Over the past two days, I joined my fellow York Region Mayors and Deputy Mayors in Ottawa for an intensive series of meetings with federal Ministers, MPs, and national leaders — including Minister Champagne, Minister MacKinnon, Minister Anandasangaree, and Leader of the Opposition Pierre Poilievre — as well as many of York Region’s own Members of Parliament.
Together, we focused on the issues that matter most to our communities: housing affordability, investments in critical water and wastewater infrastructure, funding for transit expansion, and support for climate-resilient growth. These are all essential to ensuring York Region continues to grow sustainably and that municipalities like Aurora have the tools and resources needed to serve residents effectively.
We also emphasized the need for meaningful bail reform — ensuring our justice system better protects victims, supports law enforcement, and keeps our neighbourhoods safe. Public safety must remain a top priority for every level of government.
Our discussions were productive, collaborative, and forward-looking. It’s clear that when municipalities, the province, and the federal government work together, we can make real progress on the challenges facing our residents.
I’ll continue to advocate for our community’s needs and ensure Aurora’s voice — and York Region’s voice — remains strong in every conversation about the future of our country. #LeadershipThatGetsThingsDone
