Hope to see you at the Taste of Lawrence!

Our community team will have a booth at this year’s Taste of Lawrence Festival, from July 4th to 6th on Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road. This is a great annual event organized by the Wexford Heights BIA with great food and entertainment for the whole family. Stop by our booth for a treat and a chat. Hope to see you there!

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Join us for our annual Seniors Fair!

We hope you can join us for our annual free Seniors Information Fair!

* Connect with service providers

* Know about various programs for seniors

*Socialize for wellness and recreation

Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be served!

Friday July 11, 10AM to Noon

Kennedy Convention Centre, 1199 Kennedy Road

Save the date for ice cream!

Because of the election it’s not possible to properly organize our annual summer BBQ this year – it will be back for 2026 and better than ever.

Instead, this year we’re inviting you to join us for an ice cream! Come by later in July for a cone and a chat! We’re looking forward to connecting with you this summer!

 Monday, June 21: Bartley Park, 112 Bartley Drive

 Tuesday July 22, Sweeney Park, 110 Sweeney Drive

 Wednesday July 23, Jack Goodlad Park, 929 Kennedy Road

 Thursday July 24, Ranchdale Park, 22 Ranchdale Crescent

 Friday July 25, Graydon Hall Park, 215 Graydon Hall Drive

(Each day from 5PM to 7PM or while supplies last)

Filipino Heritage Month community forum

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Filipino Heritage Month community forum. It was enriching as usual to hear what the community thinks about things that matter to them. Let’s keep the conversations and action going!

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Bringing your voice to the House of Commons

In my first speech since the last election I spoke about the priorities the people of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East sent me to Ottawa to work on: stand up for our sovereignty, build more homes, and make life more affordable.

Thank you Church of Our Saviour, Don Mills

I recently had the opportunity to attend the community yard sale and annual bake sale held by The Church of Our Saviour, Don Mills in my riding of Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East.

Thank you Liz Liness and Reverand Pierre Niyongere for inviting me and everyone who helped to organize this fantastic event. I appreciated the warm welcome,

It was wonderful to meet members of the community in this relaxed setting, and also to see the talents of Don Valley East on display with the amazing art, homemade soups, donuts and other baked goods.

Whatever our faith, we all want the best for our family, our community and our country. Events like this help to build strong communities, and I look forward to getting to know this new part of my riding better this summer.

Toronto Caribbean Carnival kickoff

Toronto Caribbean Carnival kicked off in June at Scarborough Town Centre. This year’s theme, “Take Me Home,” celebrates the heart and soul of Caribbean culture. Toronto is home to a vibrant and proud Caribbean community, and I look forward to celebrating with them all summer.

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Three Valleys Public School fun fair

I stopped by the fun fair at Three Valleys Public School. Initiatives like these are so important for fostering a sense of community and togetherness in young children! Kudos on putting together a wonderful event for your students!

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Recognizing Tamil-Canadian achievement

Congratulations to Mr. Logan Logendralingam and the entire team at Uthayan Publications for a fantastic evening celebrating the 2025 Uthayan International Awards Festival, and recognizing the contributions of leaders in our local Tamil community. Thank you for having me!

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Celebrating Eid ul Adha in the community

What an amazing turnout it was at Al-Huda’s annual bbq. Seeing the community come together in celebration of Eid ul Adha during these difficult and trying times for their loved ones back home was truly inspiring. Congrats on a successful event!

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Eid al-Ghadeer festival

I swung by the Eid al-Ghadeer festival and what a festival it was with lots of food options and activities for children. Thanks for having me.

Advancing South Asian health equity

Proud to attend the 3rd annual South Asian Health Alliance Gala celebrating those working to advance South Asian health equity in Canada. Thank you to Chair Neethan Shan for your leadership. A beautiful evening of advocacy, awareness & cultural celebration!

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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.

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Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the diverse languages, cultures, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.

Canada’s strength is rooted in the distinct histories and identities of its peoples, and First Nations, Inuit and Métis voices, rights and worldviews are central to building a stronger, more united Canada—and to shaping our shared future with strength, pride and resilience.

Investing in Canada’s Armed Forces

We are rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces and we will achieve NATO’s 2 per cent target this year – half a decade ahead of schedule.

This will mean better pay for our CAF members, better equipment, and new capabilities.

As the world grows more dangerous, Canada will lead – with values the world respects, the resources the world wants, and an economy that leads the G7.

Learn more: Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces

Canadian Dental Care Plan open to all eligible Canadians

Applications are now open to all eligible Canadians for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Already more than 3.9 million Canadians are members of CDCP and over 2 million Canadians have received care. With this expansion, the CDCP will be able to help more than 8 million Canadians access affordable dental care.

To see who is eligible and to apply today, go to Canada.ca/dental

We’re focused on making your life more affordable

Your new government is prioritizing affordability to address the cost-of-living crisis.

Our ambitious housing plan aims to double construction to 500,000 homes annually, create Build Canada Homes to develop affordable housing on public lands and eliminate the GST on first-time home purchases under $1 million

We’re cutting middle-class taxes starting July 1, in time for Canada Day.

And applications are now open to all eligible Canadians for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Already more than 3.9 million Canadians are members of CDCP and over 2 million Canadians have received care, saving hundreds every year.

Building one Canadian economy — strong and free

Canadians elected us with a strong mandate to do big things. To be bold and ambitious. That includes the serious undertaking of rebuilding the economy. 

That’s why we’re moving ahead with substantial legislation to build one economy out of 13. 

Trade within Canada is an essential driver of the Canadian economy. Enhancing internal trade and removing barriers will be a key tool to counter the impact of U.S. tariffs. 

It is estimated that removing these internal trade barriers within Canada could lower prices by up to 15%, boost productivity by up to 7%, and add up to $200 billion to the economy. 

We’re also creating a clear path forward for investors, provinces, Indigenous partners, and workers to deliver bold new projects.

We’re removing duplication, inefficiency, and aligning governments and departments. And we’re standing up the Major Projects Office to guide the most important projects from start to finish. 

­­This is how we will build the strongest economy in the G7. That is how we win a trade war – one we didn’t ask for, but from which we will not back down.