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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Next coffee with your MP: October 7th

Save the date for my next Coffee with your MP!   Saturday October 7th, Noon to 2:00PM at Crème et Miel, 2075 Lawrence Ave E.   Hope to see you there.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee recognition program — Scarborough Centre

In recognition of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and her 70 years of service to Canada and the Commonwealth, we have 50 special Platinum Jubilee pins we would like to award to deserving Canadians. Do you know someone who lives or works in Scarborough Centre that you would like to nominate for their service […]

The Emergencies Act, and restoring law and order

Yesterday, with sadness, but with resolve, I took part in the debate of the Government of Canada’s decision to invoke the Emergency Measures Act.   I spoke about the illegal occupation of Ottawa and its impact on Ottawa residents, on the impact of the blockading of border crossings on our economy.   I spoke about […]

Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem

I would like to wish everyone in Scarborough, across Canada and around the world a safe and blessed Ramadan. This year more than ever, let us remember the Ramadan principles of empathy and charity. And please, be safe and follow local public health guidance. Usually, as Ramadan approaches, I would have been handing out my […]

March 30, 2021 update to Scarborough Centre constituents

A message from your Member of Parliament Hello, This past month we reached the milestone of one year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. It has been a year of challenge and tragedy. Of sacrifice and of loss. Of isolation and separation. Of too many loved ones lost. I will always remember the people lost, the occasions missed, […]

October 1, 2020 update to constituents of Scarborough Centre

A message from your Member of Parliament Hello, As I write to you, much of Canada is very much into the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s clear that the situation is going to get worse before it gets better. The positive news is that what happens next is up to us. If we […]