Building Ontario’s first underwater transmission line
I hope you and your families are doing well. Our government continues to make meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to people, including improving access to primary care and investing in modern, reliable infrastructure.
Strengthening Primary Care
For more than a year, our government has been moving forward with the $2.1 billion Primary Care Action Plan to strengthen local health care across Ontario. This plan is already making a difference by helping more residents access primary care close to home and when they need it. So far, more than 275,000 people have been connected to a family doctor.
Our goal is simple: to make sure everyone in Ontario has access to a family doctor by 2029. The progress we are making shows we are well on our way.
Underwater Transmission Line
I’m excited to share that our government is building Ontario’s first-ever underwater transmission line, a project that is a total game-changer for our community. For too long, moving electricity meant building massive steel towers through our parks and backyards here in Scarborough. By moving this 900-megawatt line under the lakebed, we are delivering clean, nuclear-generated power to new homes and transit projects in a way that is cost-effective and completely invisible.
This allows us to secure a reliable energy future for our families without breaking a single sidewalk or disrupting our local neighbourhoods. I am proud to be part of a government that is thinking outside the box to build the infrastructure we need while keeping our local green spaces and residential streets exactly as they should be.
Preparing for Ontario’s 2026 Budget
It was great to host the 2026 pre-budget consultation in Scarborough, providing an opportunity for local stakeholders and community organizations to share their ideas and priorities. These consultations are an important part of the budget process, ensuring local perspectives are heard and helping inform how our government can deliver on our shared priorities.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our office at 8130 Sheppard Ave. East, Unit 105, by email at vijay.thanigasalam@pc.ola.org, or give us a call at 416-283-8448.