You might have also noticed our TCYL (F) Past President Denise Lam, our current TCYL (F) President Michael Raybould, TCYL (P) President Elvira Omarbagaeva, TCYL Director of Community Engagement Kaj Thirunavukkarasu, and former TCYL (F) Policy Director Adlan Taramov in the video as well.

We are all proud to be Liberals!

Check out the platform here. Among the highlights:

• 50,000 NEW JOBS in clean energy making Ontario a North American leader
• 30% OFF THE COST OF TUITION for middle class families to help keep college & university affordable for all
• 10% OFF THE COST OF ELECTRICITY BILLS from the new Clean Energy Benefit
• 15% SENIORS HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT to help seniors stay in their homes longer – plus doctor’s house calls and property tax increase deferrals 250,000 STUDENTS in North America’s first full-day kindergarten program by 2014

It’s that time of year again: the Ontario Young Liberal‘s annual “Summer Fling” policy conference. This year Summer Fling will be taking place at Laurentian University in Sudbury!

Registration is now open, so if you would like to attend, please register online at: www.summerfling.ca

For accommodations, rooms are available at the rate of $25+tax per night. You can reserve your room by contacting Jesse Cooper by phone or email at: 705 675 1151 ext. 3002 or jx_cooper@laurentian.ca

OYL Regional Coordinators will be organizing low cost transportation options. Please contact Toronto Regional Coordinator Veena Bhullar for details: vbhullar@oyl.org

This year also marks TCYL’s sixth consecutive year of having a policy move forward to Summer Fling.  The Toronto Centre Young Liberals have a policy on Banning Asbestos Exports that will be presented and voted on at Summer Fling. You can read more about the policy on our website

With that, it is important that TCYL continues its tradition of policy advocacy and have a strong presence at Summer Fling. We hope that all of you can make it, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Summer Fling: Nominations for Awards

•    Best Student Club
•    Best Riding Club
•    Best Student Club President
•    Best Riding Club President
•    Outstanding OYL Executive Board Member
•    11th Annual Montgomery Burns Award

Also, don’t forget to nominate the Toronto Centre Young Liberals, as well as other Young Liberals you know that deserve recognition by submitting your Summer Fling award nominations to nominations@oyl.org

Toronto Centre MP Bob Rae and MPP Glen Murray are looking for volunteers to help fill the Liberal Pride booth on Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd between 11am-7pm on both days. If you are interested and available, please email Matt Edwards

The Pride Parade is taking place this coming weekend on Sunday, July 3rd at 2pm. Our MPP Glen Murray will have a float in the parade and all young Liberals are encouraged to come join in the fun!

We will be meeting at Harold Town Park at the corner of Church and Collier Street (http://bit.ly/is0PjH) at 1:30PM before the parade. Everyone is encouraged to bring super-soakers and swim suits or other clothes you don’t mind getting wet in, and if possible wear red! If you have friends who are also interested in attending they are more than welcome to march with us.

If you are planning on attending the parade please RSVP to Sharan Kaur at sharankaur6@gmail.com

The Liberal float also needs to be decorated the morning of the parade. If you can assist with this, please email Sharan as well.

We hope to see you this weekend!

Patrick’s policy on Banning Asbestos Exports emerged as one of the top four policies in Toronto Region and will be moving on to Summer Fling, the Ontario Young Liberal’s annual policy conference.

With that, this makes it TCYL’s sixth consecutive year of having a policy move forward to Summer Fling. Many thanks to all our policy authors and those who came out to take part in Toronto Region Policy Parliament. You can review all the policies we presented this year in the policy section of our website.

The date of location for this year’s Summer Fling has yet to be determined.
We will keep you updated as we find out more information.

Today, our Toronto Centre MP Bob Rae was selected as the new interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

We believe that there is no better individual to lead us as we go forth towards rebuilding and renewing our Party.  We are proud of the work Bob has done locally, nationally, as well as on an international basis.  He has always been an ardent supporter of the Toronto Centre Young Liberals and we are looking forward to working with him within the next little while as the Leader.

Congratulations Bob and we are with you all the way!

Bob Rae Campaign Appreciation Party

The Toronto Centre campaign was an opportunity to meet and make many friends.  Your efforts, commitment, energy, and generosity of time and hard work ensured a successful outcome in Toronto Centre. Our re-elected MP Hon. Bob Rae and his wife Arlene Perly Rae will be present to enjoy a treat and visit with everyone to thank you all for your support throughout the campaign period and going forward. Please see below for the details:

Date: Saturday, May 28^th, 2011
Time: 3:00pm
Location: 876 Yonge Street (SW Corner of Yonge/Davenport)

Join Premier McGuinty and the Ontario Liberal Caucus for a campaign event this Sunday!

Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario Liberal MPPs & candidates will be hosting a campaign event on Sunday May 29th at the Woodbridge Memorial Arena at 5050 Highway 7 at 1:45pm.

There will be lots of great food and entertainment!  Please note that this is a ticketed event.  Buses to and from the event are available by request.  If you and your friends are interested in attending this event, please send an email to denise@tcyl.ca with the number of tickets required and whether you require transportation to and from the event.

Date: Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Time: 1:45pm
Location: Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5050 Highway 7, Woodbridge, Ontario

See the recent article from the Toronto Star: Toronto Star: Liberals plan to rally to steal some of Hudak’s thunder

ALSO: Next TCYL Meeting

Please note that our next TCYL meeting will be held on Saturday, June 4^th at 1pm. You will receive a reminder shortly with the confirmed location, but please save the date in the meantime!  To RSVP your attendance, please contact us at: info@tcyl.ca.

WHO: Toronto Region Campus Clubs, Riding Clubs, Young Liberals
WHAT: Toronto Region Policy Parliament
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 2:00-5:00pm
WHERE: University of Toronto, Innis College, Café [MAP]

WHY: To present, and discuss policies that we feel are important for the Liberal Party to adopt and present in the Party platforms.

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: Central Neighbourhood House on 349 Ontario Street [MAP]

Hope to see you there!