VAUGHAN — Today, the governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Vaughan is receiving up to $697.2 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of its commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for residential developments from March 30, 2026 to March 31, 2029. Furthermore, for qualifying residential developments that meet specified construction milestones, Vaughan is eliminating development charges altogether fr

VAUGHAN — Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, and Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill, announced that First Chinese Seniors’ Association of Vaughan (FCSAV) has received a Seniors Community Grant bringing seniors together in Thornhill. “Seniors helped built this country, now we are giving back to the greatest generation,” said Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan. “The First Chinese Seniors’ Association of Vaughan is a major pillar of our community — by investing nearly $10,000 — o

On August 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined Premier Doug Ford at Centennial Park in Etobicoke to mark 35 years of Ukrainian Independence as Russia continues its illegal war against Ukraine. "As the war on Ukraine rages on for its fourth year, ae pledge full support to ensure Ukraine is free from Putin’s treacherous war,” said MPP Lecce. "I am always inspired by the courage and fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people. Our Premier and government are united behind

On August 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined families at North Maple Regional Park for the Vaughan Soccer Club's End-of-Year Festival and Tournament. MPP Lecce sponsored the event and handed out soccer balls to local kids. "We celebrated 40 years of developing young leadership and talent on and off the field with the Vaughan Soccer Club," said MPP Lecce. "Thank you to every coach, volunteer, and family for supporting our kids and investing in their future." MEDIA

On August 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, celebrated Onam with Vaughan's Malayalee Community — a traditional harvest festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. MPP Lecce participated in the sacred Lighting of the Lamp ceremony and delivered remarks on behalf of the Government of Ontario. "I joined the Malayalee community to wish them Onashamsakal — a happy Onam and the start of the harvest season," said MPP Lecce. "I am grateful to the Malayalee Association

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, hosted Nolan Quinn, Ontario Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security at Boreal Farms in King City to showcase their partnership with Seneca Polytechnic in preparing Ontario's future workforce through innovative, hands-on training in sustainable agriculture and agri-tech. "Our government is ensuring young people are trained and ready for good-paying careers in in-demand sectors," said MPP Lecce. "It was great to

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, was joined by Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill, and Chris Ainsworth, Vaughan's Ward 4 Councillor, at the JCC Maccabi Games, one of the world's largest Jewish youth sports events, drawing thousands of visitors from around the world. MPPs Lecce and Smith cheered Canadian athletes on to a successful tournament, hosted in Vaughan for the first time in decades. "For the first time in 40 years, the GTA hosted the world as 2,000 athletes came to co

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Maple Pioneer Italian Senior Club's Summer BBQ, where he congratulated Club President Maria-Eva Cristante with the Ontario Senior Achievement Award. MPP Lecce was proud to nominate Maria-Eva for this award. "For many years now, I got to know Maria-Eva as the true Queen of Maple, and an incredible friend. I have seen firsthand the love and spirit she puts in every day to make this club the best it can possibly be," said MPP Lec

VAUGHAN — The Ontario government is investing $12,754,000 to support improved operations and reduced wait times at Mackenzie Health. This funding is part of a $1.1 billion investment into our hospital sector as part of Budget 2026, A Plan to Protect Ontario, which represents a 4 per cent increase in annual support for the fourth year in a row. "Our government is doubling down on our commitment to deliver better healthcare, closer to home by once again increasing funding for M

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended a park dedication ceremony in honour of Catherine Ferrari Benitez in Vaughan. Belair Way Park was renamed in honour of her community involvement, leadership, and volunteerism. "Catherine Ferrari was a model citizen in every way," said MPP Lecce. "We gathered as a community to honour her life's mission and acts of service — as this park keeps her legacy alive. Vaughan is an incredible community because of people like Catherine, who

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, joined the President and CEO of Universal Care, Joseph Gulizia, to tour progress on the St. Rita at Mary Lake Long-Term Care home under construction in King City. MPP Lecce has worked closely with Universal Care over the years, including in the construction and delivery of the long-term care home and in supporting CIBPA Place — York Region’s First Dementia Respite Care Centre — through the annual Strides for Seniors fundraising run. "Wh

VAUGHAN — To protect Ontario’s health-care workforce, the Ontario government is investing $55.8 million to support the planning and operations of York University’s new school of medicine. As the first medical school in Ontario that is focused on training family doctors, the York School of Medicine is expected to open in 2028 and will bolster Ontario’s pipeline of highly skilled primary care providers, helping fulfill Ontario’s commitment to ensure that everyone who wants to h

VAUGHAN — Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced that the new seniors’ village near the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, which will begin construction this fall, will now include 320 long-term care beds, a substantial increase from the originally planned 256. The project has been expanded from a siloed long-term care home into an integrated Campus of Care, featuring 320 long-term care beds and, in the second phase of construction, 300 more retirement home suites,

On July 26, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended the Boots & Hope Community Fundraiser in support of Lucas Azevedo, a local boy from Kleinburg battling an ultra-rare genetic condition. The fundraiser was organized by Lucas' mother Sophia. Donations in support of Lucas can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/letscurelucas. "We rallied behind Lucas to raise money for a cure — in true cowboy fashion!" said MPP Lecce. "It was wonderful to see friends from across the c

YORK REGION — The Ontario government has officially completed excavation of the tunnel launch shaft for the Yonge North Subway Extension, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to relieve gridlock across the Greater Toronto Area by expanding access to fast, affordable and reliable public transit. The project will extend the TTC’s Line 1 subway nearly eight kilometres north from Finch Station to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, moving more than 94,000 riders each

On July 22, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, attended King City Trailers' 35th Anniversary BBQ to congratulate owner Ian Richardson on the milestone. "I dropped into King City Trailers to congratulate them on 35 years in the business," said MPP Lecce. "It was my pleasure to present Ian and his team with a Canadian flag from Queen's Park to thank them for supporting local jobs and believing in King Township. Here's to many more years of success!" MEDIA CONTACT

On July 19, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, hosted his Annual Summer Family BBQ, and first World Cup Finals watch party at The Sports Village in Vaughan, with over 500 friends from the community. "Serving this community has been the honour of my life. I will continue to work hard and deliver results for the families and seniors that call King—Vaughan home," said MPP Lecce. "To express that gratitude, we hosted hundreds of families to celebrate our community, country,

On July 18, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan and Minister of Energy and Mines, attended LiUNA Local 506’s Annual Family Day Picnic in Richmond Hill. "At LiUNA 506's annual family day picnic, everyone was fired up for Ontario's plan to lead North America's largest nuclear expansion, creating generational jobs at this critical time," said MPP Lecce. "You can 'Feel the Power' and momentum on the ground as we create 150,000 new jobs and counting, for workers across the GTA."

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

VAUGHAN – Today, Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced that the Ontario Government is investing $20,000 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program to support Fuerza Latina’s Vaughan Latin Festival. This is part of a more than $20 million government investment to help municipalities and event organizers deliver high-quality programming and experiences for people of all ages. “I have been attending Fuerza Latina’s Vaughan Latin Festival for close to a decade—an insp