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Our Canada Disability Benefit would benefit the lives of thousands of Canadians who live with disabilities, by filling in an important benefits gap between the ages of 18 and 65. I know many residents in our riding are counting on this new benefit, which is why I have continued to support it at every step. […]

Canada is providing temporary safe haven for Palestinians in Gaza who have Canadian family members, as well as additional support for those already in Canada. These new special measures are now open for applications. Eligible applicants must live in Gaza and be related to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who lives in Canada. Eligible […]

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2023 Building more homes, faster, in Mississauga Mississauga, ON – With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing we are going to get more […]

Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) January 29, 2024 February 27, 2024 March 26, 2024 April 26, 2024 May 29, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 29, 2024 August 28, 2024 September 25, 2024 October 29, 2024 November 27, 2024 December 20, 2024   Canada Child Benefit (CCB) […]

There has been an alarming rise in hate incidents over the past few weeks motivated by Antisemitism and Islamophobia. I have heard countless stories from our residents about such incidents across the GTA and it is absolutely unacceptable. No matter your faith or background, everyone has the right to feel safe in their place of […]

I am pleased to share that my office is partnering with Canadian Blood Services to host a community blood drive from now until November 15th! There is an urgent need for blood donations to support patients receiving medical care. Your donation today can help change – or even save – the life of a neighbour […]

The past few weeks have been devastating for our Mississauga-Erin Mills community as we’ve witnessed the deaths of thousands of innocent people in the Middle East. Every day, I have been listening to and consoling many of our neighbours, mourning with those who have lost loved ones as the violence continues to escalate. I unequivocally […]

Canada is actively monitoring the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. The safety and security of Canadians is our topmost priority. Global Affairs Canada and consular affairs are working around the clock to provide assistance to those in the region. Canada is organizing transportation out of the region for Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, […]

For Immediate Release: MP Iqra Khalid Appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue September 18th, 2023, Ottawa – MP Iqra Khalid was sworn in this morning as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue. “I am honoured and humbled to serve as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]

Let’s give a big welcome to the incoming cohort of my Mississauga-Erin Mills Youth Council! This fantastic group of students and young professionals will give a voice to the needs of youth and help me advocate for the concerns of our riding.  Thank you all for your commitment and I look forward to a productive […]