In The Riding: February 10th

More critical meetings with cabinet ministers in Northwestern Ontario.

Associate Minister Charmaine Williams (Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity) joined me for a roundtable discussion with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Associate Minister met Carolyn Karle, who as you may know lost her daughter Dayna to an accidental drug overdose at the age of 31.

I am always amazed by the resilience of women, and Carolyn Karle is one of the many women who found her purpose after a tragic loss. The love she gave her daughter is the same love she is pouring into the community of Thunder Bay.

Thank you @kevinholland2022 for this intro pic.twitter.com/1qlsYQ3Ke4

— Charmaine Williams (@Charmomof5) February 8, 2023

Carolyn is involved with Team DEK, which is dedicated to improving addiction treatment services in the Thunder Bay District.

I look forward to continuing the relationship with Team DEK as we strive to find a collaborative approach to address the addictions problems.

I don’t see Thunder Bay moving forward economically or socially until this crisis is adequately addressed.

Kenora

I met with community leaders and residents to discuss the best methods to meet our housing needs in Northern Ontario.

Associate Minister Williams was part of the trip as was Minister Steve Clark (Municipal Affairs, Housing) and Minister Greg Rickford (Northern Development, Indigenous Affairs).

What a great day spent in beautiful @CityofKenora alongside @GregRickford, @Charmomof5 & @KHollandMPP!

I was glad to hear from local leaders & community members about the region’s housing challenges and how our government can best get more homes built faster in the North. 🏠 pic.twitter.com/QeAE2XACxe

— Steve Clark (@SteveClarkPC) February 8, 2023

Minister @SteveClarkPC, Minister @Charmomof5, MPP @KHollandMPP and I met with municipalities from across the Northwest to discuss housing needs.

Our government will work in partnership with municipalities & residents to ensure proper and reliable housing in Northern Ontario. pic.twitter.com/hp8wklpb7B

— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) February 8, 2023

This morning, Minister @SteveClarkPC, MPP @KHollandMPP and I toured local housing projects developed through @TheKDSB & @OAHSSC.

These projects will support assisted housing developments, seniors housing & housing for woman and children who are in need of a safe home. pic.twitter.com/mZ0vtqsQfO

— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) February 9, 2023

Thanks to my colleague @GregRickford for hosting myself, @KHollandMPP and @Charmomof5 in the @CityofKenora earlier this week!

We had a productive day touring new housing projects and meeting community and municipal partners to discuss Northern Ontario’s housing needs. pic.twitter.com/oo0a0gYj53

— Steve Clark (@SteveClarkPC) February 10, 2023

Supports For Survivors of Violence

Our government is investing up to $1.65 million to help women who have experienced violence and survivors of human trafficking access the support they need.

The Sexual Abuse Centre Thunder Bay will receive $10,000 and Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is in line to receive $180,000.

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)

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