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House Hansard - 183

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 24, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Ms. Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, it is my absolute honour and pleasure to be hosting over 40 Hispanic and Latin American leaders to the House of Commons today, including, for the very first time, a member of the Latinx LGBTQ2 community. With representatives from Victoria to Nova Scotia and four provinces, they are in Ottawa to build relations with parliamentarians, to exchange knowledge and information, and to network. There are over one million Canadians of Hispanic or Latin American descent in Canada today. It is a community that is often not very visible, but its members are top lawyers, business leaders, journalists, scientists, doctors, urban strategists, educators, heads of community organizations and so much more. Their contributions are immeasurable and they embody the words “diversity is our strength” for indeed their contributions make Canada a stronger, better country. Through their hard work and dedication, this growing community will play an important role in Canada's future growth and prosperity. Gracias to the leaders of the Hispanic and Latin American Canadian community. They are an inspiration not only within the community but to all Canadians.
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