Conservative MP and anti-human trafficking advocate Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) is commending the Government of British Columbia for its strong stance against sex trade recruitment on college and university campuses. Smith said those seeking to recruit Canadian students to the sex trade are empowered by public apathy, and emboldened by indifference. Smith is the … Read more
India’s flag hoisting and 66th Independence Day celebration hosted by the Markham Civic Center was the setting for a strong showing of Conservative support for Toronto’s Indo-Canadian community. Conservative Ontario Senator Asha Seth said now more than ever Canadians must stay strong and united in the face of violence. On Aug. 5, 2012 seven people … Read more
Younge and Dundas Square in Toronto, Ont, was overflowing this weekend as Conservative Ontario Senator Asha Seth and Indian dignitaries welcomed thousands of excited Torontonians to the Panorama India Day Festival. The celebration, commemorating India’s 65th independence day, included choreographers, patriotic songs, Bollywood Beats by 'Panorama India' Idols, and much more. Seth said the Panorama India … Read more
Conservative Ontario and Jamaican-born Senator Don Meredith issued a statement in celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. Meredith said as the Patron of Honour for Jamaica50 Canada and the first Jamaican to be appointed to the Senate, he wants to wish Jamaicans all over the world a joyous 50th Anniversary of Independence, as well … Read more
Ontario Conservative Senator Don Meredith issued a statement in response to recent high-level meetings on gun crime. Meredith said he wants to commend Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) premier Dalton McGuinty, Toronto mayor Rob Ford, and police chief Bill Blair for sitting down and seeking solutions to gun violence on Canada's streets. Meredith … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Asha Seth and Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) joined Zhang Meifang, council general of the People’s Republic of China, at the Choa Chow Association of Ontario Canada’s anniversary gala; celebrating 29 years of steadfast commitment to promoting the Chinese Choa Chow culture, heritage and values in Canada. Citizenship and … Read more
Thousands gathered in Nathan Phillips Square to kick of the ScotiaBank Caribbean Carnival Toronto 2012, the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. Federal, provincial and community leaders were present to welcome visitors and promote the Caribbean culture. Official greetings from Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB), Conservative Ontario Senator … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith issued a statement on the fatal shootings in Toronto’s, ON, east end. Meredith a pastor, youth advocate, and community organizer, decries the fatal shootings. Meredith said this is absolutely sick of these individuals. Meredith added that it takes a village to raise a child and it will take a collective … Read more
Erin O'Toole, a decorated veteran of the Canadian Forces, lawyer and an active volunteer in the community, announced that he will seek the Conservative Party nomination for Durham, ON. O'Toole said at a time when the region is facing economic, social and agricultural challenges, the people of Durham, ON, deserve accountable, honest and accessible representation. … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith announced he is delighted that Canada and Jamaica have signed a deal to set up a Canadian Forces hub in Kingston for future operations in the region. The hub will include locations at the Kingston harbour, a nearby airport, and Up-Park Camp, the Jamaica Defence Force base in the capital. … Read more
