Tony Van Bynen
@TonyVanBynen
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Husband, father, grandfather, volunteer, community leader, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora. Account run by Tony & #TeamVanBynen
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On this Day of Unity of Ukraine and every day, I
#StandWithUkraine
and Ukrainians everywhere. We’re united in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
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Woke up to the news that my campaign signs have been vandalized with swastikas for the second time this week.
Whether it's the anti-Semitic vandalism, the harassing of volunteers, or what happened in Bolton last night, the hate we're seeing is wrong and it has to stop.
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy & I am proud to welcome
@JustinTrudeau
to Cachet Supper Club, one of our finest!
Thank you to all who joined us today & showed your support for moving Newmarket-Aurora & all of Canada forward. For everyone.
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Great to welcome our leader to Newmarket—Aurora once again. The reception we had today at the
@Newmarketfarmer
is what our community is truly about!
Let’s do this Canada. Let’s go build a better, greener, more affordable Canada. For our kids, our grandkids. For everyone.
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A re-elected Liberal govt will continue to help more Canadians achieve their dream of owning a home.
🏠 building 1.4M homes in 4 years
🏠 doubling the First Time home Buyers Incentive
🏠 banning blind bidding
🏠 creating a rent to own program
🏠 establishing a Bill of Rights
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One of the first things we did as Liberals was restore the age of eligibility for OAS and the GIS to 65 from 67 years, putting thousands of dollars back into the pockets of seniors & reversing a Conservative policy that targeted retirees, including the most vulnerable.
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This week, we announced that our govt. will provide $15M in funding to support the Invictus Games Vancouver-Whistler 2025.
Our government is proud to support our Veterans and our serving Canadian Armed Forces members. Learn more:
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Conservatives continue to mislead hunters. Parker Brothers Shotguns are classics. Shotguns with normal gauges will continue to be available to own and hunt with. Have a listen to a Canadian Firearms Program expert debunk the spin of the gun lobby.
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For the past 5 weeks,
#TeamVanBynen
has been walking, knocking & talking all over Newmarket—Aurora. Their energy & dedication to keep moving Canada
#ForwardForEveryone
has been inspiring!
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A re-elected Liberal government will move forward with:
➡️ a real plan for affordable housing
➡️ accelerate our fight against climate change
➡️ support for our seniors
➡️ help for hard-hit
#smallbiz
& so much more.
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Thank you
#Newmarket
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#Aurora
for putting your trust in me to represent you in Ottawa. I will be an MP for all of our community, and will work with you to continue to build a better society. Thanks to all the hard work everyone has put in over the past 40 days, and all who ran.
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It has been an honour to serve the constituents of
#NewmarketAurora
, and I will continue working hard as your MP until the next election is called.
Please see below for my full statement.
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It was an honour to join Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
, the Small Urban GTHA Mayors and colleagues for a discussion on the issues that matter most to our communities.
I am proud of how we have been working together as
#TeamCanada
to do what is best for all Canadians.
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To protect ourselves, our family and our community, Roxanne and I received our first dose of the
#COVID19vaccine
. When you are eligible to do so, I encourage you to book your appointment to receive your vaccine.
#VaccinesSaveLives
#GetVaccinated
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I was honoured to take my seat in the House of Commons today, to represent the people of
#Newmarket
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#Aurora
in the 43rd Parliament. Ready to get to work alongside my new seatmate MP
@vankayak
.
#cdnpoli
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I joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Newmarket at their Interfaith Symposium to discuss with others about the importance of working towards greater religious tolerance through dialogue.
I applaud everyone who attended for their willingness to engage.
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Honoured to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora in the 43rd Parliament of Canada. Thank you to the people of
#Newmarket
#Aurora
for your trust & support to represent our community in Parliament. I will work hard for all of our community each & every day.
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Roughly 1,975 Canadians served in the Defence of Hong Kong. Over the course of three weeks they, and their Allies, held off a much larger Japanese force before being forced to surrender on Christmas Day 1941. Their courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten.
#CanadaRemembers
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An interesting orientation week in Ottawa...checking out what my new office looks like and getting familiar with my new work environment. Beginning to set up administrative offices both in Newmarket-Aurora and in Ottawa.
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This morning, I was notified of acts of vandalism to some of my signs. I am sorry to members of the Jewish community who had to see these signs along St. John’s. There is absolutely no room for this kind of hatred in our community.
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Newmarket—Aurora has given me the privilege of representing you for more than 20 years. You’ve supported me in 2019 and last night you gave me your trust once again.
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Book the appointment, get the vaccine.
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I’m happy to share that I’ve been nominated as the
@liberal_party
’s candidate for Newmarket—Aurora!
It’s an honour to serve as your MP and I look forward to continuing the work we’re doing to get through this crisis. Let’s build back a better Canada for all!
#TeamTrudeau
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The House has adjourned for the remainder of the year and it’s been a pleasure to be next to
@vankayak
and
@TurnbullWhitby
as we worked on some important legislation over the past few weeks. Looking forward to the next sitting of the House in the new year!
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It’s a wrap. Winding up 15 years representing our community at
@YorkRegionGovt
A progressive insightful forward thinking organization.
#Newmarket
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✊ Knock, knock!
👀 Who’s there?
😃 It’s Tony Van Bynen, your Liberal candidate for Newmarket—Aurora dropping by to hear from you about the future you want for our community & our country!
It’s
#AdvancePolls
, go out and vote!!
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My last official function as Mayor. Enjoy the many happy years ahead
@TreefrogCEO
&
@SaridLayton
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This morning,
#Newmarket
’s first e- bus was charged up & took its first trip across Davis Drive.
Great to see our federal government partner with
@YorkRegionGovt
and the private sector to deliver innovative green and clean technology to our region.
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Yesterday, the HUMA Committee started our study on Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit Act.
I was proud to be joined by my colleagues and friends
@CQualtro
and
@chadcollinsmp
. We are working hard to move this critical legislation forward.
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Every year, Members of Parliament and Senators receive an increase in their pay due to the legislative mandate in Bill C-30.
The Members of Parliament from the York Region Liberal Caucus are donating their pay raises to local charities in York Region. Find the statement below.
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Happy birthday to my first seat mate in a pre-pandemic Parliament. All the best,
@vankayak
!
📸 from December 2020
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Better conditions for the workers = better care. A re-elected Liberal government will continue working with the provinces and territories to:
➡️Raise wages for PSWs, including a guaranteed minimum wage of at least $25 per hour
➡️Train up to 50,000 new PSWs
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I’m honoured by the trust Newmarket-Aurora has placed in me to represent them in Ottawa for a 2nd time & I’m proud to take my seat in the House of Commons today. Looking forward to working collaboratively & respectfully w/ my colleagues to keep moving 🇨🇦 forward for everyone!
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“We must choose to be digital by design rather than digital by default.”
@MarkJCarney
Innovative technologies that have allowed many of us to continue our work from home during the pandemic. Going forward, we must continue to foster this type of innovation in 🇨🇦.
#LIB2021
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#TeamVanBynen
here!🥳🎂
Thrilled to have welcomed Prime Minister Trudeau & the York Region Liberal Caucus to Newmarket earlier today to talk
#Budget2023
and for a small birthday celebration.
Please join us in wishing Tony a happy birthday!
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Please read our joint statement on our political sponsorship of environmental activists and wildlife conservationists detainees currently under threat by the regime in Iran. (1/3)
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This was a difficult weekend for Canadians - it was especially difficult for the police officers who worked tirelessly to restore the city of Ottawa. To all regional police personnel involved in this weekends operations, thank you.
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It's not too late to participate in Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association's
#MarchToSaveLives
campaign.
Residents in Newmarket are encouraged to donate blood this month in support of AMYA. Learn more:
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Today, I had the honour to be sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora for a second time. Thank you for trusting me as your community leader in Ottawa!
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“Job losses, increases in gender based violence, increases in unpaid care work are threatening to rollback 3 decades of hard won gains and we have to protect them.”
@MaryamMonsef
A feminist recovery IS our best path forward.
#LIB2021
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I feel honoured to receive 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario. Thank you to those who took the time to nominate me; to our outstanding staff; Council and community members who made our progress worthy of this recognition.
#EDCO
#Newmarket
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Thank you
@LloydLongfield
for inviting me to participate in
#IReadCanadianDay
. I'm celebrating with a local favourite, Stories of Newmarket: An Old Ontario Town by my good friend Terry Carter. Here's an excerpt from the book about our very own
@Southlake_News
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When they go low,
#TeamVanBynen
goes out & knocks on doors. The conversations we are having with the community help shape our goal, our work & our progress. Thank you to everyone who is taking the time to talk to us & share your vision for Canada's future.
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A historic day at the
@SouthlakeRHC
#COVID19
vaccine clinic. The first vaccines are being administered to frontline workers from LTC homes, caregivers & local hospital staff. I am proud all levels of government have worked together quickly to start to get
#Canadians
vaccinated
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It is always a pleasure to host the
@RunForNewmarket
team at our office - you continue to be leaders in our community. Thank you for all of your work!
We presented an appreciation plaque to MP Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora for his support and participation in our inaugural event. Thank you MP
@TonyVanBynen
for having us at your office.
#runfornewmarket
#muslimyouth
#Mercy4Mankind
#newmarket
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This
#WorldTBDay
and every day, we must continue to work together to
#EndTB
in 🇨🇦 and across the 🌍 & to support those affected by TB and facing challenges because of
#COVID19
.
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We've recently reached new milestones in our fight against
#COVID19
with the authorization for use in Canada of the AstraZeneca & Janssen vaccines.
This afternoon, I asked Minister
@AnitaOakville
to update Canadians on our plan for delivering these vaccines across the country.
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The Newmarket—Aurora Youth Council met for the first time tonight & I was thrilled to see their energy, passion and commitment to working together, hearing each other and helping our community. I look forward to the work we have ahead!
#YouthVoices
#YouthMatters
#CYC
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Our plan for Canada's recovery includes addressing the inequalities in our societies laid bare by the pandemic. We have to build social infrastructure, support vulnerable workers & give businesses the tools they need to grow.
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Last week, my daughter and I helped save lives by donating blood at the
#Newmarket
Legion with
@AMYACanada
.
I encourage eligible Canadians to sign up & book an appt. today.
To find out which location is closest to you, visit:
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Honoured to have been appointed as a member of the Committee on Human Resources, Skills & Social Development & the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
I look forward to studying matters relating to employment, labour, income security, skills development & disability issues.
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Myself, my family &
#TeamVanBynen
are all fully vaccinated. Side effects: being thankful to scientists and frontline workers & being happy to do our part in the fight against the virus.
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A re-elected Liberal government will:
➡️Move forward with our plan to boost the OAS by 10% next year for seniors 75 and over.
➡️Increase the GIS by $500 for single seniors and $750 for couples, starting at age 65.
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“The statement confirms assurances that Public Services and Procurement Minister
@AnitaOakville
gave at a COVID-19 update earlier Tuesday in which she said Canada would be getting its expected vaccine shipments from Europe this week.”
The European Commission says it has already authorized a vaccine delivery to Canada and will apply COVID-19 vaccine export control restrictions only in 'very limited cases.'
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Always a good day when you have
@RonMacLeanHTH
in your community. All part of a fabulous
@hometownhockey_
weekend.
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Today, I rose in the House to speak about
@Buttons4Ukraine
, an initiative in
#NewmarketAurora
.
Nathan, Jake and Owen, your compassion and desire to help is admirable.
To purchase a button ➡️
@Buttons4Ukraine
.
#WeStandWithUkraine
🇺🇦🇨🇦
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How it started || How it’s going
Today marks one year since I was elected to represent Newmarket—Aurora. It is a privilege to serve as our community’s voice in Ottawa and to work hard to create a better Canada for all.
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Last year, Min.
@SeamusORegan
tabled Bill C-58, which proposes to ban replacement workers in federal sectors. Today, it received unanimous consent & was referred to
#HUMA
.
Bill
#C58
is good for unions, employers, & 🇨🇦. I'm looking forward to studying this bill further in HUMA.
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Happy
#VyshyvankaDay
!
I'm wearing a vyshyvanka in support of Ukrainian-Canadians in our community & to celebrate 🇺🇦 culture, tradition & history.
#DYK
different vyshyvanka features speak to particular regions in Ukraine through their pattern and colour?
#VyshyvankaCanada2020
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Today, the Government of Canada & Ontario announced $48M to bring reliable & affordable high-speed internet to over 3,800 households in York Region, closing 99% of the underserved gaps in the Region before 2030. (1/2)
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Mark Jaccard, leading energy economist, rated each of the party’s climate platforms.
Not only is our Liberal climate plan the highest rated, it’s also the only plan that recognizes the seriousness of the climate crisis.
#elxn44
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Election Day is only 2 days away & Canadians deserve a government that has their backs, keeps us moving forward & leaves no one behind. Now is the time for bold, ambitious action to build a better future for everyone. Together, we can do this!
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Canada’s first-ever Black Entrepreneurship Program will help Black-owned businesses as they continue to innovate, grow & contribute to our country’s success.
This is great news and an excellent step towards better supporting our Black Canadian communities.
PM Trudeau unveils nearly $221M for 1st Black Entrepreneurship Program. Initiative to get $93M from the Government of Canada over the next four years. Other funds to come from partnerships with Canadian financial institutions.
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We heard from experts, the childcare sector & parents on the importance of affordable childcare for children, families and getting more women back to work.
In 34 days, you’ll decide whether we move forward on our plan for a 🇨🇦 wide $10/ day system or move backwards.
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Thank you to
@NavdeepSBains
,
@StevenDelDuca
, and
@kylejpeterson
for joining me today for a rally at our campaign office. It was a great event with tremendous energy that we carried with us as went out to
#GoKnockDoors
with our phenomenal volunteers.
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Climate change is the greatest threat of our time, but also our greatest opportunity. This is why Canada’s strengthened climate plan focuses on protecting the environment while creating green jobs, making our communities greener & building our clean industrial advantage.
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The decision by the York Region Catholic District School Board to not fly the Pride flag in June is disappointing. All students deserve to feel respected, accepted & safe in their schools. Please find a statement below from the York Region Liberal Caucus regarding this decision.
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Partnerships are key to everything we do. We have to accept that our borders do not define our communities. Today we celebrated the opening of the Peggy’s Wood Trail joining Newmarket & East Gwillimbury.
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It was a pleasure to stand in the House to congratulate Farah & her colleagues for participating in a program designed to encourage women to pursue careers in politics.
Thank you
@Carolyn_Bennett
for inviting me to participate in the program.
#UTWIH2020
#addwomenchangepolitics
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In the month of March, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, Newmarket Chapter has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to run a Blood Donation Campaign.
I encourage residents in Newmarket to participate in this campaign and
#MarchToSaveLives
➡️
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After two years of virtual gatherings, it was great to reconnect and join the community in celebration of Ramadan. Looking forward to more, thank you for having me!
Some glimpses of
#iftar
dinner at
#Newmarket
It was great to welcome Hon. John Taylor for Mayor of Town of Newmarkert
@_JohnTaylor
& Hon. Tony Van Bynen, MP for Aurora-Newmarkert
@TonyVanBynen
Thank you for your encouragement and words of support.
#RamadanMubarak
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On Friday, Min.
@PattyHajdu
announced close to $46M in federal funding to help the Province of Ontario accelerate work on virtual health care services during the pandemic and help ensure Canadians can continue to access the health care services they need.
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This is a wonderful initiative I am proud to support. I encourage everyone in
#NewmarketAurora
to sign up. Proceeds from the event are being donated to
@chatsseniors
and York Region Food Network. Don’t run late, sign up now! 🏃♂️⌛️
A special message from Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora about the upcoming Run For Newmarket.
Thank you
@TonyVanBynen
for encouraging everyone to register. Looking forward to having you at the Run on Oct 1.
#runfornewmarket2023
#mercy4mankind
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They’re coming home!
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On
#Holodomor
Memorial Day, we remember and honour the millions of victims of the famine genocide which starved millions of Ukrainians to death. Earlier this week I joined my colleagues in the 🇺🇦-🇨🇦 Friendship Group in a beautiful tribute to Ukrainians on Parliament Hill.
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A wonderful weekend it was, celebrating with our community and highlighting the contributions of
@RunForNewmarket
.
It was our privelege to receive such recognition on behalf of the Government of Canada. Thank you MP Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora for recognizing our efforts.
@TonyVanBynen
#RunForNewmarket
#Mercy4Mankind
#MuslimYouth
#Newmarket
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Great to participate in the unveiling of the
@Town_of_Aurora
’s newly installed Rainbow Crosswalk earlier today.
This 🌈 crosswalk is a permanent and visible symbol of inclusion, acceptance & support for our community’s LGBTQ+ friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and visitors.
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Proud to stand in the House yesterday to congratulate
#Hugs4Hope
Newmarket for breaking the
@GWR
for the Most Hugs by a Team of 8 in 60 Minutes. I invite everyone to hug someone today!
#Newmarket
#Aurora
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Great news amidst all the other headlines!
It speaks volumes to the work being done by our front line healthcare workers and staff
@Southlake_News
.
Southlake patient discharged after month fighting COVID-19
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In this fight against
#COVID19
, we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and highly qualified professional supporting Canadians.
#ThankYouDrTam
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Thank you to the Hon. Michael Coteau
@coteau
for joining me in
#Newmarket
#Aurora
to speak with voters and visit small business owners on Main Street about why we are for Choosing Forward in this election. We then dropped by the Aurora Go Station to share our story with commuters
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Done & Done!
We got our 2nd Dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today…
People say it feels good to have had your 2nd dose of the vaccine ………….. Not true …. IT FEELS GREAT!!! The process was well organized and operated quite smoothly.
#IGotMyVaccineInYR
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Thank you
@NaccaNewmarket
for hosting an Anti-Black Racism Workshop today for York Region MPs & staff.
Today’s informative discussion inspired us to continue learning how to be a better voice for our communities as we continue to work together to combat & put an end to racism.
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On my way to the House of Commons to join my colleagues in hearing the Speech from the Throne and officially kicking off the 44th Parliament.
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Oh mannnn.... the ribs at Big Bone BBQ were fantastic!!! !
#supportsmallbusiness
#COVID
ー19
#Newmarket
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Tonight’s supper “a la Curb”
@crowsnest_pub
... Delicious as usual!!! You should try them too!!!
#supportlocalBusiness
#newmarket
#aurora
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This weekend, I participated in the
#RunforNewmarket
in support of the Newmarket Food Pantry and Blue Door shelter.
I was honoured to present the organization with a certificate to recognize their efforts and dedication to our community.
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In the last session, I had the honour of being a part of the Standing Committee on Health and working closely with colleagues to help our government’s response to the pandemic.
Before going into the House, it was great to catch up with some of my HESA colleagues… in person!
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Content warning: the following video contains a message filled with puns and Christmas cheer. Viewer discretion is advised.
#shoplocal
#chooselocal
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Thank you
@VaxHuntersCan
for going above and beyond in helping Canadians get informed on where to go in their communities for vaccine appointments!
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We’re working together with organizations and communities to protect our environment while walking towards a nature positive and carbon neutral future. It was great to join colleagues to announce $9M in funding for projects across southern Ontario.
🌳➡️
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This is not what we had hoped for, for our Christmas dinner. But it has helped us to realize how important it is to be with the people you love & how much you miss them when they can’t be with you. Let’s all do our part to get past this pandemic. We’re in this together.
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Members of the York Region Liberal Caucus will be donating pay raises to support various causes and organizations in York Region.
Please see the news release below for more information.
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Earlier this week, I met with
@Leah_Taylor_Roy
to talk about our shared priorities for our communities. Congratulations on your election & I’m looking forward to working with you in Ottawa!
📸 from Oct. 4 by Brock Weir
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I walk by each of these stoic monoliths twice a day. It’s a great reminder of why I am here. A strong reminder of the price of our freedoms and Canadian values as well as the vigilance needed to safeguard them.
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Mark your calendars for October 1, 2023, Newmarket-Aurora! This year,
@RunForNewmarket
is supported by great community partners
@chatsseniors
and
@YRFoodNetwork
.
#RunForNewmarket2023
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I have experienced 5 municipal elections as a candidate since 2000. I know what our candidates go through. That’s why I say “thank You” for your commitment. It’s hard work planing, canvassing and communicating your vision to help make
#Newmarket
even better. Wish you all the best
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Back out canvassing today. Great feedback with positive reception at the door. So very reassuring to see new canvassers join us each time out as we continue to build our team...
#goknockdoors
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