Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to Canada’s Parliament, was a trailblazer, representing constituents of York East. The Agnes Macphail Award honours an individual from the East York community who exemplifies her values. Nominations are open until January 1 – nominate

The @vervesrliving Don Mills Retirement Residence at 2 Green Belt Dr provides quality care and a strong sense of community for seniors. It was a pleasure to spend time with residents and partners and thank the dedicated staff during their holiday brunch this morning.

Cutting methane is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to fight climate change. The new enhanced oil and gas methane regulations will reduce emissions, create good jobs and drive investment in Canada’s clean tech economy. Learn more here: https://t.co/BZdMcJPQs3

The Canadian Tamil Congress continues to support Tamil Canadians in every aspect of their lives in Canada. At the same time they advocate for justice, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka. Pleased to meet with them to also talk about Canada's important response to flood

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it is also difficult for some families. Happy to join @globalnewsto at @cfshopsdonmills for the 19th annual @Toronto_Fire Toy Drive Live. Thanks to all who donated gifts to support children in need in our community.

Michelle Simson was my Liberal colleague in the House of Commons from 2008 until 2011. Highly principled, determined defender of women's inclusion and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, I was proud to officiate at her funeral in Markham this morning. She will Rest in Peace

The Cultivated B is a multinational company with Canadian subsidiaries in Burlington—n!Biomachines and PreFer Industries—that use scalable, modular bioreactor technologies to reduce the cost and resource intensity of food production. Glad to meet with founder Dr. Hamid Noori to

The @CISCICCA represents Canada’s network of steel producers, fabricators, constructors and engineers. Pleased to meet with President and CEO @keaninloomis to discuss how to get more projects built with Canadian steel, including through measures like the new Buy Canadian policy.

Relieved to hear the fire at 11 Thorncliffe Park Dr and 21 Overlea Blvd has been extinguished. The resilience of residents during this difficult time is commendable, and I look forward to a process which sees them return to their homes as soon as possible.

Our new Buy Canadian policy starts today. From now on, whenever the federal government spends, we will select Canadian suppliers and Canadian materials by default. By investing in our own companies and resources, we are building Canada strong.

Our government is creating job opportunities for youth. With federal funding under the YESS program, @epilepsytoronto provides an 8-week training & job placement experience for youth living with epilepsy. Proud to hear the SeizeABILITY program has achieved a 100% placement rate.

Canada condemns the politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai under the National Security Law in Hong Kong and calls for his immediate release. We continue to express our concerns about deteriorating rights, freedoms and autonomy which are enshrined in Hong Kong’s Basic Law.

You never know what you might find in Leaside! Thanks to St. Cuthburt's Anglican Church for welcoming the neighbourhood for a chance to pet some stable animals, share some Christmas songs and Carols and some hot cider afterwards. We also acknowledged a hurting world following the

Our new Buy Canadian Policy officially launches today. Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.

The Canada Strong Pass is back! From December 12 to January 15, enjoy free or discounted admission to national parks, historic sites, museums, galleries, and reduced prices on VIA Rail tickets for students traveling home for the holidays. This winter, choose Canada 🇨🇦.

From Day One, our new government’s goal has been to protect our communities, build our economy, and empower Canadians. We’ve accomplished a lot together — and we’re ready to keep building in the new year.

The @OTLFoundation connects youth to community leaders and nonprofit organizations, teaching them skills to contribute to charitable causes. I have been happy to lead seminars with them over the years. Thanks to OTLF students for dropping by my office today to deliver a gift!