
Bill Blair
@BillBlair
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MP - Scarborough Southwest / député - Scarborough-Sud-Ouest Former Toronto Chief of Police 🇨🇦
Scarborough, ON
Joined April 2015
Today, we released Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence. This updated defence policy strengthens our Arctic sovereignty, invests in the members of the @CanadianForces, delivers new capabilities, and increases defence production here in Canada.
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Wishing peace and joy to everyone in Scarborough Southwest and across Canada celebrating Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak!
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Today we celebrate 67 years of #NORAD 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Since 1958, the Americans and Canadians from the North American Aerospace Defense Command have trained, operated, and led together as one team with the single purpose of defending the homelands. To mark this milestone, 🇺🇸General
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there. My team delivered flowers to retirement residences in Scarborough Southwest to celebrate the strong and wonderful mothers who’ve given so much to their families and communities.
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Bonne fête des mères à toutes les mamans incroyables. Mon équipe a livré des fleurs aux maisons de retraites á travers Scarborough Southwest pour célébrer les mères fortes et merveilleuses qui ont tant donné à leur famille et à leur communauté.
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Today’s the day – the world-renowned Canadian Tulip Festival is in full swing. If you’re in Ottawa, come see the newest tulip on display, which commemorates the pivotal role Canadian troops played in the liberation of the Netherlands 80 years ago. Proud of our historic past.
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C’est le grand jour! Le Festival canadien des tulipes, à Ottawa, bat son plein. Venez voir la toute dernière tulipe exposée. Elle rend hommage au rôle crucial joué par les troupes canadiennes dans la libération des Pays-Bas il y a 80 ans. Nous sommes fiers de notre histoire.
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Today marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. We honour the brave service members who fought to defend our freedom—and remember their courage and sacrifice. We will never forget their service.
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Aujourd'hui marque 80 ans depuis le Jour de la Victoire en Europe. Nous rendons hommage aux courageux militaires qui se sont battus pour défendre notre liberté. Nous nous souvenons de leur courage et de leur sacrifice. Nous n'oublierons jamais leur service.
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe against Nazi forces. We remember the brave Canadians who brought democracy back to Europe from the frontline soldiers to the support elements.
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Aujourd’hui marque le 80 e anniversaire de la Victoire en Europe contre les forces nazies. Nous nous souvenons des courageux Canadiens qui ont rétabli la démocratie en Europe, des soldats de première ligne aux éléments de soutien.
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This is the start of a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States.
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C’est le début d’une nouvelle relation économique et de sécurité entre le Canada et les États-Unis.
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Royal Canadian Navy Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic https://t.co/l5q75sPq8D
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La Marine royale canadienne célèbre le 80e anniversaire de la bataille de l’Atlantique https://t.co/1LH5MkqMlU
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Thank you, Scarborough Southwest. I’m honoured to continue serving our community. Together, we’ll keep building a stronger, fairer Canada - one that stands up for our values, grows our economy, builds safer communities and leaves no one behind.
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Today, Canadians face an important choice. Let’s build a stronger future with @MarkJCarney and stand up for Canada. Vote today from 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM and find more information at
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Voting is fast and easy. Find out more about the ways to vote in this election.
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The loss of life at last night’s Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver is heartbreaking. I extend my condolences to the victims, their families, and the Filipino Canadian community. Thank you to the first responders - my thoughts are with all affected by this devasting event.
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Tonight at sundown, we join Jewish communities in Canada and around the world in marking the beginning of Yom HaShoah. As we honour the memory of the more than six million Jews systematically murdered in the Holocaust, let us recommit ourselves to action — so no Jewish Canadian
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Tonight is the last chance to vote during advance polls which close at 9 p.m. Find more information at https://t.co/t6SgcvPmWW This is one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime and @MarkJCarney has the experience and plan to lead Canada forward.
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Pope Francis’ lifelong commitment to compassion, justice, and service had a profound impact around the world. His legacy will be cherished by Catholics and remembered by people of all faiths. I extend my deepest condolences to all who are mourning his passing.
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