If you require immediate assistance, please email us at jfraser.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org or call us at 613-736-9573.
Our office has free bilingual lawn signs to give out to display your Canadian pride. If you would like one, stop by our office to pick one up. We can also drop one off to you.
Don’t forget to shop local!
On Saturday, May 3rd, I had the pleasure of attending the Somali Hope Foundation Gala
I enjoyed joining New Beginnings seniors who made a Cuban style lunch in honour of Mother’s Day. Delicious!
On May 5th, the Liberal Caucus made a motion to lower the middle class income tax, to put more money back in the pockets of people.
On May 6th, I raised important questions and concerns regarding Bill 5, continuing my fight to hold the government accountable.
On May 7th, I challenged the government’s response to the recent measles outbreak.
It is Nurses’ Week, and as such, I am continuing my fight to bring Nurse Practitioners under OHIP.
Each year, approximately 150 Grade 7 & 8 students from across Ontario are selected to participate in Ontario’s Legislative Page Program. The program is designed for outgoing, high-achieving, community-involved students who have demonstrated responsibility and leadership. Legislative Pages support the functions of the House, meet key parliamentary figures, and learn first-hand about Ontario’s Parliament and the legislative process.
Page applications are accepted online twice yearly:
April 15 to June 15
and
September 15 to November 15
Check out our website at https://www.ola.org/
211 is completely free, confidential and calls are answered 24/7 in 150+ languages. If you prefer, you can also text the number 2-1-1 or use the online chat at 211ontario.ca Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
When everyday people step forward to make a lifesaving connection, the impact is significant Lives are changed. Lives are saved.
Book now at Blood.ca
More than 90% of Ontarians are in favour of organ donation.
However, only one in three Ontarians have registered their consent to donate. It only takes two minutes to register…
BeADonor.ca is the simple, electronic and quick way for you to register your consent for organ and tissue donation. It only takes a moment to register with results that will be long-lasting and positive. Register today.
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In an innovative new collaboration between Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) and the provincial and federal governments, millions of Ontarians will be one step closer to saving and improving lives.
Through this initiative, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has included a question to the federal annual income tax return that allows Ontario taxpayers to indicate their interest in receiving information about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The question will appear on tax forms each year moving forward, with the goal of raising awareness and increasing donor registrations.
As a result of this initiative, this fall, over 2.1 million Ontario taxpayers who expressed interest will receive an email from TGLN with information about how to register as a potential donor.
Learn more about organ and tissue donation and transplantation and take 2 minutes to change someone’s life by visiting beadonor.ca.
River Ward Events
Help Riverside Park get Growing
The Riverside Park Community Association is looking for volunteers to help start vegetable seeds for their annual Seed and Seedling Giveaway on May 17. No experience required, the Garden Committee will provide the seeds, soil and pots. Volunteers just need a sunny window. Contact garden@riversidepark.ca for more information.
Hunt Club Riverside Community Creative Art Club
Bring your thoughts, inspiration, ideas and create with other like-minded people from our community. Try new steps. Build a strong connection within yourself and with others. Use a medium that works for you . ( Example: paint, canvas, wood, coloured pencils)
* Bring your own supplies, creative talent and a smile
Where: Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Dr
When: Every Wednesday starting March 19 to June 4 2025 from 10am – 12pm
Cost: $3 weekly drop in fee
Contact Dianne at d.arts@bell.net
River Ward Strawberry Social
Annual Social with strawberries, entertainment and door prizes.
Please RSVP with Councillor Brockington’s office to secure your seat.
When: June 5, 1pm
Where: Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive
RSVP: Riley.Brockington@ottawa.ca
Alta Vista Ward Events
Seniors Lunch and Learn on Fraud Prevention – May 22nd
Seniors Lunch & Learn series is back with our next event taking place on Thursday, May 22nd, from 12p.m. to 1p.m. at the Dempsey Community Center. Lunch will be provided!
This installment of our Lunch and Learn series will discuss Scam and Fraud Prevention with a presentation delivered by Brad Burleau of the Ottawa Police. Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to fraud. Educating yourself on common scams is the easiest way to prevent becoming the victim of one.
All are welcome and this event is free of charge, however space is limited! To reserve your space, please call or mail my office at 613-580-2488 or email marty.carr@ottawa.ca
Made in Alta Vista Market – May 29th
The first Made in Alta Vista Night Market on May 29th, 2025, from 4-8 pm at the Jim Tubman Rink just outside the Canterbury Recreation Complex (2185 Arch Street).
You can look forward to a vast variety of vendors and local authors selling books, jewellery and accessories, art pieces, woodworking, candles, food, and more!
Empowering youth to achieve their life and career goals.
Your Job Story is a 10-week program to help support and guide marginalized youth to overcome barriers to employment or pursuing life goals.
Participants receive hands-on career exploration opportunities and develop life and leadership skills. There is no cost to participate.
Earn while you learn! Participants will create their own Job Story in this unique program designed to give youth the tools to succeed in life and on the job, while earning minimum wage to participate in training
Personalized Support
- Dedicated staff available to help reduce, eliminate, or navigate barriers to employment
- One-on-one appointments with Your Job Story staff to offer ongoing support
Paid Training (4 weeks)
- Participants receive 4 weeks of paid training at minimum wage.
Training covers:- Free certifications, such as First Aid/CPR, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Service Excellence, and others relevant to your career goals.
- Sessions on Financial Literacy, Job Search Skills, and Life Skills.
- Opportunities to meet and network with local employers.
Transition to Employment (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks of support, after training, to continue job searching & settle into employment.
Participants must be:
- Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive).
- A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
- Able to commit to full-time attendance for the entire 10-week program. This includes 30 hours per week of classes for the first 4 weeks, followed by at least 30 hours a week for 6 weeks of employment support.
- Currently not employed or enrolled in full-time education.
Participants in receipt of EI are eligible to participate in the program; however, they must first consult with their Service Canada office before participating.
Catching up on routine immunizations
If your child has missed a vital immunization required for school this fall, we can help! The Kids Come First Health Team, has launched their Vaccination and Up-to-Date campaign to tackle just that, and they are taking appointments now!
Find out the requirements and book your child’s vaccination today!
National Road Safety Week May 13-19th: “Every Road, Every Day, Every One”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 9, 2025 9:23 a.m.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service is proud to participate in National Road Safety Week, running from May 13 to May 19, as part of a national effort to make Canadian roads safer. This year’s theme, “Every Road, Every Day, Every One,” is a call to action for all road users: drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians, to help reduce injuries and save lives on our streets.
National Road Safety Week is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) in partnership with law enforcement agencies and safety organizations across the country. The campaign focuses on changing poor driving behaviours and increasing awareness of the key factors behind serious and fatal collisions:
- Impaired driving (alcohol, drugs, fatigue)
- Aggressive driving (speeding, unsafe passing, red-light running)
- Distracted driving (including cellphone use)
- Proper seatbelt use
“Too often, we see lives changed in an instant because of one poor choice behind the wheel. We’re asking everyone to slow down, buckle up, drive sober, and put the phone away.” said Acting Staff Sgt. Lushman Ottawa Police Traffic Enforcement Section.
Throughout the week, Ottawa Police officers will be conducting targeted enforcement at the city’s busiest and most collision-prone intersections, focusing on impaired driving, speed enforcement, and distracted driving.
The Ottawa Police remind residents that dangerous driving and traffic complaints can be reported online at ottawapolice.ca/report or by calling 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
It takes all of us to prevent tragedy; let’s keep Ottawa’s roads safe together.
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Through the Community Safety Data portal data.ottawapolice.ca, members of the public can view, download, and interact with data released by the Ottawa Police Service.
CONTACT:
Media Relations
Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366
Read this article on our website.
Statistics Canada’s quarterly information bulletin for elected officials: April to June 2025
This bulletin provides information about surveys being conducted by Statistics Canada in your area over the next few months. The data from our surveys help provide an accurate picture of the job situation, the cost of living and the economy in Canada, among other topics. Survey data will be used to guide government decisions and assist Canadians through their everyday lives.
As citizens may contact your office if they have been selected for a survey, we hope this information will help you answer their questions and address their concerns.
All surveys are conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all information provided by survey participants remains confidential and is used only for statistical purposes.
Confirming survey and interviewer legitimacy
There are several ways to verify that a survey is being conducted by Statistics Canada:
- by looking up the name of the survey in the list of surveys in collection
- by contacting Statistics Canada:
- toll-free: 1-877-949-9492
- TTY: 1-800-363-7629 (if you use an operator-assisted relay service, you can call us during regular business hours; you do not need to authorize the operator to contact us)
- email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca
How we conduct surveys
Survey participants may be contacted by telephone, by mail, by email, by text message or in person at their homes. For most surveys, Statistics Canada will first send an invitation letter or email to let respondents know about the purpose of the survey and to inform them that an interviewer will contact them.
Some of our surveys in collection
Additional information on each survey can be found on our website in the list of surveys in collection.
Volunteer Talks Shareable Information
Volunteer Ottawa’s Community Ambassadors are available to give in-person and virtual presentations on the benefits of volunteering and how to find rewarding volunteer opportunities. We can also set up information tables at community festivals and events. Invite us to be part of your next get-together! Complete the online request form to get started
How to Start Volunteering in Ottawa
Free information sessions (in person and virtual)
Volunteer Ottawa/Bénévoles Ottawa runs free, bilingual, information sessions to help people start volunteering in Ottawa. There are in-person and virtual options available every month. Advance registration required. https://volunteerottawa.ca/events/volunteer-infosessions/
VOscars Volunteer Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 VOscars Volunteer Awards! Each year, Volunteer Ottawa gives you a chance to pay tribute to people and organizations making a difference in our community. Give the gift of recognition by submitting a nomination in one of 7 award categories by May 30, 2025. And please share the submission with your nominee to let them know how much their generosity is noticed and appreciated. It’s a very special way to say, “Thank You” and celebrate the difference they make in the lives of others.
Three finalists will be selected in each category and invited to the VOscars Volunteer Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Preston Event Centre.
National Nursing Week – May 12-18, 2025
The theme for this year’s National Nursing Week is “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.” This theme resonates with the work being done every day by nurses across our city—especially at Ottawa Public Health.
Nurses at OPH are champions for community health. They contribute meaningfully to improving the health and well-being for the residents of Ottawa. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment make them invaluable assets in addressing the underlying determinants of health within communities and promoting health equity.
The theme The Power of Nurses to Transform, selected by the Canadian Nurses Association, emphasizes how nurse-led innovations are enhancing patient care and reshaping the way it is delivered. Here are just a few highlights that showcase this incredible work at OPH:
In Sexual Health Services, nurses are leading the way with initiatives like GetaKit, a groundbreaking HIV/STI testing platform that has increased access to equitable, timely sexual health services in Ottawa.
OPH nurses are leading innovative approaches to addictions and substance use health by addressing substance use stigma and building capacity with future medical and nursing students—a growing initiative that’s leaving a legacy of compassion and understanding in patient care.
In Immunization, nurses have partnered with the Kids Come First Health Team and regional partners to successfully implement the Vaccinate and Up-to-Date Initiative. This initiative has been central in helping restore routine pediatric vaccination post-pandemic.
And behind the scenes, OPH nurses are advancing digital transformation and building a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring our systems reflect the values of ethics, client-centeredness, and excellence in care.
This week, we honour the contributions of nurses at OPH and their achievements in shaping policy, inspiring change, and building a healthier, more equitable future for everyone in our community.
Ontario Health 811
A free, secure and confidential service you can call or access online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get health advice from a registered nurse or to find health services or information. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007. You can visit Health 811 for more information.
Helpful Links – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health
Stop Overdose Ottawa Webpage: StopOverdoseOttawa.ca
Public Online Learning Platform: OLearn (Ottawa.ca)
Ottawa’s Overdose Response Strategy: What is Ottawa’s Plan?
Harm Reduction Services: Ottawa Public Health – Harm Reduction Services
Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources:
- English – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources List
- French – Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Health Resources List
- English – African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) Mental Health and Substance Use Resources List
- French – African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) Mental Health and Substsance Use Resources List
- OttawaPublicHealth.ca/WellnessResourcesAndServices: Additional resources for children, youth and young adults, parents, newcomers, older adults, postpartum families, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, 2SLGTBQ+ communities, people experiencing violence, people experiencing loss, people looking for suicide prevention supports, health care workers, and people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Discarded Needles in Our Communities: Discarded Needles – StopOverdoseOttawa.ca
- Safe Handling and Disposal of Sharps (Training Video)
- Needle Drop-Boxes
- Returning Medical Sharps to Pharmacies
- Integrated Strategies to Collect Discarded Needles
- Working with Individuals Who Use Needles
Website for Parents: Youth and Opioids – What parents need to know – Parenting in Ottawa
Multilingual Print Resources: Ottawa Public Health – Opioid Signage
Multilingual Opioid Overdose Recognition Cards:
- English – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- French – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- Arabic – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
- Somali – Signs of an Opioid Overdose Card
Overdose Detection Technologies Cards:
- English – National Overdose Response Service (NORS) & The Brave App Card
- French – National Overdose Response Service (NORS) & The Brave App Card
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