Category Archives: News Release

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Councillor James Pasternak expresses his outrage at the harassment of a TDSB Trustee who spoke out against racism, antisemitism and the use of violence; Pasternak urges Trustees to vote against motion of “censure”

City of Toronto Councillor James Pasternak is shocked and dismayed that a capable and articulate Trustee at the Toronto District School Board is…
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Net Zero by 2040: Toronto City Council to consider bold, accelerated climate strategy

Today, Councillor James Pasternak joined Mayor John Tory and Chair of Infrastructure and Environment Committee Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, to announce the City of…
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A Greener Future: York Centre’s facility now transforms Green Bin organic waste into renewable natural gas

Toronto, ON - Councillor James Pasternak (Ward 6 – York Centre), Vice-Chair of City's Infrastructure and Environment Committee, is pleased to announce that…
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Councillor James Pasternak praises $200 million studio investment in Downsview

Downsview, Ontario, Canada.  Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak (York Centre, Ward 6) is expressing his support and excitement for the major world class…
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City of Toronto continues to protect and assist people experiencing homelessness during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Toronto continues to assist and protect people experiencing homelessness through COVID-19 immunization, an increased focus on infection and prevention control…
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Councillor Pasternak expresses support for the Government of Canada’s long overdue apology for Canada’s mistreatment of Italian-Canadians interned and targeted during the Second World War

Councillor Pasternak believes this apology is an important step towards providing a sense of closure for those who continue to be impacted by…
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City of Toronto Councillor calls on Ontario’s medical officers of health and Premier to strongly discourage a planned mass gathering and potential COVID super spreader event at Dundas Square on Saturday May 22

TORONTO, ON – Councillor James Pasternak is calling on Ontario’s provincial officers of health and Premier Doug Ford to issue a strong statement…
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Keeping TTC workers and riders safe: over 350 TTC transit workers and front-line staff vaccinated in York Centre

In partnership with North York General Hospital and North York Toronto Health Partners, the Office of Councillor James Pasternak and Amalgamated Transit Union…
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Councillor Pasternak Denounces Violence at Anti-Israel Rally and Thanks Police Services for Laying First Set Of Charges ES

Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak, is deeply shocked and disturbed by reports of acts of violence against members of the Jewish community, who…
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City of Toronto Councillor calls on Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer and Premier to discourage planned mass anti-Israel gathering in Toronto scheduled for Saturday

An event of this nature will send the wrong message that mass gatherings are acceptable, that legislation doesn’t matter and that putting the…
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