mars 11, 2022
National Day of Observance for COVID19
Today marks the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. It is a time to commemorate all those people who have lost their lives and the significant impacts felt by all of us because of COVID-19. While Canada has made significant progress, COVID-19 is not over. We all have an important role to play in keeping […]
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mars 10, 2022
The CLB provides up to $2,000 per child for an RESP with no contribution required
To help make education more affordable, we’re encouraging Canadians to apply for the Canada Learning Bond which provides up to $2,000 per child, deposited directly in a Registered Education Savings Plan, with no contribution required. We also doubled the Canada Student Grant when young Canadians needed it most and waived the interest on Canada Student Loans until March 2023.
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mars 8, 2022
Bhive Brampton celebrates International Women’s Day
Thanks to BHive , Brampton’s start-up incubator, for the invitation to celebrate International Women’s Day together.
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mars 8, 2022
Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons
Today, March 8 (International Women’s Day) will mark 100 years since Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons, took her seat in the Chamber. She was one woman alongside 234 men. Following her groundbreaking victory, Macphail was re-elected to Parliament four times, serving as the Member of Parliament for the riding […]
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mars 8, 2022
Wednesday March 8 marks International Women’s Day
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done. The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) […]
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mars 7, 2022
Osler Health CEO meets with Brampton MP team
This morning the #Brampton MP Team met with Dr. Frank Martino, Interim CEO of @oslerhealth. We congratulated him on his recent appointment and , we discussed the needs of our local health care system and the impact of the pandemic on health human resources.
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mars 7, 2022
Investing in public transit
Reliable and accessible public transit provides Canadians with safe and affordable options to get where they need to go. By investing in cleaner and more efficient public transit, we are creating jobs, connecting communities, cleaning our air, and building a better future.
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mars 4, 2022
Canadian visa processing in Islamabad
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, during a meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration I asked Catrina Tapley, Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, about visa services at the Canada Visa Application Centre in Islamabad. To view the video of my questions and the Deputy Minister’s answers click here.
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mars 4, 2022
Ghana’s 65th Independence Day
On Friday, March 4, 2022 I spoke in the House of Commons to congratulate the people of Ghana on the 65th anniversary of independence. To view my remarks click here. Mr. Speaker, Congratulations to the people of Ghana as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of independence this Sunday. Like Canada, Ghana is a member of […]
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mars 3, 2022
Grow Your Business Online with the Canada Digital Adoption Program
The Canada Digital Adoption Program launched and is now open for applications! If you’re a SME in Brampton looking to bring your business online, or expand your technology, check out what #CDAP has in store for you! Learn more about #DigitalAdoption at https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/152.nsf/eng/home #GoDigital
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