Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter April 4, 2025

While the U.S. didn’t announce new reciprocal tariffs on Canada, the previously announced tariffs remain in place, continuing to hurt businesses and workers on both sides of the border. Premier Doug Ford has been in constant communication with the federal government, working closely to ensure Ontario’s voice is clearly heard in Ottawa. His advocacy played a key role as the federal government consulted with all premiers before announcing targeted countermeasures, including a 25% tariff on U.S.-made vehicles not compliant with the USMCA.
Our government is laser-focused on urging the U.S. to immediately lift their harmful tariffs. Premier Ford has consistently prioritized protecting Ontario’s economy, demonstrated clearly by his recent meetings in Washington with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick highlighting Ontario’s commitment to fair trade and mutual economic benefit.
At the same time, our government will do whatever it takes to support Ontario’s businesses and workers affected by these unjustified U.S. tariffs. Under Premier Ford’s leadership, Ontario remains steadfast, resilient, and determined to defend our province’s economic interests. – MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos






Attended the Ceremony of Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

Congratulations to all the new licensees who received their professional engineering licences from Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
It was a pleasure to join the celebratory ceremony in Oakville and meet so many talented and dedicated professionals. Earning your P. Eng. designation is no small achievement—and it marks the beginning of an exciting journey in your careers.
Engineers are essential to Ontario’s future. Your skills and innovation help build the infrastructure, technology, and sustainable solutions our province relies on.
Wishing you all great success ahead!



Joined 2nd Annual Small Business Forum in Oakville

I had the pleasure of joining the 2nd Annual Small Business Forum in Oakville which brought together more than 55 small businesses from across Oakville and the GTA.
It was a powerful reminder of how important it is to support Ontario businesses and buy Canadian. Every purchase we make close to home helps keep jobs in our communities, strengthens our economy, and celebrates the hard work of our local entrepreneurs. Thank you to Associate Minister of Small Business, MPP Nina Tangri, for joining us and for her continued support of Ontario’s small business sector.



Attended the Sikh Heritage Month Flag Raising in Oakville

I was honoured to attend the Sikh Heritage Month flag raising in Oakville, hosted by Dhan Dhan Baba Buda Ji Gurdwara Oakville and the Town of Oakville, with Regional and Town Councillor Nav Nanda.
It was a beautiful tribute to Sikh culture and the many contributions Sikh Ontarians have made to our province. I am grateful for the opportunity to join such a vibrant and welcoming community.




Meeting with CEO of the Halton Learning Foundation

It was great to have Mark Clare, CEO of the Halton Learning Foundation visit our community office. HLF has already supported 3,000 students this year – double the number from last year – and they’re working hard to keep that momentum going. In April, Halton Learning Foundation Month is making an even bigger impact for students in our community. https://www.haltonlearningfoundation.ca/



Met with The Director General of the Taipei Economic And Cultural office

Thank you to Director-General Yi-Peng Liang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto for visiting my community office.
We had an insightful conversation about strengthening connections between Taiwan and Ontario, fostering cultural exchange, and exploring new economic opportunities for collaboration. I look forward to continuing to build stronger partnerships for our communities.






Ontario Welcomes Siemens’ $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville

The Ontario government welcomes an investment of $150 million from Siemens, a leading technology company, to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its headquarters in Oakville. With a focus on developing artificial intelligence manufacturing technologies that will support electric vehicle (EV) battery production, the investment will create up to 90 new, good-paying jobs across the province and play an important role in facilitating improved value and innovation across Ontario’s EV battery supply chain.

Learn more: Ontario Welcomes Siemens’ $150 Million Investment to Establish New Technology Centre in Oakville



Ontario Strengthening Support for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Burlington

The Ontario government is providing $9.44 million to enhance and expand services at 14 Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centres (SADVTCs) across the province, ensuring survivors receive comprehensive, high-quality care whenever they need it.
As part of this investment, Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington will receive $96,000 in new base funding for the addition of a Clinical Nurse Team Leader. This role will provide essential clinical leadership, guidance, mentorship, and support to nurses delivering critical services to survivors.
These investments build on Ontario’s ongoing commitment to supporting survivors and ensuring accessible, compassionate care across the province. Ontario will continue to stand firmly with survivors, advocating for their rights, safety, and well-being, and working tirelessly to build stronger, safer communities for everyone.

Learn More: Ontario Strengthening Support for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Burlington



Ontario Government Quickly Responds to The Ice Storm Damage

Premier Doug Ford, Emergency Preparedness and Response Minister Jill Dunlop, Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce, and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack were in Orillia and Oro-Medonte to inspect damages from the recent ice storm and met frontline volunteers and workers.

•The Ministry of Energy and Mines has been in constant coordination with Hydro One and local utilities, along with Premier Ford, to ensure that resources, power workers, and support are extended to the communities most impacted by the ice storm. 
•We appreciate the hard work of so many over the past few days, including first responders, power workers, local mayors, and community members who have been clearing roads so power can be restored.
•While hundreds of thousands of residents now have power restored, there is still a lot of work ahead. 
•To the families affected: Ontario utilities, first responders, and the Ontario Corps are working around the clock, deploying workers, generators, and infrastructure to support you and restore power.




Ontario Doubling Hydrogen Innovation Fund to $30 Million to Protect Ontario Jobs

Our government is launching a new round of the Hydrogen Innovation Fund, investing $30 million to unlock hydrogen’s potential to drive economic growth, create jobs and support the province’s position as a leader in the clean energy economy. The new fund will have double the budget of the $15 million 2023 fund and broaden eligibility criteria to include electricity grid-focused initiatives, as well as applications across other sectors, such as transportation.

Learn More: Ontario Doubling Hydrogen Innovation Fund to $30 Million to Protect Ontario Jobs



Ontario Opens First Nine Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs

Starting April 1, nine drug injection sites located within 200 metres of a school or child-care centre have successfully transitioned into and opened as new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs. These hubs, located in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener, Guelph and Thunder Bay, are part of the Ontario government’s almost $550 million investment to support the creation of a total of 28 new HART Hubs across the province to protect the safety of children and families, while improving access to recovery and treatment services for people struggling with addictions. Consistent with HART Hubs’ focus on lasting addictions recovery, provincial funding is contingent on hubs not providing any drug consumption services.

Learn more: Ontario Opens First Nine Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs

Oakville North-Burlington Spirit Awards

It’s truly an honour to shine a light on the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to making our community better. Thank you for your community spirit. If you would like to nominate a member of our community who has gone above and beyond to contribute to our community, please contact my office and let me know at Effie.triantafilopoulos@pc.ola.org

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