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2026-06-10 Sitting 133 Showing 1–1 of 1

June is Portuguese Heritage Month in Canada. Members took the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Portuguese-Canadians, and to note that June 10 is Portugal Day.

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Peter Fonseca

Liberal 2:15 p.m.

“I'm celebrating Portugal Day to make Portuguese Canadians feel happy and included.”

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Mr. Speaker, this June, we proudly mark Portuguese Heritage Month, an important time to recognize and celebrate the meaningful contributions of Canadians of Portuguese descent. Today, June 10, is Portugal Day, celebrated in Portugal and by Portuguese communities around the world. For me as a Portuguese Canadian, this day holds deep significance, offering a moment of pride and reflection on shared history, culture and the many achievements of Portugal and its people. For over seven decades, Portuguese Canadians have helped shape the Canada we know today. As our people-to-people ties continue to thrive, so too does the Canada-Portugal relationship, strengthened by shared values, growing economic partnerships and a common passion for the beautiful game that unites us and the world forever. As we celebrate this month, we honour the enduring legacy, resilience and achievements of the Portuguese Canadian community. Feliz Dia de Portugal. Viva Canada. Viva Portugal.

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