Charles Sousa
@SousaCharles
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I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. I look forward to working with Minister
@JYDuclos
and the team at
@PSPC_SPAC
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Today I was officially sworn in as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. I'm looking forward to working with Minister
@jyduclos
to enhance government services for all Canadians.
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Local representation matters. That’s why today
@lisahepfner
and I went to Oxford to knock on doors with
@Hilderley2023
. David is a retired teacher, a community advocate, and most importantly he’s
#FromOxfordForOxford
. On June 19th choose local, and vote for David Hilderley🗳️
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Things that aren’t offensive:
✅ building more housing
Things that are offensive:
🚫 leaving millions in federal funding on the table
This government is working with municipalities to tackle the housing crisis. I’m not sure how that could offend any councillor.
#cdnpoli
While a bunch of Canadian cities are moving to do away with exclusionary zoning some are digging in their heels, even in the face of promised funding from the feds if they allow four-plexes in residential areas. My latest, with an assist by
@jeffreybgray
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Had the privilege of wearing
@superfan_nav
champ ring during
@raptors
game. Eventually, Nav politely asked for it back. Congrats to the 1st fan inducted to
#NBA
Hall of Fame
#WeTheNorth
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Hazel McCallion was a true trailblazer in the world of Canadian politics and life. During her unprecedented years as mayor, she brought about tremendous growth and development to Mississauga and made it one of the most prosperous cities in the country.
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Thank you
@BonnieCrombie
for your years of service to the people of Mississauga. I know that you’ll bring the same dedication and passion to your new role as
@OntLiberal
leader.
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It’s a beautiful day to build more homes☀️
I was proud to announce nearly $24 million in federal funding through the Rapid Housing Initiative & the National Housing Co-Investment Fund to build 118 homes in
#MississaugaLakeshore
.
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Stopped by Bowmanville to visit my friend
@rrockdurham
today! Robert has spent decades serving his community, and I know he’ll be a strong voice for Durham in Ottawa.
Sign up to volunteer to help
#RockDurham
on March 4th ⬇️
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Today I went to go visit my friends at
@StonehookerBeer
and
@OldCreditBeer
to share some big news for the beer industry🍻 Our Liberal government is supporting local breweries by:
➡️ Cutting excise taxes in HALF for small breweries
➡️ Capping the excise duty increase for 2 years
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Today we announced the first public hydrogen refuelling station in Ontario, right here in Mississauga 🚗
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On behalf of the residents of Mississauga—Lakeshore, I offer my deepest condolences to Hazel's family, friends, and loved ones.
Rest In Peace, Hazel.
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Thrilled to see Mississauga legalize four units as of right. To address the housing crisis we need modern solutions, not antiquated zoning.
Thank you
@AlvinTedjo
@carolynhparrish
and
@MayorCrombie
for your leadership. I’m excited to continue working together to deliver results🏘️
Mississauga is moving to allow four-plexes in neighbourhoods city-wide to help address the housing crisis. Learn more and read Mayor Crombie’s official directive:
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Our team has been out knocking doors for a familiar face!
@GalenNHarris
is skilled, passionate, and dedicated to serving his community. I’m proud to support him.
The people of Milton deserves a strong voice in Queen’s Park. On May 2, vote Galen Naidoo Harris!
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Happy 90th birthday to the Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien! Like so many, I have been lucky to benefit from his advice and insight. His love for Canada, dedication to public service, and sense of humour remain an inspiration to us all.
Vive le Canada!
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Today I got to check out the prototype for Project Arrow, the first all-Canadian zero-emissions vehicle🔋
With more than 50 manufacturers and strong support from our government
#ProjectArrow
is showing the world that the future of the EV industry is here in Canada.
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From my family to yours, wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays🎄✨
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Congratulations
@Yasir_Naqvi
Well deserved!
@Yasir_Naqvi
has been selected as this year’s Lincoln Alexander Award winner by
@LawSocietyLSO
. Yasir works every day to help bend the arc toward justice and equality in Ontario. Congratulations Yasir on this great honour.
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Enjoyed participating with my friend John
@Baird
in a panel discussion on the Federal Election, moderated by Globe & Mail’s Laura
@l_stone
, hosted by National Public Relations
@bobryyz
@Ali_A_Salam
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“Hi! My name is Charles and I’m a volunteer calling on behalf of the Ana Bailão campaign☎️”
Spent some time today talking to voters about why my friend
@anabailaoTO
is the best choice for mayor. Early voting starts June 8th!
#TeamBailao
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I am very excited to be joining Loyalist Public Affairs as a Senior Advisor. Looking forward to leveraging my experience to help clients solve complex public affairs challenges. ”
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Elizabeth cares about our community and knows how to get results. She deserves our vote!
It was so great chatting with families in
#MississaugaLakeshore
today! Thank you to my good friend and former finance minister
@SousaCharles
for joining us!
Charles was a fantastic MPP for this riding and I’m so grateful for his support
@OntLiberal
#onpoli
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I am shocked and angered by the reports of sexual assault at MC Day Camp. My thoughts are with the victim and their family. As an MP, and a parent in our community I am determined to do everything I can to help them get justice, and make sure that accountability is taken.
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Historic
#NBAFinals
win by an outstanding
@NBA
@Raptors
crew making Toronto Ontario Canada
#WeTheNORTH
so proud in a game invented by a Cdn. Thank you to a class act
#LetsGoRaptors
- Shout outs to
@ovo_drake1986
@SuperFan_nav
and fans across the nation’s many
#JurassicPark
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I was proud to announce over $21 million in federal funding through the Active Transportation Fund to build 5.8km of new recreational trails in Lakeview Village Waterfront Park and the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area.
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I was proud to announce nearly $16 million in funding for Belleville through the Federal Lands Initiative🏢 As part of the National Housing Strategy
@PSPC_SPAC
is identifying surplus government buildings to be converted into affordable housing.
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@robertbenzie
@mdiemanuele
is an excellent choice. Had the pleasure of working closely with her when she was a Deputy Minister and as President of
@THP_hospital
Her leadership and smarts will make a difference!
#onpoli
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I was pleased to celebrate with our new
@HoCSpeaker
, Greg Fergus. Greg is a great parliamentarian; his authenticity, kindness, and respect for all serve as an example to both his colleagues and all Canadians.
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Happy
#VyshyvankaDay
! The Vyshyvanka is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and heritage. Today we celebrate the contributions and resiliency of the Ukrainian community here in Canada and around the world.
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Canada’s largest EV Supercharging facility will be in Mississauga-Lakeshore!
I joined the Tesla crew for the installation at Applewood Village. We spoke about how this infrastructure will make it easier for Canadians to switch to an electric vehicle and reduce carbon pollution🔋
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It’s a beautiful day to knock on doors☀️
Voters in Durham are excited for vote for
@rrockdurham
and send a strong local champion to Ottawa. Polls are open until 8:30🗳️
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the 15th annual Charles Sousa Holiday Turkey Drive! This week I joined some volunteers to deliver the turkey donations. Thanks to your generous donations more than 600 families in our community will be receiving a turkey dinner this Christmas.
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Please see my statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza.
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Tonight
@jyduclos
and I made calls for our friend
@rrockdurham
☎️ We had a great time talking to voters in Durham about the issues that matter to them, and meeting some amazing
@liberal_party
volunteers!
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Michael Wilson transcended partisanship and served our country with distinction. A generous soul with a kind heart and a keen mind. A true gentleman. Rest in peace my friend.
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Congrats to George
@strombo
- sharing an inspiring story about his early
#malton
years - who was inducted today as a star in
@SaugaWalkofFame
with organizer
@PattiJannetta
. Photo taken by Mayor
@BonnieCrombie
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Last week marked the one year anniversary of my election as MP for Mississauga—Lakeshore. I rose to give a 2023 year in review statement in the House. I was proud to highlight some of our community’s accomplishments & say once again how privileged I am to be your voice in Ottawa.
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This morning at the Port Credit Cenoptaph we honoured those who served our country and those who continue to serve. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and peace. Lest we forget.
#CanadaRemembers
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I’m so pleased that Elizabeth Mendes will be our next liberal candidate for Mississauga-Lakeshore. She’s outstanding: smart, genuine & sincere. We need more leaders like her in government ... (1/2)
I am so excited to receive word that I will be nominated as the
@OntLiberal
Candidate for Mississauga-Lakeshore on February 16th.
#onpoli
(1/3)
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Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快樂! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! Chúc mừng Năm Mới! Losar Tashi Delek!
It was great celebrating the
#YearOfTheDragon
here in Mississauga, and with colleagues in Ottawa. Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful, prosperous, and joyful new year 🐉
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An amazing night celebrating the 2nd annual
@citymississauga
Black Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all the recipients! Thank you to Mississauga’s Black Caucus Alliance and all the performers for putting on a great event.
#BHM
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Raising a glass to all of the brewers, businesses and bartenders in Mississauga—Lakeshore on
#CanadianBeerDay
🍻
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I’m thrilled to be part of this great team!
We're very proud to welcome
@SousaCharles
, business and community leader and former provincial politician, to our Board of Directors. For the full appointment notice, follow this link:
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Throughout my career, Hazel has been great mentor to me, and I am forever grateful for her kindness and support. Her relentless work ethic and her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of the people she served will always be an inspiration to me.
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Great visit at Ontario Shipyards🚢
Our government is proud to support the shipbuilding industry here in Ontario through the
#NationalShipbuildingStrategy
. We are committed to creating and sustaining good jobs, and keeping important shipbuilding expertise in Canada.
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This continued violence against Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque is appalling beyond belief, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Places of worship should always be places of peace.
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Looking forward to working with the team at Loyalist, who have built a strong reputation focused on achieving positive results for clients.
Pleased to announce that
@SousaCharles
has joined Loyalist Public Affairs as Senior Advisor, bringing a wealth of experience from both private and public sectors.
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Today I rose in the House to recognize Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services' 50th anniversary.
@polycultural
is an inclusive and service-based organization that provides support for newcomers, seniors, and youth.
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Feliz Dia de Portugal de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas! So great to see so many friends during the Portugal Day parade and celebrate the contributions our community has made to Canada🇵🇹🇨🇦
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Congratulations to my friend Mohammad Al Zaibak on his appointment to the Senate! As a community leader, an entrepreneur and philanthropist Mohammad has always been dedicated to improving the lives of others and building a stronger Canada. I know he’ll make an excellent Senator🇨🇦
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This week I stopped by
@EpilepsySCO
to meet Sunny Days campers and their
#CSJ
councillors. I'm proud that Canada Summer Jobs funding enables them to empower kids with epilepsy to develop the tools they need to overcome adversity and reach their goals.
P.S. Thanks for the card!🎨
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On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities that have been impacted.
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Congratulations to an outstanding person. I am so proud of Liz who leads by example. She will make a positive impact!
Elizabeth Mendes is a business owner and public policy professional. We’re happy to announce that Elizabeth is officially your
@OntLiberal
2022 candidate for Mississauga—Lakeshore: !
#onpoli
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It’s not truly summer in
#PortCredit
until you enjoy some live music on the patio at
@ShorePortCredit
☀️
It was great to hear from Maureen about how
#CanadaSummerJobs
has helped small businesses in our community created hundreds of jobs!
#CSJ2023
#CSJTours
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Finishing off
#SmallBusinessWeek
by visiting my friends at
@OldCreditBeer
🍻 Remember to support our small businesses and the people behind them by shopping local this holiday season!
#SupportSmallBiz
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No tricks, only treats in Clarkson Village today👻
My team and I had a blast participating in Halloween in the Village. Thank you to the
@ClarksonBIA
and all the volunteers for putting on a great event!
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I’m excited to announce the 15th Annual Charles Sousa Holiday Turkey Drive! Over these years working together with ’Twas the Bite Before Christmas we’ve raised more than $1 million to support food banks in Mississauga.
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I was honoured to be join PM Trudeau alongside members of Mississauga—Lakeshore’s vibrant Polish community to welcome PM
@MorawieckiM
to Canada. We spoke about the strong ties between our two countries, and the contributions Polish-Canadians have made to Mississauga 🇨🇦🤝🏻🇵🇱
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Last week President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Minister João Gomes Cravinho, and a Portuguese delegation came to Canada in honour of the 70th anniversary of Portuguese immigration. I’ve been reflecting on how special it was for me, as the proud son of a Portuguese “pioneiro”.
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Celebrating
@Music_Canada
2019 Symposium hosted by Graham Henderson featuring
@EmilyReidMusic
honouring Gil Moore
@metalworksSOUND
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‼️TONIGHT‼️
Don’t forget about our town hall tonight at the Port Credit Legion! RSVP at
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Happy Greek Independence Day! Zito i Hellas!
Yesterday I joined members of Mississauga’s Greek community for a flag raising at Celebration Square in honour of Greek Independence Day 🇬🇷 Thank you to my friends at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church for organizing a great event!
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It’s election day in Toronto! I’m volunteering for my friend Ana Bailão.
@anabailaoTO
is a consensus builder who has the experience to hit the ground running on day one. Polls are open until 8PM, remember that EVERY vote counts!
#TeamBailao
Vote Ana Bailão,
#11
on the ballot🗳️
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Happy 100th birthday Clarke Memorial Hall🎂 A great day celebrating Clarke Hall’s history, and the many roles it’s played in our community over the years. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible!
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It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our good friend Dr. Boyd Upper. Boyd was an integral member of our community and held a number of roles in local organizations. He was a champion of many charities, including
@THP_hospital
and
@CompassFoodBank
.
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Grateful to have taken part in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser again this year❄️ Across Canada we walked to raise funds for local charities that serve those in need.
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Thank you
@IAFF1212
for always keeping our community safe! As an honorary IAFF member, I’m proud that yesterday our government announced an additional $800,000 in funding for the IAFF to deliver training and increase the capacity of structural firefighters across 🇨🇦
#IAFFCDNLEG
Local 1212 thanks our longtime friend
@SousaCharles
for meeting with us this morning to discuss important initiatives aimed at improving the health and safety of 🇨🇦 Canadian Firefighters. Your support is invaluable!
#IAFFCDNLEG
@IAFFCanada
@PearsonFire4382
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Happy Pride!🌈
I joined
@rainbowsauga
to raise the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall. Pride is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, and stand with them in the fight for human rights and equality. Everyone deserves to feel safe to be who they are, and love who they love🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Our government is unlocking more housing, including right here in Mississauga—Lakeshore. Today I joined
@Dery_Stephan
and
@clc_sic
for a tour of 1 Port St E. We discussed the future of this property, which will include affordable housing, a new marina and a waterfront trail.
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Small businesses are the backbone of our community. I stopped by Apricot Tree Café to hear from Franz how Canada Summer Jobs supports the local economy. This year
#CSJ
created hundred of jobs for young people in
#MississaugaLakeshore
!
#CSJ2023
#CSJTours
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David Caplan’s lion-hearted edge will be missed. He was a good friend during our time in office. My deepest condolences to the family. R.I.P.
#onpoli
Tributes are flowing from across the political spectrum for David Caplan.
#MayHisMemoryBeABlessing
#onpoli
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Great
@RevItUp4Kids
ride today with my Big Brother. Congrats to all the riders supporting
@sickkids
heart centre and a big thank you to the volunteers!
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First
@MarciIen
and I visited Dr. Salome at
@inpathdental
to talk about the importance of oral health care. Dr. Salome shared how people with disabilities often face additional barriers when it comes to dental care.
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I stopped to visit my friends at the
@supportONyouth
@toolsinthetrade
bootcamp here in Ottawa. Tools in the Trade provides hands-on training for young people looking to get into these skilled trades:
🔌Electrical
🛁Plumbing
🛠️HVAC
🛞Motive Power
🧑🏻🏭Millwright
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I’m saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and former colleague, Monte Kwinter. His dedication to serving his community and building an Ontario that worked for everyone was second to none. May his memory be a blessing.
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Our government is working with the City of Mississauga to build more homes, faster🏘️
Today we announced that Mississauga is receiving $112.9 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund to fast-track 3000+ homes in the next 3 years and more than 35,000 homes over the next decade
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“Silence fuels hate”
@berniefarber
“We must all Standup”
@mohammadfakih8
Words spoken
@Empire_Club
hosted by
@KentREmerson
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A great night at Portugalo Fest🇵🇹
I was proud to recognize the many wonderful contributions Portuguese-Canadians have made to Canada on behalf of the federal government. Obrigado to all the volunteers and sponsors!
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I was honoured to attend the Armistice Day parade and service at the Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans Club. This Veterans’ Week we pay tribute to those who served, and continue to serve in order to protect our peace, security, and freedom.
#CanadaRemembers
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I proudly rose in the House of Commons to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, and honour those who peacefully brought an end to oppression. On “25 de Abril” we celebrate liberty, democracy and freedom. Viva a Liberdade!
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One week until we’re back in the House of Commons for the spring session🗓️
My team and I spent the weekend knocking doors to hear about local priorities. We got some great feedback on the $112.9M Housing Accelerator Fund investment, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and the CCB!
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Celebrating Lebanese Heritage Month to recognize and promote awareness of the many contributions made by Canadian Lebanese communities across Canada!
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Today I visited Tita’s Mexican Food to congratulate them on their recent grand opening. Located at 1852 Lakeshore Rd W in Clarkson, they offer authentic Mexican cuisine for dine-in and takeout🌮
#SupportLocal
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It was an honor to attend an event hosted by
@embportugal_ca
together with
@Rob_Oliphant
, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to celebrate the recent induction of Deputy Speaker
@AlexandraBrStL
to the Order of Portugal.
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This investment is going to bring much-needed affordable housing to those who need it most.
Together with our municipal colleagues and community partners we’re going to keep working to build more housing, faster🏘️
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Hanging out with my daughter
@CristineJS
and
@BernieFarber
during today’s
@Empire_Club
anti hate panel discussion.
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Great to meet with members of
@GLSLCities
. We discussed the importance of freshwater conservation,
#Mississauga
’s waterfront, and the historic $420 million investment in
#Budget2023
to protect and restore the Great Lakes.
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Zenny and I ran into some familiar faces when we went to vote in the
@ontarioliberalparty
leadership election yesterday! Thanks to all of the volunteers across the province, none of this would be possible without your hard work.
Best of luck to all candidates!
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Today I joined
@jyduclos
&
@marcomendicino
to talk with seniors about how the Canadian Dental Care Plan will help them get the oral health care they need, without having to worry about the cost. Grazie mille to the residents of Casa Del Zotto & Caboto Terrace for a great visit!
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It was an honour to have worked closely with
@kathleen_wynne
. I can attest to her passion, dedication and sincere desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
#onpoli
NEW: Former premier
@Kathleen_Wynne
will not seek re-election in the next campaign.
#onpoli
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Throwback to last week when we announced over $21 million in infrastructure funding for Lakeview Park and Jim Tovey Conservation Area. Learn more ⬇️
Getting your daily activity in
#Mississauga
? With over 5km of new waterfront trails coming, it will be easier than ever to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and get around your community.
Learn more :
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Yesterday I hosted a seniors town hall to answer questions about the Canadian Dental Care Plan rollout and discuss how
#Budget2024
is going to help make life more affordable for every generation.
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Great to catch-up with
@Trust15Official
team today
@empire_club
standing up to hatred. Young leaders supporting student success!
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Merry Christmas to all Orthodox Christians, and Eastern Rite Catholics who are celebrating today!
I was grateful to join Fr. Angelos Saad, Bishop Mina, and Mississauga’s Coptic community for Christmas Eve service at the Church of the Virgin Mary and St. Athanasius last night.
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