Community Update from your MPP
One year ago, I stepped into this role for the very first time, humbled, grateful, and determined to serve. Serving as your Member of Provincial Parliament this past year has been the honour of my life.
On the very anniversary of the election, I stood proudly with Peel Regional Police to welcome their largest recruit class in its history: 88 new officers, young, diverse, multilingual, and ready to serve. It was a powerful reminder that the future of our region is strong and deeply committed to public safety.
In February, I was also honoured to join Premier Doug Ford and Solicitor General Michael Kerzner at Queen’s Park for an important roundtable on retail theft. Our message was clear: we are strengthening enforcement, backing police services, and ensuring repeat offenders are held accountable.
I attended the Provincial Human Trafficking Symposium hosted by Peel Regional Police and Victim Services of Peel. Listening to frontline officers, advocates, and survivors underscored the urgency of prevention, education, and coordinated response to protect vulnerable youth.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, I reflected on my own journey from an educator and a business professional to a volunteer and community organizer. These experiences shaped me. They prepared me. They continue to remind me that leadership is service.
February was also a month of celebration, reflection and community. From vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations across Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities, to families gathering at our Valentine’s Day Free Skate, the spirit of togetherness was unmistakable.
As Lent and Ramadan began, many in our community entered sacred seasons of prayer, fasting, and generosity. These parallel journeys of faith remind us of the values of humility, service, and compassion that anchor our community.
Year one has strengthened my resolve. I am ready for the work ahead, and forever grateful to serve.
Sincerely,
Silvia Gualtieri, MPP
Mississauga East-Cooksville
Ontario Releases Accelerated Plan to Complete Construction on Roads to the Ring of Fire Five Years Ahead of Schedule
The Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire
five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in June 2026 and roads beginning to open in November 2030. The government has also signed
new economic partnerships with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation, which, combined with the accelerated construction schedule and
streamlined regulatory environment to speed up approvals, including through “One Project, One Process” and the province’s recent agreement with
the federal government to eliminate the duplicative impact assessment process, will pave the way for advanced exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.
Province Awards Contract to Build New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place
The Ontario government has unveiled the final design and awarded the contract to build and maintain the new Ontario Science Centre, a major milestone
in the province’s plan to transform Ontario Place into a year-round, world-class, family-friendly destination. The new 400,000-square-foot facility will include a
state-of-the-art building, integrated pod complex, new interactive exhibits and an improved and upgraded Cinesphere, with more space dedicated to programming
than at the previous site. Once completed, as early as 2029, the Science Centre will be a cornerstone of the revitalized Ontario Place, providing new experiences
for families, creating more than 1,000 jobs in the construction and tourism sectors,and boosting economic growth across Toronto and the region.
Ontario Investing An Additional $30 Million to Expand Primary Care Workforce
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to protect Ontario’s health-care system by investing $30 million
to expand the province’s primary care health-care workforce. This new funding will help over 1,400 registered nurses qualify for primary care,
create 170 primary care nurse practitioner education seats and add up to 150 physician assistant education seats as part of the
government’s $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029.
Province Breaks Ground on Ontario Line Elevated Guideway
Province Breaks Ground on Ontario Line Elevated Guideway
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The Ontario government has officially broken ground on the elevated guideway and four new stations for the Ontario Line subway,
marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by creating jobs, cutting commute times across the Greater Toronto Area,
and bringing nearly 230,000 more people within walking distance of public transit.
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Ontario Marks Opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The Ontario government is marking the official opening of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) in
Toronto, a major milestone in the province’s plan to protect Ontario by building transit, relieving gridlock, and cutting travel times.
The new transit line will begin operating under the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) on February 8, 2026, moving more than 123,000
riders each weekday and reducing travel times from Kennedy Station to Mount Dennis Station by nearly one hour.
To mark the official launch of the line, service will be free for riders on opening day.
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YOU’RE INVITED: FREE COMMUNITY ICE SKATING
Our free community skating series kicked off on February 7, and the response has been incredible!
There are only a few Saturdays left between now and March 21, and I would love to see even more families, friends, and neighbours join us on the ice.
Let’s continue making the most of winter together. These afternoons have been filled with laughter, connection, and wonderful community spirit.
There’s still time to be part of it. Grab your skates, bundle up, and come out for a fun, free afternoon on the ice.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Mississauga Residents Honoured with 2025 Order of Ontario
Two outstanding Mississauga residents, Ahmad Attia and Don Cherry, have been recognized for their remarkable contributions
to our province as 2025 recipients of the prestigious Order of Ontario, our province’s highest civilian honour.
It’s inspiring to see local heroes recognized in such a meaningful way.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Order of Ontario.
If you know someone making a difference, consider putting their name forward.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Learn more: ontario.ca/page/order-ontario
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