Oakville North-Burlington Newsletter September 13, 2024
“Earlier this week, I joined Minister Charmaine Williams to announce that the Ontario government is investing up to $1.18 million over three years through the Women’s Economic Security Program to support the Centre for Skills Development’s Enhanced General Carpentry training program for low-income women in Burlington. This funding is part of our government’s larger commitment, with up to $26.7 million invested over three years in 25 local programs across the province. These initiatives are empowering women by providing the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to secure jobs, start businesses, and achieve financial independence.” – MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos
Ontario Helping More Women Build Skills and Get Jobs
The Women’s Economic Security Program offers training in four streams: skilled trades, entrepreneurship, information technology, and general employment. To help remove barriers to participating, the training programs also include additional supports such as providing meals throughout the training day, transportation to and from training, and support finding child care.
Through the training program, women who have experienced or are at risk of intimate partner violence can also access wraparound supports, including referrals to mental health and well-being supports, counselling, housing, and legal support.
Women interested in the program can visit Ontario.ca/women.
“Ontario is taking a government-wide approach to address and prevent gender-based violence and support women’s economic empowerment,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Through the Women’s Economic Security Program, we are helping women access in-demand careers, achieve financial independence and succeed in sectors that are vital to the economy.”
This investment is part of Ontario’s four-year action plan to prevent and address gender-based violence. In addition to the province’s $15 million investment over three years in the Women’s Economic Security Program, Ontario is providing up to another $11.7 million through the bilateral agreement with the federal government on the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.
Oakville Shows Minister Vic Fedeli How We Are Revolutionizing Transportation
Oakville was proud to host Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Victor Fedeli and Stephen Crawford at Geotab’s headquarters today to hear about their latest advancements. As a Canadian leader in telematics, Geotab Inc. develops innovative hardware and software used in fleet management, optimizing routes, tracking CO2 emissions, and more. Processing over 75 billion data points daily, they’re a prime example of Ontario’s thriving tech and innovation ecosystem.
Unlocking the Mining Potential of Ontario
This week, Economic Development Minister Victor Fedeli and Associate Minister of Mines Stephen Crawford, we met with the team at EPCM in Oakville. Their expertise in automation, engineering, and metallurgical processing for the mining sector is critical to unlocking Ontario’s critical minerals, a key part of building our end-to-end EV supply chain.
Oakville Chamber and Ford Canada Host Transportation Roundtable
It was a pleasure to join Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria and Stephen Crawford at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce Transportation Roundtable. The discussions were invaluable, focusing on key issues that will help shape the future of transportation in our region. Grateful to Ford Canada for hosting and facilitating such an important conversation!
Ontario Celebrates the First Ever LTC Community Engagement Day
It was a pleasure to visit AgeCare Glen Oaks today as part of the first ever Long Term Care Community Engagement Day! This important initiative gave me the chance to connect with residents, hear their stories, and see the incredible work being done by the staff to provide such compassionate and quality care. Their dedication truly makes a difference in our community. It was also a pleasure to meet with the Residents Council.
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre’s Fall Fair Turns 26!
I spent a fantastic morning at the 26th annual Fall Fair hosted by Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre. Thank you to Oakville Councillor Jeff Knoll and Executive Director of Oakpark Neighbourhood Centre, Michelle Knoll for organizing a great event that showcases the heart of our neighbourhood. It’s always inspiring to see the community come together, with all proceeds raised going right back into supporting local programs.
Follow the link to apply! Join the MPPYC
Nominations for the Kings Coronation Medal are Open
On May 6, 2023, Canadians celebrated the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This year, in honour of the first anniversary of that historic occasion, the King Charles III Coronation Medal will be awarded to 30,000 deserving individuals across the country.
Nominees will include those who have contributed to shaping Ontario, such as youth, community leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, first responders, educators, veterans, health care professionals, front-line workers, and leaders in business, industry, and the non-profit sector.
To nominate someone, visit: https://effiempp.ca/nominations-open-for-kings-coronation-medal/
As a member of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, I had the opportunity this week to hear firsthand from Economic Development Minister Victor Fedeli and Small Business Minister Nina Tangri on how our government is actively growing Ontario’s economy, where everyone can thrive.
From groundbreaking investments in electric vehicles and life sciences to the creation of over 800,000 new jobs since 2018, under the leadership of Premier Ford, Ontario is creating the conditions for businesses to invest, expand and grow good-paying jobs for working families across the province.
Ontario Supporting the Largest Indigenous-led Energy Project in Province’s History
The Ontario government and Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power, a First Nations-led company made up of 24 Indigenous communities, are advancing the second phase of the Watay Power Transmission Project, which is the largest Indigenous-led and lengthiest grid connection project in Ontario’s history. Through the second phase of this partnership between Ontario and Watay Power, Sachigo Lake First Nation will become the latest community to connect to clean, reliable, and affordable energy, ending the community’s reliance on costly diesel-powered generators.
Approximately 1,800 kilometres of transmission line are being built by Watay Power Transmission Project through a government loan of up to $1.34 billion for the project’s construction costs to service the remote populations. Once built, the Watay transmission line will connect more than 18,000 people in 16 remote communities and estimated to avoid 6.6 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to taking almost 35,000 cars off the road.
The project achieved its first major milestone with the early connection of Pikangikum First Nation in December 2018. Construction on the rest of the project commenced in February 2020 and was substantially completed in summer 2024. The Watay line is estimated to contribute over $1 billion to Ontario’s GDP by connecting communities to affordable electricity and well-paying local jobs. Since the project’s conception, nearly one thousand First Nation members worked on the construction of the line.
Learn More: Ontario Supporting the Largest Indigenous-led Energy Project in Province’s History
CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
Happy Nayrouz! The 11TH of September marks the beginning of a new year in the Coptic calendar. Let’s reflect on the past year and look forward to new beginnings. From my family to yours, I hope you had a happy and blessed Nayrouz.
The Annual Terry Fox Run is This Sunday!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who will be participating in the Oakville and Burlington Terry Fox Runs! Your support and dedication to Terry’s legacy inspire us all. You are all making strides towards a world without cancer. Terry Fox’s courage and determination serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that every step counts in our collective efforts. Your contributions, big and small, help keep Terry’s dream alive.
If you have not signed up but want to participate, you can do so by clicking these links:
Burlington Run
Oakville Run
Come on Out to St. Luke’s Variety Show!
You’re invited to enjoy an afternoon of poetry, music, dance, comedy and more at St. Luke’s, all from local artists and performers. All proceeds from tickets will support St. Luke’s programs and ministries to serve the community.
Join SAVIS at Their 35th Annual AGM
The Board of Directors and Staff of SAVIS of Halton would like to invite you to attend our 35th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 5:30pm, located at 1515 Rebecca St., Oakville (inside South Oakville Centre beside TD Bank).
If interested, RSVP to savis@savisofhalton.org by Monday, September 16th, 2024.
Get Ready for the Salvation Army Oakville Community Church’s Fall Family Carnival!
This year, O.C.C are partnering with Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar and as always there will be bouncy castles, carnival games and prizes, face painting, balloons, hotdogs, popcorn, candy floss and magic shows.
Come and join us at 2270 Speers Rd. on September 14th from 11am to 4pm and kick off this new school year with the Fall Family Carnival!
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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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