Adam Vaughan
280 Spadina Avenue, Suite 307 M5T 3A5 Toronto, ON, Canada

We said we’d ban assault-style firearms in Canada. And we did. Now, we’re taking further action to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe. Watch our ...announcement live for more information: On a dit qu’on allait interdire les armes à feu de style arme d’assaut au Canada, et on l’a fait. On prend maintenant d’autres mesures pour combattre la violence par arme à feu et protéger nos communautés. Regardez notre annonce en direct pour les détails : See more

Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful, prosperous, and joyful Year of the Ox! Although celebrations will be different this year, we can still take the time to reflect and look forward to the future as well as connect with loved ones virtually. !... ! Chúc mng nm mi ! See more

Fantastic news for cities! This morning, our government announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight years, which includes permanent funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. Find out more at this link: https://pm.gc.ca//new-public-transit-investments-build-str

Now is the time to pitch your ideas to improve the quality of life in your community during COVID & beyond, from pop-up bike paths, outdoor art installations or WiFi hubs. The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative will help Canadians enjoy safer, more vibrant & inclusive communities.

I couldn’t be more proud to serve as Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Ahmed Hussen, then he writes this important article, and I’m prouder still. https://www.thestar.com//what-black-history-month-means-in

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) has now launched! Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.... If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more. Find out more and apply here: https://www.canada.ca//services/subsidy/emergency-rent-sub

It’s National Housing Day. This year, our focus is on our government’s commitment to end chronic homelessness in Canada. We are delivering 3 new chapters to our ambitious National Housing Strategy: an Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Program; the Rapid Housing Initiative; and, stronger capital support for social and co-op housing. We’ve also appointed the National Housing Council (https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca//government-canada-announces-m) to frame and hold go...vernment to account on the rights-based approach to housing, and we have also opened up applications to appoint a Federal Housing Advocate to make sure the right to housing is realized by all. As we look ahead, let’s say thank you to the front line staff working to shelter the homeless while also battling through the overdose crisis to keep so many people safe. Please know that your work is valued and that your contributions to better housing are celebrated. * Some photos taken pre-COVID pandemic *

It's #NationalHousingDay, a day that reminds us how important it is to have a home. For 1.6 million Canadians, accessing adequate affordable housing is a challe...nge. These issues have only been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that housing matters during COVID-19. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Comment here and tell us why housing matters to you during this pandemic.

Today is #NationalHousingDay. Three years ago today we launched Canada's first ever #NationalHousingStrategy, a plan to ensure every Canadian has a safe and affordable place to call home.

The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), and the new Lockdown Supports received Royal Assent last night. Read more below:

Click the following link to download the COVID Alert app now: https://www.canada.ca//coronavirus-diseas/covid-alert.html

If you missed my #SpaFY Rapid Housing Initiative Zoom Town Hall last week, or would like to rewatch the event, it has now been uploaded to my website here: https://adamvaughan.libparl.ca/town-halls/

Fort York Food Bank is one of the critical pieces of community infrastructure this weekend as COVID-19 changes how Thanksgiving is celebrated. By utilizing not-for-profit emergency funding streams by our federal government, the food bank was able to hire staff and build a large walk-in fridge to serve more nutritious food and reach isolated seniors. These improvements will help to combat food insecurity in our community. Find out more about the work that the Fort York Food Bank does here: https://fyfb.com.

The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister are delivering an important update for small businesses affected by COVID-19:

Homelessness can be ended in Canada. Let’s get to work to realize this goal - together.

Watch Live: Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is set to announce Canada’s comprehensive approach to achieving zero plastic waste by 2030. He will also update Canadians about the ban on harmful single use plastics. Watch, comment and share.

The second phase of the Emergency Community Support Fund for social services is now open. See the post from United Way Greater Toronto below for more information:

Today, we stand with Sisters in Spirit vigils - virtually - to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit peoples. We grieve with families and communities whose mothers, daughters, aunties and cousins are tragically no longer with us. It is because of the courageous women, families and allies who fought for answers and for change, that the National Inquiry was launched. We must all confront and meaningfully address the racism... towards Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit peoples. Today is a difficult day. Please always remember that help is available when you need it. Immediate support is available for all Indigenous people in Canada: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Support Line: 1-844-413-6649 Hope for Wellness Help Line and Chat: 1-855-242-3310 and hopeforwellness.ca

New information on the border for family reunification and international students:

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time where friends and families come together with their loved ones to light colourful lanterns and share traditional mooncakes, and is a time to celebrate and recognize the many contributions the Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and Asian communities have made to Canada.