Yasir Naqvi 🇨🇦
@Yasir_Naqvi
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MP, Ottawa Centre | Député, Ottawa-Centre
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Joined October 2009
Use of notwithstanding clause in Ontario since 1982 (when Charter was enacted):. 1982-85🔵Davis: 0.1985🔵Miller: 0.1985-90🔴Peterson: 0.1990-95🟠Rae: 0.1995-2002🔵Harris: 0.2002-03🔵Eves: 0.2003-13🔴McGuinty: 0.2013-18🔴Wynne: 0.2018-Now🔵Ford: 2. Ontario, we have a problem.
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For someone who has been a career politician for 20 years, Poilievre ought to know the GG has no power to recall the House. This is as absurd as the convoy protestors calling on the Governor General and the Senate to fire the Prime Minister and somehow form a new government.
#BREAKING: Poilievre to submit letter to Governor General asking to recall House for confidence vote .
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As I commented on the weather this morning to the Uber driver, he immediately responded that he likes this better than bombs and bullets raining down. He’s a refugee from Syria. Perspective for the day. .
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Boxing Day will always be a special and unforgettable day for me, as it was 33 years ago today my family and I came to Canada. Vive le Canada ! 🇨🇦.
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I am honoured to have served #OttawaCentre and our province. I loved every single moment as the MPP of an incredible community. Thank you!.
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I have been made aware that there’s a vehicle driving around downtown with a fascist flag and I have alerted the @ottawapolice Chief and our security partners. There’s no room for hate or bigotry in our community. It cannot and will not be tolerated.
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I am excited to share that I have been officially nominated as the Liberal candidate to represent #OttawaCentre as your Member of Parliament in the next Federal Election. Let the work begin, and let's keep building a better community. #TeamYasir
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Let’s remember: This was not a peaceful protest. It was a an illegal occupation of downtown Ottawa. Businesses were forced to close for weeks & my constituents did not feel safe in their own backyards. That’s not peaceful.
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Raise your hand if: . You love our country. You love your province. You love your territory. You love city, town, village or hamlet. You love your community. You love your family. We have more in common than divides us.
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In addition to nearly 300 RCMP officers, tactical police troops, joint intelligence and operational teams and community liaison teams, the federal government is convening a table with relevant federal and municipal partners to further strengthen our response to this situation.
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December 26, 1988: A pivotal day in my life. The day my family and I immigrated to Canada. I was 15. (1/5)
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I am thrilled to have officially accepted the nomination to be your Liberal candidate in #OttawaCentre. It’s an honour of a lifetime to serve our community.
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Politics has changed. It’s common now that our office is vandalized, staff harassed or threatened. I’m not alone. It hardly happened before. I don’t speak about it. But, when someone tears the flag and puts a boot to it, you pause and reflect. Let’s build Canada, together.
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Freedom of speech does not include freedom to hate speech. Display of symbols like the Confederate flag and swastika is vile, abhorrent, painful and hateful.
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What we’re experiencing is unacceptable. I'm doing everything in my capacity to push for immediate, strong & concrete action from all levels of government. My message is simple: laws need to be enforced and people must be protected. I know, we will get through this together.
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I’m honoured and excited to be taking on the challenge of leading the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (@ICCICC).
We’re proud to announce the appointment of @Yasir_Naqvi as CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.
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As I turn 50 today, my birthday wish is for Wellington Street to be a place for people to walk, run, bike, and roll!. 🚶♀️🏃🏽♂️🚴🏾♂️👩🏽🦽🎂🇨🇦
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It’s time to clean up politics in Ontario. Politicians need to learn that they cannot treat the Greenbelt like a slush fund. You deserve better. So I'm calling for an OPP investigation into the allegations in the AG's report in @thetorontosun.
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🧵Ottawa residents are concerned about the protest this weekend at Parliament Hill. As MP for #OttawaCentre, I share your concerns. Here’s my statement: . We know that the best tool to fight COVID19 & secure our supply chains is vaccines & the majority of Canadians agree. (1/4).
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I will always stand up for my community. The Conservative MPs can shout at me all they want. It saddens me that they support the unlawful occupation of downtown Ottawa. I will continue to work hard to ensure this comes to an end.
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Hey friends… any sense of what PP is trying to say here?.
Everyone to @PierrePoilievre: please denounce the white replacement theory and Pat King.Pierre: ugh, ok🙄.@jordanbpeterson: why do people like you?.Pierre: because I use Anglo-Saxon words
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Conservative leadership candidates fought over who showed the most support for the illegal occupation of downtown Ottawa. An occupation that made businesses shut their doors, left people out of work & made many feel unsafe in our community. That’s not responsible leadership! ⬇️
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I’m incredibly thankful for the confidence Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau has placed in me as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health. Looking forward to working with Minister @markhollandlib to continue our work building the best health care system in the world.
We’ve just made some changes to our team of parliamentary secretaries – and I know these folks are ready to work hard for Canadians and deliver on the issues that matter most to them. Find out more here:
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I spoke in the House today about how our community is being harassed & intimidated in their own neighbourhoods. Freedom of speech does not include hate speech. I will continue to work with all levels of gov. to affirm our rights for peace so we can resume our lives.
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I have spent the day speaking with relevant authorities at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, as well as policing and legal experts. We must put an end to this protest without any further violence. We want our community back. This needs to end.
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If anyone doubted the threat this protest posed to residents of downtown #Ottawa — this incident shows the kind of danger the community has been living through. The Ottawa Police need to strictly enforce the law and end this occupation.
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Congratulations @BonnieCrombie — our new leader of the Ontario Liberal Party!.
Ontario Liberals have elected @BonnieCrombie as their new Leader. In 2026, we’ll be ready to take her progressive and compassionate vision for Ontario to voters and kick Doug Ford and his insiders out.
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I’m supporting @_MarkSutcliffe because he is a longtime friend. We often run together! We’ve served on volunteer boards. I’ve seen firsthand his capacity to listen and capability to bring people together. I believe that his values and work ethic will serve our city well as Mayor.
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First day of school (MP School that is)!. And, I made a friend… congratulations to @CornwallHeath on being elected MP for Malpeque, PEI. #ParliamentHill #OttawaCentre
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Thank you everyone for tuning in to watch my swearing-in ceremony, it was really special to share this moment with all of you. I’m committed to working hard every day for the residents of #OttawaCentre.
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Let’s call Premier Doug Ford’s latest 'review' of the #GreenbeltGiveaway what it is: BULLSHIT.
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35 years ago today, my family and I moved to the greatest country in the world! #vivelecanada
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I am honoured to have been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness. I look forward to working closely with you again @BillBlair and serving Canadians together.🇨🇦.
Meet your new parliamentary secretaries: This talented and diverse team will work with Cabinet ministers and colleagues to create good jobs, grow the middle class, make life more affordable, tackle climate change, advance reconciliation, and more.
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I know our neighbourhoods, I have the community connections, and I have the track record of delivering for our city. I am ready to serve #OttawaCentre residents as their MP.
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Thank you for choosing me as your Member of Parliament elect and giving me this opportunity to serve you again. I look forward to working on your behalf to support the residents of #OttawaCentre and build a better community.
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Please watch and listen.
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“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder.” — President John F. Kennedy, 1961.
Some information about Canada for Americans:.
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It was great to go for lunch with @BillBlair at @thali_ottawa today. Thali was significantly impacted during the protests like so many other businesses in downtown #Ottawa. We have amazing local businesses in the downtown core, let’s make sure we get out & support them!
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Islamophobic messaging on a truck in Toronto. A red triangle painted on the sign of Ottawa’s Jewish community campus, where kids attend school. Young kids harassed with racist and Islamophobic rhetoric at a mosque in Hamilton. These are all disgusting acts of hatred.
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With Pierre Poilievre’s cuts, you pay the price.
With Pierre Poilievre’s cuts, you pay the price. Check out our first TV ad of the 2025 election ⬇️
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Ontario is facing an opioid crisis, and safe injection sites are important to save lives. Experts tell us that we must take a comprehensive approach, which includes prevention, treatment and harm reduction.
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With hybrid work here to stay, 3 million square meters of government office space in the National Capital Region is being underused. This provides an excellent opportunity to convert them into affordable homes and redesign for community & commercial use:
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As the MP for Ottawa Centre, I have always had the opportunity to speak directly with the Prime Minister about what’s important to our community — more homes, better healthcare, affordable childcare, and good jobs.
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Today in Ontario, the status quo just isn't good enough. The promise of our great province is slipping away. Ontarians deserve better and that is why, today, I am proud to launch our campaign to lead @OntLiberal!. 👉
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Today, while speaking in the House, I felt it was important to amplify the voices of my constituents. I read an email from an #OttawaCentre resident that talked about the incredibly hurtful symbols that have been deeply offensive to our Jewish community. Enough is enough.
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We did it! Our Ontario Liberal Party has taken a massive step forward today. Now every member will have a voice in the selection of our new leader. Let’s rebuild together. #OLPAGM
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We will now come together behind Bonnie to ensure that together we defeat Doug Ford in 2026 and restore the promise of Ontario. Nous nous rassemblons derrière Bonnie pour nous assurer qu'ensembles nous vaincrons Doug Ford en 2026 et que nous restaurerons la promesse de l'Ontario
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When the illegal occupation descended on my riding in downtown Ottawa, Doug Ford was nowhere to be found. Doug Ford failed Ottawa. We need real leadership at Queen's Park that can actually work with its federal partners.
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It has been an honour to serve as your MPP. Together, we’ve built a liveable community w/ quality public services. I’m asking for you to do 2 things:.1. Please vote. 2. I hope I’ve earned your vote so that we can keep building a better community together.
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@TheMerryDairy So sorry to hear this. Let’s chat so I can better understand the issue, and see how I can help.
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I’m so proud of #TeamYasir and the race we ran. Now, let’s get back to work & transform the Ontario Liberal Party under our new leader. ~~~~~. Je suis tellement fier de #EquipeYasir. Maintenant, transformons le Parti libéral de l'Ontario sous la direction de notre nouveau chef.
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Thank you, Minister! I’m excited to get to work.
Congratulations @Yasir_Naqvi on your new role as Parliamentary Secretary!. I’m looking forward to working with you as we continue our work to improve healthcare across the country. Welcome to the team!
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What an Incredible night for Ontario Liberals! Congrats to @karenmccrimmon & @andreahazelll!. Let’s keep this momentum going so we can defeat Doug Ford and restore the promise of Ontario.
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My letter to the Prime Minister on the ongoing situation in Gaza and Israel.
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Spoke with @Justin_Trudeau today on what we can deliver on for our #OttawaCentre community and Canadians around the world. We touched on continuing to tackle climate change, advancing reconciliation, inclusion, and so much more. #ForwardForEveryone #Elxn44
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I served with Randy Hillier for over 10 years in the Ontario Legislature. We did not agree on most things, but always engaged in respectful conversations. Political differences aside, this statement is offensive and racist. Mr. Hillier, do the right thing: retract and apologize.
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I ❤️ Ottawa! I moved here in 1996 (only 8yrs in Canada by then). This is where I felt that I belong, that I’m Canadian. Inclusive communities are built by design. As we grow, lets be people-centric when developing places like LeBreton Flats, building new library & expanding LRT.
Ottawa hits a population of one million: Big ideas for a big city
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But you know what?. Our family pulled together. And we worked hard to rebuild our lives. It was not easy most days, but we had each other, our neighbours, our community. My story is the story of Canada. (5/5).
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It was an honour to be officially sworn in as the Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness. I look forward to working alongside Minister @BillBlair, to serve Canadians in this critical portfolio.
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It’s an honour to receive the Lincoln Alexander Award By @LawSocietyLSO!.
Congratulations to our CEO @Yasir_Naqvi for being named a recipient of the Lincoln Alexander Award by @LawSocietyLSO for leading “numerous community programs and initiatives aimed at bringing people together and building up marginalized communities.”
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I’m proud to introduce legislation today that would protect woman’s right to choose & access abortion services without fear or intimidation.
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It’s such a pivotal time for our country. You deserve an MP who knows your issues, your values & priorities for Canada. That’s why I’m running as your Federal @liberal_party candidate for #OttawaCentre. Let’s move #ForwardForEveryone and build a better community!. #Elxn44
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As an immigrant, I am thankful to this great country for the comfortable life my family and I enjoy. (1/3)
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No. Not in our community, not anywhere. This is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. Joel, I hope you’re okay.
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It was 14 years ago today I first earned the trust of my community to serve them!. I was grateful then to represent #OttawaCentre as the Member of Provincial Parliament, and remain thankful now to continue the work as the Member of Parliament.
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It is with much sadness I have learned that Richard Patten, former MPP for Ottawa Centre, has peacefully passed away. Richard diligently served our community from 1987-1990 and 1995-2007. He was a friend and mentor, and will be missed.
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Tonight, during the Ottawa Police Service Board Meeting it was announced that 250 additional RCMP officers will be joining the Ottawa Police today in support. Our community can’t take this anymore, this needs to end.
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I cautioned against the use of the ‘notwithstanding clause’ some time ago. The floodgates are now open. The cavalier invocation of a clause that takes away your rights (especially in a preemptive way) is dangerous. Doug Ford is proving the point by his habitual, reckless use.
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Hi #OttawaCentre friends!. #CanadaDay is coming! To mark this moment, we sent a Canadian flag to you to display with pride. But, we made a mistake. The map is missing PEI and Yukon. My team and I apologize.
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I have heard clearly from my community that we will not tolerate hate and vitriol and any act of racism and violence. It’s critical that our community and places are respected, and remain safe from any kind of damage or destruction. (4/4).
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It was great visiting Yan and Min at Brown Loaf Bakery in #OttawaCentre with @JustinTrudeau. They recently had a break-in. Violence and hate are never acceptable. Let’s keep supporting our local businesses. The PM and I got some delicious treats on our visit!. #ShopLocal
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Wellington Street is not just a regular city road, as demonstrated by last year’s illegal occupation. I am disappointed that the City of Ottawa has decided to re-open Wellington Street to cars and buses. A thread 🧵 .
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Today, I rose in the House of Commons for the first time as the MP for #OttawaCentre. It is our collective responsibility to work closely with Indigenous peoples in our communities & advance reconciliation. As your representative, I commit to doing this everyday.
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Today is a reminder to all of us that even strong democracies are fragile. Never to be taken for granted.
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Steve Clark’s resignation was necessary but is not nearly enough. I will continue to push for a police investigation to ensure Ontarians get the answers we need. The RCMP must investigate this corrupt government.
Minister Clark’s resignation today is the first step in what needs to happen to get to the bottom of this $8.3 Billion scandal. The Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy needs to meet next week to begin that process. #ONpoli.
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Today, @beynate and I are announcing an agreement to ensure Ontario Liberals defeat Doug Ford. Let's be clear: I'm excited to vote for myself as the FIRST choice. And, I’m pleased to vote for Nate as my second choice — and asking my supporters to do the same.
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Ran into a great Liberal and even a greater Canadian!. Thank you Mr. Chrétien for your thoughtful advice and guidance.
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Our #Canada is a country of peace & inclusion. We will not let hate or violence divide us. Thoughts & prayers with victims & families in QC.
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It’s #CharterDay!. This document is perhaps more important today than ever in its 39-year history. Please read it, and know your rights:
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📣 Big news Ottawa! The federal government is stepping up with $176.3M to build more affordable homes in Ottawa. 🏡🏗️. Working together with @_MarkSutcliffe and Ottawa City Council, we’re building density around transit, driving down costs, and fighting NIMBYism!
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Last weekend’s #OttawaOutage took a heavy toll, but it’s heartening to see our community come together to support one another in this time of great need. Big thanks to @JustinTrudeau for taking time today to thank first responders and comfort those still without power.
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I am so excited that the footbridge over the Rideau Canal is finally being built. We are changing the way we are getting around our city. But let’s do more and build more cycling and pedestrian lanes in our community! Tomorrow, vote! #OttawaCentre
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I did not live in Canada 40 years ago. But the Charter has very much defined my identity as a Canadian. To me it’s a perfect document with its imperfections (such as the notwithstanding clause). Let’s start the work to renew it to reflect the country of today and tomorrow.
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It was great to canvass this morning with @cathmckenna and volunteers. Thank you Catherine for being a champion for #OttawaCentre. Excited to continue to build a better community.
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O Canada!.Our home and native land!.True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise,.The True North strong and free!.From far and wide,.O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free!.O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
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Happy Pride, Ottawa! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇨🇦 Joyeuse Fierté, Ottawa !
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We’re moving #ForwardForEveryone with a bold housing plan for #AHomeForEveryone. We will:⬇️
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Trigger warning for Pierre Poilievre and his Conservative cronies: . I ❤️ 🇨🇦 wind & solar.
Liberal MP is triggered by a “I ❤️ 🇨🇦 oil & gas” sticker on a Conservative MP’s laptop. Seriously?!
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You deserve better than a Premier who sells off Ontario to his buddies. Read my statement on the @OntarioAuditor’s Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt.
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