On July 11 and July 12, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended and spoke at the Ahmadiyya Community's 48th Annual Jalsa Salana. MPP Lecce joined Premier Doug Ford on Saturday. The Jalsa Salana is Canada’s largest and longest-running Canadian Muslim convention, welcoming more than 23,000 attendees annually from across Canada and around the world. MPP Lecce has attended and spoken at the Jalsa every year since his election in 2018. "Love for all, hatred for none—that

On July 11, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, presented a 50th wedding anniversary certificate to Angela and Anthony Royes of Maple, and joined the celebrations. "50 years is an incredible milestone, so we celebrate Angela and Anthony’s anniversary," said MPP Lecce. "On behalf of the Ontario Government, I wish them continued blessings and positivity with their families.” MEDIA CONTACT

On July 10, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, was a guest speaker at Villanova College's Careers and Civics Summer School Class. MPP Lecce met with the class to highlight his journey—from his parents' immigration story to his time as President of Western University's student government, working for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and ultimately becoming the Member of Provincial Parliament for King—Vaughan and Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines. MPP Lecce shared h

VAUGHAN — Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced a $4.4 million investment in the Mackenzie Health Academic Family Health Team to connect up to 13,099 Vaughan, King and Richmond Hill residents to primary care as part of the provincial government’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan that will connect every Ontarian to a publicly funded primary care or family physician over the next three years. Pending successful accreditation, students at the York University

On July 9, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Vaughan International Film Festival Awards Night. The Ontario Government is supporting the Vaughan International Film Festival with an investment of $55,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program. "The Vaughan International Film Festival is Canadian storytelling at its best," said MPP Lecce. "We celebrated our talented artists whose work continues to put Canadian stories on the big screen. Congratulations to

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, hosted his annual Canada Day Cake Cutting Ceremony in Kleinburg. "Kleinburg Village is 178 years old — older than our nation itself — and hosted the ultimate party for Canada's 159th birthday," said MPP Lecce. "I'm grateful for the wonderful turnout brazing the heat at my annual Team Lecce celebration, and I'm blessed to live in an incredible community in the best country on Earth." MEDIA CONTACT

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, welcomed 47 new Canadians at a citizenship ceremony at Vaughan City Hall. "We started Canada Day off strong welcoming 47 new Canadians at the City of Vaughan citizenship ceremony," said MPP Lecce. "As I watched their eyes light up with pride, I reflected on my own family raising their hands to take the Oath of Citizenship, over half a century ago. Welcome home!" MEDIA CONTACT

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, ended his Canada Day tour at King Mayor Pellegrini's celebration at King Memorial Park. "King is older than Canada itself — great patriotism lives here, along with even better people that call it home," said MPP Lecce. "We are truly blessed to live in this community and country — Happy Canada Day!" MEDIA CONTACT Stephen Lecce, MPP f

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Vietnamese Association of Vaughan's Canada Day Event at Chatfield District Park. "Vaughan's Vietnamese community is the definition of courage and sacrifice," said MPP Lecce. "The 'Boat People' fled communist persecution so their children would live in freedom. This Canada Day, we salute their sacrifice and thank them for making Canada a better country." MEDIA CONTACT

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim community at the Baitul Islam Mosque in Maple for their annual Canada Day Celebration. "The Ahmadiyya community's Canada Day event in Vaughan was a powerful demonstration of our unity as Canadians," said MPP Lecce. "Thank you for representing the best of Canada!" MEDIA CONTACT Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—

On Canada Day, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council for the City of Vaughan's Canada Day Event. "It was awesome to mark Canada Day with Mayor Steven Del Duca and families at the City of Vaughan's annual celebration," said MPP Lecce. "The patriotism was on full display as we celebrated the True North, Strong and Free!" MEDIA CONTACT

On June 28, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, sponsored Sicilian ice cream at the Maple Italo Seniors Club's annual Summer BBQ and Italian Heritage Month Celebration at the Maple Community Centre. "Spent a beautiful afternoon with my extended family — grandparents and seniors from Maple," said MPP Lecce. "They enjoyed the ice cream and I enjoyed their warm embrace." MEDIA CONTACT

On June 28, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Vaughan Multicultural Festival organized by the Muslim Women of Vaughan, bringing together families from all backgrounds and walks of life. "Just days ahead of Canada Day, families from all cultures, faiths, and heritage came together to celebrate what unites us — our pride in Canada," said MPP Lecce. "From the Canada-themed hats to the kids waving our flag with joy, it reminded myself and others how proud we are t

Over the last two weeks, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended elementary and high school graduations across the community, congratulating graduates on taking the next step forward in their lives. MPP Lecce attended graduations for St. Mary of the Angels CES, St. Raphael the Archangel CES, Maple HS, and St. Joan of Arc CHS. "Congratulations to the graduates from King and Vaughan for making your families and community proud," said MPP Lecce. "Commencement means beginni

KING CITY — The Ontario government is raising the speed limit from 100 km/hour to 110 km/hour on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The change builds on the safe and successful increase to speeds on 10 sections of provincial highways in 2024 and six sections of provincial highways in 2022, aligning with posted speed limits in other jurisdictions across Canada. Currently, 873 kilometres of provincial highways are posted at 110 km/hour. Once in effect, nearly

On June 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, delivered a keynote address at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Future of Energy Forum. "We laid out our government's bold vision for the province's energy future, as Ontario's energy demand is set to skyrocket by 75% over the next 25 years," said Minister Lecce. "We're building for future generations using Ontario's clean nuclear advantage: building made-in-Canada nuclear, on-time and on-budget,

On June 21, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, hosted Lord John Mann, the UK Government's Independent Advisor on Antisemitism, for a roundtable with prominent Jewish organizations in the GTA. Lord Mann is the UK Government's leading authority on combatting antisemitism, and participated in the roundtable organized by MPP Lecce. "It was a privilege to welcome Lord Mann to Vaughan — a timely visit as our community grapples with increasing violence targeting Jewish businesses,

On June 19, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, represented the Government of Ontario at the official groundbreaking of the Flight PS752 Memorial at Unity Park in Richmond Hill. The provincial government dedicated $350k to support the development of this memorial, which commemorates the lives lost in the tragic downing of Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020 by the Iranian Regime. 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents were killed, including those from York Region. "Six yea

On June 19, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Graduation ceremony for students entering kindergarten, which was followed by a BBQ put on by the St. David's Knights of Columbus. "This was the cutest graduation yet," said MPP Lecce. "Families appreciated our government's 50% reduction in child care fees. Thanks to the staff, Sisters, families, and the St. David's Knights for the BBQ and for making it such a memorable year." ME

On June 19, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, was joined by Michael Tibollo, MPP for Vaughan--Woodbridge, at the Vellore Village Seniors Club for an Italian Heritage Month Celebration. MPPs Lecce and Tibollo sponsored dessert for the seniors. "I joined Michael Tibollo to continue celebrating Italian Heritage Month with the Vellore Village seniors," said MPP Lecce. "The older I get, the more I appreciate the generation that built so much of what we enjoy today. To all the N