Linda Jeffrey, MPP Brampton Centre
Linda was elected Member of Provincial Parliament to represent the riding of Brampton Centre on October 2nd, 2003. In addition to her parliamentary duties, Linda is a member of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Provincial, Municipal and Federal Relations. She currently chairs the Standing Committee on General Government and in November 2005 was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children & Youth Services. She was elected to Brampton City Council in 1991 and served as Alderman and then City Councillor for twelve years. Shortly after arriving at Queen's Park, Linda spoke to the Minister of Health and the Premier about Brampton's desperate need for a new hospital. In October 2004, construction crews and cranes arrived at the Bovaird Drive and Bramalea Road site. The new Civic Hospital is scheduled to open in the fall of 2007. As well, Linda strongly advocated the redevelopment of the William Osler Health Centre's Peel Memorial site on Lynch Street - she was successful in her discussions and construction is slated to begin in 2009/2010 on this multi-million dollar redevelopment. In November 2004 Linda introduced her first Private Member's Bill entitled "The Home Fire Sprinklers Act, 2004". This Bill, revised and reintroduced in October 2005, is aimed at preventing loss of life to fire, by ensuring that all new residential housing will be constructed with fire sprinklers. Born in Cork, Ireland, Linda moved to Heart Lake in 1983. She and her husband John have three sons and a golden retriever.
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McGuinty Government Triples Support for
Amateur Athletes with
$10 Million Quest For Gold Program
Quest for Gold Funding Helps
Athletes Reach Full Potential
Brampton, April 3, 2007 — Fourteen amateur athletes from Brampton Centre will benefit from our government's direct financial assistance of the Quest for Gold Program, Linda Jeffrey, MPP Brampton Centre, announced today.
"I'm thrilled that our government's support is touching my community," said Jeffrey. "Our athletes help inspire a culture of sport development in this community and deserve our encouragement for their dedication."
Funding helps cover living, training and post-secondary tuition costs for amateur athletes. Fourteen athletes from Brampton Centre received their funding. Individual athletes receive support ranging from $3,500 to $8,000.
The area athletes are among approximately 900 recipients from across the province who have benefited from this year's $10 million Quest for Gold Program announced in February by Health Promotion Minister Jim Watson.
"The Ontario government is committed to helping our athletes achieve their full potential," said Watson. "Their dedication, passion and enthusiasm inspire Ontarians to engage in physical activity and lead healthy lives."
"Quest for Gold allows me to focus my energy and concentration on training and improving my abilities," said Paul Rosen, sledge hockey goalie and Paralympic gold medalist. "The funding is a great relief and makes an important difference in how I can direct my attention to reaching for my ultimate performance level."
The Quest for Gold Program was launched in January 2006. During the period of January to March 2006, the lottery generated $2.9 million and provided $1.9 million in direct financial assistance to 892 athletes.
