Tony Van Bynen

As we continue into the summer, it's important to protect yourself and your loved ones from the health effects of extreme heat. Don't forget to:

☀️ Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion/stroke
⛅ Tune into local weather forecasts
🚰 Stay hydrated
🏡 Keep your home cool

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Extreme heat events: How to protect yourself from the health effects of extreme heat - Canada.ca Prepare for the heat. Pay close attention to how you, and those around you, feel. Stay hydrated. Stay cool. Avoid exposure to extreme heat when outdoors.

190 years ago, the British Parliament’s Slavery Abolition Act came into effect, initiating the process of freeing enslaved people across the British Empire, including Canada.

Today, as we commemorate Emancipation Day and reflect on the dark legacy of slave trade and its enduring impacts on Canadian communities, I encourage everyone in to uplift and listen to the stories of Black Canadians.

Our government is committed to combatting systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination in all forms and is reinforced by our extension of the UN Decade for People of African Descent until 2028 and our new Anti-Racism Strategy.

Do you know someone in that has made a significant contribution(s) to 🇨🇦? They may be eligible to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Learn more about the nomination process: https://bit.ly/4482d0H

Canadians rely on public to go to school, get to work, see their friends and family, and to explore their communities.

We've launched the Canada Public Transit Fund, a historic investment that will support transit in communities of all sizes across Canada. The Fund will provide $3 billion per year for public transit and active transportation infrastructure beginning in 2026-27.

Learn more:

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Canada Public Transit Fund Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Home

? There's only one more day to participate in the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) consultations!

These consultations will help our government as we continue to develop the YMHF to ensure community health organization can expand and strengthen their organizations and give future generations the mental health care they deserve and need.

Participate today:

Consultation on the Youth Mental Health Fund - Canada.ca The agency is seeking public input on a new fund to make it easier for youth in Canada to get the mental health care they need.

It was great to stop by the Stem Camp to get to know this year's Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) staff and learn about the work they've been doing.

Through the CSJ program, the Newmarket Stem Camp received $32,006 to hire six youth and provide them with invaluable work experience in the STEM and child care field. Thanks for having me!

The safety of Canadians is our top priority.

As the wildfire season rages on, our government is committed to monitoring the situation and providing aid to the provinces and territories, municipalities, and communities who are being affected.

Our hearts go out to those who have been affected or displaced by the wildfires in Canada. We thank the firefighters, first responders, emergency management officials, and local volunteers that are working tirelessly to support Canadians in need.

Learn more about the resources available:

Wildfires - Canada.ca Keep up-to-date about the Government of Canada’s response to Wildfires.

On behalf of the constituency of , my office has been selected to award up to 20 individuals living in our community who have made a significant contribution(s) to Canada with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

If you are interested in nominating somebody in Newmarket-Aurora who meets the eligibility requirements, visit: https://bit.ly/4482d0H

Today, we join Peruvian communities in and across Canada in celebrating Peru's independence day. 🇨🇦 and 🇵🇪 enjoy a strong relationship built on common values and warm people-to people ties, and a close trade and commercial relationship.

I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the history, culture, and contributions of Peruvian Canadians. Happy Peru Independence Day!

Don't forget to participate in the Youth Mental Health Fund consultations!

Our government is looking for input from youth, families, service providers, and community providers as we continue to develop the Fund. This Fund will provide support to organizations from coast to coast to coast to ensure that youth across the nation receive safe, timely, and culturally-appropriate mental health support.

Participate today: https://bit.ly/3Y0kRIn

Consultation on the Youth Mental Health Fund - Canada.ca The agency is seeking public input on a new fund to make it easier for youth in Canada to get the mental health care they need.

Great to see this initiative gain momentum! Congratulations to the Oasis Team, the Town of Newmarket, and the Town of Georgina for the installations of the Wind Phones.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46i9AFa

Deceased loved ones are just a phone call away Wind phones allow grieving visitors to have one-way conversations with deceased loved ones.

Trade within 🇨🇦 is a key piece of our economy.

That's why our government is making it easier to trade within Canada by addressing long-standing internal trade barriers and removing or narrowing one-third of all federal exceptions under the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f9k7GZ

It was wonderful to meet with Neetya Pujara, a student in , and present her with a certificate to recognize her academic excellence and dedication to community service. Just this year, she triumphed in the 2024 Canadian Computing Challenge.

Thank you for dropping by! Your dedication and ambition is inspiring and has left a lasting positive impact on our community.

41 years ago, anti-Tamil pogroms erupted in Colombo, following decades of unrest and rising tensions across the country. Today, we remember those who lost their lives or were displaced during the horrific and violent events of Black July.

Following Black July, our nation established a Special Measures program to help 1,800 Tamils relocate to safety in Canada and build new lives for themselves and their families. We celebrate the contributions Tamil-Canadians make to our country every single day, and we will always protect them.

Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live.

Since January 2024, our government has announced projects to connect homes in 62 communities across . In 2023, through the Universal Broadband Fund, received $19 million in funding to help connect thousands in rural communities.

This means kids have better tools to do their homework, seniors don’t have to travel as often for medical follow-ups, and more Canadians can work remotely instead of spending hundreds of hours a year commuting.

Happy to join the launch event of the Run for Newmarket last weekend! The event will take place on October 13th, 2024, at 9 AM in support of Southlake Foundation and will feature a 5 KM run, a 3 KM run, and a 1 KM family fun walk.

I encourage you to learn more about how you can sponsor, donate, volunteer, or compete by visiting: https://bit.ly/4bGPWE5

Today is the eighth anniversary of the (CCB), which has helped lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.

To continue helping parents with the cost of living, we've announced that the maximum annual CCB will increase again — meaning more money for groceries, rent, summer camps, and whatever their family needs.

For the 2024-25 benefit year, families can receive up to $7,787 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,570 per child aged 6 through 17. This means parents could receive up to $350 more than last year.

Learn more:

Canada Child Benefit increases again to keep up with the cost of living - Canada.ca Today, on its eighth anniversary, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, announced the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit will increase again to help parents keep up with the cost of living. That’s more tax-free money back in their pockets every month—to spend o...

This week, our government launched Canada's first-ever Green Buildings Strategy, which will:

🌳 Deliver the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
🔨 Help install more cost-efficient heat pumps, including with the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
🚿 Combat greenwashing of home appliances
👷 Build strong and sustainable Canadian construction supply chains

Lower energy bills, lower emissions, and good jobs. That's what we're delivering for Canadians. Learn more:

Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills - Canada.ca Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills

Canada's beautiful landscapes & iconic species are part of who we are as Canadians. 🌲 ⛰️

That's why our government is investing $94.2 million in 100 greenhouse gas emission reduction projects through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.

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Protecting nature in British Columbia and across Canada to help fight climate change and protect biodiversity - Canada.ca Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $89.1 million for 10 greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects funded through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

I was honoured to join Oasis: A Centre for Bereavement and Healing to unveil a wind phone on the Tom Taylor Trail in . If you are experiencing grief or loss, you can visit the unconnected wind phone to send a message through the wind.

The Centre's mission is to provide support and a safe space for members of the community that are navigating their grief journey. I encourage you to learn more about the variety of resources offered by Oasis.

Last week, we announced that 🇨🇦 expects to spend 2 percent of its GDP on defence by 2032, representing a credible, responsible, and achievable target date.

This commitment to reaching our NATO target will create a stronger, more capable, and better-prepared Canadian Armed Forces while ensuring that we remain a reliable international ally and partner.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xPqUEV

Now more than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and advance research to better support health workers.

Last week, our government announced:

$22.5 million to Health Workforce Canada to address key gaps in workforce planning
$13 million to the Medical Council of Canada to improve informed decision making in the healthcare system
Over $330,000 to improve physician licensing standards and processes in Canada
$11.6 million to support teams that are investigating ways to strengthen and support Canada's workforce

Learn more about these investments:

Supporting Canada's health workers by improving health workforce research, planning and data Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more th...

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with my youth council to gain their feedback and perspectives on the government’s new Youth Mental Health Fund.

This new Fund is a $500 million investment made in to provide resources and funding to organizations across Canada that offer mental health services and supports to youth.

Thank you to all of the youth council members to joined our meeting and shared your ideas!

We're committed to building a fairer country for every generation, where all Canadians have the opportunity to participate and succeed, regardless of their identity or ability.

That's why we launched the Employment Strategy for Canadians with Disabilities. This Strategy aims to close the employment gap between persons with disabilities and those without by 2040.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W55qvG