It was a pleasure to join Rabbi Landsberg and the members of the congregation at Temple Emanu-El for their Havdalah on the Porch with the Jonno Lightstone Klezmer Trio, a wonderful fusion of jazz and klezmer.


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It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Woodgett from @tfri_research and learning about the important investments they’re making into cancer research and discussing how we can continue working together to realize Terry Fox’s dream of a world without cancer.

Our government is investing $2.7 billion to build 5600 rental homes in Toronto, 4500 which will be under construction by year’s end. In partnership with @cityofto, we will build our communities stronger with housing that is affordable.


Learn more: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/08/05/government-canada-and-city-toronto-build-thousands-new-rental-homes

We mark Emancipation Day and honour the legacy of enslaved people of African descent and reflect on the profound injustices endured. We celebrate the contributions and resilience of Black Canadians, and reaffirm our commitment to addressing historical and systemic inequities.

It was a pleasure to join @SinaiHealth for the announcement of a $1 million donation from @TD_Canada that supports research on menopausal hormone therapy. Sinai Health is home to one of the only academic centres in the world to make menopause a key strategic priority.

Our government is bringing manufacturing capacity back to Canada. For the first time in over 25 years, passenger rail locomotives will be assembled in Montreal. We’re replacing existing VIA Rail stock with 45 new hybrid locomotives.

This investment creates skilled jobs, builds domestic rail capacity, and keeps the country connected from coast to coast to coast.


Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/passenger-rail-locomotive-assembly-returns-to-canada-through-a-195-billion-government-of-canada-investment.html

It was a pleasure to attend the LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) graduation ceremony held by the @workingwomencc to celebrate the hard work in learning new language skills and taking important steps for building a life in Canada.


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Thanks to all the healthcare professionals of @SEIUHealthCan who work relentlessly to take care of our most vulnerable. It was a pleasure to join their Union Day barbecue and meet members at @Sunnybrook.


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Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026 at A.Y. Jackson! It was a joy celebrating the students and their achievements. Of course they didn’t do it alone, their family and friends shared in the wins and losses and they deserve a big round of applause too.

I hope everyone has a well deserved safe and amazing summer vacation!

It was a pleasure to join IWK Health and @HfxShan on behalf of Minister @MarjoriePLC to announce $10 million in federal funding to expand Integrated Youth Services across Nova Scotia so that young people can get timely access to the care and supports they need to thrive.