Carolyn Bennett, MP

Annual Canada Day Picnic

Join us for a fun family-friendly afternoon at our Annual Canada Celebration. Enjoy live music, face painting, cultural dance troupes, great activities and delicious BBQ!

Sunday July 1, 2012

4:00-6:00pm

Wells Hill Park
470 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M5P1N4

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Annual Traditional Pow Wow

Native Men’s Residence (NaMeRes) welcomes all to participate in the recognition of the Summer Solstice and National Aboriginal Day.

Saturday June 23, 2012

10:30am-6:00pm
Grand entry at noon

Wells Hill Park
470 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M5P1N4

 

Citizenship & Immigration FAQ
Co-hosted by Skills for Change

Join us to learn about the new rules for completing citizenship and immigration applications for Permanent Residence (PR), Sponsorship, Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) and more. We will hear from a representative from CIC about the latest changes to these applications and then there will be an opportunity to ask your questions.

Invited Guests:
Cheryl May, Executive Director, Skills for Change
Representative from Citizenship and Immigration (CIC)
Representative from the Maytree Foundation

Sunday June 3, 2012

1:30-2:00pm Parliamentary Clinic
2:00-4:00pm Town Hall

Skills for Change
791 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B7

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St. Paul’s Summit on Care Giving and Home Care

Join the elected representatives for St. Paul’s as we talk earnestly about the issues affecting seniors and learn about policies for end-of-life and home-based care. We will then open up the floor for discussions about what concerns the seniors of St. Paul’s.

Guest speaker:
Stacy Landau, Executive Director, SPRINT (Seniors Peoples’ Resources in North Toronto)

Panelists:
Hon. Carolyn Bennett, M.P. for St. Paul’s
Dr. Eric Hoskins, M.P.P. for St. Paul’s
Joe Mihevc, City Councillor for St. Paul’s West, Ward 21
Josh Matlow, City Councillor for St. Paul’s East, Ward 22
Josh Colle, City Councillor for Eglinton-Lawrence, Ward 15
Jo-Ann Davies, TCDSB School Trustee

Tuesday May 22, 2012

5:30-6:00pm Parliamentary Clinic
6:00-8:00pm Summit

York Fairbank Centre for Seniors
2213 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON  M6E 3S2

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Neighbourhood Checkups

Come out and meet with Carolyn to share and discuss the issues and ideas that are important to you. Neighbourhood checkups are a key element in our St. Paul’s ‘democracy between elections.

Saturday April 28, 2012

11:30-12:30pm – Deer Park, South Hill, Forest Hill, Cedarvale

Carolyn Bennett’s Constituency Office: 1650 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4T 2A2

12:30-1:30pm – Rejoignez-nous pour un bilan de santé du quartier en français!

Bureau de l’hon. Carolyn Bennett 1650 rue Yonge, Bureau 103, Toronto, ON M4T 2A2

2:00-3:00pm – North Toronto, Mt. Pleasant

Central Eglinton Community Centre: 160 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4P 3B5

3:30-4:30pm – Davisville

Isabel & Arthur Meighen Manor: 155 Millwood Road, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z6

Sunday April 29, 2012

11:00-noon – Wychwood, Humewood, Hillcrest, Davenport

St. Matthews Bracondale House: 707 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 4A1

1:00-2:00pm – Oakwood, Fairbanks

Pine Villa Retirement Residence: 1035 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 3J6

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TOWN HALL ON CANADA POST

Learn about our national mail service, the new riding post office and have the opportunity to ask your questions about postal service issues.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18th, 2012

1:30 – 2:00 pm Parliamentary Clinic

 

2:00 – 4:00 pm Town Hall

 

Maria A. Shchuka Library

 

Meeting Room A

 

1745 Eglinton Avenue West

 

Invited Guest:

• Representatives from Canada Post

Background Information and Key Links from Canada Post:

• Postal Code Lookup: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpc/personal/findByCity?execution=e1s1
• Find a Post Office: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/fpo/personal/findPostOffice
• Change of Address: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/personal/productsservices/receive/coapermanent.jsf
• Answers on an array of topics (Sending, Receiving, Tracking, Post Offices, etc): http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/personal/support/helpcentre/default.jsf
• Postal Transformation: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/corporate/postaltransformation/default.jsf
• Postal Transformation FAQs: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/corporate/postaltransformation/faq.jsf
• Contact Information: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/corporate/contactus.jsf
• Canadian Postal Service Charter http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/infosheets-canadapost-1770.htm

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St. Patrick’s Day Gathering – Friday, March 16th

Join us as we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in style! Soft drinks and tasty appetizers in theme with the holiday will be served. We will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items to donate to local food banks.

Friday March 16^th, 2012

5-7 PM

Scruffy Murphy’s Irish Pub

150 Eglinton Avenue East

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ELECTORAL REFORM TOWN HALL (PART II)

Click here to read a summary of what was discussed at the Electoral Reform Town Hall.

Click here to view video excerpts from Stéphane Dion, Dave Meslin and Donna Dasko.

Join us for a candid discussion about electoral reform and urban activism.  Stéphane Dion, MP of Saint-Laurent–Cartierville, Liberal critic for democratic reform will give a keynote speech. Dave Meslin, urban activist and civic engagement specialist, will also share his views on electoral reform and civic engagement. Equal Voice (EV) and Fair Vote Canada (FVC) representatives will also add their perspectives to this very important discussion.

Ask questions and share your thoughts on civic society and reforming the voting system.  This is also a great opportunity to learn more about democratic and civic life in Canada.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2012 

1:30 – 2:00 pm Parliamentary Clinic 

2:00 – 4:00 pm Town Hall

 

Holy Rosary Parish Hall (next to the Church)

356 St. Clair Avenue West

 

Background Information:  

• The Library of Parliament has prepared backgrounders on Electoral Reform Initiatives in Canadian Provinces, Youth Voter Turnout in Canada: 1. Trends and Issues, Youth Voter Turnout in Canada: 2. Reasons for the Decline and Efforts to Increase Participation and Youth Civic Engagement.
• Dave Meslin’s blog Mez Dispenser.
• Research and reports compiled by Equal Voice.
• Prof. Andrew Heard’s website on Canadian Electoral Reform.
• Discussion paper Electoral System Reform in Canada: Objectives, Advocacy and Implications for Governance published by the Canadian Policy Research Networks.
• Former Parliamentary Librarian’s publication Citizen Engagement and the Elected Representative.
• Resources compiled by Fair Vote Canada.

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ANNUAL SKATING PARTY

Saturday, Feb. 11th

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our Annual Skating Party because there is no ice at the outdoor rink at Wychwood Barns.

 

We’re threatening to play Kyoto Beach Ball instead!!!

 

Please drop by after the Wychwood Barns Farmers’ Market for a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and a chat between 1 and 2 pm.

 

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TOWNHALL MEETING ON MENTAL HEALTH

CLICK HERE to read a summary of what was discussed at the Mental Health Town Hall.

 

DEBUNKING MENTAL HEALTH MYTHS. Learn about common misconceptions related to mental health issues and find out about community treatment options. We will also discuss the next steps in following up on the important Liberal motion passed in the House of Commons on October 4 calling on the government to develop a National Suicide Prevention Strategy.

 

Sunday, January 22, 2011

 

1:30 – 2:00 pm Parliamentary Clinic

 

2:00 – 4:00 pm Town Hall

 

Holy Rosary Church (gym)

 

354 St. Clair Avenue West

 

Invited Guests: