Season 1, Episode 13

Today in Question Period: Keeping Costs Down and Making Life More Affordable

During Question Period on April 2, 2026, MPP David Smith talked about what matters most to families: keeping costs down and making life more affordable.

While the previous government drove hyrdro bills up with bad contracts, the Government of Premier Ford is focused on protecting affordability and planning for reliable long-term energy with Made-in-Canada solutions that support good jobs and a stronger Ontario.

“Our approach is simple – don’t make life more expensive. We are focused on keeping costs down and putting money back in people’s pocket. The previous Liberal government drove up hydro bills with bad contracts. We are doing the opposite – We are protecting affordability.”

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Season 1, Episode 12

Working for You! - MPP David Smith in Ontario's Provincial Parliament on April 2, 2026

This episode provides a glimpse into the workings of Ontario’s Provincial Parliament by bringing you the recorded proceedings of MPP Smith speaking on behalf of Scarborough Centre – indeed, all Ontarians!

Working for You takes listeners to Thursday April 2, 2026, and first highlights seniors and long-term care, something that affects every community, and closes with how the government of Premier Doug Ford is keeping hyrdo costs down, protecting affordability, and putting money back in people’s pocket – something we can all relate to.

First, a Members’ Statement about the hard-working dedicated professionals in long-term care in Scarborough Centre:

MPP David Smith rose in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to share the experiences of those working in our community’s long-term care facilities, including directors, PSWs and nurses – all of whom, under Ontario’s leadership of Premier Doug Ford, are doing a great job taking care of our seniors.

In the second part of this episode, MPP Smith responds during Question Period, and delivers a message to all Ontarians:

“Our approach is simple – don’t make life more expensive. We are focused on keeping costs down and putting money back in people’s pocket. The previous Liberal government drove up hydro bills with bad contracts. We are doing the opposite – We are protecting affordability.”

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Season 1, Episode 11

Scarborough Community Town Hall on Public Safety

On April 1, 2026, MPP David Smith joined the entire Scarborough caucus of government MPPs at a Public Safety Town Hall hosted by Honourable Zee Hamid, MPP (Milton), Associate Solicitor General.

Representing Scarborough-Rouge Park was Honourable Vijay Thanigasalam, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. MPP Aris Babikian represented the constituency of Scarborough-Agincourt and Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors & Accessibility, joined from Scarborough North.

All aspects of public safety were discussed, including bail reform, auto theft and retail theft. Audience members also heard more of these topics from representatives of the Ontario Provincial Police as well as the Scarborough divisions of the Toronto Police Service.

MPP Smith emphasized during the meeting, “If you see something, say something – this is one of the most effective ways of ensuring greater public safety.”

The event was held at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 13 – on Kingston Road in Scarborough, and featured a packed house of constituents and insightful questions.

What made this event truly special was its emphasis on community – on Scarborough – and the increasing investments by the provincial government under Premier Ford the residents, schools and businesses in every neighbourhood and every corner of Scarborough.

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