Discussion · Statements by Members
Carlos Leitão Liberal
“Today is Portugal Day. I moved here from Portugal, and Canada gave me a good life. Portuguese Canadians do a lot to help our communities. Happy Portugal Day to everyone celebrating.”
“Mr. Speaker, today we are celebrating Portugal Day, the day of Camões and Portuguese communities. For me, this day holds a very special significance. Like thousands of Portuguese before me, I left my country of birth in search of new opportunities. Canada welcomed me and allowed me to build a career, a family and a life, for which I am deeply grateful. Today, Canadians of Portuguese descent contribute to the prosperity of our communities. They are entrepreneurs, workers, teachers and artists. I wish everyone celebrating this day in Canada, in Portugal and around the world a very happy Portugal Day. Long live Canada. Viva Portugal.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, today we are celebrating Portugal Day, the day of Camões and Portuguese communities. For me, this day holds a very special significance. Like thousands of Portuguese before me, I left my country of birth in search of new opportunities. Canada welcomed me and allowed me to build a career, a family and a life, for which I am deeply grateful. Today, Canadians of Portuguese descent contribute to the prosperity of our communities. They are entrepreneurs, workers, teachers and artists. I wish everyone celebrating this day in Canada, in Portugal and around the world a very happy Portugal Day. Long live Canada. Viva Portugal.