January E-Newsletter

January 25, 2025

Message From your MPP

Greetings Mississauga-Malton!

As we turn the page to a brand-new year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a Happy New Year! January marks the opening chapter of a year full of promise, growth, and boundless opportunities. It’s a time to set our goals high, take meaningful action, and come together to strengthen the bonds that make Mississauga-Malton shine.

While we enter 2025, let’s pause to reflect on and celebrate the remarkable milestones and achievements our government accomplished in 2024. We launched plans to refocus education by going back to basics in the classrooms with new provincewide standards, better parent communication, and $17.5M in additional student support. We also committed $4.8M over two years to expand the Starter Company Plus program, helping 500 more entrepreneurs grow their businesses. As part of the Women’s Economic Security Program (WESP), $26.7M will be used to fund 25 local programs across Ontario, while $26M has been invested to build a new training center at LiUNA 183, training 50,000 additional skilled workers.

These achievements were made possible by your trust and support. Our office continues to be here to support you! Whether you need assistance with provincial services, have feedback, or wish to share your concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Holiday Open House last month. Your support and festive spirit made the event a huge success. We’re grateful for your presence and look forward to creating more memorable moments together at the annual Mississauga-Malton Family Day Paint Night at the Malton Community Centre from 3-5 pm.

Here’s to a New Year sparkling with endless possibilities—let’s make 2025 a year of hope, growth, and unforgettable moments together!

Warm Regards,

Deepak Anand

MPP Mississauga-Malton

Christmas Open House

December 15, 2024, MPP Deepak Anand welcomed families to his constituency office in Mississauga-Malton for a joyous Holiday Open House. The event brought together residents of all ages to celebrate the festive season, fostering a sense of connection and community spirit.

Guests were treated to an array of delicious food, featuring holiday favorites and cultural dishes that reflected the vibrant diversity of Mississauga-Malton. Children enjoyed engaging in festive crafting activities, from decorating ornaments to taking holiday photos —a highlight that brought smiles to the faces of both kids and their parents.

The open house served as a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and look ahead with hope and optimism for 2025.

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Investments in Ontario

Updates from Queen’s Park

Workers from Workers IV has Passed

The sixth Working for Workers Act has now received Royal Assent bringing in a new set of legislative, regulatory and other changes to increase workplace safety.

Key changes include:

Cracking down on bad actors that exploit workers and harm newcomers

Introducing new standards for immigration representatives and imposing stricter penalties on people/organizations caught violating standards including higher fines as well as multi-year and lifetime bans on operating.

Enhancing Safety for Roadside Workers

Expanding existing requirements for drivers to slow down and move over when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks.

Growing Ontario’s Workforce

Investing up to $1.4 billion to train over one million skilled trades workers through the Ontario Skills Development Fund.

Keeping Costs Down for Workers

Giving over $2.5 billion in WSIB surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers across the province
Waiving Certificate of Qualification exam fees for apprentices

Supporting safety and well-being of workers and their families

Creating new paternal leave for parents through adoption or surrogacy
Creating a 27-week job-protected illness leave for workers with a serious illness
Requiring proper fitting PPE for women in all sectors

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Join the Ontario Corps Today!

Do you want to make a real contribution to your community when it needs you most?

Join the Ontario Corps today!

Our government’s new program lets you step in and support your community during floods, wildfires, and other emergencies.

You can volunteer as an Emergency Responder, Community Support Worker, or Skilled Professional.

Be part of a team that’s ready to help when it matters. Sign up today and make a difference in the lives of those around you.

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Ontario’s New Energy Plan

Ontario is increasing its energy plan by 50%, aiming to add up to 7,500 megawatts (MW) of new power to meet rising demand. This includes two parts: up to 14 terawatt-hours (TWh) of new energy and 1,600 MW of new capacity.

This plan focuses on keeping energy affordable, protecting farmland, and supporting partnerships with Indigenous communities. Ontario also plans to look at more options like hydropower, energy storage, and smaller local projects to keep up with future energy needs.

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New and Expanded Energy Saving Programs for Homeowners and Businesses

Starting January 28th, our government is making Ontario’s biggest commitment to energy efficiency ever, with a $10.9 billion investment aimed at helping residents and businesses save money while promoting sustainability.

This historic initiative includes over $1 billion in energy-efficiency programs, which will deliver annual electricity savings equivalent to powering 130,000 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by three million tonnes, the same as removing 600,000 vehicles from the road for a year.

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