Mark Holland

February 17, 2022 Thanks For Attending Minister Mark Holland's Ajax Virtual Town Hall Thanks to everyone in the community who attended Minister Mark Holland's first Ajax Virtual Town Hall of 2022 last night - the fifth virtual town…	February 15, 2022 National Flag of Canada Day Today we celebrate National Flag of Canada Day on the anniversary of adopting our iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag. You can see this symbol of…	February 10, 2022 COVID-19 Recovery Benefits Extended Canada’s COVID-19 Recovery Benefits have been extended until May 7, 2022 to help Canadians and their businesses continue to persevere through this ongoing pandemic. The…
February 7, 2022 Supporting Canada's Live Performers Many Canadians have been hit hard throughout the pandemic, but among the hardest hit are our live performers. The Government of Canada has made a…	February 1, 2022 Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Year of the Tiger! To those celebrating the Lunar New Year I wish you blessed, joyful and safe festivities. May the coming year be…	February 1, 2022 Black History Month In Canada 2022 Canada recognizes February as Black History Month. Black Canadians and communities have helped make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today.…
January 29, 2022 National Day Of Remembrance Of The Quebec City Mosque Attack Today we remember the tragic act of terrorism and Islamophobia that took the lives of six Muslim men at the Mosque attack in Quebec City…	January 27, 2022 International Holocaust Remembrance Day On International Holocaust Remembrance Day we commemorate the victims of this devastating moment in history. Today and every day we must take a stand against…	January 24, 2022 Delivering $10-A-Day Child Care To Nunavut Today, Nunavut officially signed on for $10-a-day child care. The territory government will receive support from the federal government to create an average of $10‑a‑day…
January 21, 2022 Celebrating Lincoln Alexander Day Today we celebrate Lincoln Alexander Day, on the anniversary of his 100th birthday. Alexander was a trailblazer who served as Canada's first Black Member of…	January 14, 2022 Happy Orthodox New Year! Happy New Year to Orthodox Christians, Eastern Rite Catholics and Coptic communities in Ajax and Durham Region, across Canada and around the world. Here's to…	January 14, 2022 Happy Thai Pongal! Happy Thai Pongal to our Tamil community here in Ajax, across Canada and around the world. This four-day harvest festival celebrates and pays homage to…
January 13, 2022 Happy Lohri! Happy Lohri to those celebrating in Ajax, across Canada and around the world. This festival, linked to Punjab and nearby regions, signals warmer days are…	January 7, 2022 Merry Orthodox Christmas A Merry Christmas to Orthodox Christians, Eastern Rite Catholics and Coptic communities in Ajax and Durham Region, across Canada and around the world. Wishing all…	January 4, 2022 Happy Tamil Heritage Month In January we celebrate the Tamil people and their culture, and the wonderful contributions they have made as members of our community here in Ajax…
January 1, 2022 Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who took care and had a safe start to 2022. Here's to better and healthier days to come!…	December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating in Ajax and Durham Region, across Canada and around the world. May this day be a healthy, safe and joyful…	December 21, 2021 Conversion Therapy Is Now Banned In Canada The practice of conversion therapy is now illegal in Canada. This puts the health and dignity of Canadians first. Conversion therapy targets an individual's sexual…
December 21, 2021 Prioritizing Safety With Hybrid Parliament As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Parliament will continue its work by putting in place a temporary hybrid meeting format. By adopting hybrid provisions,…	December 17, 2021 Protecting The Health Of Canadians Over the past 21 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a number of issues facing Canadians in their workplaces. With Bill C-3, the Government has…	December 17, 2021 Supporting Canadian Businesses And Workers It’s our job to ensure Canadians and Canadian businesses still affected by the pandemic get the support they need to get through this health crisis.…
December 7, 2021 Register Now For Ajax Constituency Youth Council (ACYC) Our government introduced Constituency Youth Councils (CYC) in 2016 — non-partisan groups found in ridings across the country — to help our leaders of tomorrow,…	December 3, 2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities we celebrate the contributions made by persons with disabilities, and recommit to identify and remove barriers in…	December 1, 2021 World AIDS Day Today is World Aids Day, an opportunity to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with the illness, and pay tribute…
November 4, 2021 Happy Diwali! Happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights! I wish you and your loved ones a joyous and safe celebration of hope and…	November 4, 2021 Happy Bandi Chhor Divas! Happy Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone in the Sikh community in Ajax, across Canada and around the world celebrating today. I hope this year it…	August 12, 2021 International Youth Day 2021 Today is International Youth Day. When we empower young Canadians we commit to building a better future. To learn their priorities for our recovery efforts…
August 11, 2021 New Moderna Facility Coming To Canada Our Government has reached an agreement with Moderna to build a state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine production facility here in Canada. Canada's leading research universities and institutions…	August 9, 2021 National Day Of The World's Indigenous Peoples Today we celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. In Canada we recognize how First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples…	August 3, 2021 Extending COVID Emergency Benefits and Supports Our government is extending COVID-19 emergency benefits and Lockdown Support until Oct. 23, 2021, and increasing wage and rent subsidy rates for Aug. 25-Sept. 29.…
August 1, 2021 Canada's First National Emancipation Day This August 1 marks Canada's first official, nationally-recognized Emancipation Day. Today we reflect on the dark history of slavery in Canada, honour people of African…	July 26, 2021 Congratulations To Canada's New Governor General Congratulations to Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, on officially becoming Canada's 30th Governor General. Today's appointment will help ensure Canada is represented by…	July 23, 2021 Recognizing Black July Today we join Tamil Canadians and the Tamil community around the world to remember the victims and survivors of the tragic events of Black July,…
July 14, 2021 Canada's Jobs And Growth Fund The Jobs and Growth Fund provides $700 million over the next 3 years to promote long-term economic growth within our communities. The fund will help…	July 1, 2021 Pass Bills On Truth And Reconciliation This past year has been very difficult, from the challenges of COVID-19 to the discoveries made at former residential schools and acknowledgment of the injustices…	June 30, 2021 Get Your Second COVID Vaccine When You Have The Chance Today was my turn for my second dose, the great team at the Chestnut Hill Rec Complex made it such an easy process. Thanks to…
June 30, 2021 All Vehicles Sold Zero-Emissions By 2035 Our government is accelerating the mandatory sales target of 100% zero-emissions vehicles from 2040 to 2035. Over a billion dollars have been invested to support…	June 29, 2021 Opening Boardwalk Over Duffins Creek Today I joined Ajax Council to announce our government's investment of over $1.6 million from the federal Gas Tax Fund to help the Town of…	June 24, 2021 Statement On Discovery At Marieval Residential School The reported discovery of 751 unmarked graves found at the Marieval Residential School site in SK is another shameful chapter in our history. As we…
June 24, 2021 Announcing New Budget 2021 Our government tabled Budget 2021 which outlines a robust recovery plan to support Canadians across the country and rebuild our economy. Yesterday, the Budget passed…	June 23, 2021 Announcing Canada Community Revitalization Fund Today our Government announced the opening of the Canada Community Revitalization Fund to help communities across Canada build and repair infrastructure projects. It is a…	June 23, 2021 National Day Of Remembrance For Victims Of Terrorism Today marks the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, observed on June 23 in memory of the Air India Flight 182 tragedy in…
June 22, 2021 Adopting UNDRIP For Canada's Indigenous Peoples Yesterday evening, Bill C-15 became law. The adoption of C-15 requires federal laws to be consistent with the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples…	June 22, 2021 Amending Citizenship Act To Reflect Aboriginal And Treaty Rights The passage of Bill #C8 amends the Citizenship Act to include a solemn promise to respect Aboriginal and treaty rights in the Oath of Citizenship,…	June 21, 2021 National Indigenous Peoples Day Today marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day. We must recognize the injustices of our past and address the challenges faced today. Each and…
June 18, 2021 Funding Sports Facilities In Ajax Our Investing in Canada Plan is providing the Town of Ajax with $1.3 million to help renovate the Ajax Cricket Club pitch and facilities and…	June 15, 2021 Investing In Canadian Science Investing over $600 million in Canadian science will help support nearly 5,000 researchers and their teams. By committing over $13 billion in research and science…	June 12, 2021 Happy Philippine Independence Day! Mabuhay! To our Filipino community in Ajax and across Canada, who have helped to make our community and our country stronger, Happy Philippine Independence Day.…
June 10, 2021 Supporting Infrastructure Projects In Ajax As part of the COVID-19 Resilience Municipal Stream, we are delivering just under $1 million to the Town of Ajax to financially support immediate short-term…	June 10, 2021 Announcing The Canada Recovery Hiring Program The Canada Recovery Hiring Program provides supports that will help business owners hire more workers or increase hours for employees. The program will be available…	June 8, 2021 Statement On Recent Attack In London I am truly horrified by the senseless act of hatred in London, Ontario that targeted a Muslim family, killing 4 and seriously injuring a young…
June 4, 2021 Launching Federal Pathway To Address Violence Against Indigenous Women The National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada (MMIWG) Calls for Justice calls on all levels of government in…	June 3, 2021 Happy Pride Month June is Pride Month, where we recognize our LGBTQ2+ communities and celebrate love, acceptance and equality. Though we will not be able to march together…	June 1, 2021 Apply Now For Black Entrepreneurship Program Loan Fund Black entrepreneurs and business owners across Canada can now apply for the Black Entrepreneurship Program's Loan Fund. The Loan Fund is a $291.3 million investment…
June 1, 2021 Filipino Heritage Month June is Filipino Heritage Month. Over this month we celebrate our Filipino communities, and the invaluable contributions Filipino-Canadians have made - and continue to make…	May 31, 2021 The Discovery Of Victims Of A Former Residential School The 215 Indigenous children found as victims of a former Kamloops Residential School is a tragic reminder of a dark chapter in Canada’s history. We…	May 31, 2021 National AccessAbility Week This National AccessAbility Week (May 30 - June 5) we celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and highlight the significant strides made to remove…
May 28, 2021 Canada Provides Assistance For Palestinians Affected By Recent Violence In Gaza And The West Bank The Government of Canada is providing the United Nations with $25 million in emergency relief to help the Palestinian people. The emergency relief funding includes:…	May 28, 2021 Inaugural MP Mark Holland Virtual Youth Job Skills Workshop Thanks to everyone who attended MP Mark Holland’s Virtual Youth Job Skills Workshop on May 27, 2021. Industry experts provided virtual training sessions to help…	May 27, 2021 Launching The Canada Greener Homes Grant Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Minister of Natural Resource Seamus O’Regan launched the Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGHG), which will provide Canadian homeowners…
May 18, 2021 Commemorating Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day On this Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, which marks 12 years since the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka, we pay recognition to the victims…	May 17, 2021 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On this day we promote the freedom and dignity of our LGBTQ2+ community to live…	May 12, 2021 Eid Mubarak! Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Ajax, across Canada, in Palestine and around the world. As you celebrate the end of the…
May 4, 2021 Creating Safer Schools In Ajax And Across Ontario Over $4 million in federal funds from the COVID-19 Resilience Stream will help make Ajax classrooms and learning spaces safer for students and teachers. Over…	May 3, 2021 Addressing Mental Wellness Over Mental Health Week (May 3-9) May 3-9 is Mental Health Week, a week that highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellness. This year's theme surrounds the need for…	May 2, 2021 Happy Orthodox Easter Today is Easter for people of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. Happy Easter to all those celebrating in Ajax, across Canada…
May 1, 2021 Asian Heritage Month 2021 May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time where we recognize the tremendous contributions of Asian-Canadians and our Asian communities to help our nation…	May 1, 2021 Jewish Heritage Month 2021 May is Jewish Heritage Month in Canada. Canada is home to the fourth largest Jewish community in the world, a community that has helped and…	April 24, 2021 Armenian Genocide Memorial Day 2021 On Armenian Genocide Memorial Day we join Armenian communities in Canada and around the world to remember those who unjustly suffered and lost their lives…
April 22, 2021 Additional Travel Restrictions To Keep Canadians Safe Our government continues to advise against all non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of cases of COVID-19 rise around the world, we…	April 21, 2021 My Statement Regarding Today's New Developments On The Photograph Taken During A Parliamentary Session Statement on Behalf of the Government Whip: I welcome Bloc Quebecois Member of Parliament Sébastien Lemire’s honest apology. I also further accept his assertion that…	April 17, 2021 MP Mark Holland Virtual Ramadan Gathering Today, MP Mark Holland was honoured to host some of our Muslim brothers and sisters from the Ajax community for a virtual Ramadan celebration. While…
April 15, 2021 My Statement On The Disturbing Dissemination Of A Photograph During Parliamentary Session Yesterday Statement on Behalf of the Government Whip: What happened yesterday, with regards to the dissemination of a photograph, was a terrible violation. The Member for…	April 14, 2021 New Pathway To Permanent Residency New Canadians make tremendous contributions to improve our communities and help fuel our economy. As we recover post-pandemic, newcomers will play a vital role. We…	April 14, 2021 International Day Of Pink 2021 On this International Day of Pink people worldwide take a stand against bullying, discrimination, homophobia and transphobia, and celebrate the inclusion and acceptance of everyone.…
April 14, 2021 Happy Puthandu Happy New Year to our Tamil community celebrating Puthandu - here in the Town of Ajax, across Canada and around the world. Though the pandemic…	April 13, 2021 Happy Vaisakhi Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world observe Vaisakhi, the holiest day of the Sikh calendar. While the pandemic has made gatherings virtual…	April 12, 2021 Ramadan Mubarak Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters in the Town of Ajax, Durham Region, across Canada and around the world. While the pandemic will…
April 8, 2021 Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day On Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) communities worldwide mourn the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust. On this day of sorrow we honour…	April 7, 2021 World Health Day 2021 On this World Health Day we thank all our amazing health care heroes who have fought COVID-19 to keep us healthy and safe. As they…	April 4, 2021 Happy Easter Happy Easter to our Christian community in Canada and around the world celebrating today. As this holiday allows us to reflect on acts of compassion…
April 2, 2021 Autism Awareness Day On Autism Awareness Day we celebrate our autism community and promote the acceptance and inclusion of persons with autism. Our government will continue to work…	April 1, 2021 Raising Awareness Of Human Trafficking Today, our government announced over $337,000 in federal funding was provided to Victim Services of Durham Region to help develop an online game to help…	April 1, 2021 April Is Sikh Heritage Month April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. Canada is home to more than 500,000 Sikh Canadians, making it one of the largest Sikh diasporas in…
March 28, 2021 Happy Holi Happy Holi! Wishing all those celebrating in our Hindu community in the Town of Ajax, across Canada and around the world a wonderful and healthy…	March 27, 2021 Happy Passover Tonight, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world observe the start of Passover. Best wishes to all who are celebrating! While this year will…	March 25, 2021 Supreme Court Reaffirms Canada's Price On Pollution Plan It is clear that climate change is real and action must be taken to fight it. Today's Supreme Court of Canada decision reaffirms our plan…
March 24, 2021 CEBA Application Deadline Extended To June 30 Our government introduced Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to help Canada's small businesses throughout the pandemic. We have now extended the deadline to apply…	March 23, 2021 Budget Day - April 19, 2021 Following consultations from across the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced Budget 2021 will be tabled April 19, 2021. We…	March 22, 2021 Emergency Benefits Extended To help Canada's hardest-hit workers and their families throughout COVID-19 our government introduced emergency benefits and programs to provide some certainty in uncertain times. The…
March 21, 2021 Happy Nowruz The first day of Spring marks the start of Nowruz - New Year in the Persian calendar celebrated within Afghan, Iranian, and other Central and…	March 17, 2021 Rebuilding Canada's Biomanufacting Sector The federal government is investing $100 million to help rebuild Canada’s biomanufacturing sector and strengthen our ability to manufacture vaccines and therapeutics domestically. Since our…	March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick's Day Happy St. Patrick's Day and Irish Heritage Month in Canada. Canadians of Irish descent have made tremendous contributions to enrich our country. As festivities will…
March 16, 2021 Building More Trails And Paths To Enhance Active Transportation Our government has made an investment of $400 million over 5 years for active transportation to help build a more sustainable, resilient and healthier Canada.…	March 11, 2021 Over 100 Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories Lifted Everyone in Canada deserves access to safe, clean drinking water. As of this week, our government has reached a historic milestone with 101 long-term drinking…	March 11, 2021 National Day Of Observance Today marks one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The past year has required resilience and strength, especially when faced with unimaginable loss. Today…
March 9, 2021 New Investments In Zero-Emissions Transit Investments in clean transit projects supports our post-pandemic recovery, makes life more affordable and helps us build towards a net-zero future. The purchase of 5,000…	March 8, 2021 International Women's Day 2021 Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate the accomplishments and leadership of women everywhere, and recommit to advance gender equality and build a future where…	March 5, 2021 Health Canada Approves Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Today, Health Canada has approved he Janssen vaccine, the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson. With this approval, Canada now has 5 approved…
March 3, 2021 Supporting Arts And Live Events Workers In Response To COVID-19 Arts and music breathes life into Canadian communities and helps drive our economy. That is why we are investing $181.5 million to help support our…	February 26, 2021 Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine Today, Health Canada announced they have authorized the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca for distribution in Canada. The authorized vaccine includes the AstraZeneca vaccine developed…	February 22, 2021 New Travel Measures And Quarantine Restrictions Come Into Effect Now is not the time to travel. Since the emergence of COVID-19, our government has been clear that all non-essential travel should be postponed until…
February 19, 2021 Reforming Canada's Criminal Justice System A justice system that targets racialized communities does not keep us safe, is not fair, does not work and should be changed. Through measures introduced…	February 17, 2021 Strengthened Gun Control Measures Introduced Our government has introduced strengthened gun control measures to build on our commitment to combat gun violence and help increase public safety. In 2019 we…	February 12, 2021 Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Year of the Ox! While this year's Lunar New Year celebrations will be far more subdued, we should still look to the year ahead…
February 10, 2021 New Investments In Public Transit To Build Stronger Communities Since 2015, our government has placed a priority on making stronger and more sustainable communities by improving and upgrading transit nationwide. Since then, over $200…	February 10, 2021 CERB Repayments Interest Relief On 2020 Income Tax For Self-Employed Canadians Since day one, our government has been there for workers in Canada with historic income support measures. These measures included the Canada Emergency Recovery Benefit…	February 9, 2021 Supporting The Environment Through COVID-19 Economic Response Plan Our government's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan helps support projects that help to protect or conserve our natural environment through the Environment and Climate Change Canada…
February 3, 2021 Canada Adds 13 Groups As Terrorist Entities Today our government added 13 groups to the Criminal Code list of terrorist entities, and maintained the list of 7 other entities. Listing terrorist entities…	February 2, 2021 New Travel Measures For Non-Essential Travel Since the beginning of this crisis we have strongly advised against non-essential travel and put in place measures to protect Canadians from COVID-19. With less…	February 1, 2021 Additional Funding For Safe Return To School Fund This academic year has posed many challenges - for students, teachers and parents alike. To help keep our schools and learning environments healthy and safe,…
February 1, 2021 February Is Black History Month February is Black History Month, a month where we honour and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our Black Canadians, and reaffirm our commitment to…	January 29, 2021 Statement On Fourth Anniversary Of Quebec City Mosque Shooting Today marks the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Ste-Foy, a hateful attack which claimed the lives…	January 27, 2021 Introducing The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) The Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) supports Canada’s hardest-hit businesses with low-interest loans of up to $1 million. Apply as of February 1,…
January 27, 2021 Statement On International Holocaust Remembrance Day Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day to remember the millions who were murdered, and the countless others who suffered under the heinous crimes perpetrated…	January 24, 2021 Statement On The Passing Of Brock Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden It is with sadness that I learned Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden, Mayor of the Township of Brock here in the Region of Durham, passed today after…	January 23, 2021 Ajax Virtual Town Hall January 2021 - Full Video Thank you to everyone who helped make our third Virtual Town Hall event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic a successful one. It was…
January 22, 2021 LINK TO AJAX VIRTUAL TOWN HALL REGISTER FOR AND CONNECT TO THE AJAX VIRTUAL TOWN HALL NOTE: Please use the Google Chrome web browser to access the event online, and if…	January 21, 2021 Addressing Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our mental health, and has left many people struggling with anxiety, fear, uncertainty of the future, sadness,…	January 18, 2021 Black Business Pilot Supports Canada's Black Entrepreneurs On January 12, 2021, our government launched the new Black Business Pilot program to support Canada's Black entrepreneurs and expand bidding opportunities for Black owned/operated…
January 14, 2021 Happy Thai Pongal Happy Thai Pongal to the Tamil community here in Ajax, across Canada and around the world. This year's harvest festival will be different - normally…	January 13, 2021 Ajax Virtual Town Hall - Friday, January 22, 2021 Ajax – stay safe and informed by attending the MP Mark Holland Virtual Town Hall on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Participate by…	January 11, 2021 Happy Tamil Heritage Month Happy Tamil Heritage Month! This month we celebrate the significant contributions of our large and vibrant Tamil diaspora here in Canada and our Town of…
January 11, 2021 Statement On The Dismantling Of The University Of Jaffna Mullivaikkal Memorial A Mullivaikkal memorial at the University of Jaffna was dismantled this weekend. We can never erase the memory of thousands of massacred Tamils from the…	January 8, 2021 Recognizing The First Anniversary Of The Ukraine Flight 752 Tragedy One year ago today, Canadians were shocked and saddened to learn that Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 had been shot down near Tehran, killing all…	January 7, 2021 Merry Orthodox Christmas A Merry Christmas to our Orthodox Christians and Eastern Rite Catholics across Canada celebrating the holiday today. While family, friends, and loved ones traditionally gather…
January 6, 2021 Helping Protect Canadians During COVID-19 (VIDEO) The pandemic has made for a very long year, but through investments to ensure we have the proper equipment and supports in place we will…	January 1, 2021 Happy New Year From MP Mark Holland Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who stayed in and had a quiet and safe start to 2021. Here's to better and healthier days…	December 27, 2020 Happy Kwanzaa From MP Mark Holland Wishing a happy, healthy and safe Kwanzaa to everyone here in Ajax and the Durham Region, across Canada and around the world who are celebrating…
December 24, 2020 Holiday Joint Statement From Your Ajax Representatives Wishing everyone in our Ajax community a safe, happy and healthy holidays! While this year will be tough, may you have joyful celebrations with your…	December 22, 2020 Happy Holidays From MP Mark Holland And The Ajax Office Team Wishing everyone a safe, happy and healthy holidays! While this year will be tough, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel…	December 13, 2020 Visiting Santa's Hill On Hills Road In Ajax MP Holland meeting with Heather and Paul of Santa's Hill in the Town of Ajax this evening. Hills Road is currently lined with inflatable Santa's…
December 13, 2020 Annual Ajax Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive Today MP Holland stopped by the Town of Ajax to donate to the Annual Mayor & Council Toy & Food Drive, supporting our local charities…	December 10, 2020 Happy Hanukkah Hanukkah begins today at sunset for our Jewish communities in Canada and worldwide. I hope this year's Festival of Lights is a healthy and joyous…	November 30, 2020 Fall Economic Statements Provides Direction Through COVID-19 Pandemic On November 30, 2020, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, released our government's Fall Economic Statement, our plan to…
November 30, 2020 Supporting Canada's Business Community During COVID-19 (VIDEO) Starting a business requires courage, dedication and perseverance. Business owners must become experts at strategic planning. Unfortunately, a global pandemic was in nobody's playbook. That…	November 23, 2020 Apply For The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy Applications are now open for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) to help businesses hardest hit during the pandemic. CERS is straightforward, easy-to-access and…	November 23, 2020 Call For Proposals Open For Community Support, Multiculturalism And Anti-Racism Initiative A call for proposals is now open for the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives (CSMARI) Program. The CSMARI Program supports projects that help communities…
November 20, 2020 Committing To Reaching Net Zero Emissions By 2050 Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, delivered on our commitment to legislate Canada’s goal of net zero by 2050,…	November 18, 2020 COVID-19 Benefits To Help In These Hard Times (VIDEO) When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and placed many Canadians in vulnerable positions, our government responded with benefits to provide help in these hard times. While…	November 17, 2020 New Privacy Protections For Canadians Online As Canadians become more reliant on digital technologies and the digital economy, they need to know their privacy and personal information is safe online. As…
November 16, 2020 Helping Canadians Develop Skills To Find Good Jobs Our government has announced a $1.5 billion investment to help workers access training and employment supports to help them develop new skills and find good…	November 14, 2020 Happy Diwali Happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights! I wish you and your loved ones a joyous celebration of hope and love in…	November 14, 2020 Happy Bandi Chhor Divas To Our Sikh Communities To everyone in the Sikh community in Canada and around the world, a happy Bandi Chhor Divas! While your joyful celebrations will look different this…
November 13, 2020 MP Holland Meets Boys And Girls Club Durham Youth Cabinet MP Holland had a virtual meeting today with the Boys and Girls Club of Durham's Youth Cabinet, an opportunity to engage with the youth leaders…	November 12, 2020 Emergency Funding To Help Veterans Organizations At the end of Veterans' Week our government announced $20 million in funding to support Veterans organizations to help keep these vital organizations operational so…	November 11, 2020 Observing Remembrance Day In 2020 With The Ajax Legion MP Mark Holland laid a wreath in a smaller and safely distanced ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322 in Ajax for this year's…
November 9, 2020 Universal Broadband Fund To Increase High-Speed Internet Access Across Canada The Universal Broadband Fund is a $1.75 billion investment to help connect 98% of Canadians to high speed internet by 2026, with the goal to…	November 2, 2020 Funding To Help Protect Cultural And Religious Groups From Hate-Motivated Crimes Canada's Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) helps cultural and religious organizations protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes. In 2019, we quadrupled SIP funding to help make Canada…	November 1, 2020 Canada's New Immigration Plan Our immigration system helps drive economic growth and helps build our vibrant and diverse communities. Our new 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan sets out responsible increases…
October 30, 2020 One-Time Payment To Persons With Disabilites Distributed Starting Today Starting today, approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities in Canada will receive our government's one-time payment of up to $600 to help cover costs incurred…	October 29, 2020 Flu Prevention Week In Canada This week is Flu Prevention Week in Canada. Every year the flu shot serves as a first line of defence to protect the health of…	October 27, 2020 New Rapid Housing Initiative To Create Up To 3,000 New Homes For Canadians To help address the urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians during COVID-19, our Rapid Housing Initiative is providing $1 billion to help quickly create 3,000…
October 26, 2020 Apply for 2021 Celebrate Canada Funding Until November 21 Each year, Canadian Heritage provides funding through Celebrate Canada for large scale and community-based events for 4 days of celebration that cover a span of…	October 23, 2020 Investments For A Made-In-Canada Vaccine Our government is investing more for made-in-Canada vaccines, and has now signed an agreement through the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) for up to 76 million…	October 22, 2020 Funding To Help Canada's Small Businesses Through Go Canada United Relief Fund Our government is investing $12 million in the Gocanadaunited Small Business Relief Fund to help thousands of small businesses across the country cover costs relating…
October 21, 2020 MP Holland Attends WMRCC Durham Annual General Meeting Happy to join the Women's Multicultural Resource & Counselling Centre (WMRCC) of Durham for their Annual General Meeting tonight to thank them for the fantastic…	October 16, 2020 Anti-Racism Action Program Funding In Ajax Our government is providing $15 million in funding for 85 projects through our Anti-Racism Action Program (ARAP). This initiative will support anti-racism projects across Canada…	October 11, 2020 Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time Canadians come together with loved ones, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made that far more difficult. For the health of your…
October 6, 2020 One-Time Payment To Persons With Disabilities Approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities in Canada will receive a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $600 as of October 30 to help cover…	October 5, 2020 $184-Million Boost To Regional Relief Fund For Small Businesses In Southern Ontario We are providing an additional $184 million to support small and medium-sized businesses in Southern Ontario as part of a $600 million boost to the…	October 2, 2020 New Infrastructure Plan To Create Jobs And Grow The Economy We are committing $10 billion to new major infrastructure initiatives over the next 3 years, creating around 60,000 good jobs, helping build a low-carbon economy…
October 1, 2020 National Seniors Day Today is National Seniors Day, a day to show our older Canadians gratitude for all they have done to raise us and help shape our…	October 1, 2020 Islamic History Month This Islamic History Month we recognize the extraordinary contributions Muslim Canadians have made to our country. Here in Ajax we are fortunate to have one…	September 27, 2020 Wishes For A Blessed Yom Kippur My best wishes to everyone in our Jewish communities, here in Canada and around the world, observing Yom Kippur tonight. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.
September 23, 2020 Governor General Delivers Speech From The Throne Today, the Governor General delivered the Speech from the Throne, which comes at the start of every new session of Parliament to introduce the government’s…	September 21, 2020 New Transit Funding For Durham Region On Friday, September 18, 2020, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced $45 million in funding from the federal government to help…	September 11, 2020 Announcing The Mental Health Of Black Canadians Fund More Canadians are seeking mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and systemic barriers just adds to the challenges being faced. That is why we…
September 9, 2020 Announcing Canada's First-Ever Black Entrepreneurship Program All Canadians deserve an equal chance to succeed. Canada’s first-ever Black Entrepreneurship Program will provide nearly $221 million in targeted supports to strengthen our Black-owned…	September 4, 2020 Over 1,000 New Projects In Support Of Canadian Seniors Impacted By COVID-19 Staying home helps ensure the safety of our seniors, but it can also take a toll on their mental health and well-being. That is why…	September 1, 2020 Agreements In Place To Secure Supply Of Potential COVID-19 Vaccines We are committed to delivering safe and effective COVID-19 treatments and vaccines once they have been approved. That is why we have signed agreements in…
July 22, 2020 Small Business Discussion With The Honourable Minister Mary Ng (VIDEO) It was great to sit down between House sittings yesterday with the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng.…	July 1, 2020 Happy Canada Day Happy Canada Day! As we come together in safe and virtual ways this year, I hope everyone has a fantastic day of celebrating this incredible…	June 16, 2020 MP Mark Holland's Response To Videos Of Ajax Pickering Hospital Arrest In October 2018 On June 16, 2020, videos were brought to my attention through stories from media outlets videos of an aggressive arrest of an elderly Black couple…
June 12, 2020 Happy Philippine Independence Day To Our Ajax Filipino community Mabuhay! To our Filipino community in Ajax and across Canada, who have helped to make our community and our country stronger, Happy Philippine Independence Day.…	June 3, 2020 Ajax Virtual Town Hall With Health Minister Hon. Patty Hajdu (VIDEO) Thank you to everyone who attended the Ajax Virtual Town Hall last night, and to the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Health, for the…	June 1, 2020 MP Mark Holland Statement On Anti-Black Racism Anti-Black racism is abhorrent and must be confronted wherever it is found. We must never be silent to this injustice. We must have the difficult…
June 1, 2020 Happy Filipino Heritage Month As of 2019, the month of June became Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. This Filipino Heritage Month we recognize the tremendous contributions made by our…	June 1, 2020 Happy Pride Month June is celebrated as Pride Month here in Canada, and other countries worldwide. This is a month where we recognize our LGBTQ2+ community, and come…	May 23, 2020 Eid Mubarak To Our Ajax Muslim Community Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Ajax, across Canada and worldwide. Reaching the end of your fast is dramatically different this year,…
May 21, 2020 MP Mark Holland Attends Durham Tamil Association Virtual Round Table Tonight I was honoured to join the Durham Tamil Association (DTA) for their Virtual Round Table, along with Ajax MPP Rod Phillips, Ajax Mayor Shaun…	May 18, 2020 MP Mark Holland Statement On Anniversary Of Mullivaikkal Today we pay recognition to the atrocities that took place in Mullivaikkal in the lead up to the end of the Sri Lankan civil war.…	May 14, 2020 MP Mark Holland Sttends At Home With Ajax Council series Thank you to the Town of Ajax for hosting today's engaging discussion on COVID-19 and the local impact as part of their At Home with…
April 23, 2020 Ramadan Mubarak To Our Muslim Community In Ajax And Durham Region Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Ajax and Durham Region, across Canada and worldwide celebrating the start of this holy month. While…	April 20, 2020 MP Mark Holland Statement On Tragic Shooting In Nova Scotia Violence of any kind has no place in Canada. All Canadians are mourning with those affected by the senseless and tragic acts of violence in…	April 15, 2020 Thanks To All Who Attended The Ajax Virtual Town Hall Thanks again to all who took part in the Ajax Virtual Town Hall, an important and informative discussion with our community about COVID-19. I was…
April 13, 2020 Happy Tamil New Year / Puthandu Happy New Year to everyone in the Tamil community celebrating Puthandu - in Ajax, across Canada and around the world. Though these are very challenging…	April 12, 2020 Happy Easter Happy Easter! While this year is different with loved ones at a distance, may you still have an extraordinary holiday filled with love. Thank you…	February 1, 2020 Black History Month Celebration In Ajax - February 2020 It was an honour to attend the 13th annual Durham Black History Month Celebration in Ajax tonight, to recognize and celebrate the indelible contributions Black…