Rod Phillips

It's #ChristmasEve. To my constituents in #Ajax & people across Ontario, all the best during this special time of year. Even as COVID-19 changes how we celebrate, we should reflect on what makes Christmas so special to us - including family & the act of giving. #MerryChristmas!

Business owners are struggling because of #COVID19. I’m glad I had the opportunity to check in with some of our local #Ajax businesses earlier this month to see how they are doing. Support is available. Please visit ontario.ca/COVIDSupport for details.

Need a last minute gift idea for that special someone? Why not support a small business with a gift certificate for their favourite local spot? #Ajax’s Pretty One Nails is one great example! #12DaysOfLocalBusiness

As #Ontario enters a shutdown, we need to look out for each other. We've announced new supports to provide relief as we all fight this virus: 1 $200 payments for parents... 2 Off-peak rates for hydro 3 Up-to $20,000 grants for small businesses https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59803/safer-at-home-programs-provide-relief-to-ontario-families

Today, as part of our celebration of the #12DaysOfLocalBusiness, I'm featuring #Ajax’s Mexico Lindo. Give them a call to takeout some of their outstanding Mexican cuisine options! #12DaysOfLocalBusiness

As a heads-up to my constituents in Ajax and residents across #Durham region - there will be nuclear public alert system TEST today!

Winter driving is made easier with the #Ontario 511 app! You can get real-time information on traffic and road conditions with the help of more than 600 highway cameras and hands-free audio alerts. Available on Google Play & Apple App Store.

It was great to join my colleague MPP Jill Dunlop and members of the community from #SimcoeNorth on Facebook Live to talk about #OntariosActionPlan. #ProtectSupportRecover

My statement below following expert advice from the CMOH on the strength of Ontario’s plan to keep students safe.

Ontario has created the Ministers’ #COVID19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force to advise the province on the development and implementation of an immunization program that will lead to the largest vaccine rollout in a generation. Learn More: https://bit.ly/2KAMvYD We welcome the leadership of General Rick Hillier (retired) as Chair of the task force which includes cross-government & external expertise in operations & logistics, federal-provincial relations, health & clinical domains, public health & immunization, ethics & information technology & data.

Ontario is providing over $37M to expand #MentalHealth services across the justice system, including expanding mobile crisis teams across the province, hiring more staff & supporting the creation of culturally-safe programs in First Nations communities. Learn More: https://bit.ly/36O3yhr

Our government is improving the adoption experience for families by investing in post-adoption training, support groups and ongoing buddy-mentor programs as well as services that will increase the number of public adoptions in the province. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3fCeym5

Great to talk to some of the members of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce with my colleague Bob Bailey about #OntariosActionPlan #ProtectSupportRecover

With some new restrictions heading our way starting tomorrow, I wanted to remind everyone to keep supporting #Local with #Takeout, a delicious way to support a #SmallBusiness!