Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025
“Our government continues to stand up for Ontario’s workers and businesses on the global stage. This week, Premier Doug Ford travelled to Boston to meet with U.S. governors and Canadian premiers, working together to address the harmful tariffs impacting trade between Canada and the United States.
The Premier’s visit focused on building strong cross-border partnerships and advocating for fair and open trade — priorities that matter deeply to our businesses here in Oakville North–Burlington and across Ontario. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration between Canadian provinces and U.S. states to protect local jobs, grow our economy, and ensure that Ontario’s world-class goods and services can continue to reach key international markets.
As your Member of Provincial Parliament, I will continue supporting our government’s efforts to create the right conditions for people and businesses to thrive.”– MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Ford Fest in Etobicoke: A Testament to Strong Leadership and Unity
It was fantastic to join Premier Ford, my MPP colleagues, and countless families and community members at Ford Fest at Centennial Park in Etobicoke.
We were out in full force celebrating the Premier’s strong leadership, and our vision to rebuild our province. A heartfelt thank you to Ontarians for the trust they have placed in our government and re-electing us in a historic third‑majority mandate
Earth Fresh Burlington Hosted Ontario Agriculture Minister
I was honoured to welcome Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, to Earth Fresh in Burlington.
Earth Fresh is a proud leader in the international produce industry, with operations in both Canada and the U.S. They specialize in delivering high-quality conventional and organic potatoes for foodservice and retail—perfect for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting.
We had the pleasure of touring the facility, meeting their leadership team, and seeing firsthand the innovation and care behind their Ontario-grown products. It was a great opportunity to discuss how the Ontario government can continue to support and grow our province’s agri-food sector.
A heartfelt thank you to the team at Earth Fresh for the warm welcome and for everything you do to champion Ontario agribusiness.
MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy Visited Oakville’s Post Inn Village
It was a pleasure to host MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Long Term Care in our community. Our first visit was Post Inn Village in Oakville, where we met with the leadership team, staff and residents, and saw first-hand the incredible care being provided to the residents.
Thank you for the warm welcome and informative visit.
MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy Visited The Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington
Our next visit took us to The Village Of Tansley Woods in Burlington, where we had the chance to meet with residents and staff, and see first-hand the compassionate care being provided.
Thank you to everyone at Tansley Woods for the important work you do every day to support seniors in our community!
Engaged in Key Healthcare Talks Focused on Burlington’s Future
This week, I was pleased to join my colleague MPP Natalie Pierre and Eric Vanderwall, CEO of Joseph Brant Hospital. We had an insightful discussion with health stakeholders about the future of integrated healthcare and how we can work together to deliver innovative solutions and provide better care for residents in our community.
Oakville Celebrated Business Excellence at 2025 Chamber Awards
It was a fantastic evening at the 2025 Oakville Chamber Business Awards! Congratulations to all the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders recognized for their achievements. Events like this showcase the strength and innovation of Oakville’s business community — thank you to France Fournier, CEO of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a wonderful celebration.
Community Stood Together in Compassion and Resilience
It was an honour to take part in the Heartache2Hope Walk to Remember 2025 at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. This powerful event is more than just a walk—it’s a symbol of hope, healing, and community for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Thank you to everyone who came out to show that no one touched by suicide grieves alone. Your support ensures Heartache2Hope can continue providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to those who need it most.
Flag Raised at Burlington City Hall to Honour 20 Years of Sahaja Yoga Meditation
It was wonderful to take part in the flag raising at Burlington City Hall to mark Sahaja Yoga Meditation Day, as the community celebrates 20 years of Sahaja Yoga Meditation in Burlington. Congratulations to Ioana Poppa and all the volunteers for their dedication and for bringing the benefits of meditation, wellness, and community connection to so many through the Festival of New Beginnings!.
Oakville’s St. Andrew Catholic School Celebrated a Milestone
Congratulations to the St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School community as you celebrate 25 years of excellence in Catholic education!
For a quarter century, St. Andrew has helped shape young minds and hearts, instilling the values of faith, compassion, and leadership here in Oakville.
As the Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington, I am proud to support our Catholic schools and all those who contribute to their success.
Wishing you many more years of learning and achievement ahead!
Chartwell Homes Hosted a Fun-Filled Picnic for Seniors Month
What a beautiful day it was for a picnic! Residents from Chartwell Homes enjoyed delicious food, fun games, and plenty of sunshine at Coronation Park in Oakville. A big thank you to the incredible staff for organizing such a wonderful outing and for all that they do to care for their residents. Wishing everyone a joyful and healthy summer ahead, and a happy Seniors Month!
Shree Akshayam Brought Authentic South Indian Flavor to Burlington
Congratulations to the team at Shree Akshayam on the grand opening of Burlington’s first authentic South Indian vegetarian restaurant! It was a pleasure to celebrate this exciting launch with a woman-led business that brings culture, community, and delicious food to our city. Wishing you great success ahead!
Maria Polyanska Earned Gold and Innovation Awards at CWSF
We are incredibly proud of my Youth Council member, Maria Polyanska, for her outstanding achievement at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF)! Representing our province and the Halton region, Maria earned a Gold Medal (Top 10 in Canada) and the prestigious Youth Can Innovate Award (Top 4 in Innovation nationwide).
Maria, your dedication, curiosity, and innovative spirit are truly inspiring. You make all of us in Oakville North-Burlington and the Halton region proud!
Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for Generations
Ontario government released Energy for Generations, the province’s first-ever integrated energy plan – a comprehensive roadmap to meet future energy needs, support new housing and power the most competitive economy in the G7. This plan is an important part of the government’s work to protect Ontario by bringing together electricity, natural gas, hydrogen and other energy sources under a single coordinated strategy to ensure the province has the affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy needed to build a more competitive, resilient, and self-reliant province.
Learn More: Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for Generations
Ontario Investing $55.8 Million to Expand Teaching Workforce
Teachers play a vital role in ensuring our children receive a strong start to their education and future careers,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “Through this investment, our government is protecting our children’s future by expanding teaching capacity and bringing more highly qualified teachers to communities across Ontario
Learn More: Ontario Investing $55.8 Million to Expand Teaching Workforce
Ontario Breaks Ground on East Harbour Transit Hub
In the face of economic uncertainty, we are doubling down on our plan to build Ontario and deliver the largest expansion of public transit in North America,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We are protecting Ontario by getting shovels in the ground quicker on projects like the East Harbour Transit Hub, which will support economic growth, keep thousands of workers on the job and help commuters get where they need to go, when they need to get there
Learn more: Ontario Breaks Ground on East Harbour Transit Hub
Ontario Helping Seniors Stay Healthy and Independent
Amid economic uncertainty and rising costs, Premier Ford and our government are proud to protect our seniors and ensure they have access to affordable and reliable community supports,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “The Seniors Community Grant Program is a critical lifeline in every corner of our province for seniors to learn new skills, get fit, enjoy group activities and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.
Learn More: Ontario Helping Seniors Stay Healthy and Independent