MESSAGE FROM MPP RAYMOND CHO THANK YOU FOR THIS INCREDIBLE HONOUR TO SERVE. ONWARDS WE GO! Dear Friends and Neighbours, 致親愛的朋友和鄰居: Spring has finally arrived! I sincerely hope this newsletter finds everyone well and in good health. 隨著春季到來，我很高興能連任省議員及再度被任 命為耆老及殘障事務廳長，為大家服務。第44屆 省議會開始的同時，我亦為大家送上來自省府的最 新消息，並回首過往的工作。 我向大家保證，我們將帶領士嘉堡及安省繼續向 I would like to extend my 前。面對美國的關稅威脅，這屆議會將傾盡全力守 heartfelt gratitude to the 衛省內工人、經濟、每個家庭和每位省民。 residents of Scarborough North 再次感謝選民對我的信任。歡迎大家隨時透過電郵 for placing your trust and 或電話聯絡我的辦公室。 confidence in me as your MPP. 士嘉堡北選區省議員 It is a great honour to return to Queen’s Park as your provincial அன்பார்ந்த நண்பர்களே, Raymond at MPP swearing-in ceremony representative. Additionally, I (March 18, 2025) வசந்த காலம் வந்துவிட்டது. குயின்ஸ் பார்க்கில் am very pleased to advise that 44ஆவது நாடாளுமன்றத்தில் உங்களுக்காக I have been re-appointed as the Ontario Minister for Seniors மீண்டும் பணியாற்றுவதில் பெருமை and Accessibility. கொள்கிறேன். மேலும், மூத்த குடிமக்கள், This 44th Parliament is faced with enormous challenges caused by US tariff threats. I can assure you that we will do whatever we can to protect Ontario, protect you and your family, protect our workers and economy, and protect what we stand for. Together, we will win this trade war. Together, we will continue to move Scarborough and Ontario forward. As always, my team and I are here to help, and if you have any questions or require assistance, please call or email my office. At Your Service, அணுகல்தன்மைக்கான அமைச்சராக மீண்டும் நான் நியமனம் பெற்றுள்ளதை மகிழ்வுடன் அறியத்தருகிறேன். அமெரிக்க வரிகளில் இருந்து உங்கள் அனைவரையும் பாதுகாக்க வேண்டும். ஸ்கார்பரோவையும் ஒன்றாரி -யோவையும் நாம் ஒன்றிணைந்து முன்னோக்கி நகர்த்துகிறோம். என் மீது நம்பிக்கை வைத்து மீண்டும் என்னை சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினராக தெரிவுசெய்தமைக்கு மனமார்ந்த நன்றிகள். உங்களுக்கு உதவ எப்போதும் தயாராக இருக்கிறோம். ஏதேனும், உதவி தேவைப்படின் மின்னஞ்சல் மூலமாகவோ நேரடியாகவோ எனது அலுவலகத்தைத் தொடர்புகொள்ள முடியும். ஒன்றாரியோ சட்டமன்ற உறுப்பினர் ஸ்காபரோ வடக்கு - ரேமண்ட் ஷோ For more updates, please sign up via my website: RAYMONDCHO.CA
Supporting Everyday Ontarians: Putting Money Back Into People’s Pockets THREE TAX CREDITS YOU SHOULD KNOW Ontario Child Care Tax Credit Eligible families can claim up to 75% of eligible childcare expenses, including services provided by childcare centres, homes and camps. It’s Low-Income Individuals & Families (LIFT) Tax Credit A credit of up to $875 per year in personal income tax relief for low-income workers, which can be used to reduce or eliminate one's personal income tax, except for the Ontario Health Premium. Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit Low- to moderate-income seniors 70+ can claim up to 25% of eligible medical expenses of up to $6,000 for a maximum credits of $1,500. Additional tax credits can be found at: ontario.ca/TaxCredits Home Renovation Savings: up to 30% rebates! The new Home Renovation Savings Program is here to help families save on energy costs while keeping rates affordable. With rebates of up to 30% on upgrades like new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats, and rooftop solar panels, this program makes energy efficiency more accessible than ever. Starting later in 2025, rebates will also extend to energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators and freezers, offering even more ways to save. For more details: raymondcho.ca/HomeRenovationSavings Breast Cancer Screening: Self-Referral Age is now 40 Women aged 40 and up can now self-refer for publicly funded mammograms without a referral from a primary care provider. Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) is now connecting 305,000 more women to life-saving screening sooner across Ontario! To access OBSP: visit www.cancercareontario.ca/OBSP or call 1-800-668-9304 www.raymondcho.ca
Supporting Everyday Ontarians: Keeping Communities Safe The Ontario government is investing $11 billion to protect Ontario’s businesses and workers from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S. tariffs by: Deferring provincial taxes for six months for businesses. The $9 billion worth of cash flow can allow them to keep workers employed and weather the economic turmoil. ✅ Delivering a further $2 billion rebates to help employers and keep workers on the job, in addition to the previous $2 billion rebates distributed in March. ✅ Ontario will continue to safeguard our economy by breaking down internal trade barriers, accelerating development approvals, diversifying our trade partners and equipping our businesses to compete globally. The Ontario government is tackling auto theft with tough new penalties for VIN fraud. up to $100,000 for convictions the possibility of up to six months in jail up to one-year driver’s licence or vehicle permit suspension To help police prevent dangerous activities, such as unsanctioned street races and car rallies, and hold careless drivers accountable, Ontario has expanded careless driving laws to private parking lots, such as malls, and extending the time that charges can be laid from six months to two years. Seniors Driver Licence Renewals - Now at ServiceOntario! Seniors aged 80 and plus can now renew their drivers’ licence at select ServiceOntario centres. Learn more: ontario.ca/SeniorDriver Mandatory vision, cognitive screening assessments and drivers’ licences renewal can now be completed in a single visit. www.raymondcho.ca
A Stronger Scarborough Health Network 27 NEW Hemodialysis Stations Coming to General and Centenary Hospitals! The Ontario government is investing $15 million to expand dialysis care at the Scarborough Health Network to address the high demand for dialysis service and meet the ongoing needs of patients and their families in Scarborough -- now and for years to come. Scarborough has one of the highest end-stage kidney disease prevalence rates in North America. With the addition of 27 new hemodialysis stations, including 21 stations at the Centenary site and 6 stations at the General site, more people can access life-sustaining renal care. Connecting People To Convenient Care Historic Expansion in Community Health Centres in Scarborough Exciting news for Scarborough! Ontario is investing $2.8 million in TAIBU Community Health Centre and the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, both are staples of community health in Scarborough. The Ontario government is committed to keeping Scarborough healthy and thriving. This is part of the larger historic $14 million investment in community health centers in Toronto, to connect 49,000 people to primary care. Building A Stronger Healthcare Workforce Training Up to 100 Healthcare Professionals in Scarborough The Ontario government is investing over $880,000 in Majestic Medical Training Centre Project to train up to 100 healthcare professionals in Scarborough for indemand careers in healthcare, boosting our healthcare workforce and connecting Ontario workers to good jobs. The project will focus on healthcare management and advanced diagnostic imaging technology, to fill unmet occupational demands. This latest round of funding brings Ontario's total investment through the Skills Development Fund to up to $1.4 billion. www.raymondcho.ca
Supporting Scarborough Seniors Historic Investments in Active Seniors – Largest Expansion of Seniors Centres Ontario is investing $17 million in the largest expansion of Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) in the province’s history to provide seniors with more ways to stay healthy, active, and connected in their community. Starting this year, 100 new SALC programs will open, including a new one here in Scarborough North! Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (5183 Sheppard Avenue East) Scarborough Celebrates Seniors Community Grant Recipients The Ontario government is also investing up to $6 million from 2024-2025 to support 282 Seniors Community Grant. These community projects will receive funding to provide seniors with opportunities stay fit, active, healthy, socially connected, close to their homes and in their communities. Congratulations to these Seniors Community Grant recipients in Scarborough North! Canada Sunny International Table Tennis Association To find seniors resources : Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto ontario.ca/seniors Dancing Damsels KING CHARLES III CORONATION MEDAL Recognizing Outstanding Community Leaders in Scarborough Congratulations to eight outstanding individuals from Scarborough on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their boundless dedication and remarkable work in giving back to the community. Liben Gebremikael Nagamany Logendralingam CEO, TAIBU Community Health Centre Editor-in-Chief, Canada Uthayan Newspaper Teck Uy Allina Lee Pastor, Friends of Jesus Christ Canada Scarborough Principal, White Haven Public School Alan Lam Naval Grotra Chair, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto Fmr. President, Hindu Cultural Society Scarborough Shaykh Badat Kenneth Daniel Imam/Spiritual Leader, Islamic Foundation of Toronto Founder/Coach, Making Hoops Basketball Program
MPP CHO’S 2025 NEW YEAR’S LEVEE CELEBRATING SCARBOROUGH’S DIVERSITY Thai Pongal, Tamil Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Holi Festival of Colours, and Navratri festivities with the Scarborough North community www.raymondcho.ca
SAAAC Autism Centre Visit to local service agency to mark Autism Awareness Day Sheppard East Village BIA Speaking to the local Business Improvement Area at their AGM Filipino Centre Toronto Celebrating 25 years of dedication, service, and community building International Women’s Day Recognizing outstanding women at the Frontline Community Centre Connector Music Toy Drive Supporting a community holiday initiative for Malvern kids and families Brookside Public School Recognizing educators at their Love of Learning Night for kids and families U of T Scarborough Campus Joining the official opening of the Sam Ibrahim Building Scarborough United Initiative Supporting local charitable fundraising event for youth C.D. Farquharson AGM Providing community updates to the community association Marry Me Mochi Grand Opening Welcoming this local Japanese donut chain to Woodside Square St Bartholomew Parish Scarborough Visit to Labour Training Facility Recognizing the work of this local Roman With Minister of Labour at Sheet Metal Catholic church at their fundraiser Workers and Roofers Local 30 www.raymondcho.ca
JOIN THE SCARBOROUGH NORTH YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL! BECOME A MEMBER Membership is open to those who are between 14 to 24 and want to get involved in the community. ‘Youth in Politics’ Lunch & Learn at Queen’s Park (Oct 2024) Monthly Gathering & Holiday Social with MPP Cho (Dec 2024) Join us for fun events and help with exciting activities. Engage in provincial matters for leadership development, personal growth, meet new friends and earn volunteer hours! For more details, visit: raymondcho.ca/SNYAC SCAN HERE To learn more and JOIN NOW! Spring is here! Get your garden ready now for this summer UPCOMING EVENTS NOMINATIONS are open from June - August 2025 Beautiful Garden Award Submit your garden or nominate one in your community Send photos to: raymond.choco@pc.ola.org How The Scarborough North Constituency Office Can Help? Congratulatory Certificates Commissioner of Oaths OHIP Health Cards Driver's Licences, Photo ID Cards Birth & Death Certificates Marriage Licences Power of Attorney Kits Family Responsibility Office Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB) Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIP) Employment Standards Ontario Works (Social Assistance) Healthcare & Home Care Social Services Education Consumer Protection Seniors' Issues CONSTITUENCY OFFICE Access All Government Services Get in Touch with Constituency Services www.ontario.ca www.raymondcho.ca Drivers Licence, OHIP, Fishing, Hunting, Birth Certificate ServiceOntario.ca Public Consultations ontario.ca/page/ consultations-directory raymondcho.ca
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