November 18, 2022
Delivering much-needed relief for Canadians – now!
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November 18, 2022
We’re welcoming more newcomer workers to address labour shortages
Yesterday, our government announced New Occupational Classification (NCO) categories aiming to address the labour shortages faced my many Canadian employers in the past year. This is why the Government of is working to welcome newcomers who bring the skills out economy needs and help fill the gaps of our labour shortages. These changes will allow […]
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November 18, 2022
Dental care legislation has passed!
Yesterday, our legislation to make life more affordable passed! That means dental care for kids under 12. Our plan will provide up to $1,300 over two years through the Canada Dental Benefit for children under 12, starting December 1. This is the first step in our plan to build a Canada-wide dental care program to […]
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November 9, 2022
Veterans’ Week
Every year, we honour Veterans in the leadup up to Remembrance Day on November 11. This year’s Veterans’ Week poster features a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot settling into the cockpit of a CF-18 jet fighter. Learn more: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/get-involved/posters/2022 #CanadaRemembers
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November 7, 2022
Happy Gurpurab!
Today, November 8, 2022, Sikhs in Canada and around the world will celebrate Gurpurab, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and first Sikh Guru. It celebrates his life and his teachings of unity, equality, selflessness and service. We also take this opportunity to recognize the contributions of […]
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November 1, 2022
Grads can postpone repaying federal student loans until they’re making at least $40K a year
Beginning today, post-secondary graduates will be able to wait until they make over $40,000 a year before they’re required to begin repaying their federal student loans.
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November 1, 2022
This November celebrates and marks the first federally recognized Hindu Heritage Month.
This November celebrates and marks the first federally recognized Hindu Heritage Month. According to the 2021 Census, in Brampton Centre 12,940 people, more than 12% of the population reported an affiliation to Hinduism. That number for the country as a whole was close to 830,000 people, or 2.3% of Canada’s total population. In October 2022, […]
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October 24, 2022
Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas!
Today I rose in the House of Commons to wish everyone celebrating a very Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas! To view my statement https://youtu.be/JhKVhxCf3XI
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October 20, 2022
Let’s celebrate Brampton Centre’s small businesses like Techlem Stretchers
During COVID-19, businesses like Brampton Centre’s Techlem Stretchers stayed open to make sure that hospitals had the supplies they needed. For 60 years, Techlem has provided patient handling solutions to hospitals and clinics around the world. Small businesses, like Techlem, are the backbone of Canada’s economy and the heart of our community. So, let’s celebrate […]
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October 11, 2022
• Canada’s first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan has been released
On Friday, Minister Carla Qualtrough released Canada’s first-ever Disability Inclusion Action Plan. This Action Plan consists of current and future actions, including programs, policies and investments that aim to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Canada. Persons with disabilities face physical, financial, attitudinal and other barriers to participating in society. Many of these […]
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