I hope you and your families are doing well. My team had an amazing time being part of the Port Union Winterfest. Every year, this highly anticipated event brings the community together, and it was truly heartwarming to see so many families, neighbours, and local organizations out enjoying the festivities. A big thank you to the Winterfest committee for putting this event together year after year!
Eglinton LRT Officially Opens
It was great to join the grand opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT ahead of its official opening. This is a major milestone for Scarborough and for commuters across Toronto.
Our government made a clear commitment to expand transit and reduce gridlock, and this project delivers real results for families, workers, and businesses in our community. Spanning 19 kilometres with 25 new stations, Line 5 will make it faster and easier to get across the city.
For Scarborough residents, this means stronger connections to jobs, schools, and essential services. Operated by the TTC, Line 5 links riders to three subway lines, two GO stations, and more than 50 bus routes. And with the One Fare program, transfers between the TTC, GO, and regional transit are free, making commuting more affordable and seamless!
2026 National Youth STEM Summit & Expo
I was proud to welcome The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) as they hosted the National Youth STEM Expo in Scarborough–Rouge Park. With students from across Canada taking part, the energy, and talent on display were truly inspiring. Seeing young people connect directly with industry leaders and explore future opportunities in STEM is a strong reminder of why investing in our youth matters so much.
That’s why our government is investing $750 million to expand STEM programs and create 20,500 new seats each year, strengthening Ontario’s talent pipeline, protecting our province’s future, and opening doors of opportunity for students.
This Summit showcased innovation at its best, from interactive exhibits to meaningful networking, while highlighting Scarborough’s growing role as a hub for talent and opportunity. It was a pleasure welcoming Minister Nolan Quinn to the riding for this special event and celebrating the bright future of our young people right here in our community.
Investing An Additional $30 Million to Expand Primary Care Workforce
Our government is continuing to take action to strengthen and protect Ontario’s health-care system with a $30 million investment to expand the province’s primary care workforce.
This investment will help upskill more than 1,400 registered nurses to work in primary care settings, create 170 new education seats for nurse practitioners, and add up to 150 physician assistant training seats. By growing and strengthening our health-care workforce, we’re building capacity where it matters most, on the front lines of patient care.
This investment moves us one step closer to delivering on that commitment and ensuring people can access the care they need, when and where they need it.
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.