June is Italian Heritage Month, providing us an opportunity to recognize the Italian communities’ contribution to the growth and development of our country. Canada is proud to be home to more than 1.5 million Canadians of Italian descent, making it one of the largest Italian diasporas in the world. In June, we celebrate the Italian […]
June is Portuguese Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contribution to the social, economic, political, and cultural life of Canadians of Portuguese descent. Canada is proud to be home to almost half a million Canadians of Portuguese descent, one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. Canadians of Portuguese descent have […]
While Pride events take place all year round, Pride Season typically refers to the wide range of events happening over the summer months (June through August) when LGBTQ2 communities and allies come together to spotlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of LGBTQ2 communities. Although much progress has been made in Canada […]
June marks National Indigenous History Month. In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, we want to dedicate it to the children who were taken away to residential schools and never came home, their families and residential schools Survivors. We invite all who live in Canada to learn more about the ongoing effects of our colonial […]
June is Filipino Heritage Month. Let’s celebrate Filipino Heritage Month by learning more about the culture and traditions of the Filipino community in Canada. Happy Filipino Heritage Month! Maligayang Buwan ng Pamanang Pilipino! Mabuhay!
Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities. Inaction on gun control has a tragic price. In 2019, we banned 1,500 military-style assault firearms and we strengthened gun control. Our new Bill C-21 marks the most significant progress on gun reform in a generation. Bill C-21 marks the most significant progress on gun reform in […]
May 29 to June 4 is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) in Canada. One in five Canadians have a disability. NAAW is an opportunity to highlight the contributions of this community and to take stock of Canada’s work to become a better, more disability inclusive country. The theme for NAAW 2022 is Inclusive from the Start: A Canada that doesn’t just accommodate but […]
Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to live – yet many Canadians live in fear of violence daily. Around the world, rates of gender-based violence have been elevated throughout the pandemic, shining a light on the need to address gaps to help keep people safe. Today, Ministers Hussen and Ien announced $121.2 million in […]
Magnum Integrated Technologies Inc. is a multinational company headquartered in Brampton. I met yesterday with its President, André Nazarian, Executive VP & CFO, Mark Gurtzbein, and Corporate VP, Jerry Eapen, to discuss their proposal for a new manufacturing plant.
The Invictus Games uses sport and competition to help Veterans and Forces members with injuries or illnesses recover, and rehabilitate, while helping others understand their sacrifices and the supports they need to thrive. Last month, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, announced Canada will host the first-ever winter hybrid Invictus Games in 2025. Yesterday, we announced […]
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