Statement by Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid I am pleased to report that, on Monday, April 29th, an updated version of the 2018 Public Terror Threat Report was released by Public Safety Canada, following concerns with the original language raised by myself and other members of the Muslim community. When the original report was tabled […]
Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre I strongly condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent execution of 37 people by the government of Saudi Arabia, and I am deeply disturbed by this gross violation of the norms of international human rights. The fact that some of the victims were minors […]
Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre On Easter Sunday, a holy day for those of the Christian faith, it is saddening to learn of the acts of violent terror in Sri Lanka that targeted members of the Christian community while they practised their faith in peace. Easter is meant to be […]
April 5, 2019 Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and country. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the Government of Canada continues to meet the needs of seniors by supporting initiatives that help them stay active and involved in their communities. Today, Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough […]
With the 2019 Federal Budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s Liberal government is investing in the future of Canada’s middle class and those working hard to join it, with support for home buyers, for youth, and new money to fight racism and keep community and faith facilities safe from violence. In 2015, Canadians made […]
Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre I wish to condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific act of terror on peaceful Muslim worshippers at two Mosques in New Zealand. My heart and my prayers, and those of my family, are with the victims and their families. For many, this will […]
Statement by Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid I was concerned to read the federal government’s 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada, which unfairly stigmatizes Canada’s Muslim community and other racialized minority groups with language that is not helpful to uniting Canadians and instead brings suspicion and fear to average Canadians just trying […]
By Salma Zahid I was proud to stand in the House of Commons on October 30th as we unanimously passed my private Member’s motion 155, officially designating the month of June as Filipino Heritage Month across Canada. Diversity is Canada’s strength. We are a diverse and welcoming country where people of all backgrounds can have […]
SCARBOROUGH – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Scarborough on Sept. 21st for a roundtable discussion with a group of small business owners with Salma Zahid, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre. “Small business owners are the ambitious, hardworking backbone of Canada’s economy – and our government is committed to helping you succeed,” said Trudeau. […]
SCARBOROUGH – I am pleased to report that my treatment for non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma has been successfully completed, and I look forward to an active summer connecting with constituents and to returning to my duties in the House of Commons this Fall. On Friday, I met with my oncologist who told me my scans show I […]
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