Mr. Speaker, I want to convey to you and to this House that it is a great honour to represent Vancouver Kingsway in this Parliament.
One of the most important strengths of Vancouver Kingsway is its cultural diversity. From around the globe, communities of Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, East Indian, Filipino, Chinese, Greek and others have made my riding their chosen home. Through their cultures and the traditions they have enriched this country.
As the first Asian Canadian woman to be elected to Parliament, I am proud to be their voice here in Ottawa and to champion their diversity.