Brampton - While the allegations made against myself are false and unsubstantiated, I do believe there are specific reforms that must be made to ensure that the live in care giver program protects both caregivers and employers. I am committed to working with the Canadian Care Givers Association and advocacy groups to ensure these reforms are implemented.
Ottawa - Earlier this week, Dr. Dhalla joined Liberal colleagues in calling on the government to implement the motion which would allow cities like Brampton to pool, bank and borrow funds far more quickly and will not lapse like the Building Canada Fund.
Ottawa – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announced today that the Honourable Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Brampton South) has agreed to serve as Chair of Platform Development for the Liberal Party.
Brampton - The job losses across the country are continuing to mount as 130,000 Canadians have lost their jobs in the month of January alone. Many of the individuals impacted by these loses are residents of Brampton.
Brampton - On Thursday, February 4th Premier Dalton McGuinty announced that a number of parliamentary assistants will be given new portfolios. Linda Jeffrey, the MPP for Brampton Springdale, has been moved to the Ministry of Transportation.