Episode 9

MPP David Smith Getting It Done with Premier Ford: November 15, 2025

Audio Version

This 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 617

• Aspire for Higher's Success Stories and Role Models at the Skilled Trades Event in the Scarborough Civic Centre

• Visiting the leaders at the IBEW and ILEO Pathway Training Centre

• Connect4Life on inclusive opportunities during Skilled Trades Week

• Government of Ontario investments to combat hate crimes

• Government of Ontario boosting nursing in long-term care in our communities

Audio newsletters are a regular feature of our program, Scarborough Centre - Working for You, and are produced by the volunteer team of MPP David Smith for your convenience and greater accessibility.

For more information or to contact us visit https://davidsmithmpp.ca/

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Episode 8

More Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre - Conversations

This 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.

For more information contact us at ⁠https://davidsmithmpp.ca/⁠

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Episode 7

Your Skilled Trades in Scarborough Centre: Number 1

This 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.

For more information contact us at ⁠https://davidsmithmpp.ca/

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Episode 6

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

This 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!

For more information about MPP David Smith, visit us at ⁠https://davidsmithmpp.ca/⁠

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Episode 5 - Scarborough Centre - Working for You

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

Scarborough, Ontario - Canada

After 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!

For more information visit:

davidsmithmpp.ca

And remember, in Scarborough Centre we're always Working for You!

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Episode 4

A David Smith Member's Statement on Skilled Trades Week and Remembrance Day 2025

November 5, 2025

This 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.

For more information visit:

https://davidsmithmpp.ca/

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Episode 3

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

A Special Video Episode

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 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.

For more information about MPP David Smith, visit us at ⁠https://davidsmithmpp.ca/⁠

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Episode 2

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

This 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 Centre

This is a free event, open to students, job seekers and employers.

For more information visit: https://davidsmithmpp.ca/

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Episode 1

Skilled Trades Week & Trade Fair: Moving Ontario Forward

The 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 PM

Scarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON M1P 4N6

This 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

Or get in contact with us at https://davidsmithmpp.ca/

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