Happy Thanksgiving!

On behalf on my family and I, I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you are able to take this opportunity to slow down, gather with your friends and loved ones, and enjoy your favourite foods and other traditions. This is a time to give thanks. For the blessings in our lives and for those around us. Let’s also remember those less fortunate that are unable to enjoy the same blessings we do. Once again, Happy Thanksgiving, and all the best for the Fall season!

Raising Scarborough’s voice in the House of Commons

In the House of Commons I spoke about what residents told me this summer in Scarborough.

They’re concerned about affordability, about the cost of groceries and rent. They’re glad inflation and interest rates are coming down, but they still need more help to make ends meet.

They also told me they’re worried the Conservatives will ax programs they rely on like the Canada Child Benefit, National Daycare, and the new National Dental Plan.

As we return to Parliament, I’ll be fighting to make like more affordable for people in Scarborough and across Canada — and against Conservative cuts that will hurt working people.

Speaking out against racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia

A post by a Conservative MP mocking me for speaking up for Scarborough attracted a torrent of racist, xenophobic and Islamophobic abuse. When I raised concerns about this in committee, another Conservative MP tried to shut me down.

I will never apologize for standing up for Scarborough, and I will not let anyone stop me from speaking out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia or any form of hatred and discrimination.

Marking Indigenous Reconciliation Day in Scarborough

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. The Orange Shirt is a symbol of perseverance and Indigenous resistance against colonialism.

It’s a reminder of our collective responsibility to forge a renewed Nation-to-Nation, Government-to-Government, and Inuit-Crown partnership with Indigenous Peoples, anchored in dignity and mutual respect.

Seniors services fair a success

We absolutely enjoyed spending our Friday with Scarborough Centre’s seniors. We hope you had a great time learning about your benefits and resolving some issues. A big shoutout to our partners at Service Canada and CRA for delivering individual case management and for the incredibly useful information session today. We’ll do this again soon!

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Nepalese community celebrates Teej festival

Was honoured to be invited to the vibrant and colourful celebration of the Teej festival this year. The importance of events like these, which highlight the contributions of women and seek to preserve cultural practices for diaspora communities, cannot be understated. It was inspiring to see the Nepalese community come together in Scarborough to celebrate their heritage.

Christian Music Festival comes to Albert Campbell Square

It was a great afternoon of music, food and fellowship as Scarborough’s Albert Campbell Square hosted the Christian Music Festival.

Wexford Dhaba comes to Scarborough

Thank you Plaza Pops and Wexford Heights BIA for bringing Wexford Dhaba, a free Desi-inspired night market and mela featuring local vendors, restaurants, and musicians, to our community!

Community supports the Scarborough Health Network

Congratulations to Lifeline Community Fund putting together Scarborough Family Fest to raise funds to support Scarborough Health Network. Initiatives like this are what keep our social engine moving.

Over 6,249 Scarborough Centre residents registered for Canadian Dental Care Plan

1 in 4 Canadians have said they were unable to visit an oral health professional because it was too expensive. 

The Canadian Dental Care Plan will help up to 9 million Canadians who do not have access to dental insurance get access the oral health care they need. 

This is going to help make life better for Canadians, so they won’t have to choose between paying their bills and getting dental care.

Happy 42nd Ontario Filipino Women’s Club

Honoured to join the Ontario Filipino Women’s Club in celebrating their 42nd anniversary. The event not only showcases the remarkable talents and contributions of the Filipino community but also highlights the spirit of unity and generosity through their charitable initiatives. Congratulations to the newly crowned OFWC Queen and Princesses. Thank you to everyone who made this celebration possible.

Bank of Canada lowers interest rates

The Bank of Canada’s decision to lower interest rates is welcome news for Canadians. Our responsible plan to create the economic conditions for interest rates to come down is working. We’re on the right path.

Canada was the first G7 country to cut interest rates, and the first G7 country to do so a third time. This is good news for homeowners who currently have mortgages that need to be renewed, and for first-time home buyers. And it’s good for businesses of all sizes too!

As the Bank continues its independent work to keep inflation within target, our government is doing our part, just as we outlined in this year’s budget, by sticking to our responsible fiscal targets.

Inflation still trending downwards

Good news.

Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2 per cent in August, which is the lowest rate since February 2021, and marks the eighth consecutive month that inflation has been within the Bank of Canada’s target range.

Our economic plan is working and we need to keep working hard to make like more affordable for Canadians.

Everyone deserves an affordable home

We’re making it easier for Canadians to by a home with the boldest mortgage reforms in decades to unlock home ownership for more Canadians.

We’re taking action by:

➡️ Expanding eligibility for 30-year insured mortgages to all first-time homebuyers and to all buyers of new builds

➡️ Increasing the price cap for insured mortgages from $1 million to $1.5 million

➡️Allowing all insured mortgage holders to switch lenders at renewal without having to do another mortgage stress test

➡️ Releasing blueprints for the Renters’ Bill of Rights and Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights

Our Liberal government is using every possible tool to help more Canadians become homeowners.

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