You’re invited! Scarborough Centre Seniors Fair

Be sure to join us for our 2024 Scarborough Centre Seniors Fair!

Date: Friday June 7, 2024

Time: 10AM to Noon

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive

• Connect with service providers about health, seniors’ benefits, housing and employment.
• Know about the various programs available to you.
• Join activities for wellness and recreation.

King Charles III Coronation Medal

Nominations are now open for the King Charles III Coronation Medal Scarborough Centre Nomination Program. Each MP can nominate 20 people to receive the Coronation Medal, and members of the public are invited to forward deserving members of the Scarborough Centre community.

For more information and to submit a worthy recipient for nomination please click here.

Laying the foundation for National Pharmacare

I joined Health Minister Mark Holland and Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera at the Scarborough Centre for Health Communities to talk about how our government is making contraception medications and devices and diabetes medications, like insulin, free for Canadians.

It’s the first step towards an historic national pharmacare program, and its progress for Canadians that Conservatives want to cancel. But we will keep fighting to make life more affordable for everyday Canadians.

Learn more: Making contraception and diabetes medications free for Canadians

Constituency Youth Council discusses climate action

This month the Scarborough Centre Youth Council members and guests heard some insights about climate change from their peers and from the guest speaker, MP Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. It’s a big and complex topic, but we’re optimistic because – as my colleague Adam said – the youth care.

Marking Orthodox Easter

In May we celebrated Orthodox Easter, and I extend warm wishes to all Orthodox Christians in our community and in all of Canada.

This sacred holiday holds profound significance, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolizing hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness. It’s also a moment to reflect on personal sacrifices and acts of compassion.

Let’s collectively reach out to those in need and strengthen the bonds of community.

The Battle of the Atlantic

I joined members of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship York for the Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Parade & Ceremony at the Scarborough Civic Centre. Let us remember the members of merchant marine and the sailors, soldiers and airmen who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy today.

Observing Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

On Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, we stand with the Tamil community in solidarity, work to keep the memory of the victims alive, and support the continued work for justice and reconciliation.

An early Filipino Heritage Month celebration

June is Filipino Heritage Month and we get an early taste of the rich Filipino culture, cuisine, and talent. Congratulations, National Filipino Heritage Canada!

Gazan Muse: Art from the Olive Land

Impressive art from talented artists on display at “Gazan Muse: Art from the Olive Land” sponsored by the Canadian Palestinian Professional Foundation. Thank you to the artists for sharing your work.

Welcome to the Canadian family

Heartwarming scenes at a citizenship ceremony in Scarborough this month. We welcomed 122 individuals from 33 countries to our Canadian family. Diversity is our strength, and I’m excited for what you all will become and accomplish. Welcome home!

Blood donation drive makes a difference

Congratulations Canadian Sri Lankan Muslim Women’s Alliance for Relief of Poverty for your successful 4th annual blood donation drive in Scarborough. Thank you for giving back and making a difference.

Exploring lowering the voting age

The National #Vote16 Ottawa Summit brought together national organizations, researchers, advocates, high school and university students to talk about lowering the voting age to 16 and involving younger Canadians in our democracy. Wonderful to meet these committed youth and discuss these issues.

For a more accessible Canada

As part of National AccessAbility Week, we have launched a new call for proposals (CFP) under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) small projects component.

Through this initiative, our government is investing $14.7 million to fund approximately 150 small scale construction projects that will create more inclusive and accessible spaces; help persons with disabilities access good quality jobs; and help persons with disabilities fully participate and meaningfully contribute to our society and economy.

Learn more: Government of Canada launches a call for proposals and invests in projects that increase accessibility in communities across Canada

Inflation continues to fall

The inflation rate fell to 2.7% in April 2024, within the Bank of Canada’s target range. We have a plan to create jobs, make life cost less, and build an economy that works for everyone – and it’s working.

Growing the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Since access to services began on May 1st, more than 50,000 patients have accessed care through the CDCP; and more than 9,000 dental care professionals have now signed up to provide care under the CDCP. 

Program information: Canadian Dental Care Plan

Creating more child care spaces for families in Ontario

We’re providing $201.87 million to create more child care spaces and support inclusive child care services across Ontario. This will help Ontario reach our goal of creating 86,000 new child care spaces by 2026. That means:

• More families with access to affordable child care;
• More child care spaces in rural and remote regions; and,
• More support for communities that face barriers to access.

Learn more: Creating more child care spaces for families in Ontario

Recognizing Asian Heritage Month

We gathered with members of the Asian community from across Canada to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. This is a month to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of Asia and the many contributions Canadians of Asian descent make to all aspects of life in Canada.