Dear friends, It has been an exciting start to the fall season! With the beginning of school also comes the return of Parliament. Affordability and the rising cost of living is top of mind for Canadians, and for our government. We will be focused on making life more affordable – delivering on top of mind issues […]
Attention Burlington youth! Are you looking to learn about Canada’s political process first-hand, discuss your viewpoints on issues facing the country, and get more involved in your community? If so, submit your application to join the Burlington Youth Council between now and October 14th at the link here: https://forms.gle/A53zhXWQ9ss9sP6L9 All Burlington students in grades […]
After every 10-year census, our Constitution requires that federal electoral ridings be reviewed, to take into account any population changes. This review is undertaken by independent provincial commissions. Here in Ontario, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario published their proposal on August 19th, 2022. In relation to our community, the Commission’s report proposes to: […]
“Canadians have, by their own endeavours, built a country and society which is widely admired across the world. I am fortunate to have been witness to many of the developments and accomplishments of modern Canada. As Queen of Canada for nearly six decades, my pride in this country remains undimmed.” Her Majesty the Queen, Halifax, […]
Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “For most […]
Dear Friends, As I was sharing a chai with members of Guru Ravidass Sabha Gurdwara during their Khalsa Day Parade in Burlington, I was thinking about how that morning I had done a neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt with my son, had our own family Passover Seder the night before, and how I was looking […]
Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 70th anniversary on the Throne. To mark this special milestone, the Hon. Karina Gould will be recognizing 30 exceptional members of the Burlington Community through her Platinum Jubilee Community Hero Awards. Do you know someone who has made an […]
Dear Friends, On March 28th, I was proud to announce that the federal government finally reached an agreement with the province of Ontario to provide families access to high-quality and affordable early learning and childcare. This offer has been on the table with the Government of Ontario since last July and is all federal funding. Families in Ontario will now be joining […]
Dear Friends, The past month has seen many challenges. From the occupation in Ottawa to the illegal blockades at our border points across the country. The Federal Government invoked – for the first time – the Emergencies Act and revoked it 7 days later once the illegal activities had been cleared. And then, last week, […]
Hon. Karina Gould, MP – Virtual Tax Clinic Eligibility criteria My office has teamed up with the volunteers at the Burlington Central Library Tax Clinic to host a virtual CVITP program from March 1st to April 30th, 2022 Residents of Burlington with a modest income and a simple tax situation are eligible for the virtual tax clinic. […]
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