Miscellaneous

  • Miscellaneous

In addition to her transport portfolio, Olivia continues to work hard on a variety of issues. Ensuring that all Canadians receive the support and protection that they deserve – may they be retired, jobless or sick, is at the core of our country’s care for each other. Likewise, Olivia continues to fight against injustice and for equality – from LGBT rights consumer protection.


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Seniors in downtown Toronto are eager to explore and connect over the web. Initiated by Olivia Chow, A free workshop at Google’s office gave them the tools to do just that.

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Last year’s round of cuts at VIA Rail hurt families across southern Ontario. With new cuts on the horizon, the situation for passenger rail connections looks even bleaker, the Star reports.

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Did you know that Canadians air travellers enjoy more rights in Europe than they do in Canada? Read the backgrounder on passenger rights.

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Touching Jack Layton biopic on CBC attracts Canadians across the country. Missed the premiere? Watch it online.

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JACK is a touching movie that tells Jack Layton’s story of love, hope and optimism. Olivia Chow and the Layton family attended the Toronto pre-screening of the CBC movie.

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The Toronto Star writes about the upcoming CBC drama JACK, the story of Jack Layton and Olivia Chow. The film will air on Sunday, March 10 at 8 p.m.

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Don’t miss the inspiring Jack Layton biography. The film premieres on Sunday on CBC TV at 8 p.m.

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Cultural institutions serve vital roles for the vibrancy and economy of local communities. Proper funding and innovative thinking is needed to engage residents and tourists.

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The federal government is set to cut VIA Rail’s funding by 62% – a move that will hurt Canadian families and business travellers. MP Olivia Chow and MP Mike Sullivan spoke out against the cuts.

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VIA Rail’s funding is about to be cut by a whopping 62%. A move that will damage passenger rail services in Canada tremendously. Read the iPolitics article.

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New Jack Layton Way in Toronto-Danforth connects community to new Bridgepoint health centre. The Beach Riverdale Mirror reports on the opening ceremony.

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On Sunday, February 24, join Olivia, City Councillor Paula Fletcher and the local community for the opening of the Jack Layton Way in Toronto-Danforth.

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Last night, a teenager was shot dead in Toronto. Olivia is offering her condolences and calls on the federal government to take action in her statement in Parliament. Watch the video.

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Last year, Air Canada forced its former maintenance division Aveos to shut down – 2,600 jobs were lost and shipped abroad. A clear breach of federal law governing Air Canada.

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Cellphone mugging is on the rise with school kids often being the target. Olivia wants your support to stop cell phone theft now – sign the petition to Parliament.

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