We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law
The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.
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Author: Carolyn Bennett
Tackling the ‘fear factor’ as homicide rate fluctuates
In 2017, police reported 660 homicides in Canda, 48 more than the previous year. This represents a 7 per cent increase in the homicide rate.
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Pipelines safer than rail transport through midtown, MP says
With the lack of pipelines being built in Canada between 2012 and 2017, the number of rail cars carrying crude oil across the country has tripled.
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Let us all try to ‘build back better’
In the wake of the van attack at Yonge and Finch, we need to better understand the importance that a sense of belonging has as a determinant of health.
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All of us have to do better recognizing racism
Canada 151 is the time for all of us to move into the next 150 years of Canada walking the talk of equality and inclusion.
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Homelessness to be subject of next Toronto-St. Paul’s summit
At the Toronto-St. Paul’s Summit on Affordable Housing this past November, it was clear that homelessness was at the forefront of people’s concerns. We made a commitment to hold another meeting focused on homelessness.
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Indigenous people had little to celebrate in Canada 150
Here in in Toronto-St. Paul’s, we are so proud of the work of Steve Teekens at Na-Me-Res and Sagatay.
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Canada 150 is almost over—it’s time to think about Canada 151+
This year has been a cause for celebration for many, but also a time of reflection for our country. Indigenous peoples have lived more than 150 years of racism and the effects of colonization.
Read moreStorytellers bring understanding of ‘the other’ to riding
We are a nation of storytellers. Telling our stories is a truly important part of creating the proud and inclusive society that Canada aspires to be.
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Surprising statistics reveal who lives in St. Paul’s riding
The recent statistics for St. Paul’s are quite stunning. The riding is relatively young and 76 per cent of residents are in apartments.
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Beginning in Aboriginal History Month….
National Aboriginal History Month is a month-long celebration of the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Read moreReconciliation starts right here in our neighbourhoods
Last month, Toronto city councillor Joe Mihevc and I stopped at Wells Hill Park to see the stunning new mural painted on the park’s shed and the adjacent wall.
Read moreLet’s #ShopLocal together
We all benefit when we shop and dine in our neighbourhoods
Read moreTogether we can upright the canoe
We now know the truth about seven generations of terrible Canadian policy, which is now accepted as “cultural genocide”. We learned of the irreparable damage to the lives of countless First Nation, Métis and Inuit families. Repairing that relationship is the unfinished business of Confederation, but it can’t be done solely by government or politicians.
Read moreA civil society needs to hold government to account
At all of our Town Hall and Roundtable events in St. Paul’s we benefit from hearing from the knowledgeable people who work in organizations in our community dedicated to identifying the real needs of our citizens and our global responsibilities, and to finding real solutions. From Dying with Dignity, to Community Living, the Cancer Society and SPRINT, these organizations contribute to finding better policies, and deliver real supports and services. There is also a crescendo of concerned voices across Canada warning us we are going to have to totally rebuild civil society in Canada.
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