I was pleased to see today’s announcement by Associate Minister of Housing Rob Flack that Ontario is looking to modular housing to accelerate home building, improve housing affordability for local families and support the jobs in this burgeoning sector.

Today's attacks against Israel by the Iranian regime must be unequivocally condemned in the strongest possible terms. I stand with the people of Israel and the Jewish community here in Vaughan and around the world during this difficult time.

I have just heard the sad news that Corrado Paina, longtime Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada), has passed away.

Last night, our Council and I presented the Key to the City of Vaughan to legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli. For more than 30 years, Andrea’s angelic voice has touched hearts and moved spirits, with his 15 solo albums selling more than 70 million records worldwide.

Strengthening relationships with other levels of government is a key component of our city-building strategy because we know collaboration with all levels of government delivers results for our City. We’ve already seen successes!