Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter October 4, 2024

Thank you to TechPlace, Burlington Economic Development, Innovation Factory, and Angel One Investor Network for the opportunity to attend the Annual TechPlace Open House. Halton’s tech strength is a critical component to positioning our region as a cornerstone of one of the largest technology hubs in North America.

As Ontario continues to lead in innovation, our government has worked diligently under the leadership of Premier Ford to create the conditions for success in the tech sector. Since being elected, we have facilitated the creation of over 100,000 tech jobs, attracted more than $16 billion in investments, and led the nation in venture capital deals.

Our government is committed to fostering further growth by investing in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, 5G, and clean technologies, ensuring Ontario remains a global leader in technology and innovation. – MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos

Meeting With Ontario’s Nuclear Leaders

Great to join Celeros Flow Technology today, a global leader in flow control solutions and a major force in driving innovation within Ontario’s $17B nuclear industry. Since their inception in 2020, Celeros has been helping customers improve efficiency and reduce emissions, with a commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030. 

Their expertise spans key sectors including carbon capture, nuclear, renewable energy, and more, supported by trusted brands like Clyde Union Pumps and M&J Valve. 

With over 75,000 jobs and cutting-edge projects like small modular reactors and hydrogen development, Ontario’s energy future is in strong hands. Under the leadership of Premier Ford and Energy Minister Lecce, we continue to lead in clean, sustainable energy.


Meeting with the Halton Elder Abuse Prevention Network

I had a very informative meeting with Heather and Jan from the Halton Elder Abuse
Prevention Network. Their work with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario is crucial in raising awareness and providing education, resources, and support for preventing elder abuse in our community.

Thank you for your leadership and dedication to protecting vulnerable seniors in Halton and across Ontario!




Congratulations Nancy Romic on Receiving the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

I had the honour of congratulating Nancy Romic on receiving King Charles III’s Coronation Medal. 

As the Director of Shifra Homes in Burlington, Nancy leads a maternity residence and shelter that offers crucial support to young, homeless, pregnant women aged 16 to 27. 

Through her outstanding work, Nancy has made a lasting difference in the lives of many young women in our community, helping them achieve a better quality of life for themselves and their children

Meeting With the National Council of Canadian Muslims

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with constituents from the Muslim community Mahnoor, Anisa and Rodaina as well as Rizwan Mohammed from the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). 

We discussed the pressing issue of Islamophobia and how we can continue working together to stand against hate in our community and across Ontario. Our government is committed to fostering a safer and more inclusive province for all. 

Construction Now Underway Along the Entire Ontario Line
The Ontario government has officially begun work along all parts of the Ontario Line subway, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to bring nearly 230,000 people within walking distance of fast and convenient public transit. Under the final contract, work has begun to build the Don Valley Crossing Bridge and the West Don Crossing Bridge, which will carry Ontario Line trains across the Don Valley toward the downtown core.

The Ontario Line will exit an underground tunnel on the east side of the Don Valley at Minton Place, south of the Leaside Bridge. The line will then travel over the valley on the new Don Valley Crossing and West Don Crossing bridges, connecting to elevated guideways through Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park, cutting transit times by more than half for families and workers along the line.

After beginning excavation for the Ontario Line’s King-Bathurst, Moss Park and Queen-Spadina stations and breaking ground at Pape Station, crews will soon start excavating Corktown and Osgoode stations. Corktown Station will give thousands of riders access to the nearby Distillery District while the Ontario Line Osgoode Station will link directly to the TTC’s Line 1 (Yonge-University) and give more than 12,000 daily rush-hour commuters a new, vital interchange connection that will help reduce crowding at Union Station by 14 per cent.

Once complete, the Ontario Line will have 15 stations, running from Exhibition Place through the downtown core and connecting to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Don Mills Road. The line will offer more than 40 connections to other subway, bus, streetcar and regional train services, reducing daily car trips by at least 28,000.

Learn More: Construction Now Underway Along the Entire Ontario Line

Ontario Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy

The Ontario government is investing $15.3 million in more than 100 organizations that provide fun, safe and supervised activities for children and youth across the province through inclusive team sports and active recreation programs.

This investment of wraparound supports through the Ministries of Sport and Education will help more than 13,000 children and youth, from kindergarten to Grade 12, in more than 80 communities across the province to enjoy supervised sport and recreation activities. This year, the government is providing:

• $14.6 million through Ontario’s After School Program (ASP) to help children and youth in more than 80 communities be active and healthy
• $550,000 to Special Olympics Ontario to expand the Unified Sport Program to more schools across the province. This program strengthens student engagement and well-being through inclusive team sport activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities
• $100,000 to Jays Care to help more girls benefit from sports programming, while training educators and coaches on how to promote inclusion in sport
• $59,000 to Canadian Women & Sport to research the underrepresentation of girls, young women and marginalized youth in sport/physical activity and share findings with school boards. The funding will also be used to help boards identify and address gender equity challenges in their schools.

Families interested in Ontario’s After School Program can contact a participating organization for more information about eligibility requirements and services offered by their program.
As part of the government’s investments to support initiatives that help promote equity in sport and recreation, this funding will create opportunities for children and youth across the province to be more physically active and engaged, and to develop leadership skills.

Learn More: Ontario Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy

Ontario Investing in Free Business Training for Racialized and Indigenous Entrepreneurs

The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs. This is part of the government’s $15 million investment over three years to provide more than 1,200 entrepreneurs with the training and support to launch and grow successful small businesses.

The RAISE program helps eliminate barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their businesses. The government is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 intake which will provide eligible entrepreneurs with free online business development training, culturally responsive coaching, networking supports and a one-time grant of $10,000. Interested entrepreneurs can learn more about the program and apply here. Applications close on October 30, 2024. 

The online training includes modules on business financials, cash flow management, business operations, marketing and public relations strategies and digital transformation. In partnership with DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, the program also provides one-on-one and small group business coaching, as well as networking opportunities to assist entrepreneurs in developing and achieving their business action plans, building networks, connecting to market opportunities and accessing information and services.
Since its initial launch in 2022, the government has supported more than 900 Indigenous, Black and racialized entrepreneurs to build the skills they need to succeed.

Learn More: Ontario Investing in Free Business Training for Racialized and Indigenous Entrepreneurs

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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