My office has undertaken a number of important initiatives impacting the Annex over the last couple of months. Here are some highlights

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It took teamwork to get the Conservatives to back down. Environmentalists and citizens sent emails, made phone calls, and attended and organized protests and lobbying campaigns in the 905 and beyond.

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New support for vulnerable residents By Dianne Saxe I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the end of winter. The events unfolding at city hall have been nothing short of extraordinary lately. From the first ever “strong mayor” budget to the mayor’s first loss on a major vote (the Yonge Street Complete Street) […]

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Ford’s budget leaves us hanging By Jessica Bell The Conservative’s budget was released on March 23. Overall, the budget increases spending by one per cent, far below the 6.8 per cent rate of inflation. We will be seeing cuts. Here’s the lowdown. Health care Funding for health care is about the same as last year, […]

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You and I will be paying more for less. Off-peak TTC bus and subway service is facing big cuts, and adult fares are going up. Road maintenance and road safety programs are being cut. Recreation fees are going up. The city’s official climate action plan is underfunded and falls well short of our bold climate targets. 

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Moving into 2022, and as hard as things are right now, I am incredibly grateful to represent a community that is full of people who work so hard to take care of their families, their neighbours, and everyone in our city. As I write this, I know that many of you are facing the stress of another hard winter season with rising COVID-19 cases and frequently changing plans when we were all really looking forward to time in the New Year with loved ones after another long year.

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As the Omicron wave overwhelms Ontario, University-Rosedale residents are facing big challenges. Parents are wracked with the decision over whether to send their children to school. Hospitals are near capacity. You can’t get a PCR test. Surgeries are being canceled. Demand at food banks is at record levels, driven by rising poverty, job loss and inflation. The science is rapidly evolving, people are exhausted, and there is no public consensus on how to proceed. 

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Is it any wonder that there’s a general labour shortage? Inflation is being blamed, in part, on this labour shortage and it is hitting the food business particularly hard.  Let’s take a moment to think about how this relates to climate change. 

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Impact on homeless is most acute By Mike Layton Winter is fast approaching, and with COVID-19 cases on the rise, we must prepare for how to support residents and small businesses through the next couple of months. The pandemic has highlighted the fact that not everyone is impacted equally, and that we need support from […]

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The government’s Scrooge-like plan is not what we need By Jessica Bell It’s easy to make bold and lofty promises at a press conference, but a budget reveals a government’s true priorities.  The Ford government’s  2020-2021 budget on November 5 comes at a time when Ontario is facing huge social, health and economic challenges.  COVID-19 […]

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