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Canadian Identity and Culture

During oral questions under Canadian identity and culture, a Liberal member marked Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day, asking the minister to speak to the significance of the occasion. The minister responded by recognizing Portuguese Canadians, noting that since the 1950s generations of Portuguese immigrants have come to Canada and that nearly half a million Canadians trace their roots to Portugal, and celebrated their contributions to the country.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Julie Dzerowicz

Liberal
“June is Portuguese Heritage Month, and today is Portugal Day. I want the minister to talk about how Portuguese Canadians have helped Canada.”
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Mr. Speaker, I have exciting news. June is Portuguese Heritage Month and today we also celebrate Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas. Can the hon. Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages speak to the significance of the Portuguese Canadian community and its contribution to Canada’s diversity?

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Marc Miller

Liberal
“It is Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day. I want to celebrate Portuguese Canadians and the contributions they make to our country.”
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by wishing a happy Portuguese Heritage Month and a feliz Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas to all Luso-Canadians. Since the 1950s, generations of Portuguese immigrants have come to Canada and today nearly half a million Canadians trace their roots to Portugal. Across every sector, Luso-Canadians continue to enrich our society through their hard work, talent and commitment to their communities, including in this House. It is a chance to reflect on the values that unite us and to celebrate the diversity that makes us strong.

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