Jeremy Roberts

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and her family on the news of the passing of Prince Phillip. A Royal Navy veteran of the Second World War, the Prince served his nation not just in war time, but every single day as beloved husband to Queen Elizabeth II.

Yesterday, Ontario administered an additional 108,563 doses of COVID19 vaccine, bring our total vaccinations to 2,834,784. In total, 326,360 people have been fully vaccinated.

Yesterday Ontario administered a record 104,382 doses of COVID19 vaccine, bringing our total vaccinations to 2,725,771. In total, 324,783 people have been fully vaccinated.

If you are 60 or older in Ottawa, you can now book a vaccination appointment at a local mass vaccination site at Ontario.ca/BookVaccine Reminder: if you are 55 or older, you can schedule an appointment directly with a local pharmacy.

Yesterday, Ontario administered an additional 76,199 doses of COVID19 vaccine bringing Ontario’s total vaccinations to 2,621,839. In total, 323,148 people have been fully vaccinated.

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and every day of the year, Ontario stands with survivors of abuse. We all have a role to play in ending violence against women. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, there is help available: Ontario.ca/women

These vaccines will be absolutely critical and we are working with the federal government to get timelines on when Ontario will receive our shipments. In the meantime, it's up to us to do what it takes to protect our hospitals, our schools, and our long-term care homes.

Dropped in recently at Fat Albert's & Ralph's on Baseline and chatted with owner Ralph Tannis. Mr. Tannis has been a community-minded business owner in Ottawa for decades, supporting important local causes. Now is the time for us to support him. Drop in and pick up a great meal!

We welcome the leadership of General Rick Hillier (ret’d) as Chair of the new 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.

This morning, Bill 214 the Time Amendment Act unanimously passed through committee. We are one step closer to stopping the clock. I want to thank the Ontario BIA Association and the 14 local chambers of commerce that supported my bill at the committee stage.

Improving adoption is a key commitment of our government’s plan to redesign the child welfare system. We are investing $1.5 million annually in post-adoption training, support groups and ongoing buddy-mentor programs help support adoptive parents and make the adoption experience more consistent and responsive for families across the province. http://news.ontario.ca//ontario-making-adoption-process-ea