Dear Friends,
On September 18th, the House of Commons resumed in session. I am looking forward to be back in Ottawa and continue the important work we are doing to represent the riding of Scarborough-Guildwood.
Earlier this month, the federal government announced the plan to incentivize building much-needed rental homes by removing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the construction of new apartment buildings for renters and encouraging provinces to do the same. The government will continue to be relentless in their efforts to meet this generational challenge and make housing more affordable for people.
Once again, 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.
Finally, I wish you and your family a beautiful fall.
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- Delegation to Europe
- My Annual Community Picnic & Appreciation Volunteer Event Recap!
- Discussion at BLG Law Firm Toronto
- Scarborough Guild Theatre's October Show
- What We Give
- Flags for Juno08
- Community Calendar Photography Contest
- Canada Summer Jobs in Review
- Bereavement Peer - Support Groups at the SCHC
- The Art Guild of Scarborough: Fall Art Show & Sale
- Senior Benefits
- Who's Hiring
- Immigrant Information
- Connect with my Office
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As Chair of the National Defence Committee, I was privileged to lead a delegation of fellow Parliamentarians to Latvia, Estonia, the United Kingdom, and Poland to witness the remarkable work of our troops.
In Latvia, we had the opportunity to meet with our Canadian troops who are leading NATO's enhanced Forward Presence and visited the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
In Poland, we were privileged to witness the American military who is at the forefront of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence, working diligently to maintain safety and security.
In Estonia, we observed the work of the British troops at NATO's enhanced Forward Presence.
Lastly, in the United Kingdom, we gained firsthand insight on the remarkable work of the Canadian Armed Forces in their role in Operation Unifier, training Ukrainian recruits. |
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Our annual community picnic was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. It was a pleasure connecting with constituents and sharing in the spirit of our wonderful community.
A huge thank you and congratulations to our Volunteer Appreciation Award recipients:
- Pam Spence
- Mr. Weiguang Wu
- Mark Steele
- Kassam Varwani
- Farzan Farook
- Renisha Correa
Your dedication and hard work are making a real impact in Scarborough–Guildwood.
And a special thank you to all the talented performers who entertained us throughout the day!
- David Bolton
- Jessica Rios
- Mercy Flores and her group - Let’s Dance: Live and Enjoy Life Group
We hope to see you all again next summer! |
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| I enjoyed a fascinating discussion at BLG law firm in Toronto with my colleague Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne about implementing our Fighting Against Forced & Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. |
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Order your tickets now for the Scarborough Guild Theatre's October show: "You'll Get Used to it - The War Show".
Do you know of someone who was impacted by WWII?
Are you interested in learning about Canadian history?
Do you like the affordability of community theatre (with FREE parking too)!
Do you know of a Grade 10 student (past or present) (as this show connects with the curriculum)?
Get your tickets now! (Senior/student discounts available; group rates too) |
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I am delighted to share with you the latest episode of my podcast series, What We Give. This episode features Rev. Dr. Andrew P.W. Bennett, Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank and ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church.
Andrew has served in numerous leadership positions throughout his life, including Canada's first Ambassador for Religious Freedom and Head of the Office of Religious Freedom from 2013 to 2016. I was pleased to speak to him about his role in bridging the gap between religion and politics.
To listen to my conversation with Andrew Bennett, click here.
Subscribe now to get updates to my podcast on your favourite podcast-streaming application or on my website! |
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The Juno Beach Maple Leaves for Juno 80 campaign is an initiative that ensures there is always a pristine Maple Leaf flying at the Juno Beach Centre and across the country.
The Juno Beach Centre is focused on raising funds for the Faces of Canada Today exhibition renewal project. This exhibit will better present the whole of modern Canada, including the role of Indigenous peoples, the post-war waves of diverse immigrants, and how our nation grew out of the values Second World War veterans brought when they returned to build a better, more welcoming, and peaceful Canada during the post-war decades.
As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in 2024, they anticipate Juno Beach Maple Leaves flying across the country.
For more information, visit Flag Sponsorship Program. |
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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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In communities all across Canada this year, young people have been benefitting from the more than 190,000 jobs the Federal government created for them.
For young people aged 15 to 30, the Canada Summer Jobs programs helps employers hire youth. This year alone, the program filled more than 70,000 positions.
The Liberal government's other initiatives include the Student Work Placement Program, which helps post-secondary students find paid experience in their field of study. The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy funds organizations that deliver activities and services to help youth overcome barriers and develop their skill set to join the labour force, helping to level the playing field for the next generation of Canada’s workforce. |
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The Scarborough Centre for Healthy communities is a not for profit organization that provides a variety of holistic programs to support the health and well-being of the community.
One such program is the Bereavement support groups. They provide several different types on virtual and in-person platforms! Please see above listings for free Fall groups.
To register, please contact: 416-642-9445 Ext:4420 or [email protected] |
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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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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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