Statement: Dr. Eileen de Villa’s Retirement
It was with mixed emotions that I received Dr. Eileen de Villa’s letter of resignation as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health at the end of this year.
At City Hall, a lot can happen in just a day – and last night was no different.
I want to thank Mayor Tory for his commitment to public service, for providing much-needed stability throughout the pandemic, and for entrusting me with key responsibilities at Council.
Mayor Tory's resignation means that now more than ever, all of our councillors need to work together to give our city and our people the strong, effective City Council they can depend on, and deserve.
As your councillor for Toronto Centre, that's what I'm going to do.
The mayor has always been one part of Toronto City Council, so this doesn’t change any of the work ahead of us. We have to deal with serious challenges in housing, public health and mental health, the cost of living crisis, the TTC, a state of repair for our infrastructure, and community safety.
That's why I'm here, and that's what I'm focused on improving — for the people of Toronto Centre, and for all Torontonians.
Yours in service,
Chris Moise
City Councillor
Ward 13 - Toronto Centre
It was with mixed emotions that I received Dr. Eileen de Villa’s letter of resignation as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health at the end of this year.
Toronto City Council had another full and engaging agenda this past April 16 and 17. There was timely discussion about fixing the Vacant Home Tax, big strides in improving tenant assistance for those impacted by rental demolitions, and plans to expand both its Student Nutrition Program and the Alcohol in Parks program.
On April 3, I attended a heartwarming Iftar event in Regent Park that was a collaboration effort by Mothers of Peace, Regent Park Islamic Resource Centre, Toronto Community Housing, Humaniti Foundation, Tridel Corporation, Daniels Corporation, the Centre for Community Learning and Development and Sam’s Food Store.