Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on Integrity Commissioner’s Report Findings

Today, the Town of Whitby published the agenda for a Special Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 17.

The agenda includes an Integrity Commissioner’s report titled “Recommendations Regarding Complaints Against Councillors Leahy and Yamada.”

I appreciate the Integrity Commissioner’s thorough and independent report, which concludes that both Councillor Leahy and Councillor Yamada violated the Council Code of Conduct in October 2024 when they made unfounded allegations of racism against me,...

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Town of Whitby Actively Working to Navigate Tariffs

The Town of Whitby is actively working with its partners to navigate the impacts of U.S. imposed tariffs, protect the local economy, and keep jobs.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to visit the Town’s new Tariffs webpage to learn more about:

• Whitby’s response to tariffs,
• available funding and supports for impacted businesses, and
• how residents can help support impacted businesses and identify Products of Canada (made in Canada by Canadians) and Made in Canada goods (more than half of the costs...

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Whitby Ends Use of Social Media Platform X

The Town of Whitby has officially discontinued the use of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to growing concerns about the platform’s accountability, direction, and viability as a trusted space for public communication.

X is increasingly being used to spread harmful misinformation and at times discriminatory beliefs. The nature of this content does not align with the Town’s core values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement.

Despite this change, the Town remains...

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Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Statement on the Implementation of Tariffs on Canadian Goods

I am deeply concerned by President Donald Trump’s confirmation that, effective today, the United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. These tariffs pose a direct threat to our local economy, impacting key sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture.

The Town of Whitby is working closely with the Region of Durham, municipalities across the province, and industry leaders to assess the local impact of tariffs and advocate for our community. Our initiatives...

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Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - March 2025

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter keeps residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me. -- Elizabeth Roy

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