April 2020 E-Newsletter

Message From the Desk of Your MPP

Dear Neighbours,

We were ready to celebrate the spring warmth in the air and the festive feel of Easter, Ramadan and Navratri when our lives were turned upside down. Let the Coronavirus outbreak not dampen our festive spirits and let’s keep the show going on. These times make me think of a quote by the author Sanhita Baruah, “Life is, at times, tough. And all we need to do is to prove that we are tougher than it.”

Staying indoors could be a blessing in a way as we can spend more great moments with our family. Let us use these moments to invest in our relations with meaningful conversations, cuddling with our children and reading them stories. Please remember, social distancing is important, but let us just distance physically and stay connected emotionally. I am sure we will all find creative ways of celebrating Easter, Ramadan and Navratri indoor with all of the regular vim and vigor! 

I urge all residents of Mississauga-Malton to follow all safety precautions: wash your hands regularly, sneeze into your sleeve, do not touch your face, nose and eyes and stay indoors if you are feeling sick. Consult a doctor if you have cough, fever or breathing difficulties and only visit an assessment centre if you have been referred by a healthcare professional.

Ontario’s 2020 Action Plan in response to COVID-19 includes $17 billion in additional resources for the healthcare system and direct support for people and jobs. Given that Mississauga schools have closed and in order to support students and their families, Ontario has launched the first phase of Learn at Home online. This online portal will provide resources for families so that students can continue their education while schools are closed.

To those who are still going to work - my heartfelt gratitude to all the frontline service workers, who are working hard to help the community. You are our heroes!

My team and I were looking forward to meeting you during the Spring Open House and all the other events we had planned for the summer, and we will reschedule all of these when we revert to our normal routine.

For now, let us put our collective health first and keep up the Mississauga-Malton spirit!

Sincerely,

COVID-19: The Basics

COVID-19: Action Taken

For more information on what the Federal Government is doing in response to COVID-19, click the button below:

COVID-19: Impact on Workplaces and Employees

COVID-19: Impact on Families

COVID-19: Impact on Students

COVID-19: Additional Resources

Our Community Office remains open, but for your security and safety, we are meeting residents via appointment only. Please call (905-696-0367) or email ([email protected]) to book an appointment.

• Public Health Ontario
• The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• The Ontario Association of Children's Aid Society

The situation is rapidly changing and the information in this newsletter may not be up to date at the time you are reading it. For up to date information (eg. status of cases), visit Ontario.ca/coronavirus.

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