POLITICS: MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy Newsletter

Dear Residents of Pickering-Uxbridge,
 

The Ontario government is investing an additional $8.9 million to support the redevelopment and expansion of Oak Valley Health’s Uxbridge Hospital site, connecting more people in Uxbridge and across Durham Region to world-class care close to home. In addition, the expansion at Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge will include a brand new 192-bed long-term care home co-located on the hospital campus, ensuring seniors in the community can receive the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.

For more information, click here: Ontario Expanding Uxbridge Hospital and Adding New Long-Term Care Home

Ontario Permanently Cutting the Gas Tax and Taking Tolls Off Highway 407 East

As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the government is continuing to lower costs for hard-working families, support local businesses and put more money back into people’s pockets through its plan to permanently cut the gasoline and fuel tax rates, which would save households, on average, about $115 per year going forward.

The government has also removed tolls from the provincially owned Highway 407 East, which is expected to save daily commuters an estimated $7,200 annually.

For more information, click here: Ontario Permanently Cutting the Gas Tax and Taking Tolls Off Highway 407 East

Ontario Advancing Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province.

As part of the preparation for refurbishment, the government has authorized OPG to sign a $2.1 billion contract with CanAtom for early engineering and procurement to prepare for the execution of the Retube Feeder and Boiler Replacement Program, creating more than 2,400 jobs across the province.

For more information, click here: Ontario Advancing Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

Ontario Supporting Victims and Survivors of Crime

The Ontario government is investing more than $3 million to support victims and survivors of crime. The funding is being delivered through the Victim Support Grant (VSG) program and includes $150,000 for the Durham Regional Police Service.

For more information, click here: Ontario Supporting Victims and Survivors of Crime

In the Community

Ontario Helping Students and Job Seekers Prepare for In-Demand Careers

To strengthen and protect Ontario’s current and future workforce, the Ontario government has launched My Career Journey, an interactive online tool which will connect students and job seekers to the information they need to begin fulfilling careers. This initiative is part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building a highly skilled labour force and supporting workers across key sectors.

Canada Day Celebrations in Esplanade Park

I was at Esplanade Park to celebrate Canada Day alongside many of you. I was thrilled to see the smiling faces and the incredible sense of community on full display. From the vibrant performances to the delicious food and family-friendly activities, it was a day filled with pride, laughter, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and to all the organizers, volunteers, and staff who made the event such a success. Canada Day is a reminder of the values we share and I’m proud to celebrate those values with you.

Happy Canada Day, and here’s to a wonderful summer ahead!