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Canada Day is almost here! Visit our community office at 231 Hyman Street for a free sign if you don’t already have one from years past. Please feel free to take one directly from the front lawn or porch.   We live in an imperfect country, one filled with challenges. Still, Canada remains one of […]

First shot today!   An enormous debt of gratitude to Dr. Mario Elia, all health professionals and scientists. We’re making excellent progress locally and nationally. Let’s keep going!   For more on vaccine eligibility or booking an appt, please visit: https://www.healthunit.com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility  

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) opportunities are now available on Canada’s Job Bank! Starting today, youth from the ages of 15-30 in London North Centre can apply for good-quality and safe jobs.  A strong workforce includes good job opportunities for youth. That is why our government is working with employers across the country during this unprecedented […]

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, the Government of Canada’s plan to finish the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that brings all Canadians along. The COVID-19 recession is the steepest and fastest economic contraction since […]

A few days ago, a mandated pay increase of 2.1% was given to MPs. Recognizing the challenges that our country and community continue to face as a result of Covid-19, I will be donating the increase to Youth Opportunities Unlimited YOU for the Joan’s Place initiative: you.ca/joans-place YOU does incredible work to help young people in need realize […]

Attention London North Centre Residents! Need Help Filing Your 2020 Tax Return? Our community office is currently offering a free virtual tax clinic for eligible individuals. You may qualify for assistance with filing if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. Eligible individuals must have an annual income of $35,000 or less, […]

Happy Valentine’s Day weekend, everyone. If you’re buying a gift, please shop local. Let’s support London small businesses. 

I want to hear your thoughts on #Budget2021. Let the federal government know what you think about what should be done to help Canadian individuals, families and businesses overcome the economic impact of Covid-19. Visit https://LetsTalkBudget2021.ca or send your thoughts to [email protected]  Watch below for more details!    

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) provides eligible Canadians (employed and self-employed) who are not eligible for regular Employment Insurance with income support in the form of $1000 ($900 after taxes) for a 2-week period for a total of 13 periods of eligibility. Key eligibility requirements for CRB include, but are […]

The realities of the second wave of COVID-19 have come upon us. What we do in the next few days and weeks will determine how quickly we get our lives back. My intention here is not to lecture or chastise. There have been some in positions of authority, politicians included, who simply ignored what governments […]