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Our government is partnering with the Ontario govt to make a $1.5 billion investment with Toronto to get shovels in the ground and build housing faster. This investment will help build housing-enabling infrastructure in Toronto and reduce development charges by 40 to 60%.

Happy Pride, Toronto!

It was an honour joining the Morning Ceremony around a Sacred Fire. Thanks to Grandmother Kim Wheatley, of Curve Lake First Nation, and Elder Pat Floody, of the Simpcw First Nation in British Columbia, for sharing their rich traditions to mark the summer solstice.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in Don Valley North! Today is the day you’re right about everything. Thanks especially to my dad who showed me so much about hard work and family.

It was a pleasure, on behalf of Min. @MarjoriePLC , to join the 100th Anniversary Reception for the Canadian Association of Social Workers @CASW_ACTS and discuss how we can continue working together to build a more resilient and accessible health care system for all Canadians.

Our government just delivered on our promise to make bail stricter and toughen sentencing laws. We’re supporting frontline law enforcement to help build safer communities. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2026/06/canadas-sweeping-bail-and-sentencing-reforms-become-law.html  

Our government has introduced the Safe Social Media Act to put childrens’ safety first. The legislation will require social media companies to implement age-appropriate protections and safeguards for younger users. Kids deserve to be safe online. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-combat-online-harms-particularly-those-impacting-children.html

It was a pleasure, on behalf of Minister @MarjoriePLC, to join Research Canada’s 2026 Stakeholder Action Roundtable and discuss our government’s priorities in strengthening the health system and advancing health research and innovation.

It was a pleasure to attend the @ALSCanada Toronto Walk to End ALS event on behalf of Minister @MarjoriePLC. Our government is committed to advancing research to improve outcomes for Canadians living with ALS and to help achieve a future free of this devastating disease.

This Filipino Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich and diverse contributions the Filipino Canadians have made; as builders, caregivers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. It’s a chance to acknowledge the nearly one million Filipino Canadians from coast to coast.