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Minister of Small Business

Hon. Rechie Valdez

  • Member of Parliament
  • Minister of Small Business
  • Liberal
  • Mississauga—Streetsville
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $101,328.92

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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Hon. Rechie Valdez (Minister of Small Business, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:01:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that building a more inclusive economy means building a stronger economy. That is why our government has created the first-ever Black entrepreneurship program. This historic $265-million investment has supported over 9,000 Black entrepreneurs across this country and strengthens the ecosystem that supports them. It is disappointing that the Leader of the Opposition and the Conservatives have voted against the support and turned their backs on Black small business entrepreneurs. On this side of the House, we will keep being there for Black entrepreneurs, as the member for Vancouver Centre is. Happy Black History Month.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Mrs. Rechie Valdez (Mississauga—Streetsville, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 5:10:58 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Mr. Speaker, I wish this bill had passed when my kids, Kyle and Cassidy, were younger. It would have provided my husband and me with a lot of relief for our mortgage and for bills as well. What this bill would do is enable more parents like those today to make the choice to enter the workforce for the first time or in some cases to go back to work. Studies have shown that for every dollar invested in early childhood education, the broader economy receives between $1.50 and $2.80 in return. Therefore, can my hon. colleague agree that this bill would make a significant improvement in our economy?
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