July 2020 E-Newsletter
Published on July 08, 2020
Message From the Desk of Your MPPDear Neighbours, It’s hard to believe we are in the middle of 2020. Like many Canadians throughout year, I wait for the month of July as it brings my favourite celebration - Canada Day. This year, we celebrated Canada’s 153rd birthday. I am extremely proud of our country and our Canadian values, which teach us to respect and learn from one another. We are privileged to live in a beautiful mosaic of diversity and inclusion. Canada is home to people from 167 countries, who together speak over 200 languages. This is a country where people can feel safe and have the opportunity to build the future they want for themselves. Our strength comes from our diversity and the ability we have as Canadians to stand together regardless of our differences. In the midst of this pandemic, we have witnessed Canadians coming together stronger than ever before, rallying their resources to help those most in need. This includes frontline workers who have been working tirelessly to ensure each and every one of us remains healthy and safe, supply chain workers who make sure all essential goods has been delivered, food banks making sure everyone has a meal, and others who have played their part in securing public health by staying indoors and by practicing social distancing. This continual commitment to community is not a product of the unique circumstances we find ourselves in but rather a value we all uphold as Canadians. While we have seen tremendous efforts from community members during these tough times, we must make sure that we continue to stand by our Canadian principles. We must reflect on how we can progress as a community especially given the tragic loss of Ejaz Choudry, a Malton resident. Our entire community has mourned the passing of Mr. Choudry and is deeply saddened. Both the community and I want to assure his family that we will do whatever it takes to ensure justice will be served. As Canadians we have remained resilient in the face of COVID-19, which has allowed us to see a decline in the number of cases and moved us into Stage 2 of reopening in Peel. I want to thank each and everyone one of you for being responsible citizens and getting us to this point. At the same time, we have to acknowledge the toll social distancing may have taken on our mental health. I understand the effects of not being able to normally interact with loved ones on our mental well-being. Mental health matters and as Canadians, we must continue to check in on one another and offer support to each other. I wish you all a positive summer and a Happy Canada Day!
Sincerely, |
COVID-19 Update
Queen's Park Update
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Funding for Peel Employment Service ProvidersThe following institutions in Peel have received over $21 million cumulatively in funding from the Ministry Labour, Training, and Skills Development for their employment services as these providers continue to deliver uninterrupted employment and training services during COVID-19.
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PDSB Mental Health Resources for StudentsWith the additional funding the Peel District School Board has received from the Ministry of Education, they will be able to provide short-term social work and psychology support to Peel Board students, parents and caregivers this summer.
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Enhanced Cleaning of Mississauga TransitMississauga has received $743,937 in funding from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to ensure the health and safety of transit workers and passengers. This funding will help support additional enhanced cleaning of municipal public transit systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as regular service resumes. The Ontario Government is providing $15 million to municipalities across the province for this purpose.
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Celebrating Our Unsung HeroesIn 2019, we introduced the Remarkable Citizen Awards in our riding of Mississauga-Malton to recognize and celebrate respected and dedicated community heroes, volunteers, and residents who have made a positive impact in the local community. I want to introduce this year's remarkable citizens and showcase all their hard work and selfless service.
I celebrated Canada Day and the Canadian spirit of volunteerism with our remarkable heroes wearing our red and white colours. It is wonderful to see how passionate and dedicated our community is towards helping each other. |
Connecting Virtually
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Monthly Initiatives
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Congratulations Graduating Class of 2020 |
Read my Monthly Mississauga News Column
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Metrolinx Update
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Strengthening Local Businesses
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