Filipino Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, I understand there is consent to split my time with the member for Winnipeg North.

Filipino Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, rising in the House today, I am pleased to support Motion No. 155 to establish Filipino heritage month, backing the efforts of my friend and colleague, the hon. member for Scarborough Centre, to acknowledge the tremendous contributions of the Filipino community in Ca

Canadian Armed Forces  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise today to pay tribute to the brave men and women who protect our country. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces risk their lives to save the lives of strangers. They are willing to make sacrifices to make the world a safer place. Mr. Speaker, la

Scarborough North  Mr. Speaker, last year, the people of Scarborough North celebrated not only Canada's 150th anniversary, but also the 40th anniversary of Woodside Square. Opened in 1977, the mall has grown to over 90 retailers and service providers offering outstanding products and customer ser

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, I am sure everyone here in the House would agree that there has never been a better time to diversify our markets. Last year, new trade agreements with the European Union and Ukraine came into effect, reducing tariffs and giving Canadian exporters access to a new co

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto  Mr. Speaker, in May, we celebrate Asian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Canadians of Asian descent. This year also marks not only the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, but as well the 30th anniversary of the Chine

Housing  Mr. Speaker, the national housing strategy is a 10-year, $40-billion plan to give more Canadians, particularly the most vulnerable Canadians, a place to call home. Yesterday in Toronto, #TorontoStrong, the government announced the details of one of the key pillars of the nationa

Canada-China Year of Tourism  Mr. Speaker, in December, I had the privilege of joining the Prime Minister's official delegation to China. During our trip, we promoted trade, deepened our bilateral ties, and officially launched the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism. This year, more Chinese tourists than ever

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, growing our markets in Asia is key for many Canadian businesses. These markets provide a significant opportunity for growth, and we know that consumer demand for Canada's world-class agricultural products continues to grow. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of j

Malvern Town Centre  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to wish Malvern Town Centre a very happy 30th birthday. Built on former farmland, the mall has been the hub of the Malvern community for three decades. Today, the mall is truly cosmopolitan, frequented by Malvern's diverse communities wh

Mid-Autumn Festival  Mr. Speaker, tomorrow Canadians of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese descent will give thanks in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Also known as the Moon Festival, this is a time for family and friends to celebrate the harvest and be thankful for the past year of su

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Toronto—Danforth for her continued advocacy on this issue and her participation in tonight's debate. I want to reiterate the importance of Canada's role. Canada is known as a compassionate and caring community, one that stands up for human

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, it is absolutely essential that the appropriate humanitarian assistance be provided to people on the ground. There are so many vulnerable populations at stake—children, pregnant women, and those who have suffered sexual and gender-based violence—that we need to be

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for bringing this debate to the House. I know that throughout the events that have transpired over the past four weeks, our government has taken very quick action in its statements condemning the ongoing violence and in expressions of concern dir

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Nepean. Yesterday marks one month since recent acts of inhumane and barbaric violence erupted in Myanmar against the Rohingya Muslims, killing thousands of people and sending an estimated 480,000 civilians fleeing fr