Did you know that if you are a tenant living in one of Toronto’s many newer buildings, you may not be protected by the rent control guidelines in the Residential Tenancies Act? If you rent an apartment building that was built after November 1991, or an apartment that was not a residential property before 1991, [...]
Learn more →
On Monday, February 23 MP Andrew Cash and I sent a letter to the Ministry of the Environment requesting soil testing for uranium in the vicinity of the G.E. Hitachi nuclear fuel production facility at 1025 Lansdowne. Since our community discovered that this facility was operating in our neighbourhoods, our primary concern has been the [...]
Learn more →
Last year the Province of Ontario cut $5 million in bed bug funding. I’m petitioning the government to reinstate this funding so that we can continue to fight bed bugs. We know that bed bugs can a ffect every one in our community, and they can cause discomfort, distress, shame, panic, anxiety and depression. You can download a copy [...]
Learn more →
Recently, I met with constituents of Davenport from the Dupont/Lansdowne area. They’re paying the price for a gaping loophole in our tenant protection laws. I want to thank them for taking the time to share their stories with me. These are residents who are living in buildings that were not residential prior to 1991, and [...]
Learn more →
Two weeks ago, I convened a meeting with members of the Clean Train Coalition, the Junction Triangle Rail Committee, Davenport MP, Andrew Cash, and leader of the Ontario NDP, Andrea Horwath to discuss the immediate electrification of the Union Pearson (UP) Express Air Rail Link. The meeting provided a great opportunity for Andrea, Andrew, and [...]
Learn more →
This Wednesday, April 24th 6:30pm please join me at a Bed Bug forum at the Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre. This event is to gather support and insight from community members on how we can work together to resolve the bed bug problem in our city and province. If you’re able to attend and share your [...]
Learn more →
On April 17, I spoke in the Legislature to the government’s Local Food Act, Bill 36. Bill 36 is an important first step, but we need a stronger Local Food Act that will support our farmers and increase access to healthy, sustainable local food for all Ontarians. You can read my speech below. If you [...]
Learn more →
Join me tomorrow at a special DIG-IN Neighbourhood Development update meeting to discuss new developments and industrial and employments lands in our community. Date: Wednesday April 10 Time: 7pm to 8:30pm Location: Wallace Emerson Community Centre, Ambrigo Room (SW corner of Dufferin & Dupont)
Learn more →
A creative touch by