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It was a pleasure to join @PattyHajdu to announce over $26 million in funding to support youth employment and skills development. It was great meeting young Canadians that have gained practical skills from these programs and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.

Big shout-out to the BVA Turtle Stewards for their care in protecting mother turtles and their nesting habitats. Please get in touch with them if you’d like to get involved: wild4gary@gmail. com Many thanks to Geri and Gary for guiding some members of NextGenDVN and I through our beautiful ravine system. It was fascinating learning about […]

It was a pleasure to meet staff at Hong Fook Mental Health Association (which translates to “Health and Felicity”) across from Fairview Mall and learn about the mental health services and care they offer to improve quality of life in our community.

It was a pleasure to meet families and the staff at @RMHCCanada and learn about how for over 40 years they’ve been providing resources like space, meals, mental health and sibling support for families to stay close together while their children get the health care they need.

It was a pleasure to acknowledge Nagi and his family’s hardwork and community spirit that’s made their Timmie’s in the Pickle Barrel plaza loved by all neighbours. Congratulations on their 20th anniversary and best wishes for many more to come!

I was a pleasure to tour the Apotex facility in North York and learn about how they’re working on improving access to affordable medicines for Canadians.

It was a pleasure to meet the staff and Canada Summer Jobs students at the @YMCAGTA at North York St Timothy. They teach kids foundational skills so they can learn, grow, and thrive.

It was a pleasure touring the @agotoronto and seeing how this wonderful gallery operates behind the scenes. The federal government is investing $25 million towards their new expansion to build 30% more space for exhibits and be an energy-efficient building.

It was an absolute joy to see all our neighbours at the Back to School Park Pop-Up in Bayview Village Park. Wishing kids, teachers, and staff a terrific first day back to school! Big shout-out to @TPS33Div @BVAssociation @TIRFrugby for joining and bringing our community together.

Unions fought for the rights we rely on today; maternity leave, fair wages,  safer workplaces, paid sick days. This #LabourDay, we honour those hard-won victories and commit to the work ahead so that no one who puts in an honest day is left behind.