Season 1, Episode 13Today in Question Period: Keeping Costs Down and Making Life More AffordableDuring Question Period on April 2, 2026, MPP David Smith talked about what matters most to families: keeping costs down and making life more affordable. While the previous government drove hyrdro bills up with bad contracts, the Government of Premier Ford is focused on protecting affordability and planning for reliable long-term energy with Made-in-Canada solutions that support good jobs and a stronger Ontario.“Our approach is simple – don’t make life more expensive. We are focused on keeping costs down and putting money back in people’s pocket. The previous Liberal government drove up hydro bills with bad contracts. We are doing the opposite – We are protecting affordability.”#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #protectontario #movingontarioforward #gettingitdone #workingforyou #ontariogovernment #queenspark #working4u #canadianleaders #premierford #hydroaffordability #affordableenergy #scarborough #onpoli

Today in Question Period: Keeping Costs Down and Making Life More Affordable

Season 1, Episode 12Long-Term Care Across Scarborough CentreWorking for You takes listeners to Thursday April 2, 2026, to hear a Member’s Statement from MPP Smith about seniors and long-term care. MPP David Smith rose in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to share the experiences of those working in our community’s long-term care facilities, including directors, PSWs and nurses – all of whom, under Ontario’s leadership of Premier Doug Ford, are doing a great job taking care of our seniors.In this Member’s Statement, MPP Smith shares his recent visits to several homes, including Wexford Residence, Alexis Lodge, Hellenic Home for the Aged, Kennedy Lodge Long-Term-Care and Bendale Acres Long-Term Care Home. “I’ve seen first-hand the dedication of staff who go above and beyond to ensure our seniors are treated with dignity, care and respect," explained MPP Smith. The entire Team of Scarborough Centre is grateful for all PSWs, nurses, and caregivers for the vital role they play in our community.#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #protectontario #movingontarioforward #gettingitdone #workingforyou #ontariogovernment #queenspark #working4u #canadianleaders #premierford #seniors #longtermcare #scarborough #onpoli

Long-Term Care Across Scarborough Centre

Season 1, Episode 11 Scarborough Community Town Hall on Public SafetyOn April 1, 2026, MPP David Smith joined the entire Scarborough caucus of government MPPs at a Public Safety Town Hall hosted by Honourable Zee Hamid, MPP (Milton), Associate Solicitor General.Representing Scarborough-Rouge Park was Honourable Vijay Thanigasalam, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. MPP Aris Babikian represented the constituency of Scarborough-Agincourt and Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors & Accessibility, joined from Scarborough North.All aspects of public safety were discussed, including bail reform, auto theft and retail theft. Audience members also heard more of these topics from representatives of the Ontario Provincial Police as well as the Scarborough divisions of the Toronto Police Service. MPP Smith emphasized during the meeting, “If you see something, say something – this is one of the most effective ways of ensuring greater public safety.”The event was held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 13 – on Kingston Road in Scarborough, and featured a packed house of constituents and insightful questions.What made this event truly special was its emphasis on community – on Scarborough – and the increasing investments by the provincial government under Premier Ford the residents, schools and businesses in every neighbourhood and every corner of Scarborough.#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #protectontario #movingontarioforward #gettingitdone #workingforyou #ontariogovernment #queenspark #working4u #canadianleaders #zeehamid #arisbabikian #raymondcho #vijaythanigasalam #scarborough #townhall

Public Safety Community Town Hall

Season 1, Episode 10Black History MonthBlack History Month is here! And this annual month-long commemoration is one of the coolest and easiest ways to experience the profound and enduring contributions of Black Canadians.Black History Month is observed during the month of February each year. This special video episode features MPP David Smith helping to inaugurate Black History Month, and encouraging everyone to enjoy the history, music, arts, businesses and overall contributions to Canada by the many generations of Black Canadians. Come and visit us in Scarborough Centre or check out the online resources near the end of these shownotes............................................Black history in Canada began with Mathieu da Costa, a multilingual interpreter of African descent who worked with Samuel de Champlain and Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Monts, in Acadia, whose job it was to assist French explorers. Early, large-scale settlements occurred later with Black Loyalists (1780s) and Underground Railroad refugees (1800s). Following the American Revolutionary War, over 3,000 Black Loyalists seeking freedom and land settled in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Many formerly enslaved people escaped to Canada for freedom after the War of 1812, forming communities in Ontario and the Maritimes. Learn more: Visit us in Scarborough Centre, home to Canada’s most culturally diverse community – including the many businesses and enterprises owned and operated by Black Canadians.Or check out the following online resources:Heritage Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.htmlOntario Black History Society: https://blackhistorysociety.ca/Black History Month Act, 2016 – Read the Statute: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/16b01#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #protectontario #movingontarioforward #gettingitdone #workingforyou #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #underbroundrailroad #ontariogovernment #blackloyalists #queenspark #blackcanadians #africancanadians #working4u #milestones #canadianleaders

Black History Month

Episode 9 MPP David Smith Getting It Done with Premier Ford: November 15, 2025Audio VersionThis episode features the spoken-word audio version of MPP's Smith's newsletter of November 15, 2025.In this episode:Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Scarborough Centre - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 617Aspire for Higher's Success Stories and Role Models at the Skilled Trades Event in the Scarborough Civic CentreVisiting the leaders at the IBEW and ILEO Pathway Training CentreConnect4Life on inclusive opportunities during Skilled Trades WeekGovernment of Ontario investments to combat hate crimesGovernment of Ontario boosting nursing in long-term care in our communities#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #protectoontario #movingontarioforward #gettingitdone #workingforyou #legionbranch617 #royalcanadianlegion #remembranceday #pathwaytraining #skilledtrades #apprenticeships #aspireforhigher #connect4life #ontariogovernment #queenspark #nursing

MPP David Smith Getting It Done With Premier Ford - Audio Newsletter - November 15, 2025

Episode 8 More Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre - ConversationsThis is the second of two episodes that feature a who's who of skilled trades representatives in Scarborough Centre. This second episode features the Toronto Paramedic Service, Magret Real Estate, Black Northern Initiative ,Toronto Community Living, the Carpenter’s Union, Computek College, Access Employment, Skills for Change and VYPA.These are the companies and organizations providing promising careers in skilled trades, right in Scarborough Centre. The audio clips were recorded live in the Rotunda of the Scarborough Civic Centre by Bimmy Babasola during Skilled Trades Week November 2025.#SkilledTradesWeek #ScarboroughCentre #Ontario #Jobs #Careers #Trades #Opportunity #Community #MPPDavidSmith #working4u #workingforyou #ontariopc # #MadeInOntario #MovingForward #ProtectOntario #BuildingOntario #davidsmithmpp #TorontoParamedicService #torontoems #blacknortherninitiative #carpenters #vypa #computeck #torontocommunityliving #skillsforchange #magretrealestate #accessemployment

More Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre - Conversations

Episode 7 Your Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre: Number 1This interview compilation is the first of two episodes featuring representatives of the skilled trades, ranging from NDC and the Dream Legacy Foundation to Aspire for Higher, Black Arrow Construction and Music Marketing.These are the companies and organizations providing promising careers in skilled trades, right in Scarborough Centre. This episode also features the esteemed Obaid Noori, Queen’s Park Executive Assistant, reminding listeners about the importance and origin of Skilled Trades Week as an MPP David Smith initiative, as well as MPP Smith in conversation both in the first and final interviews of this episode.The audio clips were recorded live in the Rotunda of the Scarborough Civic Centre by Bimmy Babasola during Skilled Trades Week November 2025.#SkilledTradesWeek #ScarboroughCentre #Ontario #Jobs #Careers #Trades #Opportunity #Community #MPPDavidSmith #working4u #workingforyou #ontariopc # #MadeInOntario #MovingForward #ProtectOntario #BuildingOntario #davidsmithmpp #NDC #MusicMarketing #BlackArrowConstruction #AspireforHigher

Your Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre - Number 1

Episode 6 Member’s Statement Retrospective: Jewel, Melania Smith & Connect4LifeThis retrospective episode of Member's Statements features MPP David Smith recognizing the work of three great community leaders: Jewel - a local manufacturer of EV battery chargers, Melania Smith - an award-winning entrepreneur whose efforts help support local food security, and Connect4Life - a disability charity that helps deliver community skills development.The Legislative Assembly of Ontario (informally known as Queen’s Park) is the provincial legislature where elected representatives, known as Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), debate and pass laws that affect all Ontarians – including measures to approve spending and create laws, as well as delivering Member’s Statements.This retrospective series in our program, Scarborough Centre - Working for You, highlights the work of MPP Smith in bringing attention to specific issues, organizations or events in Scarborough Centre. The three Member’s Statements by MPP Smith in this episode were taken from 2023 and 2024. They provide listeners and viewers with a glimpse into the workings of Queen’s Park – one of the many ways through which MPP David Smith and his team are always … Working for You!#SkilledTradesWeek #ScarboroughCentre #Ontario #Jobs #Careers #Trades #Opportunity #Community #MPPDavidSmith #working4u #workingforyou #ontariopc # #MadeInOntario #MovingForward #ProtectOntario #BuildingOntario #davidsmithmpp #jewel #melaniasmith #connect4life #membersstatements

Member's Statement Retrospective: Jewel, Melania Smith & Connect4Life

Episode 5 - Scarborough Centre - Working for YouMPP Smith Reports from the Scarborough Civic Centre on the Success of Skilled Trades Week 2025 Scarborough, Ontario - CanadaAfter Ontario's first legislated Skilled Trades Week, and following three full exciting days of presentations and networking, MPP David Smith shares with listeners how the three-day event turned out.An overwhelming success, says MPP Smith in this report from the Rotunda of the Scarborough Civic Centre on Friday November 5. In this episode MPP Smith also sends a special message of gratitude to the scores of exhibitors, students, presenters, volunteers and everyone whose efforts contributed to a productive and meaningful week-long event.The event was so successful that planning for Skilled Trades Week 2026 has already begun!And remember, in Scarborough Centre we're always Working for You!#skillledtradesweek #mppdavidsmith #davidsmithmpp #skilledtrades #scarboroughcentre #workingforyou #queen'spark #protectontario #davidpiccini #dougford #premierford #ministerpiccini #ontariolegislature #volunteers #careers

MPP Smith Reports from the Scarborough Civic Centre on the Success of Skilled Trades Week 2025

Episode 4 MPP Member's Statement on Skilled Trades Week and Remembrance Day 2025November 5, 2025This video episode was broadcast from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on November 5, 2025. In this episode, MPP David Smith reports to Members on the success achieved after just one day of Skilled Trades Week 2025. Day 1 attracted a standing-room only crowd of vendors, exhibitors, colleges, training institutes, students and employers. MPP Smith also reminds all Ontarians of the upcoming observance of Remembrance Day, and of the everlasting importance of remembering those who served, those who continue to serve, and the sacrifices made for peace.

MPP Member's Statement: Skilled Trades Week & Remembrance Day 2025

Episode 3 Member’s Statement Sampler: Scarborough Subway, Salvation Army & the Somali CommunityA Special Video EpisodeThe Legislative Assembly of Ontario (informally known as Queen’s Park) is the provincial legislature where elected representatives, known as Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), debate and pass laws that affect all Ontarians – including measures to approve spending and create laws, as well as to deliver Member’s Statements.This episode features three clips of MPP Smith delivering such Member’s Statements – each representing an opportunity to bring attention to a specific issue, organization or event in Scarborough Centre. These three Member’s Statements by MPP Smith, taken from 2023 and 2024, provide a glimpse into the workings of Queen’s Park – one of the many ways through which MPP David Smith and his team are always … Working for You! This episode also provides a small example of the many hard-working groups and individuals throughout Scarborough Centre. #SkilledTradesWeek #ScarboroughCentre #Ontario #Jobs #Careers #Trades #Opportunity #Community #MPPDavidSmith #working4u #workingforyou #ontariopc # #MadeInOntario #MovingForward #ProtectOntario #BuildingOntario #davidsmithmpp #scarboroughsubway #salvationarmy #somalicommunity #membersstatements

Member's Statement Sampler: Scarborough Subway, Salvation Army & the Somali Community

Episode 2A Community Update and Member's Statement by MPP David Smith - October 22, 2025This special video episode was broadcast in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on October 22, 2025.In this episode, MPP David Smith delivers a Community Update about Scarborough Centre, including greetings about Diwali, recent news about the construction of the Scarborough Subway extension, and Skilled Trades Week.Remember, the Skilled Trades Week in our community will see MPP Smith and his team celebrating and promoting careers in the skilled trades during the first week of November 2025.When: November 3, 6 and 7.Where: Scarborough Civic CentreThis is a free event, open to students, job seekers and employers.#davidsmithmpp #mppdavidsmith #scarboroughcentre #workingforyou #careers #buildingontario #community #ontariopolitics #queenspark #protectontario

A Community Update and Member's Statement by MPP David Smith - October 22, 2025

Episode 1 Skilled Trades Week & Trade Fair: Moving Ontario ForwardThe government of Premier Doug Ford has invested over $2 billion to strengthen skilled trades programs across Ontario. The future of our province is built by skilled hands. Under his leadership we were proud to pass Bill 117, officially recognizing the first week of November as Skilled Trades Week in Ontario, something we talk about more in detail in this episode.Also in this episode, MPP Smith and Minister David Piccini (Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) provide listeners with important updates about Skilled Trades Week.Scarborough Centre Working for You!MPP David Smith and his team are proud to host Ontario’s first-ever Skilled Trades Week, beginning Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Scarborough Civic Centre. This week is all about Ontario moving forward.This event is FREE for all!Skilled Trades Fair Schedule: • Monday, November 3: 9 AM – 6 PM • Thursday, November 6: 1 PM – 6 PM • Friday, November 7: 9 AM – 6 PMScarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON M1P 4N6This event welcomes students, job seekers, and new Canadians to explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades, while employers connect with future talent and help strengthen Ontario’s workforce.RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/SkilledTradesWeekRSVP#SkilledTradesWeek #ScarboroughCentre #Ontario #Jobs #Careers #Trades #Opportunity #Community #MPPDavidSmith #working4u #workingforyou

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