Was pleased to attend the opening of Hollyer House - a 35 unit affordable housing funded by the federal and provincial governments.
The building also is home to a community health and resource centre WOCRC and FAMSAC Food Cupboard
Thanks Anglican Diocese of Ottawa and Christ

My statement in parliament on Nepean Nighthawks:
Madame Speaker,
The Nepean Nighthawks Field Hockey Club is dedicated to fostering a love for field hockey among youth.
Field hockey in Ottawa stretches back to the 1950s.
A recent explosion of participation in Ottawa began in 2007.

My speech on Budget 2024.
I reiterated our commitment to technological advancement through our strategic investments in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and clean technology.
Currently, most advanced computing capacity, which is crucial for AI development,

Great discussion with Nepean MP Chandra Arya about the need to deter violence against on-duty firefighters, eliminate PFAS from protective gear and foams, and strengthen airport firefighting regulations. #IAFFCdnLeg

My speech in parliament today on Bill C-64 which establishes a framework towards a national universal pharmacare in Canada for certain prescription drugs and related products, including free coverage for contraception and diabetes medications.

My statement in parliament on Sikh Heritage Month:
The month of April marks Sikh Heritage Month.
It is an opportunity for us to reflect on, celebrate and educate future generations about the important role that Sikh Canadians have played, and continue to play, in communities

At the ribbon cutting ceremony on the new Salvation Army’s Barrhaven Church and Community Centre.
I am glad to finally see this wonderful facility built after many years of delays due to bureaucracy

'You run into this even if you happen to agree with a certain opinion, but maybe the 4/10 version of it seems reasonable to you, not the 10/10 extreme. Too bad: either you’re Team Good or Team Evil, and to utter or even think the words “Yes, but maybe …” marks you as a thought

At Lumentum’s Nepean location which employs about 400 technology professionals getting updates on their latest high technology products.
Lumentum delivers game-changing photonics innovation to enable breakthrough advancements in technology that transform the way the world

My statement on Rwanda Genocide :
Madame Speaker,
Yesterday, April 7th, marked a solemn occasion as we observed the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
This year, we also commemorated Kwibuka 30, the 30th anniversary of a tragedy

At the wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 106th Anniversary of the Battle of Moreuil Wood (First World War) at the National War Memorial.
Organized by the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project it was attended by Senator Rebecca Patterson, Claude Aubin, CPO Emilie

I was pleased to host an event on sharing Hindu heritage with other faiths and cultural communities.
Thanks to leaders and representatives of other faith groups for participating and sharing their thoughts.
I thank the High Commissioner of India in Canada for attending the

I am pleased to announce the start of a huge federal government project in Barrhaven thus placing high quality federal jobs in Nepean. Two contracts have been awarded to construct new laboratory facilities for the Regulatory and Security Science Main (RSS Main) Project at

My speech on Friday on Bill C-38 which amends the Indian Act in response to concerns raised by First Nations communities and individuals to eliminate known sex-based membership inequalities, address inequities caused by the practice of enfranchisement, allow for deregistration

Text of my speech in parliament today:
On March 7, the community in Barrhaven woke up to the horrific and gut-wrenching news of six people killed which included four young children and their mother and a family friend.
The entire community in the City of Ottawa and beyond shared

Good news on inflation rate which fell to 2.8% in February well below the expectation of 3.1% and way below 8.2% during mid-2022.
For second consecutive month it is within the 1% to 3% targeted rage of Bank of Canada.
Grocery food inflation rate fell to 2.4% from 3.4% in January

My speech in parliament today on the recognition of the state of Palestine.
The text:
Mr. Speaker,
Today we are debating on one of the most important topics which appears to be about foreign policy but actually goes deep into exploring what we are as compassionate Canadians.

My statement in parliament on Black History Ottawa.
The text:
Mr. Speaker,
I would like to recognize Black History Ottawa which emerged from the activities of Barbados (Ottawa) Association and from the Black History Month Committee formed in 1986.
Since then, every February, this