Canada: Week of action for middle class will highlight real change that`s working

They are just some of the 130 Liberal Members of Parliament participating across the country in the largest mass-mobilization activity Liberal Members of Parliament, being held since the 2015 Federal Election.

Running from November 12-19, the week of action for the middle class will see Liberal Members of Parliament holding events and meeting with voters to highlight the work they are doing to support the middle class and those working hard to join it in their community.

In Ontario, a variety of events are taking place, including Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, will be serving coffee at a local Tim Horton’s drive through and speaking with constituents over coffee; Geng Tan, Member of Parliament for Don Valley North, is touring a local food bank to speak with volunteers and staff about their challenges and opportunities ahead of the holiday season; Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean, is hosting a town hall for senior constituents to connect with them about the issues that most concern them.

Since 2015, Liberal Members of Parliament have been focussing on delivering real change for Canadians. Their actions are working.

Over 500,000 net new jobs have been created since the last election.

The new Canada Child Benefit is providing an average payment of $2,300 more in benefits during the first year of benefits tax-free than the system it replaced.

Nine million middle-class Canadians received a tax cut, with an average saving of $330 each year for single Canadians and $4540 for couples, while raising taxes on the wealthiest one percent.

Raised the Guaranteed Income Supplement top-up by $947, helping 900,000 vulnerable seniors gain greater financial security.

The Canada Pension Plan has been expanded to increase the maximum level of pension earnings.

Chair, Liberal Ontario Caucus, and Member of Parliament for Brampton North, Ruby Sahota said: "“People in Brampton, and from across Ontario, expect me to focus on what matters most to them. That’s exactly what I’m doing. The Week of Action is all about highlighting all that we have accomplished for Ontario’s families and businesses, and continue to tackle the challenges ahead of us together.”