October ENews Letter

Message from Your MPP

Greetings Mississauga-Malton,

October is here, and it brings with it the vibrant colours of fall, cooler temperatures, and the excitement of seasonal festivities. It’s a month of transformation, where the crisp air and autumn leaves remind us of the beauty in change and the importance of community.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives, the strength of our community, and the importance of gratitude. We have many opportunities for celebration this month including Yom Kippur, Navratri, Sukkot, Diwali, and Halloween. Wishing everyone a joyous time as you celebrate these diverse occasions that make our community so unique.

The Ontario government remains committed to putting Ontarians first by investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of innovative technologies. It is also enhancing local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. Additionally, Ontario is safeguarding 400 well-paying jobs in the North through a new five-year contract that will support the operation of the largest fuelled plant in North America.

I extend a heartfelt thank you to my Mississauga-Malton family for coming together and exemplifying the true spirit of community at the Community BBQ on September 8th.

I am excited to see the true spirit of togetherness shine through during our Thanksgiving celebration October 19th at illumi from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Let’s make the most of October by getting involved, sharing kindness, and spreading joy throughout our wonderful community.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and joyful October!

Best wishes,

Deepak Anand

Thanksgiving at illumi

This year our Mississauga-Malton Thanksgiving Celebration will be returning to illum!

Join me to celebrate the holiday season with family, friends and neighbours; while exploring 15 different themed universes, made up of over 25 million lights!

When: Saturday, October 19 – 7:00-9:00 pm

Where: illumi Toronto

7174 Derry Crest Drive Mississauga

Cost: FREE & OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF MISSISSAUGA-MALON

Click here to pre-register your tickets

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the holiday with us last year.

Community BBQ

Thank you everyone who came out to this year’s Mississauga-Malton Community BBQ at Malton Community Centre.

It was a pleasure spending time with you, discussing what matters to our community and how we can welcome together for a stronger and brighter Mississauga-Malton.

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Investments in Ontario

$910 Milllion is being invested to connect Ontarians to the emergency they need faster.Funding will be used to help municipalities across the province purchase new ambulances and hire dedicated offload staff, reducing offload times by up to 50%.Fun

$200 Million is being invested by Canada’s only xantham gum manufacturer Jungbunzlauer to expand their Port Colborne facility.This investment is supported by $4.8 million in provincial funding and will help support a variety of Ontario Made manufacturers as xantham gum is used to thicken and stabilize products across sectors such as food and beverages, health care, animal feed, personal care, detergents and various industrial applications.

$29.7 Million is being invested to support the critical infrastructure required to build 12,900 homes in Brampton.This funding comes through the first round of the $970 million Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund to help municipalities develop, repair, rehabilitate & expand drinking water, wastewater & stormwater infrastructure required to get more homes built faster.

$26 Million is being invested to build a new training facility at LiUNA 183’s skilled trades training campus in Vaughn.This investment will more than double training capacity, to almost 100,000 students, learning through a mix of of hands-on and in-class training for careers in bricklaying, heavy equipment operators and concrete finishing.

$9 Million is being invested to train 2,300 manufacturing and construction sector workers.Funding comes through the Training and Capital streams of the Skills Development Fund and will help train workers in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 773, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network and International Association of Bridge and Ironworkers Local 700.

$2 Million is being invested through Futurpreneur Canada to help young entrepreneurs start businesses. These non-collateral loans will help 300 young people ages 18-39 start businesses that are expected to create approximately 1,200 new jobs in their communities.

Updates from Queen’s Park

The Ontario government recorded a $0.6 billion deficit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a forecasted deficit of $1.3 billion in the 2023 Budget. This nearly $700 million improvement resulted from a combination of higher revenues, increased program spending and lower-than-planned interest on debt expense.

Our government is also delivering on our promises made in the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario as shown through the recently released 2023-24 Public Accounts report which includes major investment increase of:

+22.9% Increase in Infrastructure investments to build, repair and revitalize roads, public transit, waterways and other infrastructure required to build more homes.
+8.9% Increase in Health Sector investments to connect all Ontarians to the healthcare they need, where and when they need it.
+7.6% Increase in Education to build, repair and modernize schools across the province, creating more student spaces, better learning opportunities and new sports facilities.

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Level Up Career Fairs Returning This Fall

Our Skills Ontario Level Up career fairs have been such a hit the last two years that we are bringing them back bigger, better and to more locations than ever before!

These multi-day fairs will expose over 35,000 Grade 7-12 students to 144 different skilled trades through interactive exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to meet with trades workers and employers.

Exhibitor applications are still open!

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Connecting Ontario

Our government is dedicated to ensuring Ontarians across the province have access to the public transit, railservices and roadways needed as our province continues to grow.

Work Continues on the Hazel McCallion Line LRT

Once finished this light rail transit system will connect Mississauga and Brampton like never before with 19 stops from Port Credit to Brampton Gateway Terminal, stopping at Square One along the way!

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Completion of Finch West LRT

Our government is pleased to announce the completion of all 18 stops and stations of the Finch West LRT!

This 11km line will reduce weekday gridlock across the GTA by transporting more than 45,000 per day!

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Making Progress on Ontario Line Transit Stations

We have now broken ground on three more stops along the new Ontario Line which when finished, will have 15 stations, from Exhibition Place, through downtown, connecting to the Eglinton LRT.

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Increasing Ontario’s Minimum Wage

Under the leadership of Premier Ford our government is committed to helping Ontarians establish themselves, find well-paying jobs, learn valuable skills and pursue meaningful careers.

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1: Ontario’s minimum wage has increased by 3.9% to $17.20/hr.

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Helping Ontarians Secure Rewarding Careers

Our government is working hard to help Ontarians access the tools and supports required to find meaningful careers through Ontario’s Integrated Employment Services, which have now expanded to more than 700 locations in all regions across the province.

Integrated Career Service offer job seekers a full spectrum of career finding and training services, as well as counselling, services for employers and connections to other government programs.

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Creating More Choices for Ontario Consumers

Our government is delivering on our promise to bring choice to Ontarians. Starting today, eligible convenience stores across Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and other ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.
Find locations near you using our digital retail map!

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