News & Community Updates
Standing up to bigotry
Stephen asked the Premier why the government is proposing to allow Canada Christian College, led by Charles McVety, a known…
Special Statement from Dr. Etches
Today, we are reporting 93 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of new cases in a single day since April. The overall goals of our…
Where is the government's second wave plan?
Earlier this year, when COVID-19 first struck, everyone was caught off-guard and all levels of government scrambled to respond. But…
We need more testing in Ottawa
Over the past six months we’ve learned a lot and heard a lot about the importance of testing in helping…
Back to School
School returns next week. Please drive with more patience and prudence.Let’s keep our kids safe.
Legislature back in session
Now that summer is coming to a close the Legislature will resume sitting at Queen’s Park. This will be our…
Ontario launches long-term care Covid-19 commission
The Ontario government launched a commission into COVID-19 and long-term care. Three commissioners will investigate how COVID-19 spread within long-term…
Plan for Small Business
We are calling for urgent and innovative supports for Ontario Small Businesses. Prior to the pandemic, 88% of our province’s…
The government needs to support our municipalities
The financial impact of COVID-19 on Ontario’s municipalities is real and staggering. Ontario residents rely on municipalities to provide critical services…
Province suspending time-of-use rates for 45 days
To support Ontarians through the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Ontario is providing immediate electricity rate relief for…
Ontario orders the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces to fight spread of COVID-19
To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government will order the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective…
Ontario helping students learn from the safety of their own home
Ontario Helping Students Learn from the Safety of Their Own Home Today Ontario launched the first phase of Learn at Home and Apprendre…
Ontario extending validation periods for driver, vehicle and carrier products, services and health cards
New Measures and Regulations Will Reduce In-person Visits to Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 As part of the province’s enhanced…
Ontario supporting workers, municipalities and retailers in response to COVID-19
Emergency Sitting Sees Two Critical Pieces of Legislation Receive Unanimous Consent Today, the Ontario government took unprecedented action to respond…
COVID-19 Update: March 18
The Ontario Legislature is being recalled Thursday, March 19 for the introduction of special legislation during the COVID-19 situation. The…
Ontario enacts declaration of emergency to protect the public
Significantly Enhanced Measures will Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 Today, the Government of Ontario announced that it is taking decisive…
COVID-19 Update: March 17
We’re in this together I wish my first article, as your Member of Provincial Parliament, was under better circumstances. However,…
Automated speed enforcement – coming soon
Automated speed enforcement, commonly known as photo radar, is coming soon to Ottawa streets. These signs serve as an early…
City plans for enhanced road safety
Councillor Stephen Blais and Mayor Jim Watson announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources to improve safety for all users on Ottawa roads.