Since 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has kicked off the new year hosting town halls from coast to coast to coast hearing directly from Canadians on how we create good jobs, strengthen the middle class, grow the economy, and ensure more opportunities for everyone. This year, the Prime Minister will continue connecting and engaging with Canadians in their communities at...
Need assistance with filing your taxes? Look no further help is available. Volunteers, trained by the Canada Revenue Agency, can help you complete your income tax returns. The volunteer program is designed for low income seniors and pensioners, persons with disability and social assistance recipients. Tax clinics will be taking place at: Shelldale Family Gateway20 Shelldale Cres, Guelph, ON...
Join me for our next townhall discussion! Next Week, the Minister of Finance Hon. Bill Morneau will unveil the 2019 Federal Budget. You might ask yourself what does the budget mean for me, my family and for the Cityof Guelph? On March 27th, I will be holding a TownHall in Guelph to discuss the 2019 Federal Budget. I’m personally inviting you...
Canada Summer Jobs is a program offered through the Government of Canada. This great program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 years. Last year, Guelph received $942,983.00 in funding to assist businesses and non-profit organizations in employing 296...
Last month, Canada had a strong showing with over 90,000 jobs created. Guelph continues to lead the way in Canada with the lowest unemployment in Canada. The success that our local economy is experiencing also means a different set of challenges and opportunities for Guelph businesses and those looking to take on a new job. On Thursday January 24,...
Please join me for my annual New Years Levee. This year we will be lacing up our skates for a free family skate at the West End Rec Centre from skating from 2-3:15 pm and a coffee and meet and greet time until 4 pm. If you have any questions, please contact my office in Guelph. Looking forward to seeing...
This year Canada is celebrating its 150th and Guelph its 190th anniversary. To celebrate please join me for a Canada 150 community BBQ on June 2nd from 4:30-7:30 at Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St., Guelph. Please bring your friends and family! Please register here, registration will be required to attend. Please reigster by May 24th. Refresments and food will...
When: 6:30-8pm, April 24th, 2017 Where: Evergreen Senior Centre, 683 Woolwich St. Join me for an enaging community discussion on Mental Health. 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue throughout their lifetime. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the Provinces to ensure mental health services meet the needs of Canadians. I want to hear your...
Deadline: May 26, 2017, 4pm Open to Guelph students up to and including grade 12. There are two categories: Elementary and Secondary. The theme is Canada 150. Submissions may be sent via email to Lloyd.Longfield@parl.gc.ca with the subject line as Canada 150 Poetry Contest or by mail to Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament, 40 Cork St. E.,...
Christmas Open House Join me and my team for my annual Christmas Open house. Drop in to my office in Downtown Guelph for a refreshment and share your best wishes for the holiday season.
