“I'm going to tell a story about two Ukrainian immigrants in my riding. They had a hard time but now they're doing well. Their employer helped them. So did a local volunteer group. Now they're giving back. This is what I think Canada is all about.”
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Story of Two Ukrainians in Mansonville
A member shared a heartwarming anecdote about two Ukrainian immigrants in his riding. This took up the time allotted for members to make statements on any topic they choose.