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June is Portuguese Heritage Month. It’s a time to honour the vibrant contributions of nearly half a million Portuguese Canadians to our national story. From art and politics, to cuisine, business, and sport, Luso-Canadians have helped shape our country for the better.

Nature is core to Canada’s identity and the oceans sustain our lives. Our government has committed to conserving 30% of our marine and coastal areas by 2030. Today on #WorldOceansDay we celebrate our oceans and their magnificent beauty and mystery. Learn more: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/conservation/plan/MCT-OCM-eng.html 

It was a pleasure to attend the charitable Lilium Ball hosted by the Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of Hong Kong entrepreneurs and leaders to Canada.

Today, we honour the women and men who protect our country and defend our way of life with courage and distinction, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Hope everyone has a great day with loved ones celebrating Canadian Armed Forces Day!

All gave some, some gave all. We are all forever indebted to the brave Canadians that stormed Juno Beach in Normandy 82 years ago on June 6, 1944. 381 Canadians lost their lives. We remember them with deep gratitude for securing our freedom and prosperity.

Our government is helping Canadians with the cost of living. Today, the new Canada’s Groceries and Essentials Benefit will land in the accounts of Canadians. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/gst-hst-credit/one-time-top-up.html

It was a pleasure visiting @Anderson_Cllge and meeting their great staff and students and learning about their hands-on practical courses training the next generation of our healthcare workforce.

National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. Here in Don Valley North, the namesake of the Park and Community Recreation Centre next to the Bessarion subway station was suggested by the Huron-Wendat Nation, Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ (pronounced Etta-nonna wasti-nuh), meaning “where […]

It was a pleasure to join colleauges and the @ItalyinCanada Ambassador H.E. @Aless_Cattaneo for an Italian flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill in honour of Festa della Repubblica and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic and to kick off Italian Heritage Month.

It was a pleasure joining the @ACCTFoundation Leaders’ Summit with my good friend @BardishKW and discuss how we can empower Chinese Canadians to fully participate in their communities and ensure representation in all areas of life.