Kinga Surma
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Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke Centre and Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure
Etobicoke, Ontario
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I’m thrilled to share a community update on some exciting projects in Etobicoke Centre!
Thank you for giving me a mandate to serve you once again and bring real investments to Etobicoke Centre that will strengthen the community and make life more convenient.
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To commemorate the life of Saint John Paul II, the Premier and I unveiled this beautiful portrait which will hang in his office.
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Honoured to be sworn in as Associate Minister of Transportation for the GTA. I look forward to working with Transportation Minister
@C_Mulroney
in my new role as we work together to deliver on our government’s promise to get better subways built faster & bring real transit relief
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Premier Ford is once again showing his
#OntarioSpirit
, helping dig stranded motorists out from this morning’s storm. I’m proud to work for him.
#BREAKING
- Premier Ford is helping dig out stranded motorist across Toronto as seen in this video.
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It was an absolute honour to be sworn in as Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure today. Thank you Premier
@fordnation
for this incredible opportunity. I will continue to work hard for the people of this great province.
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Thinking about my friend and mentor Mayor Rob Ford today. It’s been five years since you left us and your legacy continues on here in Etobicoke.
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Great turnout at the Etobicoke pancake breakfast with
@Sflecce
,
@PrabSarkaria
and
@fordnation
. Thank you all for coming!
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We are bringing Ontario Place back to life!
Our plan includes:
- more beaches, parks, trails, and public realm space
- A New Ontario Science Centre
- year round concert venue
- public marina and piers
- and lots of food and drink options
Get ready for more at Ontario Place!
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Great to have
@fordnation
back home here in Etobicoke at La Rose Bakery
Make sure to pick up a fresh loaf of bread at the bakery and support local!
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Today is the last day to fill up before the Federal Carbon Tax comes to Ontario. Tomorrow the Federal government is charging you more with a Carbon Tax that will result in a ¢4.4/litre increase to the price of gas.
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Already 1 year in Government and what a productive year it’s been. I’m extremely proud of all our accomplishments & here a few... |
#Etobicoke
#Onpoli
@OntarioPCParty
@fordnation
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Today is the last day to fill up before the Federal Carbon Tax comes to Ontario. Tomorrow the Federal government is charging you more with a Carbon Tax that will result in a ¢4.4/litre increase to the price of gas.
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This morning I toured the
@opg
Darlington Nuclear facility in Durham Region to see how OPG produces nuclear electricity for the province. The Darlington Facility alone powers 20% of Ontario!
Nuclear energy is clean, good for the environment and creates local jobs!
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Great news! Today, Premier
@fordnation
announced the elimination of licence plate renewal fees and stickers on Mar. 13 for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds.
Legislation is being introduced to refund millions of drivers for fees paid since Mar 2020.
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10 years ago today the late Rob Ford was elected Mayor of Toronto. Mayor Ford was a champion for the people of Toronto and Etobicoke. We still feel his spirit in our community to this day.
Everywhere I go people still hold him in his memory and his work. missing my dear friend
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Every time I see my name on this office door I remember how blessed I am to be representing the wonderful residents of
#EtobicokeCentre
. I am extremely honoured to be the associate Minister of Transportation & the youngest female Cabinet Minister within our PC government. 😁🙏
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Therme was a top contender to help redevelop Ontario Place even before our government was elected in 2018. The NDP need to stop playing politics: it’s time to rebuild Ontario Place for future generations.
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Introducing Ayana! The newest member to the Surma family 😁 My wonderful companion while visiting residents throughout the
#Etobicoke
community. Remember to say hi when you see us. 👋
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WE DID IT!!!!🚊 ✅
The tunneling of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has officially started.
Great to have joined Premier
@fordnation
and Minister
@C_Mulroney
for this important milestone in getting this transit project for the people of Etobicoke Centre
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Ontario stands with Ukraine. Tens of thousands of people joined the rally today in support of Ukraine, condemning the unlawful invasion by Putin.
#WeStandWithUkraine
🇺🇦
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Thrilled to join MPP
@ParmGill
at Milton GO to announce Wi-Fi will be coming to buses and trains across the
@GOtransit
network in 2020! Making Wi-Fi available on GO vehicles will improve the experience for transit riders, and make it more convenient to travel throughout the GTHA.
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A big thank you to
@ONtransport
staff for giving
@Sflecce
and I an informative update on the Highway 400 expansion project in
#KingVaughan
. We’re
#GettingOntarioMoving
!
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Wishing a very happy birthday to
@c_mulroney
! It’s an honour and a privilege to serve with you.
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A big thank you to all our truck drivers and truck operators who help keep the shelves stocked!
The last few weeks have been tough, but we’re committed to supporting Ontario’s amazing trucking industry!
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I’m honoured to be sworn in as Associate Minister of Transportation for the GTA. Our government has moved fast on our plans for our public transit system. I look forward to working with new Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney to bring transit relief in the GTA.
#OnPoli
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Day 2 of the
@OntarioPCParty
Convention! Got to introduce members of the Etobicoke Centre PC Youth Council to Minister
@sflecce
!
#pcpo
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Mayor Hazel McCallion endorses
@fordnation
and the Ontario PC Party.
We’re saying yes to building Ontario for the future, and getting it done for Etobicoke Centre ✅
"Real leaders don't show up with problems, they show up with solutions. They don't find excuses to delay and say no. Real leaders say yes. Doug Ford is a people's Premier that's putting Ontario first. He's a real leader who's saying yes to building Ontario for the future"
#onpoli
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We’re bringing more to Ontario Place with something for everyone:
🆕 marina with inclusive boating
🆕piers and beaches
🌳43 acres of public space with fountains and activities for 👪
🆕 year-round concert venue
🆕food and beverage options
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It is my honour to release our government's Building Ontario: Getting Shovels in the Ground report.
This report outlines the progress we've made over the past 4 years on infrastructure projects and provides details on the great projects underway.
#BuildingOntario
@fordnation
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Thanks to Mark Miller, creator of
@HeavyRescue401
, for dropping by Queen’s Park this week! Heavy Rescue does a great job showcasing the brave work our first responders do to keep people moving on Ontario's highways.
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The newly redeveloped Ontario Place will feature 50 acres of public space, Therme’s wellness facility & waterpark, the new Ontario Science Centre, and a brand new Live Nation concert venue. If that doesn’t require parking, I don’t know what does.
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The people of Scarborough have waited far too long for the transit system they deserve.
Let’s work together to build subways! Let’s get Ontario Moving!
#GettingOntarioMoving
#onpoli
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Today, I joined Minister
@C_Mulroney
to announce great news for
@GOtransit
users. Starting Aug 31st, there will be added service on the Stouffville, Kitchener and Lakeshore West and East Lines, including more service to Brampton and year-round weekend service to Niagara Falls!
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Kinga Surma, the associate minister of transportation, says the the new tunnels are "bringing us one step closer to two-way, all-day service along the
#Kitchener
GO Line," according to a release.
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To my colleague and friend
@Sflecce
thank you for your hard work and dedication to ensure our children stay in the classroom. This is immensely important to families in my constituency. We thank you!
#EtobicokeCentre
#Toronto
#onpoli
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Proud to join my Peel colleagues in Mississauga to break ground on the expansion of Highway 401 from Creditview Road in Mississauga to Milton. Our government is committed to tackling gridlock in the GTA and
#GettingOntarioMoving
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Can’t believe it’s been one year since I was sworn in as Associate Minister of Transportation! It has been an honour to serve the people of Ontario alongside Minister
@c_mulroney
.
Honoured to be sworn in as Associate Minister of Transportation for the GTA. I look forward to working with Transportation Minister
@C_Mulroney
in my new role as we work together to deliver on our government’s promise to get better subways built faster & bring real transit relief
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On behalf of all Etobians, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Diane Ford. I knew her as a strong, caring women who loved her family and community. I’m grateful to have known her and deeply saddened by her passing.
My thoughts are with the entire Ford family during this time.
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We will not be taking advice from a political activist group that has zero experience on how to build infrastructure and presents an “audit” that is based on, by their own admission, assumptions.
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Thank you
@LIUNA
for your endorsement-
#FordNation
stands with you for fair jobs, accountability and respect for taxpayers, and an end to Liberal back room deals and budgets from a Parliamentary Secretary to Finance the Auditor General calls bogus
#onpoli
#focusedonresults
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Putting more money back in your pocket. ✅
Today,
@fordnation
joined my colleagues and I in my great riding of
#Etobicoke
Centre to extend the gas tax cut- delivering relief to families across Ontario. (1/2)
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In
#Etobicoke
the following pharmacies offer vaccines 24/7. Please call them first to book your appointment:
Shoppers Drug Mart
#863
5230 Dundas St. W.
Etobicoke, ON
M9B 1A8
(416) 233-3269
Shoppers Drug Mart
#857
123 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 1P1
Beginning as early as April 21, Ontario, in collaboration with Shoppers Drug Mart, will begin offering 24/7
#COVID19
vaccinations for Ontarians aged 40+ at 20 pharmacy locations, with the majority located in hot spot communities.
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Today, Minister
@C_Mulroney
and I were thrilled to hear that
@cityoftoronto
staff will be recommending our transit plan to City Council. Together, we are getting transit built and
#GettingOntarioMoving
!
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Today, we acknowledge
#InternationalWomensDay
. While it is a day to celebrate all of the achievements made by women across the globe, there is much more we can do to ensure the women in our own community feel safe and confident.
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We’ve reached another milestone! 🏅
Today our government submitted a development application to the
@cityoftoronto
to help bring
#OntarioPlace
back to life & make it a year-round world-class destination for all.
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Sign the Petition to Keep “Polish” in the Roncesvalles Polish Festival!
Let the
@RoncesVillage
know how important the Annual Polish Festival on Roncesvalles is an important festival for our city!
Sign here:
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It's
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek
! Through
@ONtransport
and
@ONeducation
, our govenment is working with groups like
@ontschoolbus
to keep our kids safe throughout the school year.
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Great news! Last week the Ontario government announced the elimination of the licence plate renewal fees and stickers on Mar. 13 for passenger vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles.
Plus, legislation is being introduced to refund millions of drivers for fees paid since March 20.
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We're building Faster, Smarter, and Better! Today, with Premier
@fordnation
, Minister
@celliottability
, Minister
@PBethlenfalvy
, and MPP
@lornecoe
I spoke on the completion of the Lakeridge LTC Home, which was built in just 13 months, bringing 320 new beds for Durham Region.
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As Election Day approaches, Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs will get it done for Etobicoke by keeping costs low, building key infrastructure, rebuilding our economy and working for workers.
On June 2nd vote Kinga Surma for Etobicoke Centre.
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Fantastic to join Premier
@fordnation
, Mayor
@JohnTory
and Minister
@C_Mulroney
to reaffirm our commitment to building 4 new transit projects.
#GettingOntarioMoving
#onpoli
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Our new transit deal with the City of Toronto provides certainty and a strong comittment to people in Western Toronto and Etobicoke to get the western extension of the Eglinton Crosstown built.
#GettingOntarioMoving
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From my family to yours- Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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It was an honour to address the Legislature today to speak to the importance of the Building Transit Faster Act, which if passed, would help the government deliver transit faster for the people of the GTA.
#ItsHappening
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The NDP doesn’t care about bringing Ontario Place back to life. This government does. That’s why we’re bringing the Science Centre to the heart of the city, with more permanent exhibition space for everyone to enjoy.
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Today, our government announced a $28.5 billion expansion to Ontario’s transit network.
#onpoli
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Beautiful Sunday afternoon for the Premier
@fordnation
and MPP
@lparkpc
to come by my office and talk with constituents about the importance of volunteering in the community and youth engagement.
#EtobicokeCentre
#Etobicoke
#TorontoWest
#TeamSurma
#opcya
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I am excited to announce with Premier
@fordnation
,
@C_Mulroney
, and
@LaurieScottPC
, the first phase of tunneling work for two of our priority transit projects.
The people of Scarborough, Etobicoke, and the GTA have waited far too long, and we are taking action now
#ForThePeople
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It was great to join
@VijayThaniMPP
and Premier
@fordnation
to announce provincial funding for the future construction of
@_tamilcentre
. I want to congratulate MPP Thanigasalam for his hard work in getting this key investment For the People of Scarborough!
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Visible female role models play a crucial role in empowering young girls. It’s International Women’s Day! Women are shattering the glass ceiling and we stand with them.
#IWD2020
#EveryWoman
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Today, proof of vaccination will no longer be required in ON, and capacity limits have been lifted in all indoor public settings.
I know these past 2 yrs have been difficult for many. Yet, this is a significant milestone as we fight against COVID-19 together.
#OntarioStrong
💪🏼
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Today, Minister
@SteveClarkPC
and I kicked off a series of discussions on how we can build a better mix of housing around future transit stations. Thanks to all the housing experts who came to Queen’s Park to share their insights.
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Annual Greek Parade on the Danforth in Toronto, Ontario. Sun Mar 24, 2019. 1pm-3pm |
#Greekparadetoronto
#getyoutothegreek
@GrkEvents
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ICYMI: Minister
@C_Mulroney
and myself were pleased to see City of Toronto officials and the Mayor endorse our plan for transit expansion. It's time to end the culture of delay and work together to build the rapid transit system commuters deserve!
#GettingOntarioMoving
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It’s been an entire decade since
#OntarioPlace
closed most of its attractions. We’re already making progress in the redevelopment of Ontario Place.
We are bringing Ontario Place back to life, making it a year-round, world-class destination for all.
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We’re building a world class destination that families will enjoy 365 days a year, and will last generations.
Thank you
@TorontoRBOT
for hosting Premier
@fordnation
and I yesterday afternoon as we discussed our government’s plan to bring Ontario Place back to life.
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Today I voted!
I encourage everyone to vote and exercise your democratic right!
#EtobicokeCentre
#FederalElection
#elxn43
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Thanks to Minister
@PrabSarkaria
and MPPs
@AmyFeePC
,
@mikeharrisjrpc
and
@sandhuamarjot1
for joining me today to announce a new GO rail tunnel under Highways 401 and 409. This project will bring us closer to two-way all-day go for commuters on the Kitchener Line!
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I believe that every level of government needs to be fiscally responsible. It doesn’t matter what party you represent.
#onpoli
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Congratulations to my colleague and friend
@PrabSarkaria
on his Bill "Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019" that will cut red tape, receiving Royal Assent today!
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Legislators have been debating about Ontario Place since the late 80’s. With a plan to deliver a year-round destination with fun for everyone, our government is going to be the one to get the job done.
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Today, I introduced legislation that will help connect every community in Ontario by 2025.
Bill 93, The Getting Ontario Connected Act will build on the progress Ontario has already made to bring reliable high speed internet to every Ontarian across the province.
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Today I had a great and informative visit, exploring
@humbercollege
. From outdoor learning in
@HumberArb
to exploring innovative solutions in the
#BarrettCTI
, the opportunities for our community of
#Etobicoke
to advance and grow are endless.
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This week I introduced The Reducing Inefficiency Act, 2023, which, if passed would save taxpayer dollars and cut red tape.
This legislation, if passed, is another step in fulfilling our promise to Ontarians: good governance, fiscal responsibility, and a plan to build.
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Announcing the
#transit
plan with my team was one of the greatest days of my life. Thank you to the residents of Etobicoke centre for all of their support. I will never stop fighting for you! ~
@fordnation
@OntarioPCParty
#onpoli
#Etobicoke
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Team getting ready for our transportation plan announcement! We’re providing relief for families! Eglinton will be underground. Only the PC government,under the leadership of Premier Ford can tunnel the Eglinton Crosstown.
#transit
@Sflecce
@OntarioPCParty
@CHogarthPC
@fordnation
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Please read my letter to Mayor
@JohnTory
regarding the renaming of Roncesvalles Polish Festival.
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I am so fortunate to be standing shoulder to shoulder with these amazing women in politics on this
#InternationalWomensDay
.
Thank you for everything you do to help make Ontario the best province in Canada!
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Tomorrow, students across Toronto are heading back to school!
Minister
@Sflecce
introduced Ontario’s Plan to Catch Up which brings record investments in education to ensure students get the support they need this upcoming school year.
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This week I joined
@Sflecce
in King-Vaughan for the opening of The Sports Village Outdoor Skating Trail!
Thank you MPP Lecce for your hard work and advocacy in getting these important recreational spaces open for families in your riding
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Wishing my dad and all the Dads across Ontario a Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made to help me get where I am today.
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Ontario has signed agreements with 8 internet service providers to connect 260,000 unserved and underserved homes to reliable high-speed internet, which bringing us to a total of 640,000 homes
We are one step closer to our goal of 100% connectivity in Ontario by 2025!
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Once complete, the redeveloped Ontario Place will be open to the public 365 days a year, with free public access and a waterfront experience that everyone can enjoy.
Learn more:
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It’s a historic day for transit in the GTA with the federal government committing 40% of funding towards Ontario’s four priority transit projects including the predominantly underground Eglinton West Extension that will go through Etobicoke Centre.
Link:
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Ontario is moving forward on its ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to every community. Today, we announced up to 14.7M for 13 projects under the improving Connectivity for Ontario program, which will benefit 42 communities!
#OntarioConnects
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#ICYMI
: This week, I joined Ministers
@JeffYurekMPP
and
@PrabSarkaria
to announce changes to Ontario’s emissions testing for commercial vehicles. This change will help businesses while cracking down on the worst polluters on our roads.
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Anyone who lives in Etobicoke knows that the best spot to be on a Saturday morning is Perkins! Thank you to all the staff that make every breakfast special!
#SmallBizSaturday
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Today is Pope John Paul II Day, when we celebrate the life, achievements, and legacy of one of the greatest humanitarian leaders, born Karol Jozef Wojtyla. A year ago we unveiled his portrait at Queen's Park. This is one of my favourite pictures with
@fordnation
and
@jkenney
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On April 18, 2023 our government released its complete vision for the future site of Ontario Place. Under the leadership of
@fordnation
, construction has already begun. We are bringing the site back to life so that it can once again be enjoyed by millions of people. (1/2)
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As Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, I will continue to advocate for new federal funding to protect, support, and build a stronger Ontario.
Read my letter to Minister LeBlanc:
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Wonderful to be at Renforth Station today to announce the Request for Proposals will be issued this week for the underground Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.
This line will connect residents in Mississauga and Etobicoke with higher order transit that they deserve!
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What a night! Congratulations
@jkenney
on becoming the next Premier of Alberta. Jason Kenney will be an extraordinary Premier as I worked with him many years ago in Ottawa and saw first hand how hard he works for people. I’m so happy to see his success in Alberta. Congrats again!
Congratulations to my friend
@jkenney
, the next Premier of Alberta!
Albertans finally have a leader to make their province open for business & open for jobs.
And Ontario has another strong partner that will fight for Canadian families against the job-killing federal carbon tax!
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The 115th
@TOSantaParade
is happening this Sunday! Take advantage of added
@GOtransit
service and purchase a $15 return ticket to get to the parade. As always, kids 12 and under ride free. For more info, visit:
#SantaClausParadeTO
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