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House Hansard - 325

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 5, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 325 - Jun/5/24
Ms. Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, it has been 71 years since a group of Portuguese immigrants arrived on a boat named Saturnia, docking at Pier 21 in Halifax. Today, Portuguese Canadians are almost half a million strong, representing one of the largest Portuguese diasporas in the world. Living in vibrant communities across Canada, they are builders, musicians, athletes, business leaders, chefs, teachers and politicians, among many other professions. Through their perseverance and hard work, Portuguese Canadians have enriched Canadian society and have transformed Canada into not only a better country but also one that profoundly reflects our unique diversity and multiculturalism. As the member of Parliament for Davenport, the riding with the largest number of Portuguese Canadians, I am proud to rise in the House today to celebrate the beginning of Portuguese Heritage Month in Canada. Whether it is by listening to Fado, drinking vinho verde, or eating a bifana or pastéis de nata, I invite all Canadians to join me in celebrating Portuguese culture this month. Feliz mês de Portugal.
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