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I am deeply grateful to be featured in the inaugural edition of Échommunautaire, a wonderful new publication that highlights the vibrant and diverse communities in Montreal. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Paulette Valcourt and the team behind Échommunautaire for this incredible opportunity to share a bit about my journey, my work, […]

Our Liberal government has invested $60 million through Budget 2024 to support Futurpreneur Canada! Futurpreneur supports young entrepreneurs across Canada with the tools, resources, and expertise to help them succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, Futurpreneur offers a range of programs to meet your unique needs. These include the Black Entrepreneur […]

Canada is taking bold steps to tackle the illegal drug trade and organized crime with a $1.3 billion dollar investment in border security and law enforcement. The comprehensive Border Plan, announced in late December by my colleague, Minister LeBlanc alongside Ministers Miller, and Saks, enhances the ability of law enforcement to detect and disrupt the […]

As the Fall parliamentary session wraps up, I want to take a moment to reflect on the significant progress we’ve made together this year. It’s been an incredibly busy session and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished as we continue to build a better future for all Canadians. Throughout this session, we made strides on […]

As my colleagues Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced earlier this week, November 25th to December 10th marks the annual global campaign: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This initiative aims to unite everyone across Canada and the […]

In a move to support Canadian families, our Liberal government is saving you a little extra money in time for the Holidays. The GST Holiday bill introduced by our Liberal government was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late last night. This bill means that starting December 14th, 2024, and running until […]

We are taking an important step forward for the mental health of our youth, as my colleague the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, launched the first open call for proposals under the new Youth Mental Health Fund. This initiative, part of the $500 million investment over five years announced in Budget […]

The 2025 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is just around the corner! As we continue to finalize the final reports from 2024 recipients, we’re excited to kick off the next round of applications. Through this program, employers can access wage subsidies to help cover the cost of hiring youth workers (aged 15-30). Eligible employers include […]

Canada’s efforts to combat auto theft are making significant strides thanks to the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The plan focuses on the root causes and is taking steps to dismantle national and international organized crime groups behind vehicle theft in Canada. The plan has already begun yielding promising results. In 2024, national […]

Our Liberal government is committed to enhancing the safety of our streets and communities across Canada. The Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc announced an important expansion of the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS), effective November 1, 2024. With a significant investment of $123.5 million over the next five years, […]