What local MPPs plan to tackle as Ontario legislature reconvenes
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Ontario MPPs are returning to Queen's Park on Monday for the first time since June. After a months-long break, the legislature is reconvening with a throne speech set to be delivered at 9 a.m.
MPPs in Waterloo region and Guelph are gearing up to bring forward local issues and seek solutions. CBC K-W spoke to some local politicians about what they plan to bring to the table.
Lindo said the lengthy time away from legislature has been problematic for people looking to have their concerns addressed, especially during the fourth wave of the pandemic.
"The community wanted us to be an active part. They wanted us to be fighting for them and doing whatever it is, passing legislation, to get them what they needed to feel safe and secure in their communities," Lindo told CBC K-W.
She said the protocols that were tabled through the legislature before it dissolved have now disappeared and politicians must start from scratch. So, Lindo's first point of order is to address items previously discussed such as the senior's advocate bill, which calls for the creation of an advocate to represent seniors and family members who are caregivers.
"We're also hearing about issues of affordability and housing and access to mental health supports ... Just recently, I had a meeting with a group of advocates for older adults who are also raising the issue of the lack of mental health supports available to seniors and and not just people that are in long term care, but folks that are at home that are aging in place and that need additional support," said Lindo.
Lindo said Canada's recent federal election will have a big impact on provincial conversions.
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