Dear Neighbour, I was always proud to celebrate Canada Day. This is the country my family chose because it was perceived as a place that offered opportunity and embraced diversity. Canada remains a destination for many people around the world fleeing persecution, discrimination, and conflict. As an MP, I have had the chance to welcome […]
Dear Neighbour, We as a country are making excellent progress with our vaccination campaign. As of today, 74.9% of Canadians 12+ have had at least one dose and over 17.8% are fully vaccinated. Just this week, the Province reduced the wait time for people who had a first shot of AstraZeneca from 12 weeks to 8. You can now book your second dose appointment with Michael Garron Hospital. There are […]
Dear Neighbour, Across our country, flags are being flown at half-mast in honour of the 215 children whose remains were discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. This is a tragedy that has left us all deeply shaken. I am outraged that our country removed these children, and so many others, from their communities […]
Dear neighbour, This week I had the chance to talk with the East Toronto Health Partners about their plans to roll out vaccines in the east end. Since they completed the full vaccination of residents and staff of long-term care and senior care homes, they have not seen any COVID-19 related deaths in those locations. I will work with them to ensure that […]
Dear Neighbour, Ending gun violence has been a priority for our community and as your Member of Parliament, I have pushed for greater gun control. In the last parliament we put in place stricter measures around the sale of guns, including lifetime background check-as opposed to only 5 years prior. This summer, our government prohibited assault-style firearms, such as the ones […]
Dear neighbour, This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first celebration of Black History Month, a milestone achieved through the efforts of the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman Member of Parliament and the first Black woman federal Cabinet minister in Canada. As we celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of Black communities […]
Julie Dabrusin, MP for Toronto-Danforth Dear neighbour, Public transit is integral to our city. As a federal MP, one of my main priorities has been to strengthen our cities by securing investments in public transit across our country and in Toronto. Three years ago, Mayor Tory declared that the Downtown Relief […]
Dear neighbour, It’s encouraging to see so many online resources to help us all through the pandemic. We may all be at home, but we’re not alone. The Wellness Togther portal is proving to be a very helpful tool for mental health supports. Children are in their third week of remote learning and some may need help […]
Dear neighbour, Last week, we witnessed a disturbing assault on the Capitol Building in Washington DC, which houses the democratically elected Representatives and Senators that form the US legislative branch. While we have not seen activity on this scale in Ottawa, my office has received correspondence from community members asking about the designation of far-right […]
Dear neighbour, As 2020 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all that we have overcome this year as a community and a country. I am particularly proud of the way our community stepped up during the defining moments of this pandemic. Despite the upheaval, I’ve taken comfort in the heartwarming acts of solidarity […]
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