Lisa Hepfner
Lisa Hepfner
Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain
Happy Family Day Weekend!
February 18, 2022
Can you believe we’re almost at the end of February? Despite last night’s snowstorm, it feels like spring is just around the corner. But first, Winterfest. And tax time!

Beginning Tuesday, my office will work with Hamilton Tax Help (HTH), a financial empowerment program that has assisted over 4700 people in accessing over $15.5 million in benefits and refunds across the city of Hamilton. Founding partners include the SPRC Hamilton, the United Way Halton and Hamilton, the City of Hamilton, and the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction.

If you are not filing your taxes, you’re leaving money on the table! Did you know that when HTH started providing services in 2018, Hamilton seniors and families were not accessing millions of dollars in benefits? HTH can support you in filing your taxes at no cost to you – even, and especially, if you haven’t filed in a few years.

Take the first step to getting your taxes filed by calling our office at 905-574-3331, emailing [email protected] or contacting Hamilton Tax Help directly at 365-366-1767 and tell them our office sent you.

And speaking of leaving money on the table, we would love to hear your thoughts on what should be prioritized in the upcoming federal budget. Pre-budget consultations are a way for Canadians to share their ideas and priorities. We want to hear your ideas about how to create new jobs and build a greener, more competitive, more innovative, more inclusive, and more resilient Canada. Join the conversation by answering our questionnaire or by uploading a submission. Deadline to provide your input is February 25. Click here for more info and to participate: https://www.letstalkbudget2022.ca/let-s-talk-budget-2022

And as we head into the Family Day long weekend, you might be looking for things to do with – or without – the kiddos. Winterfest kicks off this weekend with free activities and events across the city including light installations, inflatables, food trucks, live performances and more. Admission is free to the Winterfest Hub at Auchmar House at 88 Fennell Ave.W, corner West 5th, in the Southam neighbourhood. The festivities continue until March 6.

Have a safe and happy long weekend, everyone!
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