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MPP Yasir Naqvi joins call to recognize Trans rights in the Human Rights Code
    Tri-partisan bill tabled in Ontario Legislature today
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Ontario’s Action Plan To Transform Health Care
    McGuinty Government Providing The Right Care, At The Right Time, In The Right Place
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Province Uploading More Costs In Ottawa
    McGuinty Government Assumes Costs of Court Security
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Partnership With Cisco Creating 300 Ontario Jobs For Ontario Families
   
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Ottawa Students Can Now Apply for the New 30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant
    McGuinty Government Making Postsecondary Education More Affordable
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Provincial News
Drummond Commission reports back
    Government reaching out to Ontarians for best advice on 2012 budget
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Helping More Junior Kindergarten Students Succeed In School
    McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In School Eyecare Plan
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Helping Students Prepare For Life After High School
    McGuinty Government Helping Students Turn Their Passion Into A Career
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Ontario Takes Saving Lives To Heart
    McGuinty Government Invests In More Defibrillators For Community Centres, Arenas, Schools
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Expanding Breast Cancer Screening To More Women
    McGuinty Government Supporting 90,000 Additional Screens
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News Headlines

Wednesday February 22, 2012 Fifth Annual Kindness Week in Ottawa! MPP Naqvi supporting Interval House of Ottawa with donation drive

Tuesday February 21, 2012 MPP Yasir Naqvi joins call to recognize Trans rights in the Human Rights Code Tri-partisan bill tabled in Ontario Legislature today

Tuesday February 7, 2012 Ontario’s Action Plan To Transform Health Care McGuinty Government Providing The Right Care, At The Right Time, In The Right Place

Friday January 20, 2012 Province Uploading More Costs In Ottawa McGuinty Government Assumes Costs of Court Security

Thursday January 19, 2012 Partnership With Cisco Creating 300 Ontario Jobs For Ontario Families

Thursday January 5, 2012 Ottawa Students Can Now Apply for the New 30% Off Ontario Tuition Grant McGuinty Government Making Postsecondary Education More Affordable

Tuesday January 3, 2012 Vote for Your Ottawa Senators All-Stars Today!

Wednesday December 21, 2011 Nominations Open for Leading Women/Girls Building Communities Award Recognizing Amazing Women and Girls in Our Community

Tuesday December 6, 2011 MPP Yasir Naqvi Re-Introduces Bill to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Wednesday November 30, 2011 Giving Bullied Students Hope

Wednesday November 23, 2011 Fall Economic Statement Shows Ontario is On Track

Tuesday November 22, 2011 Ontario’s Speech From The Throne Focuses On Jobs, Economy McGuinty Government Outlines Principles To Keep Ontario Moving Forward

Friday November 18, 2011 Helping Ottawa Seniors Stay Safer At Home McGuinty Government’s Tax Credit Would Boost Economy, Create Jobs

Wednesday November 9, 2011 MPP Yasir Naqvi Appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance and to the Chair of Management Board of Cabinet

Friday August 26, 2011 Supporting Ottawa’s Non-Profit Infrastructure McGuinty Government Assists Community Groups in Ottawa-Centre

Friday August 26, 2011 Boosting Hospice Support to Benefit Ottawa Families McGunity Government Helps to Improve End-of-Life Care Services at the Hospice at Maycourt and Rogers House

Wednesday August 24, 2011 Expanding Ottawa Heart Institute for Local Families McGuinty Government Increasing Access to Cardiac Care Closer to Home

Wednesday August 17, 2011 Ottawa Benefits From Improved Recreational Facilities at Parkdale Urban Park Ontario Government Proud to Invest in Community Projects

Tuesday August 16, 2011 Ottawa Celebrates Four Infrastructure Projects at Hintonburg Park Ontario Government Proud to Invest in Hintonburg

Friday July 29, 2011 Ontario Leading North America - Clean, Safe, Reliable Drinking Water McGuinty Government Helps Businesses Develop Water Innovation, Creates Jobs

Wednesday July 27, 2011 Helping Victims of Hate Crimes in Ottawa McGuinty Government Supports Jewish Family Services

Wednesday July 20, 2011 Support for Innovation in Ottawa McGuinty Government Invests In World-Leading Research

Monday July 11, 2011 St. Luke’s Bulls Remain Naqvi Cup Champions 2011 Naqvi Cup a Tremendous Success

Friday July 8, 2011 Nortel Pensioners Get Greater Choice For Their Pensions McGuinty Government Offers Pensioners Flexibility, While Ensuring Stability

Tuesday July 5, 2011 Building a Stronger Ottawa Through Youth Engagement McGuinty Government Helps Youth Learn New Skills to Shape Their Communities

Thursday May 26, 2011 An Open Letter on the Hintonburg Hub

Wednesday May 25, 2011 Charlotte Birchard Early Learning Centre Receives Provincial Assistance to Expand McGuinty Government Invests in Ottawa Daycare Centre

Wednesday May 25, 2011 Helping Homeless Women Find a Permanent Home McGuinty Government Invests in Ottawa's Cornerstone Housing for Women

Tuesday May 24, 2011 More Opportunities for Literacy Training McGuinty Government Helping Ontarians Upgrade Their Skills in Ottawa

Friday May 20, 2011 Provincial Funding for Ottawa's Public Transit McGuinty Government Investments Building Stronger Communities

Thursday May 12, 2011 Shorter ER Wait Times For Ottawa Residents McGuinty Government’s Investment Helping ERs Better Serve Patients

Tuesday May 10, 2011 MPP Yasir Naqvi Recognizes Exception Women and Girls Local Residents Receive Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Award

Friday April 29, 2011 Helping Women At Risk Of Abuse McGuinty Government Increases Support For Newcomers in Ottawa

Thursday April 21, 2011 The College and University Student Associations Act, 2011 New Bill Recognizing Students' Associations

Tuesday April 19, 2011 Ontario Summer Jobs Program Helping More Students Find Summer Jobs

Tuesday March 29, 2011 Ontario Economy is Turning the Corner, Creating Jobs McGuinty Government Reduces Deficit While Protecting Schools and Hospitals

Tuesday March 15, 2011 Virtual Town Hall a Real Success! MPP Yasir Naqvi and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan Host Telephone Pre-Budget Consultations

Monday March 7, 2011 Improving Access to Devices for People With Severe Hearing Loss McGuinty Government Invests in More Cochlear Implants in Ottawa Hospitals

Wednesday March 2, 2011 More Full-Day Kindergarten Coming to Ottawa McGuinty Government Expands Program by 53 More Local Schools

Thursday February 24, 2011 Ontario Pushing for Fair Deal for New Canadians McGuinty Government Fights for Equality Despite Slow Progress

Friday February 18, 2011 Kindness Week Back and Better Than Ever

Monday February 14, 2011 Helping Ontario Students Find Summer Work

Friday February 11, 2011 Ontario Minimum Wage Highest in Canada

Thursday February 10, 2011 More Money for Ottawa Families Third Payment of Ontario Sales Tax Credit Begins Today

Wednesday February 9, 2011 Kindergarten Registration Underway In Ottawa McGuinty Government Supporting Young Children and Families

Monday January 31, 2011 Reducing MRI Wait Times In Ottawa McGuinty Government Improving Access to Diagnostic Scans

Wednesday January 26, 2011 Sustainable Ottawa provides details on the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-Op.

Monday January 24, 2011 New OSAP App Gives Students Information On the Go McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Students To Plan For Their Education

Monday January 24, 2011 Canal Building Opens at Carleton University Carleton Becomes First University to Open Infrastructure Project

Friday January 14, 2011 Ontario's Air Quality Improving McGuinty Government Helping To Clean Up The Air Ontario Families Breathe

Thursday January 6, 2011 Nominate an Exceptional Girl or Woman Today! Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Award Accepting Nominations for 2011

Thursday December 16, 2010 Another Successful Legislative Session

Tuesday December 14, 2010 Attracting Skilled Newcomers and Investment to Ottawa McGuinty Government Helps Local Economies Grow

Friday December 10, 2010 More Money for Ottawa Families Second HST Transition Cheque to Arrive This Week

Wednesday December 8, 2010 MPP Naqvi Proud of Independent Board of Health in Ottawa

Tuesday November 30, 2010 Ontario Launches Comprehensive Social Assistance Review The Hon. Frances Lankin, P.C., Dr. Munir Sheikh To Lead Commission

Monday November 29, 2010 Building A Better Affordable Housing System McGuinty Government Releases Long-Term Strategy

Wednesday November 17, 2010 Recognizing Outstanding Commitment to Bullying Prevention McGuinty Government Introduces New Premier's Safe Schools Awards

Friday November 12, 2010 More Money for Ottawa Families McGuinty Government Helping Ontarians With Tax Credit Payment

Tuesday November 9, 2010 Financial Literacy Part Of Student Success And Strong Economy McGuinty Government Integrating Financial Literacy Into Curriculum

Tuesday October 12, 2010 People Spoke, Government Listens July 1 Hazardous Waste Program Permanently Ended

Friday October 1, 2010 Giving Ottawa Area Kids Healthy Smiles McGuinty Government Launches No Cost Dental Care for Eligible Children

Friday October 1, 2010 Celebrate Ontario 2011 Kicks Off McGuinty Government Strengthening Support for Local Festivals And Events

Tuesday September 28, 2010 Ontario Moves To Provide Tax Relief To Seniors McGuinty Government Helps Ontarians With Energy Costs and Property Taxes

Thursday September 23, 2010 Ottawa Families Benefit From Justice Improvements McGuinty Government Expands Program to Find Resolutions

Wednesday September 22, 2010 More Adults in Ottawa Improving Literacy Skills McGuinty Government Building a Highly Skilled And Educated Workforce

Monday September 13, 2010 Giving Ottawa High School Students More Opportunities! McGuinty Government Expands Skills Training Program For Students

Wednesday September 8, 2010 Provincial Policy Statement Review We want to hear from you!

Monday September 6, 2010 Helping Children Be Healthy and Active McGuinty Government Introducing Children’s Activity Tax Credit

Friday September 3, 2010 Stay Safe and Drive Sober This Labour Day Weekend McGuinty Government Reminds Ontarians Not to Drive, Boat or Ride Impaired

Thursday September 2, 2010 MPP Yasir Naqvi Appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education Naqvi’s new role will help build on Open Ontario Plan

Friday August 20, 2010 Devastating Floods in Pakistan How You Can Help

Friday August 13, 2010 Ontario Power Authority Finalizes Price for Grount-Mounted Solar microFIT Projects

Thursday August 12, 2010 Ontario Increases Aid to Pakistan Flooding Victims McGuinty Government Steps Up Donation To Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies

Wednesday August 11, 2010 Ontario Attracts Clean Energy Manufacturing Plants McGuinty Government Brings Investment and up to 1,400 Jobs To Ontario

Friday August 6, 2010 Putting More Money In Families' Hands McGuinty Government Begins Ontario Sales Tax Credit Payments

Thursday August 5, 2010 Eco Fee Consultations Ontario Government Seeking Input from Consumers

Thursday August 5, 2010 Workplace Safety Tour Kicks Off McGuinty Government Targets Construction Workplaces in Safety Campaign

Wednesday August 4, 2010 Ten-Year Infrastructure Plan Will Support Economic Growth McGuinty Government Seeks Public Input on Long-Term Plan

Wednesday July 28, 2010 Keeping Drivers Safe McGuinty Government Implements New Drinking and Driving Measures

Tuesday July 27, 2010 Ontario Launches Condominium Survey Know Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Condo Owner

Tuesday July 20, 2010 Province Takes Action on Eco Fees McGuinty Government Committed To Keeping Household Hazardous Waste Out Of Environment

Tuesday July 20, 2010 The Conversation Continues MPP Naqvi releases report on the Sustainable Community Summit

Wednesday July 14, 2010 Eco Fees What You Need to Know About the Orange Drop Program

Monday July 12, 2010 Ontario Launches Community Capital Fund New Infrastructure Fund Supports Non-Profit Organziations

Tuesday June 29, 2010 6th Annual Capital Food Blitz an Unprecedented Success MPP Naqvi and Volunteers raise 84,000lbs of Food for the Ottawa Food Bank

Friday June 18, 2010 Ontario Paves the Way for Electric Vehicles McGuinty Government Supporting Clean Transportation

Thursday June 17, 2010 Continuing Point of Sale Exemption For Ontario's First Nations

Tuesday June 15, 2010 Connaught Public School to Get Full-Day Kindergarten Local School Chosen for Phase Two of Full-Day Learning Rollout

Thursday June 10, 2010 Ottawa Centre Families Begin Receiving Transition Payments McGuinty Government’s Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy, Create Jobs

Monday June 7, 2010 Drug Reforms Finalized McGuinty Government Lowering the Cost of Generic Drugs for Ontarians

Thursday May 13, 2010 Escaping Domestic Violence Bill Passes Second Reading

Wednesday May 5, 2010 Fair Drug Prices for Ontarians New Initiatives to Improve Accountability and Transparency in Drug System

Thursday April 22, 2010 Happy Earth Day!

Wednesday April 14, 2010 Get Your Money! File Your 2009 Tax Return to Qualify for New Ontario Tax Credits

Tuesday April 13, 2010 Improving Access to Affordable Drugs

Monday April 12, 2010 Women and Girls Making a Difference in Our Community MPP Naqvi Recognizes Leading Women and Girls

Tuesday March 30, 2010 Ottawa to Get Independent Board of Public Health Naqvi's Private Members Bill Included in 2010 Ontario Budget

Friday March 26, 2010 Identity Stolen!

Thursday March 25, 2010 2010 Ontario Budget Opens Ontario to Job Creation and Growth McGuinty Government’s Balanced Plan Protects Public Services

Wednesday March 10, 2010 Ottawa Centre Provides Creative Ideas for Ontario's 2010 Budget Community Participates in Pre-Budget Consulations

Monday March 8, 2010 Throne Speech Launches Open Ontario Plan Five-Year Plan will Strengthen Water Expertise, Higher Education

Monday March 8, 2010 Honouring the Contributions of Women

Tuesday March 2, 2010 A Vision for Lansdowne

Wednesday February 24, 2010 Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act Passed Committee

Wednesday February 17, 2010 Helping Ottawa Workers Improve Literacy Skills McGuinty Government Building Partnerships to Deliver More Programs

Wednesday February 17, 2010 Ontario Welcomes Students From Haiti McGuinty Government Opens School Doors To Children And Waives Fees

Tuesday February 9, 2010 Local Projects Promote Greater Parent Involvement McGuinty Government Supports Ottawa Centre with Education Projects

Wednesday February 3, 2010 Six Schools in Ottawa Get Green Makeover McGuinty Government Helps Create Better Places to Learn and Green Jobs

Monday February 1, 2010 Sports Volunteers Honoured in Ottawa Centre Celebration 2010 Recognizes Sports Heroes

Monday February 1, 2010 More Support for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence McGuinty Government to Invest in New Women's Shelter in Ottawa

Friday January 29, 2010 Canada and Ontario Invest in Ottawa Good Companions Centre

Thursday January 21, 2010 Have Your Say! Local Pre-Budget Consultation Going on in February

Friday January 15, 2010 Crisis in Haiti Ontarians Come Together to Help Haiti Recover

Thursday January 7, 2010 Making Our Schools Healthier

Monday January 4, 2010 Nominate an Exceptional Girl or Woman Today! Deadline for Nominations to the Leading Women/Leading Girls Building Communities Award January 8

Friday January 1, 2010 New Year Starts with Tax Cut for 93% of Ontario Taxpayers Tax change package means more jobs, more investment in Ontario

Friday December 18, 2009 Ontario Makes Historic Investment in Transit for Ottawa

Thursday December 17, 2009 Progress Report Shows Ontarians Working Together Results You Can Read, Progress You Can See

Thursday December 17, 2009 Helping Ontario Families

Wednesday December 16, 2009 New Highway Signs Direct Visitors to Little Italy and Chinatown

Wednesday December 16, 2009 More Affordable Housing in Ottawa McGuinty Government Supports Cornerstone Project

Thursday December 3, 2009 Skilled Newcomers Get “Job Ready” McGuinty Government Expanding Bridge Training Programs

Thursday December 3, 2009 Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act Blocked at Committee

Wednesday November 18, 2009 Tax Reforms Would Create 591,000 Jobs and Cut Personal Income Taxes

Tuesday October 27, 2009 Just the Facts: What You Need to Know About H1N1

Wednesday October 7, 2009 Nominate a Sports and Recreation Volunteer Today! Celebrate 2010 Program to Recognize the Unsung Heroes in Our Community

Thursday September 17, 2009 Kindness Week Goes Provincial

Wednesday September 16, 2009 City of Ottawa Amendment Act 2009 Bill 194 Would Establish an Independent Board of Public Health in Ottawa

Wednesday September 16, 2009 Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act Bill 106 Aims to Empower Neighbours to Make Their Communities Safer

Tuesday September 8, 2009 Creative Ideas on Affordable Housing Strategy

Wednesday September 2, 2009 Ottawa Youth Speak Their Mind

Thursday August 27, 2009 Infrastructure Investments in Your Community What do all these infrastructure announcements mean to you?

Thursday August 27, 2009 Gateway Through Ottawa's Chinatown Now a Reality Infrastructure Stimulus Funding Supports Local Project

Friday August 7, 2009 Trees Grow in Kitchissippi MPP Yasir Naqvi and Councillor Christine Leadman Give Away Free Trees

Wednesday July 22, 2009 Protecting Ottawa Children from Online Predators Funding Extended for Successful Strategy Against Internet Luring

Friday July 10, 2009 Encouraging Healthy Living in Ottawa

Thursday July 9, 2009 Ottawa Gets Expanded Summer Jobs Program for Youth McGuinty Government Creating Opportunities for At-Risk Youth

Monday June 29, 2009 Capital Food Blitz an Unprecedented Success MPP Yasir Naqvi and Volunteers Collect Over 61,000 Pounds of Food for the Ottawa Food Bank

Monday June 8, 2009 Supporting Growth in Our Community

Monday June 8, 2009 Spend June Giving Back to Our Community

Wednesday May 13, 2009 A Renewed Focus on Success

Tuesday April 21, 2009 A Continued Commitment to Ontario 2009 Budget Supports Our Communities and Fosters Growth in Economy

Wednesday April 8, 2009 Energy and Sustainability for the Future Green Energy Act will make it easier to bring renewable energy projects to life

Thursday December 4, 2008 The Power of Community Support A Small Investment can Mean the Difference

Thursday December 4, 2008 One Year Later An Overview of The First Legislative Session

Monday July 14, 2008 Update from the Spring Legislative Session One Session Down - By Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

Tuesday March 25, 2008 2008 Ontario Budget Strengthens Ottawa and Creates Opportunity in Ontario By Yasir Naqvi, MPP

Thursday March 13, 2008 Working Together

Thursday February 28, 2008 Investing in Ontario