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March 23, 2026

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Visit with Ministers Gary Anandasangaree and Julie Dabrusin, along with several of my caucus colleagues, for a visit to the Jewish Security Network Operations Centre in Toronto

I joined Ministers Gary Anandasangaree and Julie Dabrusin, along with several of my caucus colleagues, for a visit to the Jewish Security Network Operations Centre in Toronto.   We had a valuable discussion with Jewish community leaders from the Jewish Security Network, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, CIJA, the Toronto Board of Rabbis, and CJPAC […]

March 23, 2026

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Our recent Seniors’ Advisory Group meeting with PC Marco Ricciardi, Crime Prevention & Community Relations Officer, 22 Division Toronto Police Service

We had a wonderful turnout at our most recent Seniors’ Advisory Group meeting! We were joined by PC Marco Ricciardi, Crime Prevention & Community Relations Officer, 22 Division Toronto Police Service. PC Ricciardi shared information and answered questions on how seniors can protect themselves against scams and fraud. Thank you to everyone who joined us […]

March 23, 2026

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Tour of 22 Division and patrol in Etobicoke

We must stop crime in our community and police are on the front lines of doing just that.   A big thanks to Sergeant Christopher Watson for taking me with him on patrol in Etobicoke and for giving me a tour of 22 Division so I could learn more about what more we can do […]

March 20, 2026

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Le 20 mars marque la Journée internationale de la Francophonie | March 20 marks the International Day of La Francophonie.

Le 20 mars marque la Journée internationale de la Francophonie. En tant que président du Comité permanent des langues officielles de la Chambre des communes, je vous souhaite une bonne Journée internationale de la Francophonie!   À l’occasion du Mois de la Francophonie, nous nous joignons aux francophones et aux francophiles du Canada et du […]

March 20, 2026

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Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community in Etobicoke and across Canada!

Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community in #Etobicoke and across Canada! This is a special time that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As the Muslim community marks Eid al-Fitr, this is an opportunity to reflect on the principles of peace, forgiveness, and unity and recommit to the core values of charity […]

March 19, 2026

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Joining Canada’s Minister of Defence, David McGuinty, and MP colleagues to announce that Canada is providing 400 additional armoured vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces

I was proud to join Canada’s Minister of Defence, David McGuinty, and MP colleagues to announce that Canada is providing 400 additional armoured vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces.   The armoured vehicles, 383 of which are manufactured by Roshel in the GTA, are part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent pledge of an additional […]

March 18, 2026

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Iftar meal at the International Muslims Organization

I was honoured to join members of Etobicoke’s Muslim community for the iftar evening meal at the International Muslims Organization (IMO of Toronto).   Ramadan is the sacred month of fasting, prayers and charity, marked by compassion and empathy for those less fortunate. Thank you to Dr. Panjwani for inviting me and to Omar Farouk […]

March 13, 2026

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Meeting with constituents in Etobicoke Centre

Over the last few weeks, I have met with many constituents who have shared with me their priorities and suggestions. We have discussed a range of issues and concerns that matter most to our community.   One of those meetings was with Oyefunke, who lives in the Willowridge community here in Etobicoke Centre, and her […]

March 12, 2026

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The annual Break-a-Fast (Iftar) dinner on Parliament Hill

As co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends Association of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada, I was happy to welcome members of the community, MPs, Senators and other leaders at the annual Break-a-Fast (Iftar) dinner on Parliament Hill. Thank you to Minister Marc Miller for representing the Government of Canada. Ramadan is the sacred month of fasting, […]

March 5, 2026

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Celebrating the new air transport agreement between Canada and Albania

As Chair of the Canada-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group, I was happy to join Albania’s Ambassador to Canada, Artemis Malo, and other guests to celebrate the new air transport agreement between Canada and Albania, which has also established the first-ever direct air connection between our two countries. I was proud to advocate for the new air […]