Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter May 02, 2025
“Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, Honourable Edith Dumont, delivered the Speech from the Throne, a time-honoured tradition that marks the commencement of our parliamentary session.
In this speech, she outlined our government’s vision and priorities for the coming year, such as investments to support and attract business, build and upgrade critical infrastructure from highways to hospitals, produce energy, and extract and process critical minerals.
She also mentioned our plans to improve access to healthcare and medicines, foster innovation, and free up our interprovincial trade.
As the LG said, “Together, let’s be bold. Let’s be ambitious. Let’s be fearless. Together, let’s protect Ontario”.” –MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Honoured to be Appointed as Deputy Speaker,
I would like to congratulate Donna Skelly on being elected Speaker by the Ontario Legislature – a historic role as the first woman to hold this esteemed position.
The Speaker plays a vital role in maintaining order in the Legislative Assembly and ensuring that debates are conducted fairly, impartially, and respectfully. In this role, the Speaker must rise above political lines to safeguard the integrity of our democratic process.
I am honoured to be appointed as Deputy Speaker, and am committed to assisting Speaker Skelly in upholding these high standards.This milestone is about more than breaking barriers. It’s about strengthening our democratic institutions with leadership that reflects the values of fairness, professionalism, and public service. I look forward to supporting this important work in the Legislature.
I would like to congratulate Donna Skelly on being elected Speaker by the Ontario Legislature – a historic role as the first woman to hold this esteemed position.
The Speaker plays a vital role in maintaining order in the Legislative Assembly and ensuring that debates are conducted fairly, impartially, and respectfully. In this role, the Speaker must rise above political lines to safeguard the integrity of our democratic process.
I am honoured to be appointed as Deputy Speaker, and am committed to assisting Speaker Skelly in upholding these high standards.
This milestone is about more than breaking barriers. It’s about strengthening our democratic institutions with leadership that reflects the values of fairness, professionalism, and public service. I look forward to supporting this important work in the Legislature.
Statement Concerning the Millcroft Golf Course
Nurturing Nature: Earth Day Tree Planting in Oakville North–Burlington
Team Effie was proud to take part in the annual Earth Day clean up and a Tree Planting event at Preserve Woods Park, organized by Oakville Green. It was a great chance for the community to come together to support biodiversity and protect our green spaces in Oakville North–Burlington.
We were especially excited to see so many young volunteers, including members of Effie’s Youth Council, roll up their sleeves and make a difference! We planted 150 native trees with the help of our amazing community and partners, including Oakville Community Foundation.
The Rotary Club’s Centenary of service
I was honoured to join the Rotary Club of Oakville as they celebrate 100 years of service, leadership, and community impact and bring congratulatory remarks on behalf of Premier Ford.
For a century, Rotary has championed local initiatives, supported global development, and embodied the spirit of humanitarian service. Thank you to all Rotarians—past and present—for your tireless work and enduring commitment to making a difference.
Ontario Protecting Communities and Victims of Crime
Our government is taking action to deliver justice for those who have been victimized by heinous crimes,” said Attorney General Doug Downey. “We’re proposing stronger measures to protect families, especially children and youth, by strengthening Christopher’s Law, amending the Family Law Act and Children’s Law Reform Act and supporting victims of human trafficking.
Learn more: Ontario Protecting Communities and Victims of Crime
Ontario Fighting Auto Theft by Cracking Down on Car Thieves
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No matter where you live, every family deserves peace of mind knowing their homes – and their vehicles – are safe,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation. “By cracking down on these illegal devices, we’re disrupting criminal activity and giving police the tools they need to stop thefts before they happen, helping keep our communities safe for everyone.
Ontario Fighting Auto Theft by Cracking Down on Car Thieves
Ontario Taking Tough-on-Crime Approach to Protect Communities from Criminals
Ontario government is proposing changes to improve public safety by getting tough on crime and putting violent, repeat offenders behind bars. The proposed changes, including new legislation to be introduced later this week, would strengthen the courts’ ability to deal with serious crimes by streamlining the judicial selection process and allocating additional judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, as well as creating dedicated prosecution teams for serious crimes.
Ontario Taking Tough-on-Crime Approach to Protect Communities from Criminals
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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