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Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development

Hon. Mary Ng

  • Member of Parliament
  • Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
  • Liberal
  • Markham—Thornhill
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 63%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $101,141.61

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Context: House Hansard - 204 - Jun/1/23
Hon. Mary Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Lib.)
  • Jun/1/23 2:56:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, 100 years ago, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in this Parliament. It stopped Chinese immigrants from coming to Canada, stopped families from reuniting, and caused racism and harm. These same Chinese immigrants helped build Canada's railway to connect our country from coast to coast to coast. I pay tribute to those whose strong advocacy repealed that law, but it took 24 years. Our government is recognizing the centennial as an event of national historic significance and we are commemorating it with a plaque. We must ensure that this never happens again.
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