News & Community Updates
How Did the Government Lose $200 Million?
Last week Ontario’s Auditor General released her annual report. Amongst her many observations, the AG found serious issues and misappropriation…
COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Children
On Friday, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age. This is…
Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians
Eligibility Will Expand Gradually Based on Age and Risk to Provide Extra Layer of Protection Against the Delta Variant The…
Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
On October 22, 2021 the Ontario government’s “Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate” will come into effect. In advance of this launch, Ontarians are able to…
Ontario Parliament Education Lessons 👩🏫 👨🏫
Calling all teachers! Are you looking for new interactive learning activities for your students? The Ontario Parliament Education has detailed lesson plans…
Temporary Road Test Centre in Ottawa 🚘
Since the summer, I have been calling on the Ontario government to open a temporary road test centre in Ottawa…
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Vera Etches 💉
On October 15, 2021 Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health released the following letter: “Dear parents, guardians…
Save Eye Care in Ontario
Stephen asks the Premier if the government will return to the bargaining tablewith Ontario's optometrists.
Orléans Health Hub Grand Opening
What an amazing day for Orléans! It was a great pleasure to participate in the inauguration of the Orléans Health…
Virtual Ghosts of Queen's Park Tour!
Calling all teachers and parents, If you are looking to keep your children entertained while at home, the Virtual Ghosts of…
Update on COVID-19 Projections in Ontario
On September 28th, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table provided a modelling update on the projections of COVID-19 in Ontario…
Trikafta Funding Approved in Ontario
On September 24, the Ministry of Health approved coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for patients who…
Proof of Vaccine Certification
On September 22nd, the Ontario government’s proof of vaccine certification program came into effect. Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated…
Legislature Prorogued
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was set to return on September 13th, however, the Ontario government has prorogued the legislature…
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Etches
On September 2nd, 2021 Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, issued the following statement: “We know that the…
Ontario Reinstating License Renewals
In March 2020, the Ontario government temporarily extended the validity of expired: Driver’s license’s Photo cards Health cards Licence plate…
Legislature Resumes in September
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario returns for its Fall session on Monday, September 13th, 2021. I have spent the summer…
A Safe Return to School
With the summer break coming to an end, kids across Ontario and Orléans will soon be returning to school. I hope…
Vaccine Passports
With the start of in-person learning and the rise of COVID-19 cases, I have written to the Premier to advocate…