MPC’s first round of meetings with Ontario MPPs took place last week. Valuable insights were gained through these conversations with politicians from across the province, and from four of Ontario’s major political parties.
The timing of these discussions is important, as two main events will drive the next few months of policymaking in Ontario: The reopening of the economy from the challenges of COVID, and an Ontario election which must be held on or before June 2, 2022.
Similar to the meetings Team MPC held with federal Members of Parliament in February and March, these were virtual meetings, which allowed for excellent wide ranging discussions. Elected officials and MPC discussed how the mortgage brokering community is helping existing and aspiring homeowners through COVID, an update on the state of local mortgage and real estate markets, and the effects on federal and provincial policies on housing affordability, especially on those first-time home buyers who are essential to any prolonged and sustained post-COVID economic and social recovery.
We appreciate that so many MPC Ontario Chapter members volunteered to help; in most cases, member representatives were residents of the ridings of the MPPs they met with, and provided valuable local insights. We thank all who graciously volunteered their time and expertise for these meetings, and will call on members again for the next series of meetings in the coming months.
Team MPC Ontario:
Chair Dong Lee
Ontario Director Veronica Love
Ontario Director Kuljit Singh
Lucy Biocca
Michelle Campbell
Steve Clarke
Carla Gervais
Leigh Graham
Karen Matthey
Terrilyn Moore
Frank Napolitano
Trina Tallon
Susan Thomas
Tracy Valko
MPC’s Ontario MPP meetings will continue through and after the summer, and MPC staff will be engaging with all parties as they develop their own election platforms and provincial housing strategies for Ontario. Our sincere thanks to these MPPs and staff for excellent conversations.
Hon. Ted Arnott, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Riding: Wellington—Halton Hills
MPP Jessica Bell (NDP), Opposition Critic, Housing, Tenant Rights, and Urban Planning
Riding: University-Rosedale
MPP Stephen Blais (Liberal), Party Critic, Municipal Affairs and Housing
Riding: Orléans
MPP Stan Cho (PC), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance
Riding: Willowdale
MPP Rudy Cuzzetto (PC), Parliamentary Assistant to the President of the Treasury Board
Riding: Mississauga-Lakeshore
Hon. Doug Downey (PC), Attorney General of Ontario
Riding: Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte
MPP France Gélinas (NDP), Opposition Critic, Health
Riding: Nickel Belt
MPP Chris Glover (NDP), Opposition Critic, Innovation & Technology Development
Riding: Spadina-Fort York
MPP Laura Mae Lindo (NDP), Opposition Critic, Anti-Racism, and Colleges and Universities
Riding: Kitchener Centre
MPP: Michael Mantha (NDP), Opposition Critic, Northern Development, Tourism
Riding: Algoma-Manitoulin
MPP Robin Martin (PC), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health
Riding: Eglinton-Lawrence
MPP Jim McDonnell (PC), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Riding: Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry
Minister Monte McNaughton (PC), Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Riding: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
MPP Jeremy Roberts (PC), Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services
Riding: Ottawa West-Nepean
MPP Mike Schreiner (Green), Leader of the Green Party of Ontario
Riding: Guelph
Stay tuned for more updates on your Association's advocacy in action.
