Resident of Eglinton-Lawrence. Husband, Father of 2, Sustainable Finance Executive, Board Member at the Canada Infrastructure Bank & WWF
#EgLaw
#onpoli
Saturday was supposed to be a celebration of the 1.7M of us who are of Italian-Canadian origin. Instead, we were attacked by antisemitic pro-Hamas thugs. Let me be clear I stand unequivocally with Jewish Canadians against this hate.
As of now the following 4 police forces have refused to obey
@fordnation
orders to stop and question people at random:
Ottawa
Waterloo
Guelph
Peterborough
#ontariolockdown
As we mark the 39th anniversary of the Canadian
#Charter
of Rights and Freedoms - one of the most consequential civil rights instruments in the world - ON is extending arbitrary powers to the police to undermine our civil rights.
Sad day for
#Ontario
&
#Canada
.
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
I was born & raised in North York. It's my home. I know it well. There are plenty of places to protest - the highway at Avenue Rd & Wilson in a predominantly Jewish area is not one of them. The
@TorontoPolice
&
@OPP
need to work more closely together before someone gets hurt.
Due to public safety concerns, the Avenue Road Bridge will be closed. There will be no access to Avenue Road from Highway 401. Police are on scene to enforce this in order to keep demonstrators, counter-demonstrators, and passing traffic safe.
Stay tuned for re-opening details.
Considering what is occurring in Washington DC I can't help but post this pic taken by
@davechanman
capturing the visible peaceful transition of power between Prime Minister Martin and Prime Minister designate Harper after our tough loss in 2006
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#topoli
.I am pleased to announce that on December 3 I will be joining
@TorontosMayor
@JohnTory
office as his Principal Secretary. I look forward to working with the talented people at city hall to deliver results for the people of Toronto
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#Toronto
As today is my last day in Mayor
@JohnTory
's Office I was pleasantly surprised to recieve a very thoughtful and personal scroll. It was an honour to serve the administration and the great people of Toronto over the years. All the best.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#Toronto
.So proud of
@Jenni_Byrne
-a true trail blazer.Jenni broke a number of glass ceilings working at the highest level in politics & government.1st woman in CDN history to win a national campaign, Deputy COS to the PM,1st woman in Ontario History to be Principal Secretary...
@brianlilley
He is the best, and let's be clear, someone's right to protest doesn't supersede others' rights to assemble and go on with their daily lives.
I'm late at posting this but a big congratulations to
@cathmckenna
on having a successful political run. We need more politicians like her - specifically who are capable of doing more than just talking but actually are able to get big things done.
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#topoli
I was just nominated as your Ontario Liberal Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and as expected, the Conservatives are already on the attack. But, while they're focused on me, I'm focused on you, your families, and the challenges we all face.
#eglaw
#onpoli
#topoli
Last night I was proud to accept the
@OntLiberal
provincial nomination here in my home riding of Eglinton-Lawrence. Alongside 250+ friends, family and neighbours its clear we are united to bring change to our community.
#eglaw
#onpoli
Ahead of my nomination this evening as the Provincial candidate for the
@OntLiberal
Party in my home riding of Eglinton-Lawrence - I am honoured to receive the endorsement from former Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
#eglaw
#onpoli
#TOpoli
Congratulations to my friend
@MichelleRempel
on her wedding day. Even though we completely disagree on almost everything politically I'm honoured to be celebrating her special day with her and about 170 Conservatives.
#TOPoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
I am honoured to be appointed by the Government of Canada to the Board of Directors of the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Having spent my private sector career financing renewable energy assets, I look forward to helping finance critical infrastructure.
I am honoured to have been appointed to
@BonnieCrombie
Climate Action Policy Committee. We will do the work that charts a course for her and the Ontario Liberal Party that creates good paying jobs, grows the economy and saves the planet .
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
@OntLiberal
Our Climate Action Panel, led by
@MaryMargaretBEY
, will develop the most innovative, aggressive environmental plan this province has ever seen.
We also have a clear direction on what that plan should and should not do: we will ensure major polluters pay, but our plan will also
I’m pleased to be joining the talented team at
@BankVancity
as Managing Director, Corporate Development. As the only impact bank in Canada,
@BankVancity
’s focus is on financing affordable housing, social enterprises & clean energy projects.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
Politics creates a lot of friendships usually under tense situations. As a Young Liberal growing up in the party, regardless of what was going on, John Duffy always made time for me & others. His generosity is something I will not forget. My deepest condolences to Jill & family.
Canada is closing airspace to Russian aircraft operators, effective immediately, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Sunday.
#StandWithUkraine
#Canada
Honoured to work
@COP26
with Canada’s official delegation. As we look to work out a lasting global agreement through the
@UNFCCC
the opportunity is now for us to prevent a global catastrophe.
#COP26
#TogetherForOurPlanet
.As a former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin and a supporter of Mr. Chretien's defence of Canada and the Clarity Act. I am shocked that a candidate for Mayor of Toronto is seriously proposing breaking up our country.
#topoli
#Toronto
#torexit
#ONpoli
#cdnpoli
.A very productive post election meeting between our two teams. Looking forward to delivering on the priorities Torontonians voted overwhelmingly for in October.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#Toronto
Honoured to be working
@COP28_UAE
as part of Canada's official delegation. Let's get on with solving the challenge to limit our global temperature rise to 1.5C & halving global emissions by 2030
#cop28
Great to be invited by my old friend
@vcmancinelli
to support the Larger Than Life Canada Fundraiser. Victoria &
@joemancinelli
have been big supporters of the Jewish community in Canada. I'm proud to stand with them and the community here at home.
Really enjoyed reading
@StephanieKelton
's work The Deficit Myth. I'm not a convert by any means but I appreciate the effort made by a smart person to critically look for fiscal/monetary solutions. I highly recommend this interesting read.
#MMT
#cdnpoli
#cdnecon
#onpoli
Was great to spend some time with
@BonnieCrombie
at the Walter Gordon dinner yesterday as she spoke about growing our economy in a packed room filled with old friends.
#TOpoli
#onpoli
@TheNickLeeson
It's actually disgraceful how you can be so flippant about bringing the oldest UK merchant bank into insolvency. How many jobs and lives were destroyed because of your actions?
Today, we mark Yom HaShoah. We honour and remember the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. In their memory, we’ll continue to stand united against antisemitism and hate.
#NeverAgain
For everything that is going on we are still extremely lucky to live in the greatest city, in the greatest country on the planet
#Toronto
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
I am excited to be joining Roynat Capital -
@scotiabank
as the Head of Sustainable Finance. I look forward to continuing to finance clean energy projects, companies as well as provide additional corporate banking support.
#CleanEnergy
#sustainablefinance
Travelling from Vancouver to Victoria this video provides a stark reminder that climate change does not respect international borders. The wildfires from California & Oregon are causing severe air quality warnings in BC.
#wildfiresmoke
#cdnpoli
#bcpoli
#onpoli
#topoli
Proud to have financed the world's largest wastewater-to-energy project. It will cut Toronto Western Hospital's GHG emissions by 250,000 tonnes, equal to removing 1811 cars off the road. Creating ~200 jobs & saving the hospital ~$20M. Great for the planet & our economy.
#onpoli
I appreciate the opportunity to join the board of
@postmedianet
. Postmedia serves approximately 50% of the CDN population, supporting a strong independent CDN media industry/company is more critical now then at any point in our history.This is something I take seriously
#cdnmedia
Postmedia has nominated Vince Gasparro to be on its board of directors, according to the company's information circular.
The move would add a Liberal to the board — he previously worked in Paul Martin's PMO, and also in Toronto Mayor John Tory's office.
A number of players and coaches on the Miami Marlins have tested positive for Covid-19, pushing Major League Baseball to postpone two games and raising questions about its plans to hold a season amid a pandemic.
On this day specifically we are proud to support
@bistro_on
as they are donating 50% of profits to the
@CanadianFSWC
to help educate and combat antisemitism/hate.
#October7
#ShanaTova
to all my Jewish friends & members of the community. Thank you to our gracious hosts in Eglinton-Lawrence for a wonderful meal and for bringing together our neighbours &
@BonnieCrombie
to celebrate
#RoshHashanah
Over many months Matt Jamieson and I worked very closely together culminating in a friendship as well as completion of the financing of the Six Nations ownership in Ontario's 2nd largest wind farm that will add $10M in revenue back to the nation
#BuildBackBetter
#finance
#cdnpoli
I am very sad to learn of the passing of Jim Peterson. Jim was a great MP and Cabinet Minister. While serving in the Martin administration, Jim and I became good friends and would provide solid advice. My deepest condolences to his wife, Heather.
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
Had a great tour of the Bruce Power Nuclear facility with
@BonnieCrombie
& members of the Ontario Liberal caucus. Thank you to the ~4500 workers who help produce reliable carbon free power for Ontarians as well as critical medical isotopes that are used to fight cancer.
#onpoli
Found this pic from 2018 when former Prime Minister Chretien,
@c_angelakos
@TenioEvangel
and myself exchanged some old internal war stories which earned me the opportunity to experience a Shawinigan Handshake.
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#topoli
I wish all my Jewish friends who are gathering for Passover tonight, Chag Sameach. The celebration of this
#Passover
specifically is a reminder of the importance of community and resilience in the face of persecution and uncertainty. Today, it rings even more true.
When a talented candidate like
@DianneSaxe
decides to run for public office - a person who is strong on both the environment and the economy we need to come together and support that individual. I'm actively supporting Dianne & I encourage fellow moderates to do the same
#TOpoli
Honoured to be a part of the financing of the largest wastewater to energy project in the world. This low/no carbon project will reduce Toronto Western Hospital's natural gas usage by 85%. Special thanks to
@MarciIen
@JohnTory
@m_layton
@UHN
#ClimateAction
Bittersweet moment for me as this is my last
@TPSBoard
meeting. It's been an honour to work on the security file for the last 1.5 years with truly talented people. Great decision to have the public meeting outside of downtown Toronto.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
@marksaunderstps
#BREAKING
:
@globalnewsto
has learned Former
@OntLiberal
Health Minister David Caplan has died. He was running for the federal Liberal nomination in Don Valley West. Sources say he passed away last night
#ONpoli
Mayor
@JohnTory
addressing the
@CdnClubTO
where he is laying out his plan to continue to get transit and affordable housing built and not carry on the old practice of past administrations to postpone investments.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
As Mayor of Toronto
@JohnTory
won re-election with 65.5% of the vote 6 short months ago. In Eglinton-Lawrence he received almost 80% of the vote. If anyone has the moral authority to canvass in that/or any riding in Toronto its the Mayor!
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#toronto
A huge thank you to all our engaged neighbours who took time out of their busy lives to discuss the future of our community. People are looking for real change. It's clear the old way of doing things is not working.
#CommunityStrong
#FutureForward
#onpoli
I enjoyed volunteering and supporting Ronald McDonald House today. A great charity dedicated to helping families with sick children. I was at my local McDonald's in Eglinton-Lawrence, so it was great to see so many friends from my community.
#McHappyDay
I enjoyed the opportunity to be interviewed by the
@CCanadese
we touched on my experience in finance & government - including my new role on
@BonnieCrombie
Climate Action Panel. We also discussed my proud Italian-Canadian upbringing.
#onpoli
Continued threats to the Jewish community here at home have been met with silence and inaction from our political leaders for so long that it has become common. The good news is they will hear from us, moderate rational people soon enough.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
Demonstrations in support of the terrorist organization Hamas are being held outside of a Jewish hospital, a Jewish community centre, Jewish-owned restaurants, & on an overpass in a Jewish area of North York. They are organized by antisemitic thugs - lets call them what they are
This is Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
The hospital was established because Jewish doctors had no place to train or work due to anti-semitism.
Tonight a crowd is chanting for violence against Jews outside this place of healing.
#antisemitism
#BillC3
@SinaiHealth
A very productive meeting this morning in Ottawa with the entire 416 Federal Liberal caucus as we start a full day of meetings.
#topoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#Toronto
Hanging out with just a few of
@JohnTory
organizers this evening- as promised we committed to building out an organization that will be in every corner of the City of Toronto.
#TOpoli
#Toronto
I have known and been friends with
@waliedesq
for many years. Partisan politics aside, the fact that talented people like him are involved in the political process makes Toronto, Ontario and Canada better. Keep it up Walied.
I am looking forward to seeing old friends as I address the
@OntLiberal
AGM & Policy Conference in London, Ontario. I will be speaking about growing Ontario's economy while also implementing credible climate action.
#topoli
#onpoli
Considering who held the office for the last 4 years lets agree to judge
@JoeBiden
& all political leaders on the content of the politics/public policy they present & not the quality of the watch they wear?! ...PS-I love the watch
#uspoli
#cdnpoli