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Caucus Chair

Brenda Shanahan

  • Member of Parliament
  • Caucus Chair
  • Liberal
  • Châteauguay—Lacolle
  • Quebec
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $108,181.16

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Context: House Hansard - 197 - May/15/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • May/15/23 2:04:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 20th annivesary of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, which I have the honour of co-chairing with Senator Amina Gerba. I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who, over the years, helped our association be active and present both here in Canada and on the international stage, including the association's founders, the late MP Mauril Bélanger and retired senator Raynell Andreychuk. The association's 20 years have been filled with meetings with African delegations visiting Canada, bilateral visits to 34 African countries and to the pan-African Parliament, 31 reports to the House and Senate, and many intercultural learning activities. I invite all members to come celebrate 20 years of Canada-Africa and Africa Day this coming Thursday here on the Hill with the African community here in Canada.
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Context: House Hansard - 160 - Feb/14/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/23 2:12:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this opportunity today, in honour of Black History Month, to highlight the important integration and inclusion work that is happening in my riding. A little-known fact is that Châteauguay—Lacolle is home to the second largest Caribbean community in Quebec. In recent years, we have also welcomed many families from African countries such as Cameroon, Burundi and Senegal. I salute our local grassroots groups that work together to promote the contribution of the Black community in the region. Of note is the Horizon Association; since its founding by the late Clinton Ritchie more than 30 years ago, it has raised money for the education of young people and organized events where everyone is welcome to participate, meet and connect. I would like to acknowledge the Horizon Association's contribution.
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