Dear Friends,
Last week the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the members of Cabinet at a swearing-in ceremony following this fall's election where Canadians chose to move forward, for everyone.
This diverse Cabinet will work with our entire Liberal team in Parliament to deliver on a progressive agenda that will create new jobs and grow the middle class, take strong climate action, deliver on $10-a-day child care, and walk the shared path of reconciliation.
You can view the new cabinet here.
I look forward to working with the new Cabinet Ministers to continue building a better future for everyone.
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| In all the turmoil that surrounds our nation and the world, we must not forget the 117,000 members of the armed forces that sacrificed their lives so that Canada can hold itself up as one of the greatest nations in the world. |
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The month of October was proclaimed as Canadian Islamic History Month by the House of Commons, following a motion of the former Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, the late Honourable Mauril Bélanger in 2007.
Islam encourages the values of generosity, community service, and kindness. In the wake of COVID-19, Muslims have and keep playing a significant role in supporting our communities. We celebrate and honour the Muslim community and recognize their valuable contribution to Canada’s cultural mosaic. |
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| On October 24th I had the chance to join the Sufi Council and the Mecca Islamic Centre on their 4th Annual Walk of the Beloved. |
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| I was invited to the Central Muslim Mosque and I would like to thank the Muslim community for their outstanding support. |
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Town Hall on Scarborough Transit
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| My colleages Mitzie Hunter and Paul Ainslie were joined by special guests to discuss Scarborough Transit projects. It was an important discussion and I encourage residents of Scarborough-Guildwood to check it out! |
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COVID-19 Financial Support Update
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Canada's three recovery programs were launched in September 2020 to replace the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), alongside the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), expired on October 23, 2021. The final payments from these benefits will be issued in the coming weeks.
However, the Liberal government is taking targeted action to create jobs and spur economic growth, which we very much hope and believe is the final pivot in delivering the support needed to ensure a robust recovery-for everyone.
To make sure that businesses that are still deeply affected by the pandemic get the support they need, we are proposing the following changes to business support programs:
- Extending the Canada Recovery Hiring program until May 7, 2022, for eligible employers with current revenue losses above 10 per cent and increasing the subsidy rate to 50 per cent.
- Delivering targeted support to businesses that are still facing significant pandemic-related challenges. Support would be available through two streams:
- Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program
- This program would provide support through the wage and rent subsidy programs, to hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, and restaurants, in keeping with our promise to Canadians in the last election, with a subsidy rate of up to 75 per cent.
- Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program
- This program would provide support through the wage and rent subsidy programs, to other businesses that have faced deep losses, with a subsidy rate of up to 50 per cent.
- These programs will be available until May 7, 2022, with the proposed subsidy rates available through to March 13, 2022. From March 13, 2022, to May 7, 2022, the subsidy rates will decrease by half. Both streams will be subject to new eligibility requirements.
To ensure that workers continue to have support and that no one is left behind, our government is proposing:
- Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit
- This program would provide $300 a week in income support to eligible workers should they be unable to work due to a local lockdown anytime between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.
- Canada Recovery Benefit and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit will be extended until May 7, 2022.
- These programs will increase the maximum duration of benefits by 2 weeks: extending the caregiving benefit from 42 to 44 weeks and the sickness benefit from 4 to 6 weeks.
With these changes, our government is supporting the hardest-hit sectors and those who are affected by the virus while recognizing that broad-based assistance is no longer needed. These changes will continue to prioritize job creation and a strong economic recovery. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Announcement
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As of October 28, 2021, over 58 million vaccine doses have been administered across Canada, and as of October 29, 2021, over 64 million vaccine doses have been delivered to provinces and territories. 74% of Canadians are fully vaccinated.
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To find out when you are eligible to book your second dose appointment, click here.
There are several ways to eligible individuals can receive their first and second dose vaccines in Scarborough-Guildwood.
- Book with the Ontario-wide portal, visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or call 1‑833‑943‑3900.
- Call to book with your local pharmacy here.
- You can also book with the Scarborough Health Network, visit scarbvaccine.ca or call 416-495-2593
- Find your nearest clinic here.
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The Prime Minister announced vaccines for children aged 5-11. It is clear that vaccination is our path out of this crisis. Last week, Pfizer submitted their full regulatory package to Health Canada for their vaccine for children. If and when this vaccine is approved by experts at Health Canada, our Liberal government will be ready to help get our kids vaccinated from the virus.
The Prime Minister announced that the Liberal government has reached an agreement with Pfizer to receive enough doses of their kids' COVID-19 vaccine for every single child from 5-11. The doses will become available once Health Canada approves Pfizer's submission. |
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SHN Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics
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Cedarbrae Mall is available for vaccinations every Friday and Saturday 12-6 in November
There are many opportunities to get vaccinated this week at a Scarborough Health Network pop-up vaccination clinic. For more information, visit www.ScarbVaccine.ca |
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Scarborough East EarlyON Child and Family Care Newsletter
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Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
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| It was an honour to celebrate the achievements of the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities on October 13th. |
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| October 18-22 was Small Business week and I had the opportunity to talk to a few small businesses in Scarborough Guildwood. The top picture is AD + DesignSqaure Inc and the bottom picture is Kim's Dog Grooming! |
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Meeting with The Canadian Real Estate Association
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It was great to have an important discussion with the Canadian Real Estate Association on how the massive price increases affect Scarborough-Guildwood.
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Meeting with the Hong Kong Alliance
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| I had the opportunity to meet with the Hong Kong Alliance to discuss human rights. |
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Meeting with the David Suzuki Foundation
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I talked to the David Suzuki Foundation about funding for transit in areas like Scarborough-Guildwood.
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Interview with Hungry Eyes Media
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| I had an interview with VP Sudz Sutherland who asked some very excellent and pointed questions about my Modern Slavery Bill. |
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Opening Ceremony for the Clark Centre for the Arts
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| The Clark Centre for the Arts is Scarborough-Guildwood and I counted it a great privilege to have attended the opening ceremony with my colleagues Mitzie Hunter and Paul Ainslie. |
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Visit to the Native Child and Family Services
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It was a pleasure to meet with the Native Child and Family Services who provide critical and caring services to the indigenous population of Scarborough-Guildwood and beyond.
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Who's Hiring in Scarborough
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The East Scarborough Storefront has compiled this week's list of all the available jobs in Scarborough.
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| The East Scarborough Storefront has compiled a list of food banks and food relief programs in our community. |
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As of October 30, 2021, your COVID-19 proof of vaccination needs to be shown for all:
- air passengers flying on domestic or international flights departing from airports in Canada
- rail passengers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains
- marine passengers on non-essential passenger vessels, such as cruise ships, on voyages of 24 hours or more.
For more information, visit the Boarding flights, trains and cruise ships in Canada page.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that, in collaboration with provinces and territories, a standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination is now available to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, and will be available in the other provinces soon. This standardized proof wills support Canada's new traveler vaccination requirements that are stated above.
The standardized proof of vaccination is designed to protect privacy and share COVID-19 vaccination information safely. The information on the proof of vaccination is limited to:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- a neutral, factual account of the holder's COVID-19 vaccination history, including
- the number of doses
- the vaccine type(s), product name(s) and lot number(s)
- the dates they got their vaccinations
- a QR code that includes the vaccination history and may include additional information on the COVID-19 vaccines received
You can find more information about proof of vaccine at: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination | COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario
On November 8, 2021, the United States border will open up to Canadians for non-essential fully vaccinated travellers. It was also announced that
Canadians vaccinated with any combination of 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by U.S. regulators or the World Health Organization will be considered fully vaccinated and able to enter the United States.
You can find the statement on the border re-opening from former Public Safety Minister Bill Blair here.
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| Check out the following immigration related resources:
Need further resources? My office is happy to assist you with immigration matters by phone at 416-283-1226 or by email at [email protected]. |
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Read my most recent interviews here:
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My office looks forward to connect with you about all federal matters by phone at 416-283-1226 or by email at [email protected]. We will return all calls and emails.
If this is the first update you have seen, and you would like to be included on all future communications, please click here.
Sincerely,
Hon. John McKay, P.C.,
Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood |
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