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Implementing the new Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement is a matter of national importance. Our farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses are relying on us to act quickly to protect Canada’s economy. I was pleased to ask the Chief Negotiator Steve Verheul today about how changes is this agreement will help Canadians. To see the full segment, […]

Enjoyed seeing everyone at the Family Day Skate. Here are some photos from today.       

Meeting with the Regional Municipality of York. They were positive discussions! The focus was on how we can work together to further improve transportation, housing and broadband service for local residents.  

Celebrating the Year of the Rat with the Prime Minister, my colleagues, and friends from the Chinese community – and all the communities that celebrate Lunar New Year!   At the Markham Civic Centre with: Councillors Khalid Usman and Amanda Collucci, Roy Haung (President and CEO of NOIC Academy), Rachel Wong (District VP at TD […]

Republic Day celebrations at the Vedic Cultural Centre, with Amar Erry their president. It’s always an honour to be at Vedic Cultural Centre. Thank you for the warm welcome!

So great to have Mackenzie shadow me today as part of McGill Women in the House. Since Mackenzie is a nursing student, we talked about the importance of health policy and healthcare professionals in politics. I was glad to introduce her to her local Member of Parliament, Yvan Baker, MP. She has an exceptionally bright […]

Great meeting with representatives from the NCCM today to talk about online hate in Canada. We all have a part to play in addressing hate speech and discrimination, and I am grateful for their activism on this important issue.

Celebrating Tamil Heritage Month and Thai Pongal at the Liberal Caucus Tamil Heritage Month Celebration with my colleagues and co-hosts MPs Shaun Chen, Selma Zahid, Jean Yip and Peter Fonseca, as well as Toronto Councillor Jennifer McKelvie. I also had some wonderful conversations with attendees at the Liberal Caucus Tamil Heritage Month Celebration–including residents from […]

The destruction of UIA Flight PS752 last week meant the loss of 176 people–including 57 Canadians. Three of those Canadians were from our riding, the Rahimis, a young family from Stouffville. Tonight, we honoured the lives Dr. Razgar Rahimi, Farideh Gholami and 3 year-old Jiwan Rahimi. It is truly a heartbreaking loss.

This year’s Santa Claus Parade was a great success. Here are some photos from the event. At the parade with an incredibly hard working group of volunteers. Thank you for all your help! With Iain Lovatt, the Mayor of Stouffville, and Paul Callandra, my provincial counterpart. I’m looking forward to working together for the residents […]