Rob Flack

Today, Minister @PrabSarkaria, Minister @douglasdowney, Minister @ToddJMcCarthy and I announced the Fighting Delays and Building Faster Act, 2025! 🏗️ This legislation will cut red tape, streamline approvals, and reduce costs for homebuyers — helping to keep the dream of homeownership alive. In partnership with municipal leaders like @AMOPolicy and industry partners such as @OntarioHBA, @FRPOFACTS and @bildgta, our government is taking bold action to deliver results. Under the leadership of Premier @fordnation, we will continue to build more homes, faster to ensure Ontario families can find a place to call home 🏡

This past weekend, I spent some time in West Elgin, celebrating the permanent protection of MapleCross – Bass Woods alongside community leaders, conservation partners, and the Bass family. This beautiful 30-hectare property is filled with rare Carolinian forest, incredible wildlife, important pollinators, and species at risk. It is the kind of place that reminds you just how special our region really is. A huge thank you to the Thames Talbot Land Trust and the Bass family for their vision and commitment to protecting this space for future generations. It’s always inspiring to see people come together to preserve the natural spaces we all enjoy. #elginmiddlesexlondon #noplacelikehome

Last week at #QueensPark, Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, received Royal Assent. The goals of Bill 100 are simple: streamline municipal councils, align provincial-municipal priorities, and speed up decision-making. By moving forward with this bill, the government is protecting Ontario’s future, supporting housing and economic development, strengthening communities, and ensuring municipalities are well positioned to meet the needs of a growing province. #RoyalAssent

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (@EOWC_ON) plays an integral role in driving key priorities forward for 103 Ontario municipalities. Today was their advocacy day at #QueensPark, a great chance to discuss innovative growth opportunities and our shared vision for a stronger Ontario. Thank you to Chair Bonnie Clark for your ongoing support and dedication to the region.

Happy Mother’s Day, Esther Jean Flack. 90 years young! Thank you for your time, unconditional love and care you have given our entire family.

What an honour to be in Dorchester for the International Brotherhood Camporee opening ceremonies and to help recognize two outstanding community leaders, Ernie Reid and Mike Lacey, with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. This award recognizes Canadians who have made exceptional volunteer contributions to their communities, and both gentlemen are truly deserving of the honour. Congratulations, and thank you both for everything you do to make our community stronger. #elginmiddlesexlondon #volunteer #hometown #onpoli

Thank you to the board of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (@AMOPolicy) and President Robin Jones for a productive and insightful MOU meeting at #QueensPark this week. This collaborative approach is essential to advancing our shared priorities, building stronger communities, and delivering the infrastructure and services that people across the province rely on every day.

Our government is taking action to speed up vulnerable sector police record checks so people can access jobs and volunteer opportunities faster. These changes will reduce wait times while maintaining strong safeguards to protect the most vulnerable. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Our government is cracking down on illegal drug production to protect our communities.   Proposed new measures would prohibit the ownership, use or sale of certain devices and chemicals used to make illegal drugs. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

There are 30,000 firefighters in Ontario who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.   This week, members of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (@ONFireChiefs) came to #QueensPark, including Chief Harry Baranik of Bayham and Chief Chuck Parsons of Otonabee-South Monaghan.   Thank you to the 700+ OAFC members, as well as the thousands of full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters across Ontario for your bravery, leadership, and commitment to your communities.

From small grassroots beginnings to a province-wide network of local agencies, Community Living Ontario (@ontario_living) has remained a pillar of advocacy and inclusivity for people with intellectual disabilities and their families for over 70 years.   Today I had the pleasure of welcoming to #QueensPark a number of people who represent Community Living branches across the province, including Blair, Richard, Denise and Rita from Community Living Elgin. Thank you to the team at Community Living for the tireless work you do to provide housing, educational, program and recreational opportunities to more than a quarter-million people in Ontario.   #CommunityLivingOntario

Congratulations to Heather Harris and the team at Evelyn’s Sausage Kitchen on the grand opening of their new Shedden location! From quality local meats to Ontario-made products on the shelves, this is the kind of business that helps keep our small communities strong. When you support local businesses, you’re supporting local jobs, local families, Ontario farmers, and the people who help make communities like ours such a great place #elginmiddlesexlondon #buyontario #buylocal

Grand opening calories don’t count… right? 😄 Stopped by Kate’s Gluten Free Bakery at Elgin Mall on Saturday to celebrate their official opening. We were treated to an array of delicious treats that you’d never guess are gluten free. It’s always exciting to see local entrepreneurs bring something new to our community. Be sure to stop by, grab a treat (or three), and support this sweet new addition to Elgin. #stthomasproud #elginmiddlesexlondon #glutenfreeliving

This week, I met with the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus at their advocacy day at #QueensPark. @wowcinc represents 15 municipalities across Western Ontario and plays an important role in bringing forward the needs of their local communities. It was great to connect and discuss our shared priorities and how we can work in partnership to protect Ontario and build strong, resilient communities. Thank you to Chair Marcus Ryan, Vice-Chair Kevin Marriott and to all members for your strong advocacy.

Sweet treats for a great cause. 🍪 It was a pleasure stopping by one of my local Tim Hortons last week to support the Smile Cookie campaign. It was also a perfect time to congratulate Bhavana Gupta on becoming the new franchise owner of two Tim Hortons locations in St. Thomas. Thank you for your commitment to giving back and for helping make a difference through this year’s Smile Cookie campaign. This year, every cookie sold at her locations helped to raise funds for STEGH. #smilecookieweek #elginmiddlesexlondon #stthomasproud

Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we have a chance to pause and recognize the people who are always ready when our communities need them most. Across Elgin-Middlesex-London, our firefighters, both full-time and volunteer, show up every day with professionalism, courage, and a real commitment to keeping people safe. Whether it’s responding to emergencies or helping prevent them in the first place, they’re a steady, trusted presence in our communities. Thank you for everything you do to protect our families, our neighbours, and our region. #firefighter #elginmiddlesexlondon #onpoli

Building more homes in Ontario starts with strong partnerships and open conversations.    This week, I spoke and joined a fireside chat at the historic Albany Club, to talk about what our government is doing to get more homes built, faster.   Thank you to the team at the Albany Club for hosting a thoughtful and engaging discussion.   #Housing