Revitalizing Rouge Beach and Marsh
Work is now underway at Rouge Beach to restore sensitive habitats, improve visitor facilities, and protect the area’s ecological integrity. In January, I was pleased to announce a $9.47 million contract awarded to Greenspace Construction Inc. to begin the Rouge Beach Improvements Project.
This work includes:
- A new, accessible 2.3-kilometre formalized trail connecting Rouge Beach to the Mast Trail.
- An improved entrance with an accessible ramp to the new trailhead, beach and marsh.
- Upgrades to the upper beach parking area, including a new permanent washroom facility.
- Restoration of degraded wetland and forest habitats, and measures to address shoreline erosion and flooding.
- Decommissioning and re-naturalization of the lower beach parking lot.
Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months, with completion anticipated by mid-2027. To ensure visitor and worker safety, Rouge Beach and Marsh are currently closed. For more information, please visit Parks Canada’s Important Bulletins page or contact rouge@pc.gc.ca.
Thank you to residents, visitors and the Centennial community for your patience as we work together to protect this treasured landscape for generations to come.
Youth Crime Prevention
Preventing crime before it happens is one of the most effective ways to keep our communities safe. That’s why $1.16 million from our government’s Crime Prevention Action Fund is supporting the Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) in its work to prevent crime and help youth in Malvern and Scarborough.
As part of a five-year project, the MFRC will provide comprehensive support to youth aged 9 to 30, offering counselling and school-based prevention programs in TDSB and TCDSB schools, youth hubs, and recreation spaces. Mental health resources and community-based supports will also be provided through partners like Strides Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Programs like this help youth build resilience, create opportunities for a better future, and reduce the risk factors that can lead to crime.
Statistics Canada Hiring for 2026 Census
Statistics Canada is now hiring approximately 32,000 people across the country to support the 2026 Census of Population. Applications are open for both supervisory and non-supervisory roles, with staff assisting residents in completing their census questionnaires.
Enumerators will earn $25.87 per hour, while crew leaders will earn $31.32 per hour, plus authorized expenses. Employment is expected to run between March and July 2026, depending on the position and location.
For more information or to apply, visit census.gc.ca/jobs.
Expanding Access to Student Loan Forgiveness
Great news for essential workers and local communities: more professions are now eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program, helping reduce student debt while strengthening access to vital services.
The program has now been expanded to include 10 additional professions: dentists, dental hygienists, early childhood educators, midwives, personal support workers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, and teachers who work in eligible communities.
Please find more information at tiny.cc/CSLF