On behalf of the Town of Whitby, I would like to express my gratitude to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his years of public service to Canada.

Having served in municipal politics for decades, I understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with public office. It requires long hours, difficult decisions, and a commitment to uniting people, even in the face of division. Those who step forward to serve, regardless of political affiliation, deserve our respect and appreciation.

I am also deeply grateful for the support Whitby has received from the federal government in the first two years of this Council term.

Key investments include $24.9 million from the Housing Accelerator Fund to support 656 additional housing units in Whitby and $25 million from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program to help construct the new Whitby Sports Complex.

The Town also received federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations, improvements to the Waterfront Trail, revitalization of Rowe House at the Whitby waterfront, and placemaking projects in Downtown Whitby and Downtown Brooklin.

As Prime Minister Trudeau embarks on this next chapter, I wish him and his family all the best.

I look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships with the federal government to help advance Whitby’s priorities.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Jillian Follert
Public Affairs Coordinator, Office of the Mayor
Phone: 289.314.9101
Email: follertj@whitby.ca

Erin Mikaluk
Manager, Communications and Creative Services, Town of Whitby
Phone: 289.314.6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca