Dear Friends,
I hope you and your family have enjoyed a safe and restful Labour Day long weekend.
As summer draws to a close and the new school year begins, the House of Commons will resume on the 18th of September. I am looking forward representing our Scarborough-Guildwood riding once again for the upcoming session.
This year, we are inviting the community to submit photographic images of Scarborough Guildwood for the 2024 community calendar. If you are selected, your photo along with your name will be published in the next John McKay community calendar for 2024! For more information, check below.
Once again, I hope to see you all at my Annual Community Picnic and Volunteer Appreciation Event, which will be taking place on Saturday, September 9th. Please RSVP [email protected] if you intend to come!
Finally, I wish the remainder of your summer to be filled with joy and restfulness for you and your loved ones.
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- My Annual Community Picnic & Volunteer Appreciation Event
- Community Calendar Photography Contest
- Junior Carnival Parade
- GTA Prayer Breakfast at TAIBU Community Health Centre
- New Horizons for Seniors Program: Calls for Proposals
- The Art Guild of Scarborough: Fall Art Show & Sale
- UA Local 46 Training Centre Tour
- New Horizons for Seniors Program: Calls for Proposals
- TELUS Friendly Future Foundation
- Senior Benefits
- What We Give
- Who's Hiring
- Immigrant Information
- Connect with my Office
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My Annual Community Picnic and Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place on Saturday, September 9th.
All are invited! If you intend to come, please RSVP [email protected]
When: Saturday, September 9th from 12PM to 3PM
Where: St. Margaret's Parkette on 4138 Lawrence Avenue East |
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The office of MP John McKay is inviting the Scarborough Guildwood community to submit photographic images of Scarborough Guildwood for the 2024 community calendar. 📸
Are you an amateur or a professional photographer?– you can enter this contest no one is excluded from entering.
Photo requirements:
- Participants may enter two photos maximum.
- All submissions must be horizontal (landscape format).
- The images should be high-res jpegs and belong to the person submitting.
- Please make sure you submit your full name and where it was photographed.
If you are selected, your photo along with your name will be published in the next John McKay community calendar for 2024.
The deadline for submissions is October 2nd, 2023 (late submissions will not be accepted).
Send submissions to: [email protected] |
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| Beautiful day to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minster Gary Anandasangaree, and MP Salma Zahid at this year's Junior Caribbean Carnival Parade, celebrating the richness of diversity and Caribbean culture! |
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I was pleased to have attended the GTA Prayer Breakfast at TAIBU Community Health Centre and delivered a speech on the significant occasion of the International Day for People of African Descent.
We paid tribute to a vibrant culture and community, while we also celebrated the contributions made by people of African descent. |
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The Art Guild of Scarborough is pleased to announce the FALL ART SHOW & SALE on November 4 and 5, 2023 from 10AM to 5PM. 🍂🎨
Location: Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Rd (west of Markham), Scarborough, ON M1H 2W5
Come and enjoy the beautiful paintings which are available for purchase.
Free parking, admission and refreshments!
For more information: https://theartguildofscarborough.com/upcoming-shows
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Last week, I had the pleasure of joining my colleagues, Minister Seamus O'Regan and MP Salma Zahid, for a tour of the United Association (UA) Local 46 Training Centre in Scarborough.
Thank you for serving the Greater Toronto Area for over 130 years and for your dedication training skilled plumbers, steamfitters, and welders! |
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The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is an initiative from Employment and Social Development Canada.
On August 1st, 2023, the Government of Canada launched the annual NHSP Community-based stream 2023-2024 Call for proposals to invest in projects across Canada.
Organizations will have a total of 6 weeks to submit their applications, starting from August 1 to September 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST.
Community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding for 1 year. This year, over 3,000 NHSP projects across the country will be funded by the Canadian government.
For more information on how to apply, visit: About the New Horizons for Seniors Program |
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On August 28th, TELUS announced it has expanded its community boards to support more Ontarians. This allows the Community Boards to continue helping youth reach their full potential by opening up new opportunities that help facilitate life-changing connections, nurture a sense of belonging, and empower them to thrive.
Through the TELUS Community Boards, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® funds more than 500 charities annually, supporting grassroots and charitable initiatives that offer health or education programs that help youth thrive in a digital world.
The boards are now accepting the final funding intake for 2023 with grant application deadlines closing on September 15. Canadian registered charities that meet the eligibility funding criteria requirements can apply and learn more at TELUS Community Boards. |
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I am delighted to share with you my podcast series, What We Give. It highlights the remarkable ways incredible people in our community work to better the lives of everyday Canadians.
Subscribe now to get updates to my podcast on your favourite podcast-streaming application or on my website! |
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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].
If you are a resident of Scarborough-Guildwood seeking assistance with a federal service or program, please provide the following:
- Your full name;
- Address, including postal code;
- Telephone number;
- File number
- Date of birth
- Brief summary of your situation
If the matter is time-sensitive, then please call the office directly at 416-283-1226. If we are unable to answer your call immediately, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as we can.
IRCC has rolled out new and better ways to keep applicants informed about their case files. This includes launching new online case status trackers for applicants in Citizenship and Family Sponsorship programs. We encourage you to check this link: Check your application status – Immigration and citizenship - Canada.ca. |
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My office looks forward to connecting 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.
Please contact one of the following agencies based on the nature of your inquiry:
For CRA inquiries, please contact 1-800-959-8281.
For Service Canada/EI inquiries, please contact the department at 1-800-206-7218. You may also complete a service request form: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/
For IRCC inquiries, please contact the department at 1-888-242-2100 or visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc.html
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Sincerely,
Hon. John McKay, P.C.,
Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood |
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