April 9, 2020
Changes to Canada Summer Jobs Program to Help Businesses and Young Canadians Affected by COVID-19
The Government of Canada is taking unprecedented action to support workers, businesses, and all Canadians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now, young people are facing serious challenges finding work. To build the foundations of strong communities, we need a strong workforce that includes good job opportunities for youth. That is why the government is […]
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April 1, 2020
Statement Regarding Mandated MP Pay Raise
Under legislation passed in 2005 to de-politicize parliamentarians’ pay, salaries paid to MPs and senators increase automatically on April 1 each year, based on the average increase negotiated by major bargaining units in the private sector. This year, MPs were entitled to a 2.1 per cent hike, which will increase our base salaries by just […]
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April 1, 2020
New Details Regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit? If you have lost income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide you with temporary income support. The CERB will provide you with $500 a week for up to 16 weeks. We are targeting April 6, 2020 as the date when we can start […]
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March 27, 2020
Thank You to Our Wonderful Health Care Workers!
London’s reputation for health-care excellence is a defining feature of our city’s identity. Throughout this challenging period, our health-care professionals have worked tirelessly to serve our community. Thank you! We owe each of you an incredible debt of gratitude.
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March 27, 2020
Government Announces Additional Support for Small Businesses Facing Impacts of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the London economy. Advocating for them, based on feedback received, will always be a priority. Speaking on the phone with 30-40 entrepreneurs in London North Centre each day for the past two weeks helped inform my perspective on what was needed to respond to […]
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March 18, 2020
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses
The Government of Canada is taking strong and quick action to protect our economy, and the health, safety, and jobs of all Canadians during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy and help Canadians affected by the impacts of this […]
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March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update on Office Hours
Please note that our office is open to serve our community. However, at this time, after consultation with the Middlesex-London Health Unit, we will be restricting walk-in access. We remain ready and able to assist. We ask that you please contact us at (519) 663-9777 or [email protected]. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will continue to […]
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February 20, 2020
We’re Moving! (Effective March 2, 2020)
Beginning March 2nd, our Community Office will relocate to 231 Hyman Street. After working with thousands of constituents for more than four years, we are in need of additional office space to better serve the community. This location will give us more room for meetings with those in need of assistance. In addition, this new […]
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November 14, 2019
Remembrance Day Message
The peace, freedom and democracy we enjoy as Canadians has been made possible by our Veterans. We honour them and their contributions to our country, always. To them and to their families, thank you. Lest we forget.
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September 6, 2019
Announcing the 2019 London North Centre Honour Roll
For Immediate Release MP Fragiskatos Announces the 3rd Annual London North Centre Honour Roll Friday, September 6, 2019 – London, Ontario Paying tribute to the significant contributions that Londoners make to unite, connect and improve the neighbourhoods in which we live is essential. A community’s success is always rooted in the efforts and generosity of its […]
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