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House Hansard - 156

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 8, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Charles Sousa (Mississauga—Lakeshore, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to be standing before the House as the newly elected representative of Mississauga—Lakeshore. Our community has a rich history. We owe a debt of gratitude to the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. It is also my home, where my wife, Zenny, and I have raised our three children. We are blessed to be part of a vibrant and active community, engaged in revitalizing our waterfront and enhancing our villages. They are champions in protecting our conservation areas so future generations can thrive. I am humbled by the trust my neighbours have placed in me. My constituents also want us to promote a prosperous Canada. My family sought freedom and opportunity in Canada years ago, and we are very grateful. Like many new Canadians, it became our duty to give back to ensure that others also reached their full potential. That means working to creating a strong economy that sustains social programs, such as universal health care, and supports businesses, which are the backbone of creating jobs. Finally, I believe in standing up for the rights and freedoms of all Canadians. We must work together. As my father Antonio says, “There is room for everyone. There is room for everyone to compete and do business, room to learn, and more importantly, room to help each other.”
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