #TELUSDaysofGiving2018

Community Living Month is a time to celebrate the contributions made by people with intellectual disabilities to our society. We all have a role to…

Receiving valuable and unique insight about Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth at my Town Hall tonight. Hearing thoughts on issues surrounding stigma, access to treatment, and…

As we mark the beginning of Ramadan, I extend my best wishes to all Muslims in Don Valley West and across Canada for a very…

Spring is in full swing across Don Valley West. Spent the morning in the valley, helping to clean up the trails and plant trees with…

Glad to see so many friends this morning at Leaside United Church for their Awesome Sale, and at the Wanless Park Spring Fair this afternoon.…

Session 2 at my Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth Roundtable Consultation featured Tim Farquharson (Peterborough Police Service), Sydney Graham (Ontario Family Caregivers' Advisory Network - OFCAN),…

Discussion about Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth continues this morning with a discussion on how to best protect and support youth, including those not seeking treatment.…

A spectacular morning for a trip down the river with Manulife Paddle the Don. The Don Valley is a unique, beautiful and important part of…

Beautiful morning to be out and about in the middle of Don Valley West with fairs at St. Monica's School and Sunnybrook School. Then, summer…

Started the afternoon off in Thorncliffe Park with their Garden Club's Spring Clean-up. Chatted with Tony, who celebrates his Italian heritage in with his annual…

Great to meet so many bright Crescent School students today in Ottawa, not at all bothered by the rain!

Glad to meet Saint Bonaventure Elementary students Megan and Kyle today in Ottawa, part of a Development and Peace - Caritas Canada delegation in support…

Congratulations to my long-time friend, tireless activist and community leader Pat Moore, who will receive the Key to the City from TorontosMayor John Tory.  …

Toronto is strong tonight. And always. A cold but sunny night to walk remembering those tragically killed and pledging to keep toronto full of life…

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED AND MADE THE CAREER AND JOB FAIR A SUCCESS! The Don Valley West Youth Career and Job Fair was…

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Rob hosted four different Coffee and Conversation consultations across Don Valley West on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. Details below. FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP: CLICK HERE 10:00AM-11:00AM…

SKATING PARTY FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP: CLICK HERE On Sunday, February 4th, 2018, from 2:00pm-4:00pm, Rob Oliphant, M.P., the Hon. Carolyn Bennett, M.P., and Councillor Josh Matlow hosted their annual Skating Party at Hodgson Rink (282 Davisville…

2018 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION  THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THE 2018 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION. THE SUMMARY DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND HERE: 2018 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION REPORT FACEBOOK EVENT…

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10155955461274198 Rob Oliphant, M.P. for Don Valley West, rose in the House of Commons to speak about the terrible attack in Mubi and to stand…

Join Rob this Saturday to share your thoughts, concerns, opinions, and questions about issues in Don Valley West, Canada, and around the world. There will…

The next round of applications for the Youth Council is here! Click the link below to fill out your application today. You must live in the federal riding…

Hosted by Rob Oliphant, M.P., in partnership with the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee

“Great discussions today with Youth Council members from across North York at our North York Youth Council Summit, the first of its kind in Canada. Glad…

Today, Rob Oliphant, M.P. for Don Valley West and Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, joined other members of the Committee…

“Thank you to all employers, volunteers, attendees and event partners for making my first ever Don Valley West Youth Jobs Fair a tremendous success.” -Rob…

The Don Valley West Youth Jobs Fair will feature more than 25 employers and exhibitors advertising more than 550 jobs for students in high schools…

“Thank you to my fellow Parliamentarians for supporting Bill S-201. Together, we have ensured that all Canadians are protected from genetic discrimination. Most importantly, thank…

On February 26th, Rob heard thoughts and opinions from constituents and stakeholders on the Federal Government’s proposed new accessibility legislation. Co-hosted by Temple Emanu-El with…

On February 12th, Rob co-hosted the second annual DVW & Toronto-St. Paul’s skating party with the Hon. Carolyn Bennett and City Councillor Josh Matlow at…

  Thank you to everyone who came to the 2017 New Year’s Levee, and to all of our volunteers for making the event such a…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXtLYlQRBik#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXtLYlQRBik#action=share As the M.P. for Don Valley West, I send my sincerest wishes to you for this holiday season. For all those celebrating Christmas,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJCuWAJi9dA#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJCuWAJi9dA#action=share This Saturday after sundown, Jews across Canada and around the world will be gathering with friends and family to celebrate the beginning of…

Oliphant, M.P. for Don Valley West and Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, announced, alongside Members of the Committee from…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNiXwUtwrGk#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNiXwUtwrGk#action=share I was proud to rise in the house this week to support our government’s budget and its implementation. In budget 2016, our government…

Thank you to everyone who joined me and my colleague Marco Mendicino, M.P. for Eglinton-Lawrence, for our joint Pre-Budget Consultation about how we can make…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIqkW4bwzNE#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIqkW4bwzNE#action=share I was honoured to join Principal Vincent Tanzini, current and past students, parents and teachers to celebrate and share memories at St Monica…

I am travelling across Canada with the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, which I Chair. We will be listening to Canadians and…

This is a chance for you to set the agenda. I want to hear what’s on your mind, issues facing us here in DVW or…

This afternoon, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, announced that the Canadian government will restore funding to the United Nations Relief…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATpglc0Dry0#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATpglc0Dry0#action=share When the Sun goes down this evening, Jews around the world will begin the observation of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTLJRaxMaxs#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTLJRaxMaxs#action=share Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, began yesterday at sundown. Rosh Hashanah is a time of celebration and renewal, to come together with…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqG5-i-JNU0#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqG5-i-JNU0#action=share As the New Year begins, I want to take this opportunity to wish the Jewish community in Don Valley West and across this…

Yesterday Rob Oliphant, and the Hon. Kathleen Wynne, M.P and M.P.P. for Don Valley West, hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for 250 Syrian refugees living in…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EfYx4nfJr4#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EfYx4nfJr4#action=share I was proud to sponsor Bill S-201 as debate began in the House of Commons yesterday. This bill has three crucial and necessary…

Thank you to everyone who came to participate in the first Don Valley West Electoral Reform Town Hall today at Temple Emanu-El with Mark Holland,…

A number of people in our community have expressed concerns over the issue of airport noise above our communities. I want to make sure you are…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC4dolMTT10#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC4dolMTT10#action=share I want to offer my warmest wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Mid-Autumn Festival, as you gather with family, friends…

I want to wish Eid Mubarak to all my sisters and brothers in the Muslim community in Don Valley West and across Canada. To those…

Apply for the DVW Youth Council I want to hear the input and advice of youth in our communities and am inviting you to apply…

With Zubair Patel, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Talk 5 Canada is a diverse and multicultural society that has…

Today we mark the 97th Afghan Independence Day. On this day in 1919, Afghanistan gained full independence from British influence. This event will be celebrated by…

Today we celebrate the 69th anniversary of India’s Independence. On this day in 1947, India claimed its independence from British rule and began to make…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

With David Lametti, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Talk 2 On November 5, 2015, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) text was released…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYB6FsJ7Mc#action=share Assalam Alaikum. I’m pleased to extend my warmest greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community in Don Valley West and…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw6XJkLPwAY#action=share   Just two weeks ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the Pride Flag on Parliament Hill. I saw this as the joyful end of a…

Rob was honoured to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, fellow Members of Parliament and Senators from all political parties to raise the Pride flag on…

The Government of Canada has officially launched its vision for the 150th Anniversary of Confederation.  As part of this initiative, Canadian Heritage has introduced a…

Rob Oliphant rose in the House of Commons today to second Bill C-233, An Act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, at second…

Today Rob sponsored Senator Cowan’s Public Senate Bill S-201, an Act to Prohibit and Prevent Genetic Discrimination, in the House of Commons. This bill would prohibit…

Thank you to all those who attended Coffee and Conversation with Rob this past week at Leaside United Church and Agricola Lutheran Church. Both evenings…

Thanks to all who stopped by to speak with Rob and his team at the Constituency Office open house this afternoon!

Rob spent the morning celebrating Earth Day with constituents all over Don Valley West. Thank you to all those who organized and participated in the…

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism visited Don Valley West this afternoon to speak with local business owners about how they are affected by…

On Sunday March 27th we witnessed a horrific terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan. A suicide bomb was detonated in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park which killed 69 people and injured…

As the Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, I wish you a very Happy Easter. For those remembering the resurrection of Christ I hope…

The Hon. Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs visited the Veterans Wing at Sunnybrook Hospital this afternoon. Rob introduced Minister Hehr to the veterans, staff and volunteers…

Rob Oliphant celebrated Nowruz today with the Aghan-Canadian community of Don Valley West at the Cypriot Centre in Thorncliffe Park. The Afghan Students Association of…

Rob Oliphant M.P., Co-Chair of the Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying, presented the committee’s report, Medical Assistance in Dying: A Patient-Centered Approach, in the House of Commons…

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at the Hodgson Public School outdoor rink for a fun, family-friendly afternoon at our annual…

With more than 7 million people displaced and over 4 million refugees, the civil war and terrorist activities in Syria have resulted in the largest…

People from across the Don Valley and Northern Toronto gathered at the Ismaili Centre in Don Valley East to discuss their thoughts on our government’s…

Thank you to everybody who joined us this Saturday at the Toronto Botanical Garden to ring in the New Year. It was wonderful to meet so…

Organizations, businesses and individuals of Don Valley West gathered at Tremco Inc. in the Leaside Business Park to discuss their thoughts and views with Member…

Rob Oliphant has officially been sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for Don Valley West. Mr. Oliphant first represented the riding from 2008-2011…