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House Hansard - 24

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 4, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 24 - Feb/4/22
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Black History Month. It is an occasion to celebrate, show appreciation and recognize the accomplishments of Black Canadians throughout our history to building a better Canada. They include trailblazers of yesterday, among them boxer, activist and Nova Scotia sergeant-at-arms Buddy Daye, and civil rights pioneer and Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond; and the change-makers of today, including the inspiring women who joined me at the minister's Black women's round table in Halifax in November. I especially want to acknowledge the diverse Black communities in my riding of Halifax West, such as the historic community of Lucasville as well as the newer generation of Black immigrants. Many of these new immigrants are francophones who are making important contributions. Let us keep moving forward to support Black Canadians. I wish everyone a happy Black History Month.
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