My office and I along with the Weston Park Baptist Church, Ministry of Health, Government and Consumer Services, and Metrolinx have arranged for GOVAXX to come to our Ward and deliver Pfizer vaccines for 1st, 2nd, and boosters to anyone ages 5 and up. Vaccines will be administered at the Weston Park Baptist Church located at 1871 Weston Road south of Lawrence Avenue West. Those interested must register online at ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call 1-833-943-3900. Seniors and persons with disabilities can contact our office to book their appointments at (416) 392-4091.

My office and I along with the Weston Park Baptist Church, Ministry of Health, Government and Consumer Services, and Metrolinx have arranged for GOVAXX to come to our Ward and deliver 1st, 2nd, and boosters for those ages 18 and older and 1st and 2nd doses for pediatrics. Those interested must register online at ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call 1-833-943-3900. Seniors and persons with disabilities can contact our office to book their appointments at (416) 392-4091.

As you all know, I have been working on limiting the proliferation of payday lending in Ward 5 for many years. I am dedicated to strengthening existing policy and regulatory frameworks to keep predatory lenders out of our Ward. I am very pleased to provide you with an update from the recent Planning and Housing Committee.

As you all know, I have been working on limiting the proliferation of payday lending in Ward 5 for many years. I am dedicated to strengthening existing policy and regulatory frameworks to keep predatory lenders out of our Ward. I am very pleased to provide you with an update from the recent Planning and Housing Committee.

I am pleased to report that the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is scheduled for completion in 2022. The project includes 25 new transit stops and could cut travel times by up to 60% when compared with buses on the corridor.

Yesterday, the provincial government announced that Ontario would temporarily return to a modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, effective January 5, 2022. These measures will remain in place for at least 21 days (until January 26, 2022).

Our office has recently received a large number of questions about where to obtain COVID-19 booster shots and testing kits, with many expressing their frustration trying to obtain these items. In response, our office has expanded our COVID-19 information page to offer additional resources.

To slow the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Government of Ontario has announced they will be pushing forward the timeline for COVID-19 booster shot eligibility. Beginning Monday, December 20, 2021, Ontarians aged 18+ will be eligible for their booster shot.

The Province of Ontario has announced that Ontarians aged 50 and older will be eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, effective Monday, December 13, 2021. Read this newsletter to learn how to book your third dose.

The City of Toronto is reviewing the Property Standards Bylaw to ensure that all properties are safe, well-maintained, and that rules and standards for property owners and occupants are clear and consistent. Residents are invited to participate and provide input through an online survey, which will remain open until December 20, 2021.

Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for kids aged 5–11. Children are eligible for an appointment if they turn five before the end of the year. Currently, vaccination appointments are available through the Government of Ontario website, and soon they will also be available at local pharmacies, participating family health teams, and school vaccination clinics.

Each year, City staff put forward a preliminary budget, and then the Mayor and City Council—with input from Toronto residents and businesses—make decisions about the City’s services, programs, and infrastructure. you are interested in providing input, please see the instructions in this eNewsletter.

Remembrance Day is a time to pause and remember those who have served our country during times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping. We reflect on the courage of those who have supported Canadian military efforts, we mourn the Canadians who sacrificed for the peace and freedoms we enjoy today, and we salute the Canadians who continue to selflessly serve our country.

Flu season is beginning, and it is important for everyone who can be vaccinated to get their flu shot. While the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, it will protect you against the flu and reduce your chance of getting very sick. It also helps protect our health care system from being overwhelmed with additional patient visits.

On Monday, the Government of Ontario removed capacity limits in the majority of settings across the province where proof of vaccination is required. Spaces at full capacity now include restaurants, bars, casinos, gyms, and indoor events—just in time for ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to enjoy these spots!

Beginning October 22, 2021, the Government of Ontario will introduce enhanced vaccine certificates as a more convenient and secure way to verify your proof of vaccination. Each Ontarian can access a unique QR code that corresponds with their vaccination status.

The Official Plan is a city planning document that acts as Toronto’s road map for ensuring that the City reaches its full potential in areas such as transit, land-use development, and the environment. The City of Toronto is currently reviewing the Official Plan to identify priorities for our city over the next 30 years and beyond.

Recently, the Ontario Government enacted BILL 197, which will determine how municipalities generate funding from development activity. The changes mean that the City of Toronto must update three primary growth-related funding tools, which will affect how the City pays for its short and long-term growth.

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—the first public holiday of its kind in Canada. It is a time to reflect on the history of Canada’s relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. I would like to offer my commitment to learn from our past and work toward building a better future.

As a reminder, the Government of Ontario's vaccine certificate policy came into effect this morning. In to access certain "higher-risk" venues, individuals aged 12 and over will need to provide proof of vaccination. To help make this transition as easy as possible, my office has prepared a vaccine certificate guide.