Rob Oliphant
@roboliphant.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Don Valley West
Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
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Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
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Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and social isolation. Meeting with their team was a great opportunity to learn about how Friends of Ruby's programs are helping youth build safe spaces, find community, and achieve their goals.
August 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and social isolation. Meeting with their team was a great opportunity to learn about how Friends of Ruby's programs are helping youth build safe spaces, find community, and achieve their goals.
Did you hear about the law banning ice cream? Luckily it was found to be un-cone-stitutional!
No better way to celebrate the end of August than enjoying some sweet treats in the setting sun. I had a great time chatting with constituents alongside MPP Adil Shamji at our Ice Cream Social yesterday.
No better way to celebrate the end of August than enjoying some sweet treats in the setting sun. I had a great time chatting with constituents alongside MPP Adil Shamji at our Ice Cream Social yesterday.
August 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Did you hear about the law banning ice cream? Luckily it was found to be un-cone-stitutional!
No better way to celebrate the end of August than enjoying some sweet treats in the setting sun. I had a great time chatting with constituents alongside MPP Adil Shamji at our Ice Cream Social yesterday.
No better way to celebrate the end of August than enjoying some sweet treats in the setting sun. I had a great time chatting with constituents alongside MPP Adil Shamji at our Ice Cream Social yesterday.
I have often said that if I could have dinner with one celebrity it would be Dolly Parton: smart, articulate, funny, modest, talented and kind.
May she sing forever.
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May she sing forever.
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Dolly Parton, Country Icon, Dies at 80
The musician behind “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5” moonlit as an actor, philanthropist, and amusement park mogul.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I have often said that if I could have dinner with one celebrity it would be Dolly Parton: smart, articulate, funny, modest, talented and kind.
May she sing forever.
www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...
May she sing forever.
www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...
@hollandbloorview.ca advances innovative treatment and rehabilitation for children, such as their development of an interactive video game helps youth with physical therapy. Happy to meet the Canada Summer Jobs students supporting this groundbreaking project.
August 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM
@hollandbloorview.ca advances innovative treatment and rehabilitation for children, such as their development of an interactive video game helps youth with physical therapy. Happy to meet the Canada Summer Jobs students supporting this groundbreaking project.
Join me and @shamjiadil.bsky.social tonight for an Ice Cream Social!
Cool treats are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Drive tonight, August 24, from 5-7 PM.
Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community.
We hope to see you there!
Cool treats are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Drive tonight, August 24, from 5-7 PM.
Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community.
We hope to see you there!
August 24, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Join me and @shamjiadil.bsky.social tonight for an Ice Cream Social!
Cool treats are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Drive tonight, August 24, from 5-7 PM.
Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community.
We hope to see you there!
Cool treats are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Drive tonight, August 24, from 5-7 PM.
Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community.
We hope to see you there!
Join me and @shamjiadil.bsky.social for an Ice Cream Social!
Cool treats and great conversations are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Dr. on August 24 from 5-7 PM. Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community. We hope to see you there!
Cool treats and great conversations are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Dr. on August 24 from 5-7 PM. Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community. We hope to see you there!
August 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Join me and @shamjiadil.bsky.social for an Ice Cream Social!
Cool treats and great conversations are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Dr. on August 24 from 5-7 PM. Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community. We hope to see you there!
Cool treats and great conversations are on the menu at the Angela James Arena parking lot at 165 Grenoble Dr. on August 24 from 5-7 PM. Drop by for a scoop (or two) and the chance to connect with our community. We hope to see you there!
Summer camp is fun—and it’s the staff who make it all possible! I visited Footprints Summer Camp at Donway Covenant United Church in Don Mills to speak with the Canada Summer Jobs students who are enriching the lives of children through learning, play, and adventure.
July 31, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Summer camp is fun—and it’s the staff who make it all possible! I visited Footprints Summer Camp at Donway Covenant United Church in Don Mills to speak with the Canada Summer Jobs students who are enriching the lives of children through learning, play, and adventure.
Hooray! Starting today, ALL eligible adult Canadians will be able to renew their passports online. This makes passport renewal easier and more convenient. Learn more and renew your passport online at Canada.ca.
July 29, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Hooray! Starting today, ALL eligible adult Canadians will be able to renew their passports online. This makes passport renewal easier and more convenient. Learn more and renew your passport online at Canada.ca.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open! This bridge, a huge step forward for Canadian commerce, is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity in the coming decades. A win for businesses, workers, and communities on both sides of the border.
July 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is now open! This bridge, a huge step forward for Canadian commerce, is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity in the coming decades. A win for businesses, workers, and communities on both sides of the border.
Please see my statement on Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
July 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Please see my statement on Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Radar Park, located at 939 Eglinton Ave E., is now open! In addition to the new green space, the site provides a heritage hub inspired by Leaside’s local history. Joined neighbours, residents, and community partners to celebrate the official opening.
July 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Radar Park, located at 939 Eglinton Ave E., is now open! In addition to the new green space, the site provides a heritage hub inspired by Leaside’s local history. Joined neighbours, residents, and community partners to celebrate the official opening.
Last year, both the rate and severity of crime declined across the country. With new measures like the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act now in force, our government will continue working to keep Canadians safe and hold offenders accountable.
July 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Last year, both the rate and severity of crime declined across the country. With new measures like the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act now in force, our government will continue working to keep Canadians safe and hold offenders accountable.
Life Lesson: never pass a lemonade stand without stopping.
Today, I met four young entrepreneurs in north Leaside who serve the best lemonade in the neighborhood, provide stellar customer service, and have a very bright future. I will be going back!
Today, I met four young entrepreneurs in north Leaside who serve the best lemonade in the neighborhood, provide stellar customer service, and have a very bright future. I will be going back!
July 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Life Lesson: never pass a lemonade stand without stopping.
Today, I met four young entrepreneurs in north Leaside who serve the best lemonade in the neighborhood, provide stellar customer service, and have a very bright future. I will be going back!
Today, I met four young entrepreneurs in north Leaside who serve the best lemonade in the neighborhood, provide stellar customer service, and have a very bright future. I will be going back!
The Canada Summer Jobs program gives young people invaluable work experience & a “behind-the-scenes” look at how organizations operate.
Happy to visit @cfccreates.bsky.social to speak with summer students about their work, including in horticulture, administration, marketing & fundraising.
Happy to visit @cfccreates.bsky.social to speak with summer students about their work, including in horticulture, administration, marketing & fundraising.
July 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The Canada Summer Jobs program gives young people invaluable work experience & a “behind-the-scenes” look at how organizations operate.
Happy to visit @cfccreates.bsky.social to speak with summer students about their work, including in horticulture, administration, marketing & fundraising.
Happy to visit @cfccreates.bsky.social to speak with summer students about their work, including in horticulture, administration, marketing & fundraising.
Through the Groceries and Essentials Benefit, a family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year.
Our government is making sure those most affected by rising costs—including nearly 5 million residents in Ontario—can afford everyday essentials and get ahead.
Our government is making sure those most affected by rising costs—including nearly 5 million residents in Ontario—can afford everyday essentials and get ahead.
July 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Through the Groceries and Essentials Benefit, a family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year.
Our government is making sure those most affected by rising costs—including nearly 5 million residents in Ontario—can afford everyday essentials and get ahead.
Our government is making sure those most affected by rising costs—including nearly 5 million residents in Ontario—can afford everyday essentials and get ahead.
When parents can access affordable, high-quality child care, they can build a better future for their families.
That’s why our government is making an additional $5.4B investment over two years to help keep child care fees stable and affordable for families.
That’s why our government is making an additional $5.4B investment over two years to help keep child care fees stable and affordable for families.
July 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
When parents can access affordable, high-quality child care, they can build a better future for their families.
That’s why our government is making an additional $5.4B investment over two years to help keep child care fees stable and affordable for families.
That’s why our government is making an additional $5.4B investment over two years to help keep child care fees stable and affordable for families.
Happy Canada Day!
More than any other day, we gather to celebrate what makes us Canadian: our proud history, our strong sense of community, and our enduring values.
Wishing you a wonderful Canada Day.
More than any other day, we gather to celebrate what makes us Canadian: our proud history, our strong sense of community, and our enduring values.
Wishing you a wonderful Canada Day.
July 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Happy Canada Day!
More than any other day, we gather to celebrate what makes us Canadian: our proud history, our strong sense of community, and our enduring values.
Wishing you a wonderful Canada Day.
More than any other day, we gather to celebrate what makes us Canadian: our proud history, our strong sense of community, and our enduring values.
Wishing you a wonderful Canada Day.
It was a pleasure hosting members of the Don Valley West Constituency Youth Council last night. I have greatly valued hearing their perspectives on the issues that matter to all Canadians, such as Canada's place in the world, the cost of housing, and how we continue to build a better society.
June 30, 2026 at 8:24 PM
It was a pleasure hosting members of the Don Valley West Constituency Youth Council last night. I have greatly valued hearing their perspectives on the issues that matter to all Canadians, such as Canada's place in the world, the cost of housing, and how we continue to build a better society.
As an international non-profit dedicated to developing agri-food systems around the world, MEDA is a trusted source on successful economic development.
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June 29, 2026 at 8:25 PM
As an international non-profit dedicated to developing agri-food systems around the world, MEDA is a trusted source on successful economic development.
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I had a very productive meeting with (tag) Mayor Olivia Chow earlier today.
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June 29, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I had a very productive meeting with (tag) Mayor Olivia Chow earlier today.
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It was great meeting with Yasmin Kara, CEO of SecurUs Community Safety Inc., to discuss how we can improve community safety alongside the work of law enforcement partners.
June 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM
It was great meeting with Yasmin Kara, CEO of SecurUs Community Safety Inc., to discuss how we can improve community safety alongside the work of law enforcement partners.
As the Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, I am proud to recognize June as Deafblind Awareness Month and to acknowledge the important work of CNIB Deafblind Community Services (DBCS), whose national headquarters is located here in our community.
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June 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
As the Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, I am proud to recognize June as Deafblind Awareness Month and to acknowledge the important work of CNIB Deafblind Community Services (DBCS), whose national headquarters is located here in our community.
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Happy Pride Toronto!
Our diversity remains one of our greatest strengths and inclusivity one of our most enduring values.
Proud to march alongside Liberals to keep the momentum going.
Our diversity remains one of our greatest strengths and inclusivity one of our most enduring values.
Proud to march alongside Liberals to keep the momentum going.
June 29, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Happy Pride Toronto!
Our diversity remains one of our greatest strengths and inclusivity one of our most enduring values.
Proud to march alongside Liberals to keep the momentum going.
Our diversity remains one of our greatest strengths and inclusivity one of our most enduring values.
Proud to march alongside Liberals to keep the momentum going.
Another great day out in the neighbourhood!
I was happy to spend Saturday hearing from neighbours and sharing our plans for Canada Day.
I’m looking forward to see many of the people I spoke to at my annual Canada Day event at Leaside Park, on July 1st from 11am-2pm.
I hope to see you there!
I was happy to spend Saturday hearing from neighbours and sharing our plans for Canada Day.
I’m looking forward to see many of the people I spoke to at my annual Canada Day event at Leaside Park, on July 1st from 11am-2pm.
I hope to see you there!
June 29, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Another great day out in the neighbourhood!
I was happy to spend Saturday hearing from neighbours and sharing our plans for Canada Day.
I’m looking forward to see many of the people I spoke to at my annual Canada Day event at Leaside Park, on July 1st from 11am-2pm.
I hope to see you there!
I was happy to spend Saturday hearing from neighbours and sharing our plans for Canada Day.
I’m looking forward to see many of the people I spoke to at my annual Canada Day event at Leaside Park, on July 1st from 11am-2pm.
I hope to see you there!
In the face of Russia's aggression and targeting critical infrastructure, Ukraine is defiantly defending itself and rebuilding.
Joining the Ukraine Recovery Conference has left me inspired by Ukraine's courageousness and eager to see collective action to rebuild Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Joining the Ukraine Recovery Conference has left me inspired by Ukraine's courageousness and eager to see collective action to rebuild Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
June 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
In the face of Russia's aggression and targeting critical infrastructure, Ukraine is defiantly defending itself and rebuilding.
Joining the Ukraine Recovery Conference has left me inspired by Ukraine's courageousness and eager to see collective action to rebuild Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!
Joining the Ukraine Recovery Conference has left me inspired by Ukraine's courageousness and eager to see collective action to rebuild Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini!