Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter July 19, 2024
I recognize the immense stress and disruption caused by the unprecedented rainfall and flooding in our community this week. My thoughts are with all those affected. It is essential to prioritize safety and take immediate action to mitigate damage.
Please follow these steps to address and report basement flooding:
- Report Flooding:
- Call 311 or email accesshalton@halton.ca to report basement flooding.
- All inquiries will be processed, and staff will follow up with you directly.
- Safety Precautions:
- If you are in immediate danger, call 911
- Keep children and pets out of the affected area until cleanup is complete.
- If water is above electrical outlets or near electrical panels, consider shutting off your hydro.
- If you detect gas, leave the house immediately and contact your gas provider.
- Avoid using toilets or sinks until the source of the backup is known to prevent more wastewater from entering your home.
- Do not consume potentially contaminated food.
- Report Damage:
- Contact your insurance provider to report any damage.
- Take pictures of the damage for your records.
- For a step-by-step guide to help you through the claims process, visit How to File a Home Insurance Claim
- More Information:
Thank you for your cooperation and resilience during this difficult time. – MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Celebrate New Funding
Thrilled to be at the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Summer Day Camp alongside Stephen Crawford as they celebrate receiving an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant! This $72,400 Resilient Communities Fund grant has allowed them to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 by acquiring staff and resources to scale up their day camp.
This has enabled them to support more youth and foster a sense of belonging. It was wonderful to meet some day campers who were having lots of fun!
Participate in Public Hearings on the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024
As we strive to address the pressing issue of intimate partner violence, the Ontario Legislature is undergoing public hearings on Bill 173, the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024. Your insights and perspectives are invaluable in our collective effort to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. Below are the steps to either submit a written submission or request to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.
Instructions for Participation:
- Visit the Application Page:
- Please navigate to the Ontario Legislative Assembly’s committee application page: Apply to Committees.
- Select the Bill:
- When prompted with “Do you know the bill title or business you’d like to speak or submit material about?”, kindly select “Yes”.
- From the drop-down menu, choose “Bill 173, Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, 2024”.
- Choose Your Application Type:
- You will then be asked to choose an application type. Please select one of the following options:
- Request to appear as a committee witness (with the option of submitting material): This option allows you to present your views directly to the committee and submit any supporting materials.
- Submit material only: This option is available if you prefer to submit your written materials without making a personal appearance.
- Select a Hearing Date:
- The committee will be meeting on the following dates. Please select a date that suits your schedule:
- Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024
- Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Follow the Hearings Live:
- If you do not wish to participate but would like to stay informed, you can watch the committee meetings live at: OLA Committees Room 1.
Your involvement is crucial in shaping the legislative response to intimate partner violence in Ontario. We encourage you to take this opportunity to contribute to this vital discussion, ensuring that the voices of those affected are heard and addressed effectively.
For any further assistance or inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Exciting News for Ontario’s Automotive Industry
Our government is thrilled with today’s announcement from Ford, which will see an initial 1,800 Ontario workers return to the Oakville Assembly Complex a year earlier than anticipated. This move is in response to increased customer demand and will support the expanded production of 100,000 F-Series Super Duty trucks, including a future electrified version.
This $2.3 billion investment is not just a win for Oakville. It will also add 400 new jobs to the Oakville Assembly Complex and create an additional 150 jobs at the Windsor Engine Complex. Ford’s announcement demonstrates the company’s continued confidence in the end-to-end automotive supply chain we have built in the province and in our world-class manufacturing talent.
Ontario has secured $43 billion in automotive investments over the last four years, cementing our status as a global auto manufacturing powerhouse. This latest development is a testament to our strategic efforts and commitment to revitalizing the manufacturing sector.
Our government will continue to deliver on our promise of bringing back manufacturing as part of our plan to rebuild Ontario’s economy. This includes creating thousands of good-paying jobs across the province, ensuring a bright and prosperous future for all Ontarians.
We celebrate this significant achievement and look forward to further strengthening our economy and workforce with continued support and strategic investments in the automotive sector.
Learn More: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/07/18/ford-expands-north-american-f-series-production.html
Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Large Beer Pack Sizes Available in Grocery Stores Sooner Than Planned
As the next step in the government’s plan to give people in Ontario more choice and convenience, licensed grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting Thursday, July 18, 2024, and begin selling them immediately upon arrival. This new timeline accelerates the first phase of the government’s plan to expand alcohol sales to grocery, convenience and big-box stores by allowing the 450 grocery stores that are currently licensed to sell beer, cider or wine to sell them once they arrive in store, rather than August 1.
By the end of October 2024, as part of the government’s plan to expand alcohol sales that was originally announced in May 2024, every convenience, grocery and big-box store in Ontario will be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages if they choose to do so. Over time, this new, more open marketplace will introduce up to an estimated 8,500 new stores where these products can be sold, the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As the province implements its plan, the government will continue to constantly evaluate how it can deliver choice and convenience.
Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004832/ready-to-drink-beverages-and-large-beer-pack-sizes-available-in-grocery-stores-sooner-than-planned
Ontario Awards Contract to Connect Highway 400 to Bradford Bypass
The Ontario government is getting shovels in the ground on a new interchange at Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88 and a new southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the future Bradford Bypass. Construction begins this summer and marks a significant milestone in the province’s plan to fight gridlock across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, help commuters spend less time in traffic and create good jobs for workers in the region.
The construction contract has been awarded to Dufferin Construction Company and includes building part of a southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the new Bradford Bypass, reconstruction of the Highway 400-Simcoe County Road 88 interchange and its underpass bridge, widening Simcoe County Road 88 from two to four lanes and widening the Highway 400 platform to accommodate future expansion to 10 lanes.
In May, the Ontario government awarded the contract for the detail design of the west section of the Bradford Bypass, which will run 6.5 kilometres from Highway 400 to Simcoe County Road 4. The Bradford Bypass will be a vital link for communities in York Region and Simcoe County, providing better connections to jobs and housing. During construction, the project is expected to support up to 2,200 jobs annually and contribute up to $286 million to the province’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Learn More: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004840/ontario-awards-contract-to-connect-highway-400-to-bradford-bypass
| 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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