Canada’s future is bright! One of my favourite things about being an MP is meeting with students at local schools who are studying civics and learning about what MPs do, how government works and how we can make our community and country even better. I had a fantastic visit on Thursday with students of the […]
Our annual Seniors’ Tea was a big success! Thank you to all those who attended our Seniors’ Tea on Wednesday, about 140 of you! It was a lovely afternoon filled with conversation, refreshments, and an orchestral performance by the Etobicoke Community Concert Band’s Pentacle Wind Quintet. Thank you to the dedicated team […]
I was proud to present Prime Minister Mark Carney with a vyshyvanka (embroidered shirt) alongside caucus colleagues to thank him for his leadership in supporting Ukraine and to mark Vyshyvanka Day. A vyshyvanka is a Ukrainian symbol of identity, strength and freedom. Today, as Ukrainians continue to defend themselves against Russia’s invasion, wearing a vyshyvanka […]
It is always great meeting with young people and university students to discuss their ideas, ambitions, and vision for the future. Their energy, creativity, and commitment to building stronger communities is inspiring. Our young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but they are also already helping shape the conversations and decisions of today. […]
It was a pleasure to host a meeting with Alexandra Chyczij, the national president of the UCC National – Ukrainian Canadian Congress, her team, and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, last week on Parliament Hill. Canada has been a global leader in supporting Ukraine with more than $25.5 billion in aid and assistance since 2022. Under […]
May is Polish Heritage Month! I was proud to second Peter Fonseca MP’s motion to designate the month of May as Polish Heritage Month and May 3 as Polish Constitution Day. Yesterday, I was pleased to attend a special flag-raising on Parliament Hill in celebration of Polish Heritage Month in Canada organized by my colleague, […]
We secured tunnelling, then $2 billion to build the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. Below is an update on the progress of construction and its impact on our community. What is happening now: Tunnelling in Etobicoke is complete. Temporary realignment of Eglinton Ave W at Kipling: • This work will take place […]
📢 Canadians currently enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) must renew their coverage for the 2026–2027 benefit year by June 1, 2026. If you do not renew your coverage by June 1, your coverage will end on June 30, 2026, and you will have to re-apply to the program. You can renew your […]
I was so pleased to attend Martingrove CI’s 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday! Martingrove Collegiate Institute – 60th Reunion Congratulations to the students, teachers, staff, alumni, and families of the Martingrove community on celebrating the high school’s diamond jubilee! For six decades, the high school has played an important role in shaping generations of students, […]
Canada’s Building Trades Unions are helping to build Canada Strong. It was a pleasure to attend the Canada’s Building Trades Unions reception and connect with labour leaders and parliamentarians about the important role skilled trades workers play in building Canada. From housing and infrastructure to ports, shipbuilding, and critical projects across the country, unionized skilled […]
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