Issues that touch western Mississauga directly
Local issues in Mississauga Streetsville

The federal political scene: glad to be provincial!

Perhaps it's just to vent, but as politics in Ottawa got hot, a few people thought they'd phone or e-mail their thoughts on federal politics to our Constituency Office.

It's flu season again. Get your flu shot. It's free!

Ontario offers flu shots every year. They are free. They are available right in our neighbourhood. They work. They keep you from getting the flu. Why would you not want to get a flu shot this year and every year?

Extra financial asistance for York U students

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has announced some extra measures to help take some of the financial pressures off York University students affected by the recent strike.

Premier says fairness to Ontario an ongoing issue

Ontario's unemployed workers receive fewer benefits than those in the rest of Canada. Ontarians receive less of their own tax money in federal health transfers than do other Canadians. Southern Ontario needs a separate economic development strategy and resources. Read the Premier's own words.

The continuum of tradition for 845 Avro Arrow Squadron Cadets

I enjoy my study of military history. As such, an opportunity to address 845 Avro Arrow Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, was as much of a pleasure for me as I tried to make it for them.

Audio Blog: Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Streetsville

With Streetsville's 150th Celebration Committee members Scott Brubaker, Carol Cairns and Bernice Cunningham in the Legislature's Members' Gallery, I delivered this statement before the Legislature to commemorate Streetsville at 150.

Provocative blog on Auditor General's Report

Guess what? I agree with a criticism of our government! And the Auditor General's report not only dismisses the defamatory allegations made against me, but should also cost an opposition critic his job.

Credit Valley Hospital's Phase II underway ahead of schedule

Work is now underway on a four-storey expansion to ease the pressure on Credit Valley's maternity suite, regional paediatrics, mental health programs, rehabilitation and complex continuing care. CVH Phase II is a 2003 election pledge kept in full and on time.
• Bob's announcement of the project in August of 2005;
• Bob's response to suggestions that CVH Phase II is a "P3."

Ontario's 2007-08 Budget: balanced books

Sustainable surpluses, a new Ontario Child Benefit, and the end of the hated GTA pooling were the highlights of the 2007-08 Ontario budget.

Real estate, title and ID fraud and what you can do about it

Homeowners are concerned. Me too. I'm a Mississauga homeowner. I put together this info page on real estate, title and ID fraud during the summer, and updated it in October. As well, Ontario has introduced Bill 152 to update out laws and hammer the fraud artists.

Progress on Ontario's Campaign for Fairness

For more than three years, Premier McGuinty has doggedly pursued a fair solution to Ontario's "fiscal gap," the difference between what we send to the other provinces, and what we receive back in transfers and services. We've made some progress, and here is a report.

Mississauga News Guest Column: Jan 31, 2007 -- Moving the City of Mississauga Forward

Mississauga's six MPPs have played an activist role in health care, education and other growth issues, but now it's time to eliminate the Toronto Tax, and time for the feds to make good on their pledge to address the fiscal gap so that Ontario (and Mississauga) can keep some of their tax revenue working for them right here.

GO Transit construction updates at Lisgar and Streetsville

Ground-breaking took place December 9, 2006 on the Lisgar site. Check for news on the Lisgar station, and on the new Streetsville station access tunnel.

Little things that make your life a bit easier

From birth certificates to HOV lanes to wait time lists and a higher minimum wage, read the ways the Government of Ontario is making your life easier.

Avoidable family tragedies and buy travel insurance

No matter what the season, people travel, and people visit Ontario. Our constituency office calls have highlighted a few family financial tragedies that are completely avoidable if you have friends or relatives visiting, or if you are traveling yourself. Get details.

Consumer Alert! Fixed-Rate Electricity Contracts

The door-to-door fixed-rate electricity contract vendors are on the streets again Don't get misled. Get details.

How to get off direct marketers' phone lists

The Canadian Direct Marketing Association's members adhere to a voluntary system that allows individuals to opt out of receiving telephone solicitations from CMA members. Click for more information, or go direct to the CMA's opt-out web form.

Older schools in Meadowvale, Streetsville, Erin Mills get fix-up funds

At Streetsville's Vista Heights Public School, MPP Bob Delaney announced provincially-funded repairs to older public and secondary schools in both the Peel Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic Board. Schools needing repairs in Meadowvale, Streetsville and Erin Mills will benefit from the funding. Read the details.

More money for Credit Valley Hospital

The Government of Ontario has invested more than $3.8 million in the Credit Valley Hospital. The funding was part of the Ontario government's $340 million investment to upgrade and increase medical and diagnostic equipment in hospitals and long-term care homes across Ontario. See more detail on the announcement.

What are the riding boundaries of Mississauga Streetsvile?

See the Riding Map for Mississauga Streetsville. The riding takes in all of Streetsvile, Meadowvale and Lisgar.