Jill Dunlop MPP

As we welcome autumn, the changing leaves and cooler temperatures signal a season of transformation – both in our communities and across Ontario. As MPP for Simcoe North, I’m excited to share the progress our government is making to improve the lives of families, students, and communities and the anticipation of returning to Queen’s Park on October 21 to continue many important initiatives.

Ontario’s classrooms are now more focused on learning with the province’s cellphone ban. This measure ensures that students can engage fully in their education without unnecessary distractions. Additionally, I’m proud to share that free menstrual products are now available in schools across Ontario. This initiative helps ensure no student is held back from participating fully in their education due to a lack of basic hygiene products, promoting equality and dignity in our classrooms.

To further strengthen the safety and well-being of our communities, we’re enhancing access to addiction recovery care with new treatment hubs. These hubs provide crucial support to individuals struggling with addiction, offering them a path to recovery and hope for a better future. Expanding access to care is essential as we work together to protect the most vulnerable in our society.

Another exciting development is the launch of the largest competitive energy procurement in Ontario’s history. This initiative will help meet the province’s growing energy demands while driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering innovation in the energy sector. It’s a significant step toward securing Ontario’s energy future and ensuring that communities like ours can continue to thrive.

Finally, the government is committed to modernizing Ontario’s retail alcohol marketplace. We are working on expanding choices for consumers while supporting local producers and enhancing economic opportunities across the province. This modernization will help make Ontario a more competitive and vibrant place to live and do business.

Together, these initiatives are shaping a brighter, stronger Ontario for all of us. I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of our communities, and engaging with families, businesses and organizations for the betterment of Simcoe North, and I wish everyone a wonderful season filled with community fairs, markets and the all the fall beauty of Simcoe North.