Community Updates

Today is Earth Day! It’s a chance to celebrate Canada’s beautiful natural heritage and recommit to protecting it for future generations. Our government is commited to protecting 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030 for the benefit of nature and Canadians. Learn more: 🔗https://canada.ca/en/services/environment/nature/nature-strategy.html

The Canada Summer Jobs bank is open! This year our government is supporting 100,000 jobs for youth across the country, with great opportunities here in Don Valley North for young people to develop essential skills and experience for future career success. For more information and to apply: 🔗https://jobbank.gc.ca/youth

It was a pleasure to meet the residents at Skymark Condos with @shelleycarroll to talk about how we can keep making Don Valley North a better place for everyone. I thank everyone who took the time to share comments, questions, and concerns.

  We stood in solidarity with the Jewish community today on Yom HaShoah to remember the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust. We honoured the survivors and reaffirmed our commitment to stand against antisemitism and hate.

It was wonderful to see so many neighbours decorating eggs and sharing what makes Easter special to them. Big shout-out to Khero and Carolyn and the team for hosting us at their very popular Tim Hortons!

It was wonderful to see so many neighbours decorating eggs and sharing what makes Easter special to them. Big shout-out to the @TPS33Div for a great event and bringing the community together at the Community Safety Hub in Fairview Mall!

It was an honour to join the Armenian National Committee of Toronto’s 20th Annual Good Friday Procession and walk with thousands on this solemn day. I wish all those observing Good Friday a peaceful and blessed day with family and friends.

The National School Food Program Act is now officially law in Canada. Our government is committed to maintaining long-term funding across Canada so that kids have access to nutritious meals at school, saving parents on average $800 on groceries a year.

This year Passover begins at sundown on April 1 and continues until nightfall on April 9. It’s a time of reflection, renewal, and connection that brings families and friends together to celebrate faith and shared values. Happy Passover! Chag Pesach Sameach! חג פסח שמח!

It was a pleasure visiting the Gibson long term care residence with @PattyHajdu @lesliechurch and Tyler Downey, President @SEIUHealthCan to acknowledge and celebrate the dedicated staffs that work tirelessly to care for their residents.