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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Markham-Unionville!
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Wishing all the residents of Markham-Unionville a very Merry Christmas! May your holidays be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. Stay safe, stay warm, and have a Merry Christmas!
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Markham-Unionville
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I hosted a Christmas Meet and Greet at Markville Mall to connect with the wonderful people of Markham-Unionville. It was a pleasure to hear your thoughts and share in the holiday spirit.
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I joined the Pre-Budget Consultation with the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance. It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from stakeholders about their priorities and what they would like to see in Budget 2025.
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I had the privilege of attending the Markham Prayer Breakfast, a meaningful gathering where we came together in faith to pray for our leaders, our community, and to honour God.
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Thank you to Saints Panteleimon, Anna & Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church for hosting their 5th Annual Christmas Giving Fair. This event beautifully embodied the spirit of Christmas by giving back to those in need.
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It was wonderful to attend the funding announcement for Kindred Spirits Orchestra at Flato Markham Theatre. Congratulations on receiving the Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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Congratulations to the Chinese Collective Arts Association on their 15th Anniversary! Honoured to attend the Beauty & Courage Gala, celebrating the vibrancy of Chinese dance and song, and uniting the community.
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Stakeholders
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Honoured to attend Inspire Montessori’s Christmas Concert and celebrate the grand opening of their second campus at Unionville-Milliken.
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It was a pleasure to welcome Unionville College students and staff to Queen’s Park for a tour of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you for fostering a supportive and enriching environment for student success!
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Queen’s Park
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Honoured to support the Chinese Heritage Month Act, recognizing the contributions of Chinese Canadians to Ontario and Canada. As a proud Chinese Canadian, this initiative holds personal significance. Watch YouTube Video Here
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It was an honour to join the Minister of Education, the Honourable Jill Dunlop, in such a meaningful discussion with the Indigenous Trustees Council of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association.
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Provincial Updates
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The Seniors Community Grant Program supports local community groups and not-for-profit organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Applications are now open until January 16, 2025. Learn More Here
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Our government is taking action to end encampments and crack down on the public use of illegal drugs while investing $75.5 million more in homelessness prevention programs. Learn More Here
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Upcoming Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
December – Holiday Spirits Award
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January – New Year Meet & Greet Booth
Visit billypangmpp.ca/events for more details
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Learn about other funding opportunities available from the Government of Ontario HERE.
For Provincial Updates, please visit: https://www.billypangmpp.ca/
Let’s stay connected! My community office is here to serve you and the residents of Markham-Unionville, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Billy Pang, MPP
Markham-Unionville
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