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Balancing Revitalization and Advocacy: A Conversation with MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam
As 2024 ends, Regent Park and downtown Toronto grapple with housing affordability, sustainable transportation, and public health crises. Kristyn Wong-Tam, MPP for Toronto Centre, addresses these pressing issues, advocating for bold, community-focused solutions, she was interviewed by RPTV Reporter Jabin Haque.
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Wong-Tam criticizes the Ford government’s policies, emphasizing her role in amplifying community voices and challenging harmful decisions. She highlights the need for protections against displacement in Regent Park’s revitalization, proposing stronger tenant protections, more affordable housing, and community benefit agreements
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Regarding Ontario’s housing crisis, Wong-Tam advocates for a public builder model to prioritize affordability over profits, addressing the lowest housing starts since 1955. She also opposes the removal of bike lanes, emphasizing their role in road safety, reduced congestion, and sustainability.
Wong-Tam calls for urgent action to save consumption and treatment services threatened by Bill 223, warning of increased opioid deaths without these critical supports. Premiere Ford's plan, says WongpTam, will not be able to address the increased stress his plan put on the health care system.
As 2024 concludes, Wong-Tam’s message to Toronto Centre residents is clear: resilience and community-driven solutions are key. She remains committed to affordable housing, safer streets, and equitable healthcare for all.
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