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Congratulations to this year’s graduates of Hollycrest Middle School! I was delighted to attend your graduation ceremony. I cannot wait to see what you all go on to achieve in the future! 

I was proud to join my friend Christopher May and our community at the Etobicoke/Mississauga Walk to End ALS and stand with families, friends, caregivers, and community members affected by ALS. This walk is more than a fundraiser. We came together to celebrate and honour the people we have loved and lost to this disease […]

As Chair of the Canada-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group, I was proud to attend Air Transat’s launch of the new Toronto–Tirana route, the first-ever direct air connection between North America and Albania, along with Albania’s Ambassador to Canada, Artemis Malo, other guests, and passengers of the inaugural flight. This historic route builds on the new air […]

On Monday, Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, became law.   In October, I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney in Etobicoke to announce this legislation to strengthen the Criminal Code, introduce stricter bail laws, and increase sentences for serious criminal offences.   This legislation targets repeat and violent offenders, including those accused of […]

I had the pleasure of attending the Etobicoke Community Fair at Cloverdale Mall on Saturday. My constituency office team and I were there answering questions about the services we offer and engaging with members of the community to learn more about your needs and priorities. It was also an excellent way to get to know […]

Today, I introduced a private member’s bill that would declare July of every year in Canada as Somali Heritage Month! I’d like to thank MP Ahmed Hussen for co-sponsoring this bill with me and for his counsel. I hope that all MPs will support this legislation. Canada is home to many Canadians of Somali heritage. […]

I was pleased to raise the Italian flag on Parliament Hill to mark Italian Heritage Month and Festa Della Repubblica.   Canada is proud to be home to more than 1.5 million Canadians of Italian descent, one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world. Italian Canadians have deep roots in Etobicoke Centre where we […]

I was happy to join MP Peter Fonseca MP, parliamentary colleagues and Ambassador Vice Skračić to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Croatia.   Croatia is a valued NATO ally, and we are connected by strong people to people ties, shared values, and growing trade. I look forward to working with my colleagues […]

One of Canada’s greatest authors supporting one of Canada’s great charities! Amanda and I were pleased to attend the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala featuring Margaret Atwood to celebrate three decades of Canadian generosity in action, humanitarianism, and critical support. The evening featured an engaging conversation with Margaret Atwood, one of Canada’s most respected and […]

Canada Day is approaching! Every year, I offer free Canadian Flag lawn signs to anyone in Etobicoke Centre who would like to display one on their lawn, their balcony or in their window leading up to Canada Day (see picture below). As we protect Canada’s sovereignty in a world of tariffs and economic coercion, let’s […]