I wanted to give you a quick update on the potential elimination of Don Valley East. Yesterday, the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (PROC) tabled their report on the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of Ontario. In the report, the committee supported my objections to the elimination of Don Valley East based on;

• the lack of due process, procedural fairness, public notice and opportunities for public input during the ongoing process;
• the lack of recognition about the role that the current riding of Don Valley East plays in the settlement and support for newcomers, along with the negative impact that would be caused by the elimination of the riding; and
• the distinctiveness and historical significance of the North York communities that comprise Don Valley East.

This report will now go to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, which will be used as input in their final decision for Don Valley East, and all the ridings of Toronto.

If you would like to read the full report, please click on the image below: