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In his final City Council mtg as Councillor for Don Valley East, Denzil Minnan Wong and Toronto Mayor John Tory recommend assigning the ceremonial name "Aga Khan Boulevard" to the portion of Wynford Drive between Don Mills Rd and the east side of the Don Valley Parkway overpass.
Who else is waiting for Tom Clarkโs follow up question in this debacle-debate: Do you eat your pasta with a spoon or fork?๐ด๐ฅ. He may very well like the sound of his own voice, more than any of the candidates on stage.
#CPCdebate
Leading Toronto Mayor Elect Olivia Chowโs transition team is former Councillor Joe Cressy.
A special meeting for the Cityโs Striking Committee is being assembled. Will it be wholesale changes only 9 months into the new term of Council, or could we see continuity.
#TOpoli
Councillor Gary Crawford has resigned from the City of Toronto effective this Wednesday July 26. The Council seat will be declared vacant at the next City Council meeting.
The provincial by election for Scarborough Guildwood takes place on Thursday July 27.
#TOpoli
As Canadian Ismaili Muslims across this country celebrate 50 years of settlement, I congratulate Arif Virani who today becomes the first Ismaili Muslim Canadian to serve in Federal Cabinet ๐จ๐ฆ
Best wishes Arif in your role as Minister of
Justice & Attorney General โ๏ธ
#CDNpoli
Happy birthday Mayor
@BonnieCrombie
, who continues to transform Mississauga from a โbigโ small city into a small โbigโ city.
#Canada
โs6thLargestCity
Iโm in Calgary, checking out this gorgeous new Library that was built ahead of schedule & under budget (by $10 Million bucks!) and materials included redwood cedar. Letโs take a look at what the Mayor is reading these days...
#yycpoli
Knowing this man, I can tell you Nav is 110% all heart. He bleeds for the Toronto Raptors & his love for people is genuine. He also repโs Toronto (and Mississauga!) to the fullest, in a way unlike anyone else.
#WeTheNorth
In his last words to me a few short days ago: โNever stop fighting for what you believe in & always take the big pictureโ He was one of the best. Rest In Peace Jim Tovey. Lakeview, Credit Valley Conservation work, Great Lakes Initiative & many other projects you led will live on.
Carolyn Parrish - Mississauga Mayoral candidate in her own words speaking about refugees sitting around smoking cigarettes all day, at a debate on May 6, 2024.
Torontoโs most iconic buildings were designed by this visionary. Here are few notables ones:
Aga Khan Museum ๐ผ๏ธ
Toronto Reference Library ๐
Ontario Science Centre ๐ญ
Scarborough Civic Centre ๐ข
Bata Shoe Museum ๐
May Raymond Moriyamaโs memory be a blessing to all.
Carolyn Parrish is a coward who is deeply afraid of opening up her racist, homophobic & divisive mouth and engaging in any Mayoral debates.
Voters are not afraid and will remember this. Election day is June 10, with advance polls opening up May 24, 25, June 1 and June 2.
The dedication will commemorate the Aga Khan's contributions to Toronto, as well as the culture of the Ismaili community and 50 years since the Ismaili community settled in Canada.
Canadian Members of Parliament paying tribute to His Highness the Aga Khan inside the House of Commons, recognizing 60+ years of incomparable service to humanity across the world.
#AgaKhan
#DiamondJubilee
#CanadaVisit
We should expect two speeches for this event being drafted:
1. Thanking the Federal Govt for $250M
2. A focus on the additional 6% of property tax that will be confirmed, with no thanks to the Federal Govt for $250M
Likely will be somewhere in the middle.
#TOpoli
Farewell to an inspirational icon: Hurricane Hazel McCallion. Thank you for your friendship, wise counsel & tremendous leadership. More than Mayor of Mississauga, her legacy speaks for itself as she reminded everyone to โDo your homeworkโ on issues. May she Rest In Peace โค๏ธ๐๐ช
The voice of Toronto many would say is Matt Galloway, host of CBCโs Metro Morning and I had the chance to sit down with Matt &
@johnrieti
to provide perspectives on our city and the recent elections. Listen in here:
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to shuffle his cabinet this afternoon:
Highlights:
Stephen Lecce out in education
Natalia Kusendova will move to a cabinet position.
Paul Calandra out of cabinet. May be running for Pierre Pollivre
Charmaine Williams takes over in Education
Breaking up is hard to do, we have been through so much together. It all began in 1999 in K/W. (not pictured due to earlier demise is the original Inter
@ctive
Pager and the highly reliable and durable 8700). Rest In Peace my friends ๐
With newly minted MPP for Etobicoke Lakeshore Christine Hogarth & former Board of Trade COO Grant Humes at todayโs Mayor John Tory Annual Board of Trade luncheon.
#TRBOTalumni
I kissed a girl and I liked it! Celebrating Hazel McCallionโs 97th birthday today with her family & close friends. She is a trailblazer for women & men in politics and across civil society in Canada + beyond.
#DoYourHomework
#CDNpoli
#ONpoli
#Mississauga
Learning from a legend: Any opportunity to spend time with this 98 year dynamo is a gift. Hazel McCallion was Mayor for an unprecedented 36 years in Canadaโs 6th largest city.
#Mississauga
#SaugaProud
A pleasure to moderate tonightโs ๐จ๐ฆ Federal all candidates forum at The Ismaili Centre Toronto. Thanks to the candidates, members of the public & media friends who joined us. Donโt forget to mark yourโ๏ธon the ballot & vote on October 21.
#elxn43
#cdnpoli
#ItsOurVote
Breaking - As Ontario gets set to announce the 2nd round of cannabis lottery winners, here are some notable numbers: 5,000 lottery applicants in this round, 42 new stores will open beginning in October across the Province as follows
#ONpoli
#cannabis
#AMOConf19
SCOOP: Multiple party sources confirm to me that PC MPP Amanda Simard will be crossing the floor at Queenโs Park in protest to French language cuts. To be announced later tonight.
#ONpoli
7 sitting city councillors backed by 112 years of experience stand behind only one candidate to be the next Mayor of Toronto. Ana Bailao is ready to lead on day one in the building behind her.
#TOpoli
Protestant, Punjabi, Jewish, Ismaili Muslim. โThe future is hopeful ๐จ๐ฆ Everybody is part of the majorityโ. A fantastic op ed printed nationally in todayโs Globe & Mail.
Happy Imamat Day to Ismaili Muslims across the world including those in Ontario celebrating the 63rd anniversary of His Highness the Aga Khan. Read this special message from Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.
#ImamatDay2020
#IsmailiCivic
#ONpoli
โ๏ธI am also asking council to support any move by the provincial government to extend takeout or delivery liquor sales for restaurants through 2021.
โ๏ธCity Council to take a firm stand against insurance gouging when it comes to restaurants and bars. /7
โHe wouldnโt bite. Mayor Nenshi turned out not to want a dime.โ For anyone that knows him, this is hardly a surprise. He wouldnโt take a favour from anyone, much less a penny.
#YYCpoli
Look whoโs running in Ward 11 University Rosedale for Toronto City Council. Former broadcaster Ann Rohmer who said she watched CP24 yesterday and decided then to run for Council. I wonder if it was during one of the window commercials she pitches?
#TOpoli
In his 1st one on one interview since being re-elected, I sit down with Toronto Mayor
@JohnTory
to discuss his 2nd term of office, his priorities and answer his question on why I am up so early today!
#TOpoli
#Elections2018
#TorontoElection2018
Ahead of her re-election launch tonight, this is the Mayor of Canadaโs 6th largest city
@BonnieCrombie
in her own words on why she wants to continue to serve.
#Missipoli
#ONpoli
Councillor
@RonStarr6
today announces his run to become the next Chair of the Region of Peel. He has an impressive record of service in Mississauga & across Peel.
Carolyn Parrish - Mississauga Mayoral candidate in her own words sewing division between residents in a neighbouring city saying they canโt afford to shop in Mississauga, at a debate on May 6, 2024.
Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy joined by all six Mississauga MPPs at an MBOT lunch with an update speaking to us all on the economy, health care, Covid-19 and the road ahead.
#ONpoli
I get to celebrate International Womenโs Day today with these three strong Torontonian women who continue to lead each and every day. Diverse Women in politics: this is something I am proud to advocate on, not just today - but every day.
#BreakTheBias
#IWD2022
#TOpoli
Global leaders from every corner of the world gather for the Paris Peace Forum including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari & His Highness, the Aga Khan.
#StandForPeace
Itโs official: Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has registered for re-election as she seeks to continue to lead Canadaโs 6th largest city into the next decade.
#It
โsBackToWork
As I did four years ago, I am proud to lend my support & endorse Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie - she leads with conviction and purpose & will help take Canadaโs 6th largest city to the next level while equally respecting the past. Vote Bonnie Crombie on Oct 22.
#WorkingForYou
Congratulations to my good friend
@mohamadfakih8
on his investiture as a Member of the Order of Canada ๐จ๐ฆ. His leadership in helping others less fortunate is a shining example to us all. Full list here:
Listening to Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombieโs annual address to the Board of Trade. As she says: โA city on FIRE ๐ฅโ >> Leading in community healthcare, education, diverse business growth, transit, affordable housing, waterfront, climate change and smart growth.
#SaugaSOTC
An election or two on the way? Record turnout at tonightโs Mississauga Board of Trade politicians appreciation reception from Mayors, Councillors, MPPs and MPs.
#MissiPoli
#OnPoli
#CdnPoli
#MississaugaMatters
Proud of Brad Bradford for winning re-election in Ward 19 Beaches East York. He has brought an evidence based approach to his thinking and I expect that to extend to important files such as the important housing file at the City.
#TOpoli
#TOvotes22
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That number is now 8 sitting City Councillors which now includes Toronto Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie who has served since former Mayor John Toryโs departure.
Adds up to 117 years of City Council experience backing 1 candidate: Ana Bailao.
#TOpoli
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A big endorsement for Torontoโs next Mayor has Ward 13 Councillor Chris Moise lining up behind former Deputy Mayor Ana Bailao. He is the first Councillor to stand behind a candidate. Voting day is June 26 with advance polls open from June 8 - June 13.
#TOpoli
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Sources tell me tonight that Durham Regional Chair
@JohnHenryDurham
will address the media at 8am tomorrow. CC:
@iamcelinacc
@DesmondCole
As of this evening, no apology has been made and no indication of the scavenger hunt/virtual challenge ending has been confirmed.
A Mayor, yes. But also a global champion for womenโs hockey - instrumental in making it an Olympic sport. I remember in 2014 when Team Canada came back home after capturing gold in Sochi! She welcomed each player back with open arms! ๐จ๐ฆ
#Hazel100
#HazelMcCallionDay
Happy Birthday Hazel! We can all only hope we can live with such vigor and badassery at 100 as you do! Thank you for your support through the years.
#finewine
Toronto: are you with me?
Together, we will make history on Monday and elect Ana Bailao as the next Mayor of Toronto.
Want to help her win? Be part of the team and call 416-200-6733. Any time you can help with is warmly welcomed.
#TeamBailao
#TOpoli
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Promoting a stronger role for women & diversity in government and in leadership roles at
#fcm2018AC
. Itโs time to make room and pass the baton. An inspiring panel discussion.
A very big congrats to Parthi Kandavel, elected tonight as the new Ward 20 City of Toronto Councillor for Scarborough Southwest.
A pragmatic & progressive voice that will bring strong local representation to residents & businesses in Scarborough.
#TOpoli
๐ธ: Anthony Fernando
Itโs time to move forward on progressive CECRA policies that benefit all Canadian small businesses. The next rent cheque is due in 10 days and many are struggling to make ends meet. CC:
@mary_ng
@Bill_Morneau
@RodPhillips01
@CFIB
A big thanks to our friends at
@TourCNTower
for commemorating the visit of His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam of the Ismaili Muslims. Who is the Aga Khan? >>
Wishing Hazel McCallion a happy 1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ birthday๐๐ today. A legend who is always willing to give of her time for countless charities and causes. Canโt wait to lace up our skates together in a few short weeks!
#HazelMcCallionDay
Former Toronto City Councillor and Chief Chicken Cheerleader Joe Mihevc speaking passionately about backyard chickens and not banning them. He calls the staff report a โsledgehammer to something that can be handled in a different wayโ ๐ฅ๐ฃ
#TOpoli
#QuackQuack
Dentonia Park Golf Course - across Victoria Park from Scarborough - won't be cut in half for other uses, a Toronto Council committee rules.
@Walk_TO
@TheGolfOntario
#TOpoli
#EastTO
Toronto: The worldโs most pluralistic city elects itโs first Muslim to City Council tonight in downtown. Congrats to Ausma Malik for breaking this barrier, you make us all so proud. I look forward to working with you over the next 4 years.
#RepresentationMatters
#SpaFY
#TOpoli