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Salma Zahid

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • Liberal
  • Scarborough Centre
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 66%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $131,199.78

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Context: House Hansard - 30 - Feb/14/22
Mrs. Salma Zahid (Scarborough Centre, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/22 2:08:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month and this year we are focused on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada. I would like to recognize one of my constituents who is making a difference in Scarborough. Reverend Denise Gillard is a powerhouse. She is the force behind the HopeWorks Connection, which brings arts to local youth through the Toronto Children's Concert Choir and Performing Arts Company. She is also the senior pastor at Kingdom City Church and an important part of our faith community. She is proud of her history. Her father came to Canada from Jamaica and her mother's family came to Canada through the Black refugee and loyalist movements in Nova Scotia. She has devoted herself to empowering children and the people who love them to work toward fulfilling their full potential in the light of faith, service and transformational living. Denise's story is Canada's story. I am proud to celebrate her and everyone who is making a difference in our community.
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