December E Newsletter
Message from Your MPP
Greetings, Mississauga-Malton!
As December unfolds, it’s the perfect time to celebrate family, togetherness, and the warmth of the festive season with loved ones. With winter break just around the corner, let’s make the most of this special time to create lasting memories to cherish forever.
With the joy of the holiday season in the air, we have many wonderful opportunities to celebrate this month, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Rizal Day. May this season bring you joy, peace, and happiness as you celebrate these meaningful and diverse occasions with your family and friends.
I’m proud to highlight some of Ontario’s achievements from November including; investing $3 million over three years in Helmets to Hardhats Canada to help 650 active and former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members transition to civilian life by training them for careers in Ontario’s construction sector, investing over $74 Million through the next round of Skills Development Fund Capital Stream and investing more than $500 million to educate new nurses and increasing opportunities for current nurses to access specialized training to upskill while on the job.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone for attending the Mississauga-Malton Remembrance Day ceremony last month. It was a privilege to come together to honour our veterans for their incredible sacrifices and service. I look forward to seeing you on December 15, 2024, from 1-3 pm for the Christmas Open House at our office located at 11-7895 Tranmere Drive, Mississauga.
As we look ahead to the New Year, I am excited to continue working alongside you to build a stronger, more inclusive Mississauga-Malton. I wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year!
Best wishes,
Deepak Anand
Remembrance Day
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11. It was inspiring to see our community come together to honour and remember the sacrifices of those who served our country.
A special thank you to the veterans who attended and shared this meaningful day with us. Your courage, dedication, and service are deeply appreciated, and it was an honour to have you there.
Christmas Open House
Join me for an afternoon of festive fun, treats, and good conversation at this year’s Christmas Open House! Let’s connect with the community and celebrate the holiday spirit together. I look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Sunday, Dec 15,
Time: 1:00-3:00pm,
Location: Mississauga-Malton Constituency Office
7895 Tranmere Drive, Unit 11
Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9
Click Here to Register
Investments in Ontario
Updates from Queen’s Park
Modernizing Ontario’s Healthcare

The Ontario government is proud to introduce the More Convenient Care Act, 2024, a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering high-quality, publicly funded health care that meets the needs of Ontarians at every stage of life.
This proposed legislation will enhance access to convenient care, strengthen health system governance, and build healthier communities across the province. Key highlights include:
- Streamlining Public Health Agencies: Voluntary mergers of nine Local Public Health Agencies into four new entities to improve capacity, efficiency, and staff recruitment.
- Improving Transparency: New reporting requirements for healthcare staffing agencies to disclose administrative mark-ups, ensuring better governance and resource use.
- Modernizing Patient Access: Advancing electronic health records to provide eligible Ontarians with secure online access to their personal health information through Health811.
- Expanding Care Options: Enabling nurse practitioners to complete and sign mandatory blood testing forms and reviewing mental health and addiction service frameworks for consistency.
This legislation builds on Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, reinforcing our promise to connect Ontarians with the care they need, when and where they need it. Together, we are shaping a healthcare system that is modern, transparent, and effective for generations to come.
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Skills Development Fund Capital Stream Grants Now Open!

Our government is investing over $74 million in this year’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream to our next generation for in-demand careers in the skilled trades sectors like construction, technology, and healthcare.
Eligible organizations, including training providers, unions, Indigenous communities, industry associations, and employers, can apply for funding to build, expand, or upgrade training facilities training.
Apply by January 17, 2025.
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Cracking Down on Immigration Scams

Our government is combatting immigration scams by introducing stricter penalties for offenders and launching a public education campaign to help newcomers recognize and report scams.
Ontario is a place of opportunity, and we won’t tolerate anyone taking advantage of those trying to build a better life here.
We must protect immigrants from exploitation, ensure ethical practices in immigration services, and hold fraudulent operators accountable.
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Investing in Safer Communities

Our government is investing over $6 million through the Safer & Vital Communities Grant and Community Service Order program.
This funding supports local organizations focused on enhancing community safety and helps offenders fulfill their community service obligations in a safe and productive way.
These efforts aim to address risks to public safety while ensuring offenders contribute positively to their communities.
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Supporting Victims of Bullying

Our government is investing over $6 million through the Safer & Vital Communities Grant and Community Service Order program.
This funding supports local organizations focused on enhancing community safety and helps offenders fulfill their community service obligations in a safe and productive way.
These efforts aim to address risks to public safety while ensuring offenders contribute positively to their communities.
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Out and About in the Community
Trillium Queensway
Health Centre Tour
VP Metal Fabrication Inc. Facility Tour
Peel Police Announcement
Diwali with the Vashi’s
Roche Life Sciences Announcement
PL Metal Facility Tour
Staples School Supply Drive
Synergy 2024 – Malayali Association of Social Workers in Ontario
Peel Police Christmas
Toy Drive
KFI Facility Tour
Honouring the Brave: Saluting Women in Uniform
JKS Sports Diwali Celebration