Biidaasige Park is now officially open in the Port Lands!

Since the beginning of the Port Lands revitalization project, our community has witnessed an incredible transformation of our waterfront, and this summer we get to enjoy a brand-new park.

This park will provide essential flood protection of 174 hectares of land in the Port Lands and eastern waterfront and will build the foundation for future housing and public spaces for the community. Our federal government is proud to support projects that reshape our cities and build stronger communities for generations to come.

Biidaasige Park represents the future we can build together — one that is more connected, green, inclusive, and resilient.

The Canada Child Benefit is going up!

Families can now receive up to $7,997 per child under the age of 6 and $6,748 per child aged 6 through 17. This represents a $200 increase from the previous year and will help parents manage everyday expenses like groceries, clothing or childcare, providing added support as they raise their children.

The CCB has been indexed to inflation since 2018. This annual indexation, effective every July, ensures the CCB keeps pace with rising expenses, offering predictable and stable support that families can count on year after year.

Learn more about the CCB here: Canada child benefit (CCB) - Canada.ca.

This month we celebrated the Festival of South Asia in Gerrard India Bazaar.

The festival hosted rich cultural performances, amazing cuisine and had an incredible turnout- truly showcasing our amazing small businesses and the warm welcome of our community.

Thank you to the organizers for their hard work and look forward to the continued success of this festival.

I had the opportunity to join dedicated volunteers from the Toronto Nature Stewards, Don't Mess with the Don, U of T Trash Team and Ocean Wise for a Shoreline & Waterway Mega Cleanup at Cherry Beach and Tommy Thompson Park.

It was inspiring to see so many individuals come together with a shared commitment to protecting our local environment and preserving the beauty of our waterfront. During our clean-up we noticed a decrease in the amount of plastic straws and plastic grocery bags that were being collected, this is a positive indicator that our federal restrictions on these types of single-use plastic items is working. 

Together, we collected litter and plastics to help ensure Cherry Beach remains safe and enjoyable for both wildlife and community members.

Yours truly,

Julie

Hon. Julie Dabrusin, P.C.

Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth

Minister of Environment and Climate Change