From a small garage, to an international company making moulds for parts for some of the world’s biggest car companies, Exco is a true Canadian success story. It’s innovative businesses like them that offer good jobs that are exactly what we need to continue growing our economy. I was proud to bring the Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, for a …
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This week, people in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta received the first of their new quarterly Climate Action Incentive payments. This is how we return the proceeds of pollution pricing directly to families – fighting climate change and making life more affordable. When it comes to pollution pricing, the majority of households – 8 out of 10 – already …
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On Wednesday I was pleased to welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the community. This was an informal visit with other York Region Liberal Members of Parliament. We were able to sit down at Newmarket’s very own Buttery Restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal. Meetings such as this are an opportunity to meet and discuss a wide range of subjects …
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This weekend, I spent a great morning celebrating the Grand Opening of the Centre for Immigrant and Community Services, right here in our community of Newmarket. The Centre is committed to providing its clients with equal access to services that meet their individual needs. They wish to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through …
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On July 1, 1867 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada were proclaimed the Dominion of Canada. With this proclamation, the Province of Canada became Quebec and Ontario, although it would be many years before all provinces and territories joined Canada – the last being Newfoundland. Our road to nationhood was a long one, and not without its …
Continue readingHappy Canada Day! 🍁 This year, I invite you to participate in my Canada Day quiz! With various questions about our great country, you will sure be in for some fun trivia today! ➡️ Canada Day Quiz Survey (surveymonkey.com)
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The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aim to build more community buildings and improve existing ones – in areas with populations experiencing higher needs – while also making the buildings more energy-efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing. Today, Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket- Aurora announced that Scanlon Creek Nature Centre will receive a …
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To mark the 70th anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, I will be presenting several platinum jubilee pins. Kindness, charity, and acts of service deserve to be recognized. I am honored to be able to present Platinum Jubilee pins to influential individuals in our community who strive to make a difference for those around them. …
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Every senior deserves a secure and dignified retirement, to live a safe and healthy life, and to be able to stay in their own home and community for as long as possible. We have announced a new initiative, Age Well at Home, that will deliver practical support to help low-income and otherwise vulnerable seniors continue to live safely, independently …
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June marks National Indigenous History Month. In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, we want to dedicate it to the children who were taken away to residential schools and never came home, their families and residential schools Survivors. I invite all who live in Canada to learn more about the ongoing effects of colonialism, and to discover and honour the …
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