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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport

Vance Badawey

  • Member of Parliament
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
  • Liberal
  • Niagara Centre
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $88,875.84

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Context: House Hansard - 236 - Oct/20/23
Mr. Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Lib.)
  • Oct/20/23 11:00:34 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to rise in the House and recognize small businesses across Canada during Small Business Week. Small businesses continue to be the backbone of our economy and, in turn, the backbone of our communities. From coast to coast to coast, hard-working entrepreneurs provide jobs to our communities and innovation to our economy, incubating the next generation of inspiration. Back in 1922, my great-grandparents started a mom-and-pop grocery store in my home riding of Niagara Centre. Four generations later, I had the pleasure of operating that same business, which has since evolved into a ship chandler wholesaler. I know first-hand the daily struggles and complexities that our small business owners face, and our government is focused on enabling them to thrive, because when our small businesses thrive, our communities thrive. It is all about building communities. This week, let us celebrate small businesses across this country and the communities they continue to strengthen. Happy Small Business Week.
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