I was pleased to raise the Italian flag on Parliament Hill to mark Italian Heritage Month and Festa Della Repubblica. Canada is proud to…
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.…
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…
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…
Amanda and I were honoured to attend the International Peace Symposium hosted by His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Caliph and leader of the Ahmadiyya…
Tellement heureux de recevoir mon passeport acadien de la part de mes amis de la Société Nationale de l'Acadie! Nous nous sommes rencontrés pour discuter…
I was pleased to attend a special flag-raising on Parliament Hill yesterday to mark the Independence Day of Azerbaijan. Canada and Azerbaijan share strong people-to-people…
🇨🇦🇵🇱 It was an honour to meet with Poland’s Deputy Minister of State Assets, Konrad Gołota, at a special reception celebrating the strong and growing…
I was pleased to attend the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada Breakfast on Parliament Hill. Thank you to the families, advocates, researchers, and organizers who…
Neither rain nor wind could dampen the 22 Division Toronto Police Service Open House on Saturday! It was an opportunity to speak with residents, and…
Amanda and I were proud to join the Dorothy Ley Hospice Hike for Hospice this weekend. It was wonderful to see our Etobicoke community come…
Ce fut un plaisir de rencontrer Mylène Letellier, directrice générale de la SDECB, et Padminee Chundunsing, représentante du conseil d'administration chargée des relations gouvernementales et…
Thank you to the mothers of Mending a Crack in the Sky for meeting with me to discuss the important work you are doing to…
I had a wonderful time at the Parkfield School Community Fun Fair in Etobicoke Centre recently! It was great to see so many parents, families,…
Great conversations with residents of Etobicoke Centre about the issues that matter most to them while knocking on doors today! A big thanks to…
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…
Our annual Seniors' Tea was a big success! Thank you to all those who attended our Seniors' Tea on Wednesday, about 140 of you!…
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…
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…
It was a pleasure to host a meeting with Alexandra Chyczij, the national president of the UCC National - Ukrainian Canadian Congress, her team, and…
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…
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…
📢 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…
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,…
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…
In yesterday’s Spring Economic Update, our new government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced an additional $2 billion to support Operation UNIFIER, Canada's mission…
Over the past year, Canadians have navigated a rapidly changing, and increasingly fragmented, world. In response, Canada’s new government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney,…
We must stop crime in our community and police are on the front lines of doing just that. I had a productive meeting today…
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at my annual Community Recognition Awards! Every year I hold this event to thank and recognize people…
🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today we reflect on the responsibility we share to protect our planet and environment while strengthening Canada’s economy for the future.…
Oral Health Care is Health Care That’s why I was so proud to rise in the House of Commons to talk about our government's…
En tant que président du Comité des langues officielles, j’ai eu le plaisir de me joindre à l'Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario lors de…
Christ has Risen! Христос Bоскрес! Today, Eastern Rite Catholics and Orthodox Christians like my family and I mark Easter. Easter is normally a time of…
Yesterday at my monthly Seniors’ Advisory Group meeting, Robert Jessup-Ramsay, the Community Outreach Liaison for the Dorothy Ley Hospice, gave a presentation about Hospice Care…
Happy Easter! As families gather in the spirit of renewal, faith, and love, I wish Christians in Etobicoke Centre and across Canada a safe and…
At sundown tonight, Jewish communities in Etobicoke Centre and across Canada will celebrate the beginning of Passover. Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy holiday. Chag…
It was great to have my intern, Ricardo, visit and work with me for a day in Ottawa recently! Ricardo is from Etobicoke Centre…
I was proud to welcome Prime Minister Mark Carney to Etobicoke Centre today as he announced that we are cutting taxes and fees for new…
What a great meeting! I regularly meet with constituents who share with me their priorities and suggestions. One of those meetings recently was…
Ce fut un plaisir de rencontrer Marie-Nicole Dubois, présidente de La Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB). Nous avons eu une conversation productive sur…
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…
We had a wonderful turnout at our most recent Seniors' Advisory Group meeting! We were joined by PC Marco Ricciardi, Crime Prevention & Community Relations…
We must stop crime in our community and police are on the front lines of doing just that. A big thanks to Sergeant Christopher…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I invite you to watch my statement in the House of Commons today on the day we mark 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of…
I was proud to have received the unanimous consent of all Members of Parliament in the House of Commons to adopt the motion below on…
Today, I arranged for Canada's Parliament to be lit blue and yellow to mark 4 years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. …
Canada and Canadians #StandWithUkraine. Today, as we marked 4 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I was proud to join tens of thousands of…
It was an honour to join the Tibetan community in Etobicoke to celebrate Losar (the Tibetan New Year) at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre-TCCC ༄༅།…
I was thrilled to kick off our first Seniors’ Advisory Group meeting of 2026! Despite the weather, we had a strong turnout at our…
Making housing more affordable is a priority for me and for our new government. We are making unprecedented investments to increase the housing supply and…
Canada’s auto industry is facing huge pressures, leaving workers and businesses in a state of uncertainty. So we’re taking control — and launching a new…
We are all shaken by the horrific mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. My thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Canadians who have lost…
MPs voted unanimously to pass a bill that I have sponsored in the House of Commons! Bill S-210 would declare September every year as Ukrainian…
My thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Canadians who have lost loved ones, friends and fellow community members in the horrific shooting in Tumbler…
I had a productive meeting today with Jekaterina Rojaka a visiting Member of Parliament from Lithuania who is the Chair of that country’s Lithuania-Canada Parliamentary…
I joined our Etobicoke Centre community at the launch of Black History Month at the Etobicoke Civic Centre on Saturday. During Black History Month,…
Making housing more affordable is a priority for me and for our new government. To do this, our new government is making unprecedented investments to…
Immigration levels should match Canada’s needs but also match our capacity to welcome newcomers to our communities. That is why returning immigration to sustainable levels…
Nine years ago, hatred murdered 6 people and wounded 19 others in a horrific attack at a Quebec City mosque. We solemnly remember and we…
Recently, I was pleased to meet with Daphine Marunga, the executive director of the Amara Girls Initiative, a not-for-profit organization in Etobicoke Centre. The…
Today, as we solemnly observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember, and we honour, the memory of the 6 million Jews brutally murdered in the…
Etobicoke has lost one of its greats. Kirsty Duncan grew up in our community and had a distinguished career as a scientist, academic and Member…
Prime Minister Mark Carney today introduced new measures to put money back in Canadians’ pockets and to make groceries more affordable. Canada’s new government announced…
Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a powerful speech before world leaders, offering global leadership and outlining a path forward for Canada and our partners to follow…
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