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Today, on a day known as Ash Wednesday, many Christians in Canada and around the world will begin to observe Lent, a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, self-discipline, and almsgiving that ends this year at sundown on Thursday, April 14, immediately preceding Easter weekend.

Led by and for Black Canadians, the $200 million Black-led Philanthropic Endowment fund has been created to sustainably source funding to improve social and economic outcomes in Black communities. The Call for Concepts has been extended until Monday March 7th 2022. Please feel free to share the news of the extension for this Call amongst […]

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister for Official Languages, supported by the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, tabled an improved bill for substantive equality between Canada’s official languages. More than 30 years after the last major reform, the […]

Thanks to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry for his special appearance at the meeting of the Auto Caucus. The Auto Caucus plays a critical role in the communication between the Auto Industry and our government. The Auto Caucus allows us to stay abreast of the issues and opportunities faced by […]

Today many Muslims in Canada and around the globe observe Isra and Mi’raj. This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. Many Muslims in Canada make special prayers in the evening or attend prayer services and sermons at Islamic centers or mosques. Others observe Isra and Mi’raj […]

March is Irish Heritage Month in Canada. « The Irish have played an important role in the history of Canada. From their early settlements in Newfoundland, to the larger waves of migrations in the 19th century and the present, the Irish have been ever-present in the Canadian landscape. Irish Canadians have contributed to Canadian society and […]

Thanks to everyone who participated in today’s Black History Month Consultation on Federal Affordable Housing policies and Black Community Concerns. Listening to Black Community Stakeholders, Leaders, Business Owners, and representatives of Not-For-Profit Organizations is very helpful in doing my work as the community’s representative in the federal government.

Yesterday Russia shocked the world with an unprovoked attack against #Ukraine These actions are horrifying, and violate international law and the UN Charter I #StandWithUkraine and it has been very moving to see the support for Ukraine and our Ukrainian communities. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected, and the Ukrainian people […]

On Canada’s Agriculture Day, and every day, we’re grateful for the dedication of our hard-working farmers and producers who feed our families and support our economy. We are fortunate to have a vibrant, strong agriculture and agri-food sector that supports thousands of jobs across the country. Our government will always be there to support Canadian farmers and producers through initiatives like the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which helps create growth and opportunities for […]

February is Black History Month. I addressed the House of Commons to draw attention to Dr. Charles Lightfoot Roman, a distinguished example of the history of contributions of Black Canadians to our country. To view the video of my speech please click here.