Maita Santiago (she/her)

Let’s be clear that like all communities, the Jewish community is not a monolith, there is no one person or organization who speaks for us. It is dangerous to throw around claims of anti-semitism in order to silence criticism of Israel or expressing solidarity with Palestinians.

Burnaby is proud to be a living wage employer. In December 2023, it was raised to $25.68 an hour. As life is getting more expensive, we recognize that even with this increase, many people are struggling to meet their basic needs. #LivingWage

Burnaby is the most ambitious municipality in B.C tackling emissions from larger buildings with the Zero Carbon Step Code. Who’s next in Metro Van? @HavenPortMoody @Sam4PoMo @amy_lubik @craighodge8 @TeriTownerCllr @brendalockebc @MichaelVPratt @RobertMazzarolo @MattDjonlic

1/2 NDP leveraged our 25 seats in Parliament to deliver dental care to 9 million Canadians. This will improve their health + finances. We also helped workers with anti-scab legislation, improved pandemic benefits, got historic investment for Indigenous housing, and more…

Local governments demand more Intersection Safety Cameras! So far: ✅@CityOfVictoria ✅@CityOfNorthVan ✅@CityofVancouver* ✅@Richmond_BC 🔜@CityofBurnaby (at committee) ✅@New_Westminster ✅Capital Region (13 municipalities) *w study / consultations👨‍🎓💸 We miss any? (🧵time)

This is an important step for lasting peace. Thanks to the thousands of Canadians who mobilized in support of a ceasefire. Your voices matter.

Tonight, Burnaby council unanimously supported a motion calling on the Canadian government to support a ceasefire in Gaza. I have heard from people in the community who are pleading for elected officials from all levels to speak up and take a stand. Canada must act now.

Your passion led us here. Today we voted to unanimously oppose the use of parkland for a Green Recycling and Organics facility. Thank you to everyone that spoke up. Grateful to my fellow @Burnaby_CA councilors for working to making this happen. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Congratulations on a great track meet this past weekend! 👏

I share the concerns raised by many about a GRO facility at Fraser Foreshore Park. My understanding of what's at stake has deepened thanks to everyone that spoke up. Your voice matters. Am looking forward to our #Burnaby Council meet Monday so we can revisit this decision.

I am glad to see this emergency meeting being called. While I continue to believe in the project itself, I know that the proposed location isn’t the right one. Let’s go back to the drawing board and get it right. burnabynow.com/local-news/bur…

Tomorrow is registration day for swimming lessons. Last week I introduced a motion to help get kids off waitlists and into classes. ✔️ Hiring & training more lifeguards ✔️ Introducing a free swim program for elementary students

At last night's @CityofBurnaby City Council meeting, staff put forward #UBCM #LMLGA resolutions related to equity and inclusion in municipal decision-making. YWCA City Shift is thrilled to report that the resolutions were passed! pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ash… 1/

Join us on @GlobalTV on Feb 26th from 1-5pm for the @VarietyBC Show of Hearts telethon Right now, over 1,100 kids are waiting to hear if Variety can help provide the critical support they need, so your gift has never been more important. Donations up to $850,000 will be matched.

Hey Burnabarians - check out this film project starring homegrown talent Aaron Waddingham, supported by the fab and brilliant @emuh__ and her pal @lucymmcnulty! burnabynow.com/local-news/fil…

Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are back home after a week in Turkey helping people trapped in the rubble of the devastating earthquakes. Dan Burritt was at the airport.