Privileged to be your voice in Ottawa

This is my first e-mail update since the election, and my first as Member of Parliament for the new riding of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East.

Thank you Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East for the opportunity to serve you in Ottawa.

I will work hard to represent all of you.

We all want to build a community where everyone can buy a home, get a good job, and get ahead.

There's work to do.

It's time to build.

My constituency office is here to serve all the people of our community. It’s located at 5-2155 Lawrence Avenue East, at Lawrence and Birchmount. You can reach us at [email protected] or (416) 752-2358.

We are here to serve you. Please follow my social media for regular updates, and we aim to send these e-mail updates monthly.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with me, please reach out and my team would be happy to make that happen.

Thank you again for your trust and support. I look forward to seeing you this summer at one of the many events in our community.

(Click for more photos from my swearing in)

Parliament returns with speech by King Charles III

Parliament officially resumed on May 27 with the Speech from the Throne delivered by his Majesty, King Charles III. The speech outlined the priorities of our new government to make life more affordable, build more homes, and grow the economy for every generation. It prioritizes cutting taxes for the middle class, helping first-time homebuyers, strengthening public health care, and fighting climate change. We are committed to building a Canada that works for everyone—where every generation can get ahead.

(Click to read the Speech from the Throne)

Kicking off Filipino Heritage Month

Had a wonderful time at the OnePinoy Fiesta de Mayo Night Market 2025 in Scarborough!

Thank you to the organizers, vendors, performers, and everyone who came out to celebrate Filipino culture, food, and community spirit. Proud to stand with our vibrant Filipino community and support local events that bring us all together.

Team Canada off to Global Encounters Festival 2025

Proud to join the send-off at the Ismaili Centre Toronto for Team Canada heading to the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai. Honoured to hold the Faanoos torch, a symbol of unity and global connection.

Groundbreaking for Hellenic Home expansion

Happy to join Hellenic Home for the Aged for the groundbreaking of their new expansion, which will help them provide even better care and support for seniors in our community.

(Click for more images)

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

Recognizing Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day in Scarborough and honouring the strength of the Tamil community as we walk the road to justice and reconciliation. The Tamil-Canadian community are such an important part of the diversity that makes Canada strong.

73 years of service for Wilmar Heights Baptist Church

Honoured to celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of Wilmar Heights Baptist Church  with such a warm and welcoming community. Thank you to Pastor Tai and Marian for the kind invitation and continued spiritual leadership. Wishing many more years of faith, fellowship, and service ahead!

Remembering the Lapu-Lapu Day attack this Filipino Heritage Month

June is Filipino Heritage Month, and as we celebrate Filipino heritage, culture and cuisine and honour the contributions of Filipino-Canadians across Canada this month, we will also be remembering the victims of the tragedy that occurred at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, as well as all those impacted by it. We stand in solidarity with this resilient community.

One Canadian economy

Your government is building one Canadian economy.

This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with First Ministers to remove internal trade barriers, unleash Canada’s economic potential, and get major projects built faster across the country.

We will table legislation to expedite nation-building projects and remove federal barriers to internal trade.

We will build big, build bold, build one Canadian economy, and build it now.

Remembering those lost in the London terror attack

On June 6th, we will solemnly mark the fourth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack in London, Ontario, where a hateful act of Islamophobia claimed the lives of four members of the Afzaal family and left a young boy forever changed.

Let us renew our pledge to foster inclusion, reject division, and ensure such a tragedy never happens again.

June is Indigenous History Month

June is Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. It’s also a time to reflect on the true history of Canada and the importance of reconciliation. As a country, we must listen, learn, and support Indigenous voices while working together to build a future rooted in respect and justice. I encourage everyone to take part in local events, read Indigenous authors, and explore Indigenous art and history. Let’s celebrate Indigenous heritage and commit to meaningful action in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.