January 2021 E-Newsletter
Published on January 21, 2021
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January 2021 |
Markham-Unionville Updates |
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Stay-at-Home Order - This order comes down to asking ourselves a simple question: Is leaving home absolutely essential? If the answer isn’t an immediate and emphatic ‘yes’ then please stay home. We all play a major role in stopping the spread. Please stay home, stay safe, save lives. watch video. For more info, click here. |
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Union Villa LTC COVID-19 Vaccination - I was delighted to share that Unionville Home Society LTC here in Markham-Unionville received the Moderna vaccine ahead of planned schedule and started administering it on January 8th, 2020. I also had the pleasure of meeting some bright and dedicated individuals from Union Villa's COVID-19 Vaccination Team. For video, click here. |
| Gas Tax Program - Ontario is providing $16,943,429 in funding to York Region through Ontario’s Gas Tax Program. Through this program, it will further support and improve public transit in Markham-Unionville, York Region and communities across the province. For more info, click here. | 
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Chinese Cultural Media Conference Call - Thank you to the Minister of Long-Term Care, Hon. Merrilee Fullerton, for hosting this event - great questions were asked related to long-term care. It was a pleasure to moderate and join my fellow caucus colleagues MPP Wai and MPP Ke, in this call.
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Virtual Talent Show and Christmas Decoration Event - Thank you to constituents of #MarkhamUnionville who attended my virtual celebration. Markham-Unionville is home to talented and gifted individuals and families, and I was happy to celebrate the holidays with everyone virtually. To watch a replay of the event, click here. |
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Interviews and Virtual Meetings with Local Stakeholders |
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FM105.9 (Stay-at-Home Order) - Thank you for inviting me to answer and explain more about Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order. For a replay of my Cantonese interview, click here. |
| Universal Support Systems LTD - Thank you to Joe Compo from Universal Support Systems LTD, a Markham-Unionville business owner, for sharing your business's concerns and situation throughout these months. |
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OMNI TV - I had an informative interview with OMNI TV Focus Cantonese to speak more on Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order. To watch a replay of my interview, click here. |
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Social Planning Council York Region - I had a great meeting with members from the association. Thank you for sharing your input on further support for Markham-Unionville and communities in York Region. |
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FM105.9 (End of Year) - I had a great end of year interview with FM105.9 to reflect on this year, speak about government initiatives and how our province is tackling COVID-19. Thank you for having me. To watch a replay of my Cantonese interview, click part 1, part 2 |
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Demetres Downtown Markham - Thank you to Kayvan Mahbod, from Demetres, for connecting with me and sharing the situation your local business has been facing during COVID-19. |
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Provincial Updates |
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Vaccine Milestone - We have reached a key milestone in the fight against #COVID19, completing the first round of vaccinations in all #LongTermCare homes in Toronto, Peel, York, Windsor-Essex, Ottawa Public Health Unit, Durham Region and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. For more information, click here. |
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Outline for Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine - Ontario has released an update on Phase 2 of its #COVID19 vaccine implementation, including our approach for identifying the next groups of Ontarians to receive the vaccination starting as early as March 2021. Click here to learn more. |
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Ontario Small Business Support Grant - Applications are now open for small business support. This grant will provide eligible small businesses affected by the Provincewide Shutdown. For more on eligibility and to apply, click here. |
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For daily provincial updates, please visit: https://www.billypangmpp.ca/
Sincerely,
Billy Pang, MPP |
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