To help Canadians facing financial hardships when employees were out of work at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program. With most businesses and services now reopened, or in the process of reopening, CERB will be coming to an end. However, there is a recognition that…
We have to move from words to action as we continue to deal with and address systemic racism, especially anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. On Tuesday, June 9th, the Strategic Priority and Policy Committee unanimously passed several motions to address and confront systemic racism in London that were moved by Councillor Mohamed Salih and Mayor Ed…
The Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 also known as Bill 184, passed its Second Reading in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and is set to be reviewed by the Standing Committee on Social Policy. While the name suggests that the act will “protect tenants”, many proponents of the Bill 184 will actually negatively…
We have to take tangible actions and we have to be able to measure those actions we’re taking…so these things don’t end in motions and the cycle of anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism continues. On Tuesday, June 9th, the Strategic Priority and Policy Committee unanimously passed several motions to address and confront systemic racism in London.…
Dear Ward 13, I know that we normally put out our newsletter on the 1st of every month but I wanted to take a moment and check in on you and to provide you with some important information & updates on where we are at with the COVID-19 pandemic. I’d like to start by thanking…
Following the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, February 6th, the City of London will be looking to implement a green bin program. A green bin program also means a new garbage pickup system, an updated recycling program and a mixed-waste program. If approved by city council on March 2nd, the program should…
LONDON, ON – Libraries play an essential role in any city. They serve historically marginalized communities; including but not limited to those experiencing poverty, immigrants or new Canadians, women, and children. I interpret cuts to libraries and the services libraries offer as limiting access and opportunity for those living within these marginalized communities. The loan…
Following the corporate services committee meeting on Monday, January 6th, the majority of city council members voted in favor of proclamations. The vote was for a pilot project to test proclamations for one-year. This would allow council to monitor what type of applications are made for proclamations. I pushed for this as many in…
On Tuesday, December 17th, council came together to discuss the 2020 to 2023 Multi-Year Budget which is a financial plan regarding how money coming into London will be spent between 2020 to 2023. Outcomes from the meeting include a draft budget. With a proposed spending of close to a billion dollars, keeping municipal spending at current…
Directed staff to put $7.3 million dollars into addressing a crisis facing our community. London, Ontario as a community is facing a crisis in homelessness, lack of supportive housing, mental and addiction services and support for community and safety plans. I am happy that LMN (London Medical Network) has returned this past investment which is…
