Mike Harris, Kitchener-Conestoga PC

is coming to Kitchener. Join us on Friday, September 8, from 5-9pm at Bingemans (425 Bingemans Centre Dr).
The entire event is FREE including food, amusement rides and t-shirts!
RSVP here: https://ontariopc.ca/events/ford-fest-kitchener/

Great to have the Premier in the Region.

I want to thank my QP colleagues for their thoughtful comments on Bill 78 during Second Reading debate last night. Glad to have their support in honouring Ontario's hard-working municipal and First Nations police officers. Learn More: https://www.mikeharrismpp.ca/bill_78_extending_queen_s_commission_to_municipal_police_and_first_nations_constables_passes_second_reading Lorne Coe Michael Parsa Bill Walker Michael Mantha Algoma-Manitoulin Gilles Bisson, MPP for Timmins

Goodbye, licence plate renewal fees and stickers 👋

Just wrapped up a budget consultation with representatives from local community groups and townships. Always, the collaborative spirit is alive and well in our communities and it is heartening to see everyone working together to present innovative solutions that benefit our kids, families, businesses, and the environment.

Thank you to all presenters and PA Michael Parsa and Region of Waterloo Chair Redman for joining us tonight.

Township of Woolwich
Township of Wellesley
Township of Wilmot
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Woolwich Community Health Centre
Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot
Grand River Conservation Authority
Woolwich Counselling Centre
Carizon Family and Community Services
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Morty's Pub
Stoltz Sales & Service-Freight Division
Puddicombe House

Wow - Our Accelerated Build Pilot program was designed to find ways to get built in record time. This home took just 13 MONTHS vs YEARS for a typical build!

Our Accelerated Build Pilot program was designed to find ways to get built in record time. This home took just 13 MONTHS vs YEARS for a typical build!

We saw we could deliver more long-term care beds, faster with a new approach and that's what we've done.

As part of Ontario’s cautious and gradual approach, starting today, indoor social gathering limits increase to 10 people. Outdoor social gathering limits increase to 25 people.

Learn more: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures

Building Ontario Together!

I'm very pleased with the turnout and thoughtful contributions by all the delegates that joined today's Pre-Budget Consultation for the Region of Waterloo hosted by the Ministry of Finance PA Michael Parsa. I'm looking forward to hearing more as we continue to collect feedback from all sectors across our region and all of Ontario.

Bingemans Hospitality
City of Cambridge
City of Kitchener
Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge & North Dumfries
Grand River Hospital
House of Friendship
Little shorts shop
Morty's Pub
St. Mary's General Hospital
Township of Wellesley
Township of Wilmot
Township of Woolwich
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Elmira BIA
New Hamburg Board of Trade

Our economy can’t grow if we don’t have the skilled workers to support it.

Ontario is launching a new agency to better serve tradespeople.
Skilled Trades Ontario has replaced the Ontario College of Trades and will deliver convenient, efficient, user-friendly services.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001478/ontario-launching-new-agency-to-better-serve-tradespeople

New schools and childcare spaces coming to Breslau and SW Kitchener!

As a parent and parliamentarian, I was thrilled to join Minister Stephen Lecce to announce that the Ontario government is investing $45.8 million for three new schools and new child care spaces in Waterloo Region. This investment will support the creation of 1,665 elementary student spaces and 234 childcare spaces. Overall, great news that will provide more choice and flexibility for families and new opportunities for the children in our communities. Waterloo Region District School Board Waterloo Catholic District School Board CS Viamonde Region of Waterloo

Learn More: https://www.mikeharrismpp.ca/ontario_building_schools_and_child_care_spaces_in_wa

Municipalities will be able to use this funding to operate, expand or improve transit.

https://www.mikeharrismpp.ca/ontario_gives_boost_to_public_transit_in_waterloo_region

Region of Waterloo is receiving $11,824,691 to support our local transit systems!

Ontario is supporting local transit and economic recovery with $375.6 million in funding to 107 municipalities across every corner of the province. 🚌

Municipalities will be able to use this funding to operate, expand or improve transit.

https://www.mikeharrismpp.ca/ontario_gives_boost_to_public_transit_in_waterloo_region

This government has made record investments to make up for those shortfalls since day one.

The previous Liberal government purposely underfunded healthcare to help keep budget costs down according to Kathleen Wynne from a McLean's magazine interview earlier this month. This government has made record investments to make up for those shortfalls since day one.

Starting today, Ontario has a new $15/hour general minimum wage, which is expanded to include liquor servers. Other special rates, like those for students under 18, homeworkers, hunting and fishing guides and wilderness guides, have also been raised. https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001390/ontario-working-for-workers-by-increasing-minimum-wage-to-15-an-hour

Wishing the residents of Kitchener-Conestoga and everyone across the Province of Ontario a Happy New Year!

On the farm.

All of Ontario’s Farmers take great pride in the work they do to feed our communities. Our local Chicken Farmers of Ontario are no exception! I was very lucky to tour Scott’s farm this week and see how much dedication goes into every bit of his operation.

A great day!

A big expansion of Long-Term Care service coming to Kitchener-Conestoga!

Fantastic news - building up essential health care services in Waterloo Region.

Today I tabled the Police Services Amendment Act, 2021, which, if passed, will extend the eligibility of the Queen’s Commission to municipal police and First Nations Constables. Currently, only OPP officers may qualify for the award, which is granted for exceptional service.

Amazing work honouring our veterans happening in Wellesley Township. Thank you FordNation Victor Fedeli for showing your appreciation yesterday.