Key Issues

This was and remains to be a number 1 concern. With the growing interest rates, inflation and housing costs, 9 out of 10 young families don't see an opportunity to own a home. As such, I recognize and support appropriate intensification around the MTSA and Promenade area to create these opportunities. We should also consider greater intensification along our local and regional corridors. As a municipality, we should aim to streamline a housing plan that will help accelerate building permits to help meet the demands. On a Federal level we need to cut bureaucracy and give Municipalities the tools and incentives to put shovels in the ground faster.

Taxpayers deserve fiscal accountability. How we choose to spend your tax money today will affect our future generations. Therefore, we need to strike a balance between spending and saving for future projects. On a Federal level spending needs to get in control, printing billions needs to stop and Axe the Carbon Tax! There is absolutely no positive reason why Canadians should be taxed with a carbon tax when people are struggling for the very basics of food and shelter. Enact a pay-as-you-go law to cap government spending.

Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. 

Democracy is at risk and we are currently experiencing this threat even at a municipal level with Strong Mayor Powers. When the majority no longer rules, we invite an authoritarian style of governing. 

Canadian citizens fought for these freedoms. We must stand united in honouring our veterans for the sacrifices

they made for the freedoms to speak without fear, freedom to worship, freedoms to

stand for rights, freedoms to oppose what one believes wrong, and the freedom to

choose those who shall govern our country in the name of democracy

Crime Prevention & public safety are also top of mind. With the rise in car thefts and fraud.I am committed to hosting Crime Prevention sessions in partnership with the York Regional Police. Topics will vary from senior fraud, car thefts, human trafficking, crime portal access and more. As a member of the YRP DIstrict 1 Liaison Committee, I am committed to supporting appropriate government policies that help decrease crime and overall public safety. On a Federal level, only the conservatives will repeal the catch and release bail policy. We need to keep violent offenders in jail and not out on bail.

Let's protect and respect what we have for many generations to come. Diversify our urban canopy for best carbon capturing qualities and plant less invasive species. Council has supported my Climate focused motions which has led to many green initiatives, such as a Climate Lens, Green Development Standards. and protecting Natural Heritage lands. Federally, we should commit to investing in Canada, by using and expanding Canadian resources. Natural gas, hydrogen, EV, solar, wind and oil ALL are valuable resources we produce and deliver in its cleanest form. There is no one size fits all solution and the carbon tax will not fix climate change.

Mental and physical health are definitely important issues that the community has expressed as a priority. We need to provide more education, awareness & mental health support resources, not be so quick to encourage MAID, (Medically Assist In Death), to those suffering with mental health issues. Nor is the solution to supply free government funded hard drugs.

As such, there are resources on the Town website my motion has made easier for the community to access. Federally, we need more resources, funding and program recovery to help the people in Canada heal.