A message from your Member of Parliament Hello, As I write to you, we are preparing to celebrate a Christmas and holiday season like few…

The Federal Liberal government’s speech from the throne is a plan to support Canadians through the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure we…

Local Updates Recap: Town Hall on mental health supports and COVID-19 Our August MP town hall had a special focus on mental health and community…

Happy Canada Day! It's Canada Day in Scarborough! While we can't celebrate with the traditional parade this year, that doesn't mean we can't show our…

A message from Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid for the graduating class of 2020.

Hello, While all the days may seem like they're blending together these days, we have come to the Victoria Day long weekend and the unofficial…

Hello, I'd like to wish a happy early Mother's Day to all the mothers in Scarborough. It's never easy to be a Mother and, during…

Hello, With May comes warmer weather, and hopefully we also come closer to the other side of this challenge we are all facing as Canadians…

Hello, As I begin my latest update, let me say Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem to all those celebrating Ramadan this month. I know it…

Thank you to the community members who celebrated holidays this week, such as New Years, Vaisakhi, Passover and Easter, by staying at home with their…

Food Banks Dorset Park Hub 1911 Kennedy Rd #105, Toronto, ON M1P 2L9 (416) 292-6912 Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel (416) 759-1721 2021 Lawrence Ave East…

Weekly MP Update on COVID-19 response Hello, This week, I would like to send my thoughts and best wishes to the members of the Jewish,…

Weekly MP update on our COVID-19 response Hello, As I write to provide my third weekly update on our government’s COVID-19 response, I want to…

Many voices, one message: Scarborough strong! '

An update from your Member of Parliament Hello, I’m writing to provide you another weekly update on the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Update on federal government's COVID-19 response Hello, I am writing to provide you with an update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Today at the Dorset Park Hub, Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid recognized local organizations and students that were benefiting from the Canada Summer Jobs program.…

Record job growth has a positive impact in Scarborough and right across Canada Canadians have created over one million jobs since 2015 thanks to the…

June 20, 2019 QUEBEC’s BILL 21 FORCES PEOPLE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THEIR FAITH AND THEIR JOB Statement by Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid Like many…

Canada’s changing economy and investments in infrastructure make skills training critical to our future. The skilled trades offer good, well-paying, middle-class jobs, and the Government…

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…

Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre I strongly condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent execution of 37 people by…

Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre On Easter Sunday, a holy day for those of the Christian faith, it is saddening…

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…

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…

Statement by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid – Scarborough Centre I wish to condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific act of terror on…

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…

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,…

SCARBOROUGH – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Scarborough on Sept. 21st for a roundtable discussion with a group of small business owners with Salma Zahid,…

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…

Filipino Heritage Month motion to be debated in Canada’s Parliament SCARBOROUGH – As we celebrate Philippines Independence Day this month, Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid…

STATEMENT BY SALMA ZAHID, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR SCARBOROUGH CENTRE February 20, 2018 – “I would like to share with my constituents in Scarborough Centre…

SCARBOROUGH – Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre, held a roundtable meeting on Thursday to discuss how those working hard to reach the…

“I would like to thank the Honourable Brad Duguid for his long service to the people of Scarborough, first as a City Councillor and then…

Earlier this month, we welcomed the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, to Scarborough Centre. In visits to the Victoria Park Hub, Afghan Women's…

In my nearly two years as the Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre, I have been privileged to visit many different places of worship. I…

CREATING SUMMER JOBS IN SCARBOROUGH CENTRE SCARBOROUGH – The Government of Canada continues to help young Canadians get the experience and develop the skills they…

Happy Canada Day! Thoughts on Canada Day On Canada Day 2017 I am reflecting on my journey. My mind wanders to Pearson Airport 1999 when…

MEDIA RELEASE April 25, 2017 SCARBOROUGH ORGANIZATIONS SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING  TO SUPPORT LOCAL PROJECTS, EVENTS SCARBOROUGH – Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre, recently…

We promised Canadians we would put middle class families first. And that’s what we did. In Budget 2016 we introduced the Canada Child Benefit, made…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22nd, 2017 (Le Français Suit)   The following Jewish and Muslim Liberal MPs issued this statement today:   As Canadians, we…

Statement by Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid on the terror attack in Quebec City: When I learned of the cowardly and senseless act of terrorism…

You may have heard or read about the violence and persecution faced by the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. I have heard from many constituents…

November 9, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario Department of Finance Canada When the middle class does well, everyone does well. That is why the Government of Canada…

News Release For Immediate Release MP Salma Zahid Announces Important Investment through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in Scarborough Centre November 8, 2016 Scarborough,…

On September 27, Salma Zahid spoke in the House of Commons about Bill C-22, which corrects the excesses of Bill C-51 and brings needed oversight…

Petition E-411 (Islam) by Samer Majzoub of the Canadian Muslim Forum is currently gathering electronic signatures. This petition states: *** Whereas: Islam is a religion…

CREATING 216 SUMMER JOBS IN SCARBOROUGH CENTRE SCARBOROUGH – The riding of Scarborough Centre, represented by Member of Parliament Salma Zahid, is receiving significantly more…

SCARBOROUGH – Canadians have opened their arms and their hearts to refugee families fleeing the war in Syria, and today Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid…

Seniors in Scarborough Centre have the opportunity to participate in new projects benefiting many in their community April 20, 2016            Scarborough, Ontario                 Employment and…

SCARBOROUGH – Recent amendments to the Citizenship Act introduced by the Canadian government will help immigrants build successful lives in Canada, and will restore the…