Dear Mr. Turnbull, Member of Parliament:
Thank you for this press release below. I do appreciate efforts to make the world sound great but we must do better and stop covering up criminal conduct of people in positions of power. Please review my petition and do all you can to stop criminal conduct by professionals. Sex offenders should not be Lawyers, Doctors, and or Teachers. People who cover up crime should be charged for aiding Criminals.
James A. Black
From: Ryan Turnbull, M.P. <Ryan.Turnbull@parl.gc.ca>
Sent: November 19, 2021 4:00 PM
To: Jim Black <northernrep@hotmail.com>
Subject: Whitby Community Update
Dear Jim,
I hope you have been doing well and keeping warm as the weather starts to cool down.
Last week we marked Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day. This year I was honoured to take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Whitby Cenotaph in person, while my office took part in the ceremony in Brooklin. It was amazing to see the people of Whitby come and pay their respects to the Canadians who sacrificed so much for Canada and it’s an incredible honour for me to meet and thank the Veteran’s in our community personally and on behalf of our country. The ceremony was extra special this year as Whitby received a flyover from a CAF CC-130J Hercules. During Veterans Week I also took time to visit the Park of Reflection with Lieutenant-Colonel Steven Boychyn, Health Services Coordinator for Wounded Warriors, to lay a wreath in honour of Canadian Veterans.
This week we celebrated the Fall 2021 ByBlacks Restaurant Week. This is a time dedicated to supporting Canada’s Black-owned Restaurants, Caterers, and Food Trucks who have been impacted by the pandemic, and to enjoy the exquisite and world-renowned tastes of African, Caribbean, and African Canadian cuisine. On Tuesday, I visited Jus Convenience Jerk Stop for a good chat, and of course some very delicious authentic Caribbean food. Whitby is rich in African and Caribbean culture, and I would highly recommend experiencing and supporting our local black-owned food establishments for some delicious authentic cuisine.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of Autocrypt at 1855 Whitby. Autocrypt is an electric and autonomous vehicle cyber security provider, and their company is making a unique contribution not just to our local economy, but also in the world of mobility. We know that with electric cars and autonomous vehicles on the rise, the need for cyber security is vital, and Autocrypt is stepping up to provide that. Their launch at 1855 Whitby is wonderful to see because the accelerator allows tech and innovation companies the opportunity to work in a collaborative space, giving members on-site mentorship and hands on support from experts. To learn more about Whitby’s first and only technology accelerator click 1855 Whitby.
I am excited to announce that my office is kicking off this year’s #GiveTheWarmth campaign next Saturday! This year we will be collecting NEW ADULT MITTENS and gloves, beginning on November 27th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Constituency Office, located at 400 Dundas Street W, Suite 105. All donations go to the Backdoor Mission and will go directly on the hands of those in need. Last year, we were able to #GiveTheWarmth in various ways, including over 100 coats and 240 pairs of new mittens to those patrons served by the Mission. If you would like to know more about the amazing work the Backdoor Mission does for those in need in our community, please check out their website.
This weekend I will be travelling back to Ottawa in anticipation of the return of Parliament on Monday. Our country is facing several difficult challenges and that is why I am happy to be returning to the House of Commons to focus on delivering on our progressive agenda. We will begin the session by electing a new Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday and on Tuesday November 23 at 1 P.M, Her Excellency the Governor General, Mary May Simon, will deliver the Speech from the Throne for the opening of the First Session of the 44th Parliament, which will highlight our government’s priorities for this parliament. Canadians expect us to work together with other parties in the House to deal with some of the most pressing issues of our time, like fighting climate change and making Canada a more affordable and an inclusive place to live. As your Member of Parliament, I am committed to working with all of my colleagues in the House of Commons, as well as the Senate, to deliver on these priorities.
I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend. As always, if I, or my office, can be of assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Ryan Turnbull
MP for Whitby
VACCINE BOOSTERS AND VACCINE APPROVAL FOR CHILDREN
The health and safety of Canadians is a top priority for the Government of Canada. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, our government has been dedicated to providing Canadians with the necessary information and tools to ensure their own safety, as well as the safety of their loved ones. We know that vaccination, in combination with public health measures and individual practices, work to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and severe outcomes.
Over the last two weeks, the Government of Canada has taken further steps to continue on this path of ensuring Canadians’ safety. Health Canada has authorized the use of both the Moderna Spikevax and Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine as a booster shot. A Covid-19 “booster shot” is an extra dose of the vaccine given after completion of the primary vaccine series. The booster shot is designed to help people maintain their protection against COVID-19 over time. In the weeks ahead, as the weather cools and we move inside, we'll need layers of protection against respiratory infections that can spread more easily indoors, and these booster shots are one of these layers. The booster has been authorized for adults 18 years of age and older, to be used at least six months after an individual has completed their primary vaccine series.
Health Canada has also authorized a Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty vaccine made for children aged 5 to 11. This vaccine for children is a smaller dose than the vaccine for those 12 years of age and older. This is because healthy children have a strong immune system compared to youth and adults. Children aged 5 to 11 years getting the vaccine should receive 2 doses. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends that the second dose should be given at least 8 weeks after the first dose. Children who turn 12 before their second dose may receive an adult dose. To learn more and to book an appointment, visit Covid-19 - Book an Appointment.
NORTH AMERICAN LEADERS' SUMMIT
This week Prime Minister Trudeau and several key members of his cabinet travelled to Washington for the North American Leaders’ Summit, a trilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of Canada, the President of Mexico, and the President of the United States to find North American solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. The leaders discussed shared priorities such as finishing the fight against COVID-19, getting the job done on vaccines, tackling the climate crisis, creating new middle-class jobs, building an economic recovery that works for everyone, and migration. Prime Minister Trudeau also took time to speak directly to U.S President, Joe Biden, about honouring the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement and the importance of consulting with our trading partners when it comes to making consequential changes to their tax system that will have an effect on Canadian jobs in the auto manufacturing sector. Our government is in Washington fighting for a fair deal for the Canadian automotive sector.
CANADIAN ARMED FORCES ARRIVE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Our hearts go out to the people of British Columbia as this week’s catastrophic rainfall caused flooding and landslides, which has left several towns and cities underwater, displaced thousands of people, killed at least one, and has caused millions of dollars in damage to critical infrastructure. The federal government has been engaging with the local authorities in the province. Our government has deployed members of the Canadian Armed Forces to the province and are working with local authorities to save lives as the situation worsens. We'll be there for the cleanup and the rebuilding caused by these extreme weather events, and we will continue to support the province through this very difficult time.
GENERAL MOTORS REOPENING
Last week, General Motors (GM) Canada announced that the Oshawa Assembly plant successfully rolled out their first Chevrolet Silverado pickup! The return of truck production to Oshawa provides a significant economic boost for Canada’s automotive sector, creating 1,800 new jobs to support two shifts of production in Oshawa, and supporting thousands of additional jobs in the supplier base in Canada.
GM’s investments demonstrate clearly that our government’s policies, working alongside our partners in industry and labour, are driving historic private sector investment in Canada’s auto sector. These investments are essential to our economy and are providing good, well-paying jobs for more than 550,000 Canadians. The reopening of GM’s Oshawa assembly plant is great news for Whitby, Durham Region and Ontario!
ADDRESSING RADICALIZATION TO VIOLENCE - COMMUNITY RESILIENCE FUND
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing radicalization to violence and supporting initiatives to ensure the safety of Canadians. This week, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, invited interested organizations to apply for funding under the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). Starting in 2022-23, approximately $6.5 million in funding will become available through the CRF. The CRF provides funding to organizations in support of their innovative programming and research initiatives to address radicalization to violence in Canada. Our government recognizes that while the evidence base for preventing radicalization to violence is growing, further work is required to better understand and address violent extremism in the Canadian context. The CRF Call for Applications is open from November 16, 2021, until January 11, 2022. For more information on how to apply, click 2021 Call for Applications.
WORLD DIABETES DAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2021
The prevalence of diabetes in Canada is increasing, and with more than three million Canadians living with diabetes, there is an urgent need to decrease the burden of diabetes on individuals, families, and health care systems. This year marks the 100th year since Canadian doctor Sir Frederick Banting and Charles H. Best, discovered insulin and helped change the lives of millions of people. This week, on World Diabetes Day, we take time to reflect on the impact of scientific discoveries on the lives of Canadians living with diabetes and recognize Canada's international leadership in diabetes research.
In honour of the 100th year anniversary of the discovery of insulin, a new research initiative, 100 Years of Insulin: Accelerating Canadian Discoveries to Defeat Diabetes, was launched under the leadership of the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) - Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes. The goal of this initiative is to develop new preventive and therapeutic paradigms that reverse the upward trajectory of diabetes prevalence and associated morbidities, and reduce the impact of diabetes on individuals, families and communities. To learn more, visit 100 Years of Insulin: Accelerating Canadian Discoveries to Defeat Diabetes.
The Charles H. Best Centre, located right here in Whitby, is Canada’s only stand-alone Centre and charitable organization specializing in type 1 diabetes. I have visited this facility and it strives to be a Centre that provides exceptional community-based services driven by its patients and their need for lifelong care, education, and support. I am proud our government has secured more than $85,000 for this organization to support those living with T1D and was thrilled that I was also able to help support the Centre through the Emergency Support Fund, which helped charities and non-profit organizations adapt their frontline service to better serve vulnerable Canadians during the pandemic.
TREE PLANTING MODERNIZATION - NATURAL RESOURCE CANADA CHALLENGE
Our government is committed to helping Canadian businesses develop new tree planting techniques that will help us protect biodiversity and achieve our goal of planting two billion trees over the next ten years. Last week, Innovative Solutions Canada launched a challenge led by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to modernize tree planting and make it more sustainable. NRCan is seeking a solution that will develop novel processes, approaches and/or technologies, to reduce the cost of tree seedling production, packaging and transportation while also reducing the amount of waste including plastic waste currently generated.
This incredible challenge will create jobs, foster innovation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping us reach our climate goals. Winning businesses may receive up to $150,000 to refine their research and development and, if accepted into Phase 2 of the program, up to $1 million to develop a working prototype. This challenge will support the Government of Canada’s commitment to plant 2 billion trees over the next 10 years, which is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12 megatonnes annually by 2050 and create up to 4,300 green jobs. The application process opened November 12, 2021 and will be closing December 21, 2021 at 2pm EST. For more information go to Cost and Waste Reduction of Tree Planting.
NATIONAL CHILD DAY
Canada has declared November 20th as National Child Day to celebrate the rights of children. November 20th was chosen as the day to celebrate National Child Day because the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on November 20, 1989. By signing onto the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect and have every opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our children deserve the very best and our government will continue to help build a better quality of life for future generations through investments that support young people. This is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide Canadian parents with, on average, $10‑a‑day child care spaces for children under six years old. This plan to build a Canada‑wide, community‑based early learning and childcare system will make life more affordable for families, create new jobs, get parents – especially women – back into the workforce, and grow the middle class, while giving every child a real and fair chance at success.
Since 2015, the government has been helping make life more affordable for families. This includes programs like the Canada Child Benefit, which has helped lift nearly 435,000 children out of poverty across our country and benefited 16,300 families and 29,200 individual children here in Whitby. The Government of Canada continues to work with provinces, territories, and Indigenous partners across the country to make life easier and more affordable for families, grow the middle class, create jobs, help parents return to the workforce, and give children across the country a better start in life.
Ryan Turnbull
Member of Parliament for Whitby
105-400 Dundas Street West
Ryan.Turnbull@parl.gc.ca
Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M7
Canada
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