Information and Services Day for Seniors

Our office is partnering with Service Canada to hold an information and services day for seniors. Attend an information session by Service Canada about Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) benefits, and others. Inquire about individual OAS/CPP/CDCP cases with Service Canada. Submit new applications. Inquire about individual tax cases with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). (Bring your relevant documents and photo ID)

Date: Friday September 6, 2024

Time: 10AM to 2PM

Location: Ellesmere Community Centre, 20 Canadian Road, Scarborough

(No RSVP Necessary)

Meeting with the Sudanese community

I connected with the Sudanese Community Association of Ontario to talk about the situation in Sudan and learn about the amazing work they do helping newcomers from Sudan adapt to life in Canada. The situation in Sudan is highly volatile, and we are deeply concerned for the safety of people in the region. Canada continues to call for an end to violence in Sudan and stands with the Sudanese people as they strive for peace. Thank you for having me.

Thank you for coming to our ice cream social!

Thank you everyone who came out to out ice cream social at Terraview Park. What a sweet way to end the summer. I had a fantastic time chatting with all of you and your families.

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Summer jobs make a Big Splash in Scarborough

What a joy hearing from students hired through the Canada Summer Jobs program. This summer, 253 students were employed by 95 employers in Scarborough Centre. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope that this summer is just the beginning of your desired career. And many thanks to Bond Academy and HSK Toronto for hosting our celebratory Big Splash event this year.

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Celebrating African and Caribbean culture in Scarborough

The African and Caribbean communities are a strong and vibrant part of Scarborough, and the annual Afro-Carib Festival is always a great opportunity to celebrate our diversity and the communities that call Scarborough home.

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Charity prayer walk with Wexford Presbyterian Church

A beautiful start to the morning joining Wexford Presbyterian Church for their charity prayer walk. Wonderful to meet the congregation that participated. Thank you Pastor Sandrah for organizing this initiative and exhibiting community right here in Scarborough.

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ChowNation comes to Scarborough

Thank you ChowNation for bringing Toronto ChowFest to Scarborough Centre! A great dynamic and immersive celebration of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural eras, embracing both artistic and culinary dimensions. And thank you MPP Andrea Hazell for your work to support this great event.

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50 years of community service for Agincourt Community Services Association

Thrilled to join the 50th anniversary celebration of ACSA! Your hard work supporting newcomers, running food banks, and providing vital community services has truly made a difference. Thank you for your dedication and commitment over the years!

Celebrating the Taste of Manila

Like every year since being elected, it was such an honour to participate once again in this year’s Taste of Manila! I am so proud to see how this event has continued to get bigger and bigger over the last 11 years! Congratulations and Mabuhay Po Kayo!

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Welcoming a new company to Scarborough

I recently had the opportunity to visit Mtech Canada, who recently moved to Scarborough Centre, and get a tour of the facility. MTech specializes in CNC machining of transmission, seating, suspension, aerospace, automated door systems and hydro components. It's wonderful to see businesses choosing to grow and hire here. Welcome to Scarborough!

International Day for People of African Descent

August 31st was the International Day for People of African Descent. On this day, all Canadians are encouraged to delve into the rich history and diverse cultures of people of African descent, recognizing their profound and ongoing contributions to our nation. Together, we aspire to build a stronger, safer, more diverse, and inclusive society for all.

Making life more affordable for families

Our kids deserve the best start to life — and early childhood education is a big part of that.

That’s why our government is training more early childhood educators, creating more childcare spaces, and making care more affordable.

We’re making sure you don’t choose between your career and raising your kids - with more early learning educators, affordable care, and a fair chance to get ahead.

More than 2.3 million Canadians approved for Canadian Dental Care Plan

More than 2.3 million Canadians have been approved to receive coverage under the plan and close to 450,000 of them have already received care. Participation among Canadians is steadily increasing, highlighting the importance of dental care and the need for the CDCP to make care more accessible and affordable.

The participation of oral health providers is essential to the success of the CDCP, and we have seen the number of providers supporting the CDCP across the country also increase. Currently, close to 19,000 oral health providers are participating in the CDCP by offering a wide range of services such as cleanings, fillings and dentures, representing more than 75% of active providers in Canada.

The CDCP is currently open to eligible seniors, adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate, and children under 18. Applications for all remaining eligible Canadians will begin in 2025.

For more information, visit Canada.ca/dental.