July 18, 2020
Taste of Asia 2020
Taste of Asia is always a fantastic event! This year, it’s a virtual celebration. I’m honoured to be a part of it. Click here to access the my message: https://youtu.be/IDaYPFT317k
news-nouvelles
July 1, 2020
Canada Day 2020
I hope you have a very Happy Canada Day! To see my full Canada Day message, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2985248281571948
June 30, 2020
Health Committee Meeting
At the Health Committee, I spoke with our Minister of Foreign Affairs about Canada’s role supporting efforts to fight COVID-19 around the world. To see the video, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1945060939134366
June 29, 2020
Standing Committee on Health
At the Health Committee, I had an opportunity to speak with 2 key experts about how we can more effectively communicate risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, Larry Gostin, Prof. of Global Health Law at Georgetown University, and Dir. of the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law, and Jeremy Konyndyk, Sr. […]
June 25, 2020
Italian Heritage Month 2020
This is Italian Heritage Month. It’s a great time to celebrate the rich history and culture of Italian Canadians, and their extraordinary contributions to Canada. Canada has the good fortune to be home to one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world. Canadians of Italian origin have made Canada stronger, more vibrant and more […]
June 21, 2020
National Indigenous History Month 2020
This is ‘National Indigenous Peoples Day’ and its ‘National Indigenous History Month.’ It is always a good time to celebrate the unique histories, cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and communities–and learn more about the history, traditions and cultures of Indigenous peoples. We have more work to do on our shared […]
June 17, 2020
MP Jaczek Supports Statement by the Parliamentary Black Caucus
Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham–Stouffville, supports the following statement made by the Parliamentary Black Caucus. Statement by the Parliamentary Black Caucus The Parliamentary Black Caucus, established in 2015, is composed of parliamentarians from the Senate and the House of Commons who are either Black Canadians or allies of Black Canadians. We meet regularly […]
June 12, 2020
Filipino Heritage Month 2020
Mabuhay! To the Filipino community in Markham-Stouffville and across Canada, thank you for your tremendous contribution to our community and our country! Happy Filipino Heritage Month and Happy Philippine Independence Day! Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!
June 11, 2020
Health Committee Meeting
We’re having important discussions on the Standing Committee on Health about COVID-19 and the state of long-term care in Canada. I was pleased to ask Dr. Dave Neilipovitz of the Ottawa Hospital about creating national standards for long-term care homes and ICUs. For the full video, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=185132016219456
June 10, 2020
Portuguese Heritage Month 2020
It’s Portuguese Heritage Month! Our country is home to one of the biggest Portuguese diasporas in the world. Luso-Canadians have contributed to our national fabric making Canada a stronger & better country. This month is a good time to learn more about the numerous contributions they’ve made to our communities and country, and a chance […]