June 2019 E-Newsletter
Published on June 01, 2019A Message From The Desk of Your MPP
Hello,
Queens Park Updates
In the month of May, we have:
- Announced the Mental Health and Addictions Services Funding coming to our riding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Our riding will be receiving over $3 million in funding
- The organizations receiving funding are:
- Associated Youth Services of Peel
- Punjabi Community Health Services
- Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre
- Peel Children’s Centre
- Services and Housing in the Province
- Debated various Bills and the chart below shows the current status of the Bills as of June 3
Bill 87 – Fixing the Hydro Mess Act Bill 100 – Budget Bill Bill 107 – Getting Ontario Moving Act Bill 108 – More Homes, More Choices Act Bill 117 – Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act |
Royal Assent Received (Passed) Royal Assent Received (Passed) Royal Assent Received (Passed) Royal Assent Received (Passed) Royal Assent Received (Passed)
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A lot of work has been done, but there is still more to do. I am looking forward to the next few months at the community office so I have the opportunity to hear first-hand from residents. I strongly believe in working together on community projects. I am looking forward to work at the community office to bring positive change in Mississauga-Malton.
Connecting with Residents at Our Zone 4 Town Hall Meeting
Residents joined me at St. Valentine Elementary School for a town hall meeting to talk about local issues.
I provided an update from Queen’s Park, focusing on the provincial government’s budget for 2019, which included funding for the Eglinton West LRT and the Eglinton Crosstown West Subway Extension to Pearson Airport.
I also spoke about projects that have been undertaken and events organized in the riding over the last few months including the Community Clean-up Day at Acorn Place, the Spring Open House at our constituency office, and the Fueling Healthy Minds initiative that centers around student nutrition programs.
Representatives from Metrolinx, Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care and Indus Community Services were on hand to provide information and updates about their services.
The meeting concluded following an extended question and answer session, with questions on the provincial government’s changes to education policy and its impact on students and teachers and the impact of the Regional Governance Review on Mississauga and Peel.
My team and I would like to thank all those who attended the meeting. The next town hall meeting is scheduled for September. Join us for our other events all summer long!
Community Clean-Up Day
To commemorate Earth Day we organized a community clean-up day on April 28. With the aim of making Mississauga-Malton a cleaner and better community, this free event was open to all. Participants were given gloves, garbage bags, safety vests, and trash pickers.
Clean-up days are a regular feature of my community calendar and I plan to hold a community clean-up day once a month, as long as the weather permits, to give back to the community and offer an opportunity for residents to do the same.
I hope all those in attendance enjoyed their time and were inspired to create a cleaner, safer and more beautiful Mississauga-Malton. I believe our community is our family and working together is always a pleasure. Our next clean up is behind the Malton Walmart Supercentre on June 23 at 7333 Goreway Drive from 10am -11am.
My Statements in the Legislative Assembly this Month
Mental Health and Well-beingIn any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem. The government is announcing more funding for mental health and $3 million is being invested in our riding. |
Peel Learning FoundationThe newly-established Peel Learning Foundation raises funds to provide students within the Peel District School Board necessary resources to keep them well-fed, well-read and in school.
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Match for MarrowI encourage everyone to get involved and spread awareness about bone marrow donation, which is simple, non-surgical and much-needed. To become a potential donor and for further information, please go to onematch.ca. |
Peel Children's Aid SocietyThe Peel Children’s Aid Society |
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Out and About in May
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