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YORK REGION LIBERAL CAUCUS
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The York Region Liberal Caucus hosted a Virtual Asian Heritage Month Appreciation event May 31 to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of communities of Asian descent to all parts of society and recognize the resilience and perseverance of these communities in continuing to overcome adversity throughout history.
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Member of Parliament for Markham-Thornhill, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for King-Vaughan, Francesco Sorbara, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, and Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, Helena Jaczek, Member of Parliament for Markham-Stouffville, and Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora have come together to highlight the diversity in the York Region community, address the anti-Asian racism concerns, and share the recent updates from the Government of Canada that will serve the Asian-Canadian communities.
The members of parliament and the attendees have also together watched the Asian Heritage Month Virtual Celebration 2021 production by The Ministry of Canadian Heritage. This event strengthens the community and reinforces the Government of Canada’s commitment toward a zero-discriminatory, inclusive and diverse Canada.
“This year's theme for Asian Heritage Month is: Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve. It is our great honour to celebrate this special occasion with the communities. We are so grateful for Asian-Canadians' accomplishment in the country, for their resilient spirit during the challenging time for the past year, and we are always here for Asian-Canadians as we fight against racism and discrimination of all forms, and continue to build a better and more inclusive Canada for everyone.” - York Region Liberal Caucus
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