August 2020 E-Newsletter
Published on August 14, 2020![]() |
Message from the Desk of your MPPDear Neighbours, As we enjoy the beautiful summer weather and share laughs with our loved ones by staying in, we welcome the wonderful news of Peel entering Stage 3. This is no small feat! For the first time in months, Mississauga has reported zero new cases and together, we are continuing to flatten the curve. I would like to commend the efforts of our brave and dedicated front-line workers, who have been working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of our community while putting their own lives on the line. I would also like to thank those of you who have adjusted to the new normal, practiced social distancing, and protected yourselves and others by wearing masks. While we step outside, visit our favourite restaurants, retail stores and businesses, I encourage you to shop local and support Ontario businesses and products. Many local manufacturers and small businesses have continued to support the community by providing PPE supplies, food products, and essential goods during COVID-19, while some have temporarily closed their doors to prioritize public safety. It is now our turn to give back to them and aid in their recovery. Now more than ever, it is vital that we take pride in the excellent quality products that are being made in our province, by our community members, and help revive our economy. Even though we are unable to travel to our favourite vacation spots this year, now is also the perfect opportunity to explore our own cities and the destinations within them. Join me in the Ontario Parks 30X30 challenge by spending at least 30 minutes outdoors for each day in August. Grab your family and friends within your social circle, and connect to nature to improve your physical and mental well-being. Stay healthy and safe! Stay 2 meters apart, close by heart.
Sincerely,
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COVID-19 Update
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Queen's Park Update
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Safe Reopening of Schools in September
- Elementary schools (Kindergarten to Grade 8) will open across the province, with in-class instruction five days a week. - Secondary schools will reopen with a normal daily schedule, five days a week and follow an adapted model of part-time attendance with a class size of up to 15 students alternating between attending in-person and online classes. - Students from grade 4-12 and school staff with be required to wear face masks. - Parents will have the option to enroll their children in online classes, allowing them to determine whether they feel safe with their children returning to school. - The Ministry is providing $300 million in funding to support the safe reopening of schools, including funding for masks , additional teaching positions, more public health nurses, custodians and cleaning supplies.
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Funding for Peel Schools
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Ontario MadeThe government has partnered with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters for the Ontario Made program, whose goal is to help support Ontario businesses by making it easy and accessible for consumers to identify, access, and purchase local products. As part of this initiative, an Ontario Made logo has been created that manufacturers will be able to use to inform their customers about locally made products and promote their visibility. Additionally, a SupportOntarioMade.ca website has been launched that allows consumers and supply chain partners to connect with local manufacturers on a singular platform. The Ontario Made program will encourage people to support local businesses and help accelerate our economic recovery process. If you are a local business, you can register here to use the Ontario Made logo on your products. Toronto Micro Electronics Inc. is an excellent example of a local, Ontario Made manufacturer that is the backbone of our province. Located right here in our riding of Mississauga-Malton, TME is a computer design and manufacturing company that has switched to designing and producing supplies of PPE such as face shields for people working on the frontline. On July 21, the Premier and I had the opportunity to visit their location in Mississauga and see first-hand the wonderful work that is being done by their entire team. |
Shop Local, Support Small BusinessesI had the pleasure of visiting local food suppliers and restaurants in Mississauga-Malton, who are continuing to operate and are working tirelessly to provide delicious food products to the public during COVID-19. Check out these local, small businesses and their delicious creations next time you’re out and about!
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Read my Monthly Mississauga News Column
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Connecting Virtually
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Monthly InitiativesMeet Janice Lowe, a teacher at Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School, who has started a bike share program known as The GLE Movement. Through this initiative and with the help of other students, Janice has donated over 60 bikes to youth who have not had an opportunity to own one. This is an effort to improve both their physical and mental well-being during COVID-19. I was honoured to have attended the Summer Soul Cycle event where Janice and her team gave away bikes to kids at Malton Community Centre.
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Stay Safe, Stay AlertDownload the COVID Alert app today, to get notified when you're in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. The app also allows you tell nearby app users if you test positive for COVID-19, without sharing any personal information. It is a free, accessible app which keeps you, your loved ones and our entire community safe and it is proudly Ontario Made! |