John McKay

October 31, 2023 Submit your photos for the calendar contest! Scarborough-Guildwood Photo Contest! The office of MP John McKay is inviting the Scarborough Guildwood community to submit photographic images of Scarborough Guildwood for the…	October 31, 2023 October 18, 2023 Newsletter Dear Friends, I hope you and your family have been enjoying the wonderful fall season. Last weekend, Hindu communities in Scarborough-Guildwood and around the world…	October 31, 2023 September 28, 2023 Newsletter Dear Friends, On September 18th, the House of Commons resumed in session. I am looking forward to be back in Ottawa and continue the important work…
September 25, 2023 What We Give with Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett On this episode, I will be speaking to Rev. Dr. Andrew P.W. Bennett, Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank and ordained…	September 8, 2023 September 6, 2023 Newsletter Dear Friends, I hope you and your family have enjoyed a safe and restful Labour Day long weekend. As summer draws to a close and the…	September 8, 2023 Annual Community Picnic You’re Invited! - Annual John McKay Community Picnic and Volunteer Appreciation Event My Annual Community Picnic and Volunteer Appreciation Event will be taking place on Saturday,…
August 8, 2023 August 4, 2023 Newsletter Dear Friends, August 1st, we commemorated Emancipation Day, recognizing the abolition of slavery in Canada and acknowledging the injustices faced by the victims of this gross human…	August 2, 2023 Statement Released by Chair of the 416 Liberal Caucus, Hon. John McKay P.C., M.P., on City of Toronto's Housing Shortages Today, Chair of the 416 Liberal Caucus, Hon. John McKay P.C., M.P., issued the following statement: “As the Prime Minister has said, it is unacceptable…	July 18, 2023 Community Update: July 14, 2023 Dear Friends, I hope you and your family have been enjoying the month of July. Earlier this month, low- and modest-income Canadians and families…
July 12, 2023 CORE: Assessment Report for a complaint filed by a coalition of 28 organizations about Nike Canada Corp. Yesterday, the Canadian Office for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) launched an investigation into the business practices of Nike Canada. Nike Canada is alleged to have supply…	July 10, 2023 Community Update: July 7, 2023 Community Update: July 7, 2023 Dear Friends, I hope you and your family had a very safe and Happy Canada Day! June 21st was…	July 7, 2023 What We Give with Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera In this episode, I'm joined by Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera, Outreach Workers of the Ministry Team for the Toronto City Mission. It's a non-profit,…
July 4, 2023 Happy Canada Day! [video width="960" height="540" mp4="http://johnmckay.libparl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/128/2023/07/1755793_John-McKay-E-L-1.mp4"][/video]	June 30, 2023 What We Give with Chris Hall In this episode, I'll be speaking to Chris Hall, retired editor of CBC’s National Affairs and Host of the weekly political program, “The House.” Chris…	June 30, 2023 Speech on the Clothing Company SHEIN Speech on June 20th, 2023 "Thank you, Mister Speaker. Last month S-211, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains, passed this…
June 29, 2023 What We Give with John Ivison In this episode, I talk to John Ivison, journalist for the National Post and Ottawa Bureau Chief. He is also the author of two books,…	June 29, 2023 Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with the TRCA Join me, City Councillor Paul Ainslie, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)'s Chief Executive Officer John MacKenzie, in a Town Hall Meeting from…	June 29, 2023 Speech on the Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza Speech on March 30th, 2023 "Mister Speaker, the continuing imprisonment of the courageous Vladimir Kara-Murza is a gross violation of his and the human…
June 28, 2023 What We Give with Georgina Steinsky This episode features Georgina Steinsky, Co-President of the Masaryk Memorial Institute. It's an organization that promotes the Czech and Slovak culture through community events and…	June 28, 2023 What We Give with Sheri Meyerhoffer In this episode, I talk to Sheri Meyerhoffer, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. Sheri was appointed Canada’s first Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise in April…	June 27, 2023 Speech on Human Trafficking Awareness Day Speech on February 14th, 2023 "Mister Speaker, February 22nd is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Whether it is forced labour, forced marriages, sex trafficking, organ…
July 13, 2022 Speech on China Speech on May 12th, 2022 "Madam Speaker, I am splitting my time with the member for Avalon. I consider it an honour to offer a…	May 18, 2022 Bill S-211: Bill to End Forced and Child Labour in Canadian Supply Chains John McKay moved that Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend…	May 18, 2022 Submit Nominations: Platinum Jubilee To mark the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, the office of Hon. John McKay M.P. will be presenting a…
April 7, 2022 Speech on Defence Spending Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. and very capable member for Kings—Hants. It is an honour for me to participate…	March 24, 2022 Conversation with Marcus Kolga I had a discussion with Marcus Kolga at Masaryktown in Scarborough–Guildwood. We spoke next to the Masaryktown Memorial, commemorated to the victims of communism. Marcus…	February 2, 2022 Speech on Ukraine in the House of Commons - January 31, 2022 Madam Chair, I will be sharing my time with my former seatmate, the member for Vancouver Centre. It is getting late, and I…
December 16, 2021 Election to the Chair of the House of Commons Committee on National Defence I was pleased to have been elected as the Chair of the House of Commons Committee on National Defence by my peers. This Committee has…	December 2, 2021 Opinion: Fighting climate change can’t come at the expense of human rights By Arnold Viersen and John McKay and Andreanne Larouche. Published on iPolitics on December 2, 2021. Dec. 2 is the International Day for the Abolition of…	November 18, 2021 Community Update: November 18, 2021 Community Update: November 18, 2021 Dear Friends, We’re pushing forward on our plan to give families across Canada access to $10 a day early learning…
November 12, 2021 Monty McDonald's Mission to Bring Oaks back to Vimy Leslie Miller was a veteran of the First World War who fought at Vimy Ridge. Following the battle, Miller gathered acorns from a fallen oak…	November 3, 2021 Community Update: November 3, 2021 Community Update: November 3, 2021 / View this email in your browser Dear Friends, Last week the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the members of Cabinet…	October 20, 2021 Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Invite (Tuesday, November 2, 2021) My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please scroll down to read it, or click here. Sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign…
October 20, 2021 Community Update: October 7, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please scroll down to read it, or click here. Sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign…	August 12, 2021 What We Give with Geetha Moorthy In this episode, I talk to Geetha Moorthy, the founder and executive director at South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC). She shares her remarkable story…	August 5, 2021 What We Give with Jeanie Argiropoulos This episode features Jeanie Argiropoulos, CEO of the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities. It's a community health organization that addresses health and social needs within Scarborough. Jeanie speaks…
July 29, 2021 What We Give with Larry Whatmore In this episode, I speak to Larry Whatmore, president of the Scarborough Community Renewal Organization. Larry shares how SCRO is improving the wellbeing of our community and…	July 22, 2021 What We Give with Lee Soda On this episode, I speak with Lee Soda, the Executive Director of Agincourt Community Services Association. ACSA is providing services to underprivileged members of our…	July 15, 2021 What We Give with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer: Residential Schools, Indigenous Peoples History, & Cultural Appropriation I am honoured to have Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer on my podcast again! In this special feature of my Town Hall with Mitzie Hunter and Paul…
July 14, 2021 Community Update: July 14 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please scroll down to read it, or click here. Sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign…	July 8, 2021 What We Give and Why We Give As you know, this podcast is a reflection of Winston Churchill's quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life…	June 30, 2021 Community Update: June 30 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please scroll down to read it , or click here. Sign up to join my mailing list below: …
June 30, 2021 Canada Day Statement My office will be closed tomorrow for Canada Day, to create a space for reflection on our country's history. My colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and…	June 24, 2021 What We Give with Greg Fergus This episode features Greg Fergus, my long-time Parliamentary friend. He is the Member of Parliament for Hull—Aylmer and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister,…	June 24, 2021 Virtual Town Hall Invite: June 28 You're invited to the next Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall that will take place on Monday, June 28 at 7:00pm. The event will feature my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter,…
June 17, 2021 What We Give with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, I am showcasing my interview with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer, the Executive Director of Native Child and Family Services of…	June 17, 2021 Community Update: June 17, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please scroll down to read it, or click here to view it. Sign up to join my mailing…	June 10, 2021 What We Give with Manjura Rehman On today's episode, I sit down with Manjura Rehman, the Executive Director of Canadian South Asian Growth & Support Services (CSAGSS). It's a non-profit that…
June 3, 2021 What We Give with Brian Stiller On this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance. We discuss the rise and fall of…	June 2, 2021 Statement on the Discovery of 215 Unmarked Graves at Former Kamloops Residential School Dear Friends, We begin National Indigenous History Month learning the horrific news of the undisclosed graves of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential…	June 2, 2021 Community Update: June 2, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
May 31, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Second Dose Information My latest update on COVID-19 vaccination is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign…	May 27, 2021 What We Give with Alicia K. Harris This episode features Alicia K. Harris, an emerging Black filmmaker and director from Scarborough. I was honoured to hear some of her story and how…	May 20, 2021 What We Give with Dr. Shovita Padhi This episode features the highlights from our Town Hall with MPP Mitzie Hunter, Councillor Paul Ainslie and special guest Dr. Shovita Padhi. Dr. Shovita Padhi…
May 20, 2021 Community Update: May 20 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	May 13, 2021 What We Give: Imam Abdul Hai Patel and Zulfikar Hathiyani On this episode, I am joined by my two friends Imam Abdul Hai Patel and Zulfikar Hathiyani from the Ansaar Foundation. It's a charitable organization…	May 12, 2021 Eid Mubarak Greetings 2021 Eid al-Fitr means "Festival of Breaking the Fast” and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a month long spiritual journey of fasting…
May 11, 2021 Apply for a Canada Summer Job! A special message to Scarborough Guildwood youth and young adults! Show the working world your talent and apply for a Canada Summer Job today! The…	May 6, 2021 What We Give: Anne Gloger This episode features Anne Gloger, the founding Director at East Scarborough Storefront and Principal at the Centre for Connected Communities. I've known Anne for many…	May 5, 2021 Community Update: May 5 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to receive…
April 29, 2021 What We Give with Muhammad Iqbal Ali On this episode of What We Give, we have Muhammad Iqbal Ali, the Vice President and Secretary of Muslim Welfare Canada (MWC). It's an organization…	April 22, 2021 What We Give with Steven MacKinnon This episode features my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter, Counsellor Paul Ainslie, and special guest MP Steven MacKinnon, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public…	April 21, 2021 Community Update: April 21 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
April 15, 2021 What We Give: Christie Gray On today's episode, I'm joined by Christie Gray. She's the Executive Director at Sistema Toronto, a phenomenal program that not only offers free musical lessons…	April 8, 2021 Community Update: April 8 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	April 8, 2021 What We Give: Imam Hamza Wardak and Shiraz Mohideen On this episode, I'm joined by Hamza Wardak and Shiraz Mohideen, the imam and president respectively at Masjid Al Jannah. They speak to me about…
April 1, 2021 What We Give: John MacKenzie On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with John MacKenzie, the CEO at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The TRCA is…	March 29, 2021 Virtual Town Hall Invite: March 31 You're invited to the next Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall that will take place on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00pm. The event will feature MPP Mitzie Hunter, City Councillor…	March 25, 2021 What We Give: Dr. Isaac Bogoch On this episode of What We Give, I’m joined by my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and Counsellor Paul Ainslie for a special feature of our…
March 25, 2021 Interview: Liberal MP is a maverick with a mission "Parliamentarians are often derided as trained seals – interchangeable bobbleheads who always vote at their party’s call and never think for themselves at all. But…	March 24, 2021 Community Update: March 24, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	March 18, 2021 What We Give with Trevor Bullen This episode features Trevor Bullen, principal at my former high school West Hill Collegiate Institute. Trevor talks to me about overcoming some of the challenges…
March 11, 2021 What We Give with Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin On this episode of What We Give, I'm joined by Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin, co-Artistic directors of the Guild Festival Theatre. Both Helen…	March 10, 2021 Community Update: March 10, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	March 4, 2021 What We Give with Jean Augustine On this episode of What We Give, I'm joined by the Hon. Jean Augustine, mover of the unanimous motion to designate February as Black History…
February 26, 2021 What We Give with Chanelle Linton On this episode, I talk with Chanelle Linton, the Youth Program Manager at the Progress Career Planning Institute. She talks about PCPI's tremendous work in…	February 24, 2021 Community Update: February 24, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	February 22, 2021 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Last week, Parliament officially adopted February 22 as National Human Trafficking Day in Canada. On Monday, I joined my co-chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group…
February 18, 2021 What We Give with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer In this episode, I talk to Dr. Schiffer, the Executive Director of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, about his extensive work with Indigenous communities in Canada. Listen here:	February 11, 2021 What We Give: Mid-Season Trailer In the upcoming episodes, I'll be speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer, the Executive Director of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, and the Honourable…	February 10, 2021 Community Update: February 10, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
February 4, 2021 What We Give with Seema David In this episode, I’ll be speaking to Seema David, the co-founder of 5n2 Kitchens. Seema and her husband Roopan started the soup kitchen in 2013…	January 28, 2021 What We Give with Greg Fergus In this episode, I’m talking to Greg Fergus, my Parliamentary buddy. Greg’s the MP for Hull-Aylmer and the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the…	January 28, 2021 Community Update: January 28, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
January 21, 2021 What We Give with Dolf DeJong On today's episode of What We Give Podcast, I speak to Dolf DeJong, the CEO of the Toronto Zoo. He has an extensive background working…	January 19, 2021 Valentines for Veterans This year, the Government of Canada is inviting you to send a valentine to thank our veterans in long-term care homes for their service as…	January 14, 2021 What We Give with David Rydzik Today’s episode of What We Give features David Rydzik from the Toronto Police Service. Born and raised in Scarborough, he’s the Superintendent and Unit Commander…
January 14, 2021 Community Update: January 14, 2021 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	January 7, 2021 What We Give with Craig Stephenson On today’s What We Give Podcast episode, I’m joined by Dr. Craig Stephenson, the President and CEO of Centennial College. He has introduced innovation and…	December 31, 2020 What We Give with Utcha Sawyer (Picture: Utcha and I in 2019) My guest on What We Give Podcast today is Utcha Sawyers, the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls…
December 24, 2020 What We Give with Omar McDadi Today on What We Give, I’ll be joined by Omar McDadi. He’s the Superintendent of the Rouge National Urban Park. Omar began his career with…	December 21, 2020 Holiday Office Closure My office will be closed for the holidays from today, December 21, 2020 until January 3, 2021. We will re-open (virtually) on Monday, January 4…	December 21, 2020 Happy Holidays! Dear Friends, I hope you are keeping well and staying safe during this difficult time. This year, we’ll all be doing Christmas a bit differently. …
December 17, 2020 What We Give with Neil Hetherington Today I’m sitting down with Neil Hetherington. He’s the CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank. It supplies fresh and shelf-stable food to more than…	December 17, 2020 Community Update: December 17, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	December 15, 2020 Apply Now: Summer Leadership Program Applications are now open for the Summer Leadership Program for 2021! This program is a remarkable opportunity for youth to experience and participate in government…
December 11, 2020 5 year anniversary of welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada Last week, I did an interview with Hanen Nanaa to mark the 5 year anniversary of welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada. She has a remarkable…	December 10, 2020 What We Give with Liz Buller Today’s episode of What We Give features Liz Buller- the President and CEO of Scarborough Health Network- the third largest health network in Ontario. Liz…	December 7, 2020 Holiday Cards for Veterans Parents and educators – are you looking for a holiday activity that gives back to the community? The Government of Canada is asking youth to…
December 4, 2020 What We Give with Wisdom Tettey Today on What We Give, I speak to Wisdom Tettey-- Principal of the University of Toronto Scarborough. Wisdom’s area of expertise is in political science…	December 3, 2020 Community Newsletter Update: December 3 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	November 27, 2020 What We Give with Dip Habib Pleased to release the first episode of What We Give, featuring Dip Habib. Dip manages Volunteers, Events and Facilities at the East Scarborough Storefront and…
November 26, 2020 Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Townhall Dear Friends, You're invited to the next Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall that will take place on December 3rd at 7:00pm. The event will feature my…	November 19, 2020 Community Newsletter Update: November 19, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	November 18, 2020 COVID-19 Pop-Up Assessment Centres The Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is teaming up with Toronto Public Health and the Ministry of Health to offer Pop-up COVID-19 Assessment Centres across Scarborough…
November 12, 2020 What We Give I’m delighted to launch my podcast, What We Give. What We Give highlights the remarkable ways people are contributing to our community. Subscribe now to…	November 10, 2020 Speech on Bill S-216 by Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne I recommend that everyone read Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne's excellent speech introducing Bill S216. If she is successful I have agreed to be its sponsor in…	November 10, 2020 Remembrance Day Thoughts Dear Friends, It goes without saying that we are living in unprecedented times. But it also goes without saying that our veterans faced the dual…
November 6, 2020 Community Update: November 6 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	November 4, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with Mayor Tory Thank you to everyone who joined my colleagues and Mayor Tory for the latest Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall on Monday. If you missed the…	October 29, 2020 You’re Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Dear Friends, Thank you to everyone who joined us at our community health town hall on Monday. In our broad ranging discussion, we examined the effects…
October 28, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Public Health Virtual Town Hall Thank you to everyone who joined us at the public health focused town hall on Monday. My colleagues and I were joined by Liz Buller,…	October 26, 2020 Happening Tonight: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Dear Friends, I would like to remind you that the next Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall with my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor Paul Ainslie…	October 22, 2020 Community Update: October 22, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
October 19, 2020 You're Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Dear Friends, You're invited to the next Scarborough-Guildwood virtual town hall- moderated by me and featuring my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor Paul…	October 7, 2020 Community Update: October 7, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	October 7, 2020 Response to the Speech from the Throne I was pleased to virtually deliver my response to the Speech from the Throne. I spoke about relief programs the federal government has implemented so…
October 5, 2020 One-Time Disability Payment On October 30, 2020, approximately 1.6 million eligible people will automatically start receiving the one-time payment. Many different groups of Canadians will be eligible for this payment,…	September 30, 2020 Participating in Orange Shirt Day I was pleased to join the Prime Minister and Caucus colleagues for Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the tragic legacy of Residential Schools and…	September 24, 2020 Community Update: September 24, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
September 18, 2020 Cybersecurity for the Remote Workplace Webinar I was pleased to participate to the Pearson Centre's webinar: Cybersecurity for the Remote Workplace Webinar. During the webinar, I spoke up the need to define…	September 15, 2020 Back to School with Centennial College I applaude the steps Centennial College and many educational institutions are doing to be ready for this academic year during COVID -19. A great message…	September 10, 2020 Community Newsletter Update: September 10th My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
September 9, 2020 Electric Bus Announcement with Minister McKenna I was pleased to join my fellow Scarborough Caucus colleagues as Minister Catherine McKenna and Mayor John Tory announced 60 new all electric busses being…	September 1, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall (Back to School Edition) During the virtual town hall on Monday, August 31st with my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor Paul Ainslie we discussed what to going…	August 31, 2020 Happening Tonight: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on Monday, August 31st with my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and…
August 27, 2020 Community Newsletter Update: August 27th My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	August 24, 2020 You're Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on Monday, August 31st with my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and…	August 12, 2020 Community Newsletter Update: August 12th, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
August 9, 2020 Supporting Lebanon I was shocked and sadden to hear about the explosion in Beirut on August 4th which has left at least 100 people dead, and thousands injured.…	August 6, 2020 Emancipation Day August 1st each year commemorates Emancipation Day, when slavery was outlawed in the British Empire in 1834. In the nineteenth century, slavery was the economic underpinning…	July 30, 2020 Eid al-Adha Greetings Dear Friends, Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community in Scarborough-Guildwood. As the Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Adha, this is an opportunity to reflect on the…
July 30, 2020 Eid Greeting & Community Update: July 30th, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…	July 28, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall On Monday July 27th, I joined MPP Mitzie Hunter, City Councillor Paul Ainslie, Scarborough Business Association President & Chair Andrea Hazell, and City of Toronto…	July 23, 2020 Community Update: July 23rd, 2020 My latest community e-newsletter is now available. Please click here to view it and sign up to join my mailing list below: Sign up to…
July 20, 2020 You're Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on Monday, July 27th with my colleagues from Scarborough-Guildwood MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor…	July 18, 2020 Interview on CBC Radio's The House I was pleased to speak on CBC Radio's The House this morning about levying sanctions against China and if Canada would be prepared to handle…	July 15, 2020 Interview on The National: Pressure on Canada as Britain bans Huawei from its 5G network Canadians are becoming increasingly tired of bullying from the Chinese Government. China does not respect human rights, trade agreements, or democratic processes. I encourage you…
July 14, 2020 Interview: Dozens of MPs, senators call for sanctions against China over human rights abuses "McKay told CBC News he can't stay silent as China persecutes the Uighur minority through the "virtual enslavement and imprisonment of an entire population" and…	July 14, 2020 Conversations with Community Leaders Interview with Dr. Craig Stephenson Dr. Craig Stephenson is the seventh President of Centennial College Interview with Liz Buller Liz Buller is the President and…	July 8, 2020 Community Update: July 8th My latest e-newsletter is now live, click here to read it. Sign up to receive e-newsletter updates * indicates required Email Address * First Name…
July 1, 2020 Happy Canada Day! 2020 has been a year of immense challenges and not just with the pandemic. There have been other challenges we've had to face as a…	June 30, 2020 Read Now: Happy Canada Day & Community Update My latest e-newsletter and Canada Day greeting is now available, click here to read it. Sign up to receive e-newsletter updates * indicates required…	June 29, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Meeting This past Friday, I joined my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor Paul Ainslie for a live town hall to answer constituent questions about…
June 24, 2020 You're Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with Guest Liz Buller Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on Friday, June 26th with my colleagues from Scarborough-Guildwood MPP Mitzie…	June 17, 2020 Community Update: June 17th My latest community update is live – please click here to view it and sign up here if you would like to be added to my mailing list.	June 10, 2020 Community Update: June 10th My latest community update is live – please click here to view it and sign up here if you would like to be added to my mailing list.
June 5, 2020 High School Graduation Greetings I wish all the best to the Class of 2020 as they graduate in these uncertain times. Please view my full remarks in the video…	June 3, 2020 Community Update: June 3rd My latest community update is live – please click here to view it and sign up here if you would like to be added to my mailing list.	June 1, 2020 Filipino Heritage Month Today marks the beginning of Filipino Heritage Month. I wish everyone in Scarborough-Guildwood a warm and happy celebration for Filipino Heritage Month. Filipino Heritage Month…
May 27, 2020 Community Update: May 27th My latest community update is live – please click here to view it and sign up here if you would like to be added to my mailing list.	May 27, 2020 Eid Greetings Dear Friends, Eid Mubarak! I wish our Muslim friends and neighbours across Scarborough and the country a warm & happy Eid-Al-Fitr. I know many of…	May 20, 2020 Community Update: May 20th My latest community update is live – please click here to view it and sign up here if you would like to be added to my mailing list.
May 15, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall On Wednesday, I joined my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and City Councillor Paul Ainslie for a live town hall to answer your questions about the COVID-19…	May 12, 2020 Reminder: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall Don’t forget to submit your questions or concerns to [email protected] before 4:30pm today to be address during the live town hall tomorrow at 7:00pm. Click here to join…	May 8, 2020 You're Invited: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall I would like to invite you to a virtual town hall on Wednesday, May 13th with my colleagues from Scarborough-Guildwood MPP Mitzie Hunter and City…
May 4, 2020 Watch Now: Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall I would like to thank everyone who participated in the live Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and Councillor Paul Ainslie…	April 22, 2020 Ramadan Greetings Ramadan is a great reminder to continue to be compassionate to those less fortunate, generous to our neighbours and appreciative for all the prosperity and…	April 9, 2020 Easter Greetings Dear Friends, This weekend, people across Canada and the world will be celebrating Easter. “For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but…
March 23, 2020 COVID-19 Update Your health and safety continue to be my primary concern. As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, I want to inform you that our constituency office…	March 11, 2020 Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Scarborough-Guildwood Scarborough-Guildwood has seen the largest drop in child poverty in the country! Thanks to the landmark Canada Child Benefit, we have lifted close to 20,000…	February 24, 2020 Nuclear Disarmament Breakfast I was delighted to host Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. Under-Secretary-General & High Representative for Disarmament Affairs at a meeting of parliamentarians to discuss nuclear arms…
February 13, 2020 Article Feature: Proposed Bill Would Require Canadian Companies to Disclose Forced Labour in their Product Production Canadian companies should be required to disclose whether their products are made through forced labour, three parliamentarians said as they introduced new legislation in the…	February 4, 2020 Media Advisory: All-Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking to Table Modern Slavery Bill All-Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Groupe parlementaire multipartite de lutte contre l’esclavage moderne et la traite des personnes ALL-PARTY…	February 3, 2020 Speech on Bill C-4: An Act to Implement the New NAFTA A good trade deal is good security & good security is a good trade deal
January 29, 2020 Article Feature: Budget, Foreign Affairs, and Fighting Climate Change Among Top Cabinet Priorities as Parliament Returns The governing Liberals will focus on their most high-profile election promises in this minority 43rd Parliament when the House returns on Jan. 27 to continue…	January 29, 2020 Article Feature: Signs of Political Opportunism Emerge as MPs on Canada-China Relations Committee Urge Collaboration MPs of all political stripes argue that the upstart special committee dealing with Canada’s relationship with China is not a place to score political points.…	March 3, 2017 Funding Announcement at Centennial College How often do we hear about the mismatch between jobs and skills? Employers are desperate to find qualified workers, and qualified workers are desperate to…
January 4, 2017 Canada Summer Jobs 2017 Information Session Attention all small business owners, not for profit corporations and charitable organizations. Summer jobs application deadline is fast approaching and my office will be hosting…

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