Thank you to everyone who joined me, my colleagues and Prime Minister Trudeau, for our virtual Federal Liberal Caucus Tamil Heritage Month Celebration. This month is an important time to recognize and honour the incredible contributions Tamil Canadians have made to the strength and success of our country. Tamil Canadians have stepped up during the […]
This week, the Tamil community in our riding of Markham-Stouffville, with Tamils across Canada, and around the world–are celebrating Thai Pongal, the four-day harvest festival. This month, we’re also celebrating Tamil Heritage Month. It’s an important opportunity to recognize and honour the incredible contributions Tamil Canadians have made to the strength and success of our […]
A very happy New Year to all Orthodox Christians, Eastern Rite Catholics and Coptic Christians who are celebrating today! I hope your New Year is filled with many blessings, happiness and success! Best wishes to you and your family! Stay safe!
Wishing everyone who is celebrating–in Markham-Stouffville, throughout Canada and around the world–a happy Lohri Festival! While we can’t all be together around a bonfire this year—I hope you’re able to stay connected through virtual gatherings with family and loved ones. Best wishes! Happy Lohri!
Today is a sad anniversary. A year ago, Flight PS752 was downed. Its destruction meant the loss of 176 people–including 57 Canadians. Among them were the young Rahimi Family from Stouffville: Dr. Razgar Rahimi, Farideh Gholami and 3 year-old Jiwan Rahimi. It is truly heartbreaking. Today, I took part in a virtual commemorative event with […]
Health Canada has authorized Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is an important step forward. Between the early doses we’ve already received, and the shipments now scheduled, Canada is on track to have at least 1.2 million doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna by January 31st. We’ll continue to work with all partners to ensure Canadians […]
2020 hasn’t been an easy year, but we are making progress. Vaccines started to arrive this month, a second vaccine was approved yesterday, and distribution will continue throughout the New Year. Thank you to our essential workers and frontline medical staff for your hard work and dedication—and thank you to our Armed Forces personnel who […]
This week at the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, I spoke with Dr. Isaac Bogach and Dr. Zain Chagla about safety measures for air travel safe during the pandemic. For the video, click here: https://fb.watch/2ngh8oz01P/
Brian McFarlane has been appointed to the Order of Canada — one of our country’s highest civilian honours — for his contributions to the sport of hockey, as a sportscaster, writer and historian. He’s also a resident of Markham-Stouffville! Yesterday, I delivered a Member’s statement about his impressive achievements. To see the statement, click here: […]
Tonight, Jewish communities across Canada are welcoming the beginning of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Lighting the menorah is not merely about tradition, it’s an affirmation of the power of hope and perseverance. To everyone celebrating—I wish you a safe, happy and healthy Hanukkah! Chag Hanukkah Sameach! (The menorah in the photo is a family […]
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