Election showed the issues Toronto-St. Paul’s cares about
In Toronto-St. Paul’s, we heard clearly about the need to deal with the climate emergency, housing affordability, better transit and support for seniors.
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Author: Carolyn Bennett
Rathnelly Day and We the North
One of my favourite community events in Toronto-St. Paul’s only happens every two years. Rathnelly Day celebrates the neighbourhood’s rebellion in 1967.
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Reconciliation events continue in Toronto-St. Paul’s
Almost every day, I learn about another inspiring reconciliation initiative by the outstanding people in Toronto-St. Paul’s.
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‘We need to call out racism in all its forms’
Canada has been built on First Peoples of this land, together with the contributions of the people who have left their homelands to come to Canada.
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We need to protect our democracy from digital weapons
Recently we have been hearing new questions and concerns about protecting our democracy — and especially the integrity of the next election.
Read moreFour words to live by this season
Every year at this time, we are inspired to think of others and how we can put our good wishes of peace, love, hope and joy into tangible action, MP says.
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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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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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