Supporting local business and local jobs

Fantastic to join Secretary of State for Labour, John Zerucelli for an important FedDev Ontario announcement supporting 10 innovative businesses across the Greater Toronto Area.

I’m especially proud to see Scarborough-based MTech receive support through this investment. As a local automotive parts manufacturer specializing in transmission, seating, suspension, and hydro assembly components, this funding will help MTech strengthen operations, adopt advanced manufacturing equipment, scale up, and continue creating good jobs right here in our community.

Investments like these help businesses adapt, grow, strengthen supply chains, and build a more resilient local economy. Great to see federal support delivering real results for workers and businesses in Scarborough and across the GTA.

Learn more: Government of Canada support to help businesses across the Greater Toronto Area adapt, compete and increase resiliency

Investing in the skilled trades and apprenticeships

Great conversations at the United Association Local 46 in Scarborough with Minister Patty Hajdu and the hardworking tradespeople helping shape the future of our country. Together, we discussed strengthening the economy, creating more opportunities in the skilled trades, and continuing to build a stronger, more resilient Canada.

Canada is investing $6 billion through the Team Canada Strong initiative to train 100,000 new Red Seal workers, offering apprentices up to $16,000 in support and employers $10,000 in wage subsidies to build a stronger future.

Learn more: Prime Minister Carney announces Team Canada Strong – a nationwide plan to recruit up to 100,000 skilled trades workers

For a cleaner community!

In May, and a few of our volunteers and I joined the Scarborough Zero Waste Coalition and Wexford BIA’s community cleanup. Lovely to see people coming together for our beautiful community!

Standing with Afghan women and girls

I recently joined our local Afghan community to celebrate International Women’s Peace Day and amplify the voices of brave women striving for peace and equality. Canada stands in firm solidarity with Afghan women and girls as they continue their courageous fight for their fundamental human rights.

Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

I joined members of the Tamil community in commemorating Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day and honouring the lives lost during the Tamil genocide.

As we marked the 17th anniversary of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, we stood in solidarity with survivors, families, and all those continuing to advocate for justice, accountability, and human rights.

I am grateful to have taken part in this important commemoration and to recognize the resilience and strength of the Tamil community here in Scarborough and across Canada.

Celebrating with Bengali Moms

It was a pleasure to join Bengali Moms International (BMI) for their Mother’s Day celebration and spend time with such an engaged community of mothers, families, and volunteers.

Motherhood, care, and community go hand in hand, and it was wonderful to see people come together to celebrate the contributions of mothers and mother figures who strengthen our families every day.

Thank you for creating spaces that bring people together!

Another successful Filipino youth basketball invitational

Congratulations to the Filipino Centre Toronto for the 20th edition of the Victoria Invitational Basketball tournament, and all the best to the young players competing!

74 years for Wilmar Heights Baptist Church

Honoured to join Wilmar Heights Baptist Church in celebrating its 74th anniversary and Friendship Sunday, a meaningful occasion that brought the community together in faith, reflection, and unity. Grateful for the warm welcome and inspired by the enduring spirit of connection and service that continues to guide their congregation!

May was Community Living Month

May was Community Living Month — a time to celebrate the contributions of people with intellectual disabilities and recognize the progress we’ve made toward more inclusive communities. Thank you Toronto Community Living for all you do for our community.

Thank you for attending our town hall on trade diversification and affordability

Many thanks to those who came out to our townhall on trade diversification and affordability and shared your thoughts. These conversations are always a pleasure to me, and I will carry these back to Ottawa with me.

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Canada is powering our future

PM Carney announced a new National Electricity Strategy to build a cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity grid for Canadians.

By doubling our grid capacity by 2050, we can lower energy costs, create 130,000+ jobs, strengthen our economy, and build the infrastructure needed for the future.

Together, we’re building a stronger Canada for generations to come.

Learn more: Prime Minister Carney announces forthcoming National Electricity Strategy

Canada has what the world needs

Canada has what the world needs — and we’re moving quickly to get it to market.

The Matawinie Mine will help strengthen Canada’s critical minerals supply chain, supporting EV batteries, energy storage, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace technologies.

This project will create more than 1,000 good jobs, attract investment, strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities, and help build a stronger, more competitive and more independent Canadian economy.

With new federal support, including a long-term graphite offtake agreement and strategic investments, Canada is positioning itself as a reliable critical minerals partner for allies around the world.

Learn more: Prime Minister Carney breaks ground on Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine in Québec – the largest graphite mine in the G7

Sharing Canadian talent with the world

Canada’s creative industries are a powerhouse for jobs, growth, and telling our stories to the world. Our government is proud to support the permanent renewal of Canada’s Creative Export Strategy — investing $95M over 5 years to help Canadian artists, creators, and cultural businesses reach new global audiences, grow exports, and create opportunities here at home.

Learn more: Supporting the growth of Canada's creative industries in global markets

Africa Day

On May 25, Africa Day, we celebrate the rich cultures, history, and contributions of African communities around the world, including the vibrant African diaspora here in Canada.

As we mark the anniversary of the founding of the African Union, Canada remains committed to strengthening partnerships across Africa through our first-ever Africa Strategy—expanding trade, investment, diplomatic engagement, and people-to-people ties.

Together, we can build stronger connections and create shared prosperity for Canadians and partners across Africa.

Protecting Canada’s West central coast

The agreement to establish the Mia-yaltwa Ha’lidzogm hoon National Marine Conservation Area Reserve on B.C.’s Central Coast is an important step for conservation, Indigenous leadership, and protecting one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems.

Led in partnership with Wuikinuxv, Nuxalk, Kitasoo Xai'xais, Heiltsuk, Gitxaała, and Gitga’at Nations, this initiative will help safeguard vital habitats for salmon, eulachon, herring, whales, and other marine life for future generations.

Protecting nature and supporting thriving coastal communities go hand in hand as we work toward conserving 30% of lands and waters by 2030.

Learn more: Mia-yaltwa Ha'lidzogm hoon: A collaborative approach to marine protection announced for the Central Coast of British Columbia

Training the next generation that will build Canada strong!

Canada is building strong — and young Canadians will help lead the way.

Our government is investing in the next generation through new supports for apprentices and skilled trades, including expanded training opportunities, wage supports, apprenticeship grants, completion incentives, and pathways through the Canadian Armed Forces.

These measures will help create clear, paid pathways into good jobs while supporting the workers building the homes, infrastructure, and communities Canada needs.

Learn more: Canada Strong For All

Strengthening trade with the world

Canada is strengthening trade ties and creating new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses around the world.

The UK joining the CPTPP and Canada’s new trade agreement with Indonesia will expand market access, reduce tariffs, and support key Canadian sectors — from agriculture and aerospace to clean tech and critical minerals.

These agreements help diversify our trade, grow non-U.S. exports, and build a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy.

We’re investing in Canadian workers and Canadian jobs

Canadian steel, aluminum, and copper workers are the backbone of our economy — and we will always stand up for them.

As illegal and unjustified U.S. tariffs continue to target these sectors, we’re supporting tariff impacted businesses :

$1B through BDC to support businesses and workers

$500M through regional agencies across Canada

Stronger Buy Canadian measures and support to diversify markets beyond the U.S.

We’re protecting Canadian jobs and helping our industries compete and win.

Learn more: Government of Canada announces a new $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada program and $500 million in additional funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative, delivered by the regional development agencies

Improving air passenger rights

Canadians deserve a fair, reliable air travel system they can trust.

We’re taking action to clear the backlog of nearly 100,000 complaints at the Canadian Transportation Agency—bringing in external expertise, simplifying rules, and speeding up resolutions.

More transparency. More accountability. Stronger protections for passengers—now and into the future.

Learn more: Minister MacKinnon highlights plan to clear the backlog of air travel complaints from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All

Red Dress Day

Every day, Indigenous families grieve loved ones lost to the national crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

We reaffirm our commitment to work in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis—supporting grassroots organizations, investing in Indigenous-led solutions, and expanding safe, long-term housing.

We’re also advancing a Red Dress Alert system to help find missing Indigenous people faster.

Together, we must build a future where Indigenous communities are safe and free from violence

Celebrating our nurses and all they do for us

This National Nursing Week, we recognize the incredible nurses who are the backbone of Canada’s health care system.

This year’s theme, “Power to Transform Health,” highlights the leadership, compassion, and expertise nurses bring to improving care and strengthening our communities every day.

Thank you to all nurses for your dedication and service.