Sousa, MPP
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Sousa, MPP
Health Care Charles at Queen’s Park More MRI Scans in Mississauga Increasing Access to Our Hospitals Moving to Improve Workplace Health and Safety Our Mississauga hospitals are boosting operating hours for their MRI machines, which will reduce wait times for diagnostic scans. Ontario is expanding services at Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre to ensure that residents of Mississauga can get better access to the quality care they need, close to home. Appointed by the Minister of Labour, Tony Dean chaired the Expert Advisory Panel on Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Prevention and Enforcement system. The panel included three members each from labour, business and academia with workplace health and safety expertise. The province is providing a one-time investment of $78,000 to the Credit Valley Hospital, which will result in 450 additional scans for local patients. Trillium Health Centre is benefiting from an $800,000 investment, which will result in 3,120 additional MRI scans. The additional scans and reduced wait times will make it easier for people who need an MRI scan to get tested and treated more quickly. This initiative is part of the government’s Open Ontario Plan to provide more access to health care services while improving quality and accountability for patients. The province is helping the hospitals expand services following their recently-completed redevelopment projects by providing $25.68M in new operating funding. Credit Valley will receive $16.91M and Trillium will receive $8.77M. This investment will improve care and help the hospitals provide more services by supporting: >> The expansion of medical, surgical and rehabilitation inpatient services, as well as ambulatory services for surgery, emergency and pediatric care at Credit Valley; >> >> >> >> Better Protection For Vulnerable Workers Better Support For Small Business New Prevention Organization New Chief Prevention Officerns On March 3rd, Charles introduced legislation to implement the panel’s key recommendations. Charles Sousa, MPP Dr. William Magnuson, Trillium Health Centre’s Chief Radiologist, shows Charles and his colleagues Hon. Laurel Broten MPP, Etobicoke–Lakeshore and MPP Bob Delaney, Mississauga–Streetsville the hospital’s MRI technology. Charles meeting with Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Labour at the Canadian Association of Administrators of Labour Legislation from January 16th-17th in Winnipeg to promote workplace health and safety. Charles announced on February 25th at the Bradley Museum during a reception for community volunteers and donors that the province is continuing to support Museums Mississauga with a grant that will help them enhance and deliver programs that share Mississauga’s rich history with residents and visitors. Charles meeting with members of the Expert Advisory Panel on Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Enforcement System on January 12th. Mississauga South MPP Spring 2011 Ontario is proud to help protect and promote Mississauga’s unique heritage and boost local tourism and economic development. Listening to Seniors All are welcome to attend Tea with Charles to discuss seniors’ issues on April 28th, at 2 pm at Cawthra Estate. Mississauga South Preserving Missisauga’s Heritage >> The expansion of medical, intensive care, neurosurgical, mental health and rehabilitation inpatient services, as well as ambulatory services for urgent care, mental health and surgery at Trillium. Charles announcing new funding for MRI scans at Trillium Health Centre on February 18th. Sousa, Charles has accepted the panel’s report and all its recommendations, including: >> Credit Valley’s annual replacement equipment charge, to fund future equipment purchases; and Charles and Hon. Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister Responsible for Seniors, visited the Cawthra Community Centre on November 30th. Community members were on hand to discuss their ideias and concerns with the Minister. Charles Mississauga’s museums play an important role in ensuring that our local history and heritage are preserved and celebrated and this support will help them continue to promote our local culture. Community Newsletter Dear Friends, I hope you had a great Family Day and are enjoying the warmer weather. For the second year in a row, our community came together in the spirit of generosity to help those less fortunate through our ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas food and fundraising campaign. The campaign was a great success, raising over $57,500. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated! We also received good news about our local air quality. The Air Quality in Ontario 2009 report was released, showing that our air continues to improve. In addition, the Minister of the Environment came to town to reinforce his support for the key recommendations of the Balsille Report. Since our last newsletter, we’ve also taken steps to move Lakeview into its post-coal future by cementing the relationship between the Province, OPG and the City. All three are now working together on a long-term plan for the Lakeview lands. The City also released its vision for the property at their Inspiration Lakeview presentation on February 17th. Together, we’ve made a lot of progress in our community over the past few years. We’ve invested in our hospitals, our schools and local jobs. There is still much more to do and I am excited to tackle the challenges that still lay ahead. Constituency Office 120 Lakeshore Rd West Units 1 & 2 Mississauga, Ontario L5H 1E8 T: (905) 274-8228 F: (905) 274-8552 www.CharlesSousa.ca As always, please feel free to contact my office at (905) 274-8228 if we can be of any assistance. All the best, Community Calendar Annual Spring Clean-Up of Rattray Marsh Saturday, April 9th, 9:00 am Rattray Marsh - Bexhill Rd Entrance. [email protected] Tea with Charles to Discuss Seniors’ Issues April 28th, 2 pm Cawthra Estate, 1507 Cawthra Road Mississauga Marathon May 13th - 15th www.mississaugamarathon.com Applewood Acres Homeowners’ Association’s Annual BB-Q and Fun Swim June 18th - Starting at 11 am Westacres Park The pool will be free and there will be lots of attractions and food for everyone! Sherwood Forrest Fun Day Carnival Saturday, June 25th, 11 am - 3 pm Sherwood Green Park Come and enjoy games, refreshments, raffles, magicians and much more! Charles Sousa, MPP Mississauga South Charles joined community members for a Family Day Walkathon in support of our local hospitals. Environment Good News for Our Air Quality! Ontario’s 2009 Air Quality Report shows that Ontario’s air quality is improving. There were only 3 smog advisories in Ontario over 5 days in 2009. This is the lowest number on record! The report also shows that emissions are decreasing and that the provincial standards for nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide were not exceeded at any of the ambient air monitoring locations in Ontario during 2009. PM2.5 emissions alone have decreased by approximately 30 per cent over the last five years. Ontario’s actions to improve air quality include: >> Phasing out dirty coal plants; >> Introducing 59 new or updated air standards the biggest move on air standards in 30 years; >> Supporting new vehicle emission standards and enforcing Drive Clean; and >> Putting tough limits on nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide. Economy and Infrastructure Environment Minister in Mississauga On January 13th, the Minister of the Environment, Hon. John Wilkinson, met with Charles and south Mississauga members of the SWGTA Air Quality Task Force to discuss the Task Force’s report and how to move forward on its recommendations. During the discussion, the Minister reiterated his support for an Air Management System approach to managing the cumulative effects of local emissions and noted that there are many similarities between the federal push towards a Comprehensive Air Management System and the recommendations of the SWGTA Air Quality Task Force. He also supported the proposal to create a pilot program for the Clarkson/Oakville airshed that would see the municipalities, local industry and residents work together to improve local air quality and identified the need to create an effective air zone management system that will work for all of Ontario. Charles continues to make improving local air quality a top priority. For more information on our local air quality and Charles’ involvement, visit our website at www. CharlesSousa.ca. The Next Step for Our Waterfront ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas a Huge Success! On December 1st, Charles announced that the Province is working with the City of Mississauga and Ontario Power Generation on a shared vision and action plan for the redevelopment of the Lakeview lands. Over the holiday season, Charles, the Port Credit BIA and community organizers put on the second annual ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas holiday fundraising campaign in support of Mississauga food banks. All three parties will work together to formalize a coordinated strategy, consistent with the longer-term development of the Lakeview community. A working group will develop a memorandum of understanding with the goal of developing a common vision for Lakeview. On February 17th, the community unveiled its model for the future use of the land. The result of the Lakeview Visioning exercise, the model proposes making Lakeview a destination spot, incorporating better access to the water, walkable neighbourhoods and a vibrant business environment. The 65 hectare (160 acre) site is the former home of one of Ontario’s biggest coal-fired generating stations. The plant was closed in 2005, and subsequently demolished in 2006-07 as part of the government’s commitment to eliminating dirty coal from Ontario’s energy mix by 2014. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of people in our community, the campaign was an enormous success! The campaign included a 650 person community dinner on December 14th at Oasis Convention Centre, emceed by Mississauga’s own Mike Bullard, as well as Charles’ turkey drive, a non-perishable food drive and several community fundraising events. Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey, Joe Berridge from Urban Strategies, Charles and Mayor McCallion discuss the community’s ideas for the development of Lakeview during the Lakeview Visioning meeting. As of January 1st, the government of Ontario is providing a 10% rebate off your electricity bill. There’s no need to apply, the new Ontario Clean Energy Benefit will appear automatically on your bill. In total, over $60,000 was raised, including: • $25,000+ from the community dinner; • $23,000+ from the turkey drive; • $7,000 worth of non-perishable food (2,800 lbs); and Investing in Our Community On December 9th, Infrastructure Minister Hon. Bob Chiarelli was in Mississauga to see first hand the work underway at the Clarkson Community Centre, thanks to the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF). Under the ISF, Ontario contributed $3.3 million for the addition of a new pool. Ward 2 Councillor Pat Mullin was also there to share the good news. The province has previously invested $7 million through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program to rehabilitate seven community swimming pools in our city. 10% off our Hydro Bills Charles in the Community • $5,000+ cash from other events. We are very fortunate to live in a community that never fails to come together to support those most in need. The generosity of our neighbours is the reason this year’s Holiday Turkey Drive exceeded all expectations. Thank you to everyone who donated time, money and food to help Mississauga families! Think Green! Your old electronics can be safely recycled and turned into new products, which also keeps hazardous materials out of our landfills. The Region of Peel doesn’t pick them up at the curb, but several electronics retailers in south Mississauga will collect them free of charge. To find out more about electronics recycling, including where you can drop off your old electronics, visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca. Representatives from The City of Mississauga, The Government of Ontario and OPG announcing a coordinated approach to the redevelopment of the Lakeview lands. Charles celebrating the grand opening of The Bargain Shop in Port Credit and their donation of $72,000 to the World Wildlife Fund on February 11th. Volunteers delivered 760 turkeys to the Mississauga Food Bank on December 16th. The Ontario grown turkeys were distributed to families in need through The Mississauga Food Bank and The Compass Food Bank. Community organizers, including Dan Meadowcroft, donors and sponsors at the ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas community dinner on December 14th. Charles’ Family Skate On February 13th over 120 moms, dads, and kids joined Charles and his team at the Clarkson Arena for Charles’ Family Fun Skate. Hot chocolate and Tim Bits were a big hit and young an old alike had a great time on the ice. Hope you had a happy Family Day!