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Canada’s largest city features prominently in the life of our country. But Toronto continues to suffer from major issues like dismal public transit, crumbling urban infrastructure, noise and environmental pollution. Olivia as the NDP Transport Critic is giving her best to address these issues on the federal level.


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The federal government has to do its part in getting Toronto and other cities moving again. Read Olivia’s op-ed in the Toronto Star.

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Toronto’s mixed-use waterfront belongs to all citizens. An expanded airport with jet aircraft taking off and landing goes against the successful waterfront revitalization.

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Rare diseases affect millions worldwide, but we need to do more for better research and treatment. Read Olivia’s message of hope.

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Truck manufacturer Shu-Pak is equipping all of its new vehicles with sideguards. Time for Ottawa to make them a reality on all heavy trucks in Canada.

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Job creation, especially for young Canadians, is not a priority in the budget. Likewise, the federal government shortchanges commuters MPs Chow and Cash point out in their press release.

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With one out of five young Canadians being unemployed, it’s clear that the new federal infrastructure program has to spur job growth through training and apprenticeships. This will also tackle Canada’s skilled trades shortage.

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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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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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NDP Transport and Infrastructure Critic has tabled a motion in the House of Commons that calls for a federal long-term infrastructure plan to tackle growing commute times and aging bridges and pipes.

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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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We need federal funding for better transit in Toronto and beyond. Join the cause and sign the I ♥ Public Transit plege.

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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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We need to tackle the gridlock in Toronto. But how? Share your ideas and come on out to one of the City of Toronto and Metrolinx public consultations.

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