Nate, along with MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon and city councillor Brad Bradford are thrilled to be hosting the annual New Years Levee. Details: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion 9 Dawes Road Click here to register
One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit With the rising cost of living, our government is delivering support for those who need it most. Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home – but for many, it is getting harder to afford increased rent or to even find housing they can afford. …
Dear businesses, not-for-profits, and BIAs, As your Member of Parliament, I am happy to announce that the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is back for the summer of 2023. Applications must be submitted online by January 12, 2023 11:59 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Applications are recommended to be submitted online. For applications and other methods …
Holiday hamper programs are a great way to give back to our communities and support those who are less fortunate during the holiday season. See below for ways to support and get involved. Community Centre 55’s 41st Annual Share a Christmas Programme Cash & Gift Cards: In person at Community Centre 55 (Tax Receipt cannot be given …
Our industry committee is studying blockchain and there’s no question that the technology has important value. But is that true for cryptocurrencies? What’s the real world value and how can we best protect retail investors from destructive speculation? When I sat on the privacy committee in a past parliament, we studied the KSI blockchain used …
We need to learn the lessons from this pandemic in order to prevent and prepare for the next one. We aren’t done with COVID. But we’ve lived through enough to learn from our pandemic response across all levels of government. And those lessons should inform our plans going forward. Bill C-293 will ensure we review …
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We are screening the Canadian feature film “Scarborough” at the Fox Theatre on November 22, 2022. About Scarborough: The film is an unflinching portrait of three low-income families struggling to endure within a system that’s set them up for failure. It shows the love and perseverance communities can foster, lifting up families to overcome the …
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Bill C-22 https://youtu.be/hUpq0dTCrZoToday is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Here’s my speech from today in support of legislation to create a new benefit for people with disabilities. Poverty reduction is an issue I’ve worked hard to address in Parliament, including as co-chair of our all-party …
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Federal Government Announces Cannabis Act Review Canada has been a leader in advancing sensible drug policies, including the regulation of cannabis. We now have an opportunity to learn and improve: to displace the illicit market, ensure fair medical access, and address harms of past criminalization. One of the biggest challenges will be to address barriers …
Update from Service Canada: Over the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the volume of passport applications was relatively low, due to a reduction in travel following the imposition of public health restrictions and travel advisories. With the easing of restrictions and the resumption of travel, Service Canada has experienced an increase in passport applications across …
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