January 29, 2024
Canada should reinstate UNWRA funding for Gaza
Today I rose in the House to call on our government to reinstate UNWRA funding for Gaza.
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January 19, 2024
This week I traveled to Palestine
This week I travelled with 4 other MPs to Jordan, Jerusalem and the West Bank to hear from Palestinians and workers in agencies helping on the ground, and to explore what Canadians and our government can do to assist. Monday started with briefings by Canada’s Ambassador to Jordan, Tarik Ali Khan, and Islamic Relief […]
January 11, 2024
South Africa v. Israel at the ICJ: my statement
This is the full text of my statement about the case of South Africa v. Israel at the International Court of Justice.
December 12, 2023
The new Canadian Dental Care Plan has launched
A third of the people living in Canada do not have dental insurance. In 2022, one in four Canadians reported avoiding visiting an oral health care professional because of the cost. On December 11, the Government of Canada announced the details of the upcoming roll-out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a significant milestone […]
December 5, 2023
Improving Canadian Visa Services for applicants in Pakistan
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 I asked Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship about her department’s efforts to enhance its services in Islamabad, Pakistan for Canadian visa applicants. To watch click here
November 16, 2023
Canada Disability Benefit Consultation on Regulations
In the spirit of “Nothing About Us, Without Us”, the Government of Canada is gathering feedback from persons with disabilities from a range of backgrounds to help shape regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit. Join me and take part in this online engagement before December 21. https://canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/disabilities-benefits/consultation-canada-disability-benefit-regulations.html
November 15, 2023
The Library of Parliament is recruiting university students to be bilingual parliamentary guides
We are looking for next summer’s parliamentary guides! To be eligible, you must be: • bilingual in English and French • a university student in any field of study at the undergraduate or graduate level • a Canadian citizen or permanent resident As a parliamentary guide, you will: receive training and learn about Canada’s Parliament […]
November 14, 2023
Call for Proposals – Information Sessions – Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability component
Minister Khera has launched call for proposals (CFP) under two streams of the Social Development Partnerships Program – Canada.ca – Disability component (SDPP-D). The Disability component of the Social Development Partnerships Program, supports projects intended to improve the participation and integration of people with disabilities in all aspects of Canadian society with respect to social […]
November 10, 2023
Remembrance Day: Lest we forget!
On this Remembrance Day, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our brave veterans and their families who fought for our freedom. Let’s never forget their sacrifices. I invite you to join me in honouring their memory and paying tribute to their service. Together, let’s ensure that their legacy lives on. Lest we Forget!
November 8, 2023
The situation in Gaza and the need for a ceasefire
Today I rose in the House to speak about the situation of innocent civilians in Gaza and to call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to hostilities, freeing of hostages and full respect of international and humanitarian law.