Newsletter - Aug 06, 2025
I am glad to have had the opportunity to spend some time back home in Oakville East over the past few weeks. Summer in Oakville is a truly special time, especially thanks to all the dedicated community members and organizations who come together each year to organize a variety of community and cultural events for our residents.
It was amazing to see so many families and neighbours spending time at the Glenorchy Community Festival last weekend, an annual event to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our Oakville community. I was also glad to have been able to attend the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton's annual Emancipation Day Picnic again this year. It was wonderful to see such an incredible turnout from our community to honour the legacy and importance of Emancipation Day in Canada, and it has been great to see this annual event become a cornerstone of our Oakville community over the past few years.
This week, I am in Mexico alongside Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum and members of her government for a productive meeting to reaffirm the strength of the bilateral relationship between Canada and Mexico. During my time in Mexico, I also met with business leaders from diverse sectors to explore new opportunities and to strengthen strategic partnerships.
I am also excited to share that the Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will be leading the Canada Trade Mission to Italy from October 12 to 17, 2025, with dynamic in-market programming in Milan and Rome. This mission offers an opportunity for Canadian businesses to deepen their footprint in a key European market known for innovation, design, and world-class industry. I encourage any local Canadian organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and entrepreneurs interested in applying to learn more about the trade mission below. All applications must be submitted prior to the deadline on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
As always, my focus is on delivering results for the Oakville East community. I encourage all residents to reach out to my constituency office staff by phone or email if you ever need assistance with any issues you are having with a federal government department or service.
Canada Trade Mission to Italy
To learn more about the upcoming Canada Trade Mission to Italy, including how to apply, please click the button above to be redirected to the Government of Canada website. Please note, all applications must be submitted prior to the deadline on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
CCAH Emancipation Day Picnic 2025
Thank you to the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton for hosting their annual picnic to honour Emancipation Day in Oakville East! Great to see so many families from around our community coming out to support this wonderful event.
Glenorchy Community Festival!
So great to join everyone at the 6th annual Glenorchy Community Festival in Oakville East! It was wonderful to see so many friends and families come together to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our community. Thank you to all the event organizers, vendors and sponsors who make this event possible each year!
Deepening Canada's Strategic Partnerships Abroad
Canada and Mexico are close partners that are united by decades of diplomatic, economic and security cooperation. This week, Minister François-Philippe Champagne joined me in Mexico City for a productive meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum, to reaffirm the strength of our bilateral relationship. These discussions with the President and members of her government advanced key shared priorities in terms of economic growth, security and trade diversification.