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House Hansard - 228

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 3, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 228 - Oct/3/23
Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/23 3:14:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, each year, as the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, Vaughan residents, friends and neighbours gather to celebrate Thanksgiving and the harvest season at the Woodbridge fall fair. This year the fair is celebrating its 176th anniversary. It is older than Canada itself. Just as every year since the start in 1847, the fair embodies the essence of Thanksgiving. It offers something for everyone. That is why it attracts over 10,000 visitors every year. As people stroll through the fairgrounds, they witness the hard work and dedication of local farmers, vendors and volunteers. This Thanksgiving I would like to invite everyone to create a new family tradition and visit the Woodbridge fall fair at the beautiful Woodbridge fairgrounds. The annual event serves as a reminder to reflect on the many blessings we have received with gratitude, to appreciate the abundance of the land and to acknowledge the efforts of those who work tirelessly to provide for our communities. From my family to everyone's, happy Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing them at the Woodbridge fall fair.
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Context: House Hansard - 228 - Oct/3/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/23 3:16:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 350th anniversary of Châteauguay, which has grown from the seigneury offered to Charles Le Moyne into the city we know today. Our entire shared history is what we are celebrating on this important anniversary. We are celebrating 350 years of courage, solidarity and living in harmony. This important anniversary represents our many stories and shared history. Many thanks to all those who have contributed to building this magnificent and prosperous community. Châteauguay has a rich past, a present it can be proud of, and a future it can look forward to with confidence.
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Context: House Hansard - 228 - Oct/3/23
Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Lib.)
  • Oct/3/23 3:46:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your new role in the House. This year we are celebrating the modernization of the Official Languages Act, but we must also set the record straight and talk facts. The principle of bilingualism is a fundamental principle of both our country and our government. We expected the RCMP to live up to these principles and to fill bilingual positions with bilingual personnel.
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