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Minister of Tourism Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Hon. Soraya Martinez Ferrada

  • Member of Parliament
  • Minister of Tourism Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
  • Liberal
  • Hochelaga
  • Quebec
  • Voting Attendance: 63%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $108,332.48

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Context: House Hansard - 82 - Jun/6/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.)
  • Jun/6/22 2:13:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after the coup in 1973, thousands of Chileans sought sanctuary in Canada. For the first time, the Canadian government issued ministerial permits to Chileans. After the crisis, the political refugee class was added to the Immigration Act. This was before social media, but the community figured out how to organize and played an important role in raising the international community's awareness of the political situation. The Chilean community stayed and is now deeply rooted in Canada. It has built relationships based on co-operation and solidarity and has contributed to our country's vitality every day. I want to thank that first generation of immigrants, who showed us how much they loved our country, language and culture while fostering our sense of duty, be it political or social. I would like to welcome President Boric, who is here in Canada today. He was recently elected as the head of a government with a vision for a progressive, feminist and inclusive future.
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Context: House Hansard - 49 - Mar/30/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/22 2:07:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on March 11, 2022, I had the honour of representing Canada in Santiago during the transfer of power to the new president, Gabriel Boric. At the age of 34, he became the youngest president of Chile, leading a young government comprised mostly of women. The new president concluded his speech on a balcony in La Moneda with the famous words of Salvador Allende: Here we are again, dear compatriots, opening up great avenues where free men and women will pass to build a better society. The Boric government represents a wind of change that promises a more progressive, feminist and inclusive future for the Chilean people. In this symbolic year of 80 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries and of the 25th anniversary of the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, and as we approach the 50th anniversary of the coup, I wish this new government every success. I look forward to working on our Canada-Chile relations.
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