Jaczek champions health care, defending the $1.4 billion national strategy for rare diseases and Canada’s support for global polio eradication. She often frames policy through personal connection, as when she introduced her rare-disease advocacy with a family’s story and noted, “No family should lose hope because help came too late.” She also regularly marks the contributions of local figures and community groups.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
“The National Lung Health Alliance is in Ottawa this week. I urge all members of Parliament to listen to their stories and consider their expert advice.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the important work of the National Lung Health Alliance, which brings together physicians, researchers and patient advocates to support and strengthen lung health in Canada. All Canadians are directly or indirectly impacted by lung health issues, and we all stand behind efforts to improve patient outcomes. Made up of the Lung Health Foundation, Lung Cancer Canada, Asthma Canada, COPD Canada, Stop TB Canada and provincial lung associations, the National Lung Health Alliance brings a powerful and united voice to lung health issues. The alliance is in Ottawa this week to engage with federal decision-makers in pursuit of better lung health for all of us. Many fellow members of Parliament will cross paths with their delegation. I urge members to listen carefully to the stories of the alliance’s advocates and to carefully consider their expert recommendations.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the important work of the National Lung Health Alliance, which brings together physicians, researchers and patient advocates to support and strengthen lung health in Canada. All Canadians are directly or indirectly impacted by lung health issues, and we all stand behind efforts to improve patient outcomes. Made up of the Lung Health Foundation, Lung Cancer Canada, Asthma Canada, COPD Canada, Stop TB Canada and provincial lung associations, the National Lung Health Alliance brings a powerful and united voice to lung health issues. The alliance is in Ottawa this week to engage with federal decision-makers in pursuit of better lung health for all of us. Many fellow members of Parliament will cross paths with their delegation. I urge members to listen carefully to the stories of the alliance’s advocates and to carefully consider their expert recommendations.
“Longtime news anchor Lloyd Robertson has died. He lived in my riding and spent decades as one of Canada's most trusted voices on television. I send my condolences to his family and friends.”
“Mr. Speaker, this summer, Markham—Stouffville lost one of its best-known residents, and our country has lost an extraordinary Canadian. For more than six decades, Lloyd Robertson was a trusted and reassuring voice through moments that shaped our nation. His career began in 1952 on Radio CJCS in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. He would go on to become one of Canada’s best-known and most highly respected television news anchors. He was voted Canada’s most trusted news anchor by TV Guide readers 11 years in a row, and his outstanding work was recognized with a myriad of awards and honours, including the Order of Canada. I had the pleasure of meeting Lloyd Robertson many times, and just a few years ago, he emceed our local Markham District Veterans Association’s Remembrance Day ceremony. He was a gentleman, was very kind and was clearly a patriotic Canadian. I know he will be deeply missed. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.”
Mr. Speaker, this summer, Markham—Stouffville lost one of its best-known residents, and our country has lost an extraordinary Canadian. For more than six decades, Lloyd Robertson was a trusted and reassuring voice through moments that shaped our nation. His career began in 1952 on Radio CJCS in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. He would go on to become one of Canada’s best-known and most highly respected television news anchors. He was voted Canada’s most trusted news anchor by TV Guide readers 11 years in a row, and his outstanding work was recognized with a myriad of awards and honours, including the Order of Canada. I had the pleasure of meeting Lloyd Robertson many times, and just a few years ago, he emceed our local Markham District Veterans Association’s Remembrance Day ceremony. He was a gentleman, was very kind and was clearly a patriotic Canadian. I know he will be deeply missed. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.
“Khalid Usman has died. He served Markham for years as a councillor, helped the Pakistani and Muslim communities, and raised money for hospitals. I send my condolences to his family.”
“Mr. Speaker, we have lost a great Canadian. Khalid Usman was a legend for his leadership in and dedication to his community. For decades, he served in countless senior roles in organizations in Markham and York region, including 14 years as a Markham councillor. A chartered accountant by profession, he was a champion of the Pakistani and Muslim communities and of interfaith and intercultural dialogue. The first time I visited a mosque, some 20 years ago, it was at Khalid’s invitation. He helped raise funds in support of hospitals in Canada and Pakistan, including for the Markham Stouffville Hospital in my riding. Always greeting people with an infectious smile, he gave in so many ways. With kindness, energy, passion and good humour, he was truly larger than life. Many of my colleagues here in this House and I are honoured to have known him and sad to have lost a friend. He will be sorely missed. I give my sincere condolences to Abida, his daughters and their families, and so many friends.”
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Mr. Speaker, we have lost a great Canadian. Khalid Usman was a legend for his leadership in and dedication to his community. For decades, he served in countless senior roles in organizations in Markham and York region, including 14 years as a Markham councillor. A chartered accountant by profession, he was a champion of the Pakistani and Muslim communities and of interfaith and intercultural dialogue. The first time I visited a mosque, some 20 years ago, it was at Khalid’s invitation. He helped raise funds in support of hospitals in Canada and Pakistan, including for the Markham Stouffville Hospital in my riding. Always greeting people with an infectious smile, he gave in so many ways. With kindness, energy, passion and good humour, he was truly larger than life. Many of my colleagues here in this House and I are honoured to have known him and sad to have lost a friend. He will be sorely missed. I give my sincere condolences to Abida, his daughters and their families, and so many friends.
“Over three million Canadians live with rare diseases. Our government is spending $1.4 billion to help them get life-saving medicine. A rare-disease group wants Parliament to improve testing, treatments, and care after 2027 so families can get help in time.”
“Mr. Speaker, although we call them rare diseases, cumulatively they affect over 3.2 million Canadians. They are debilitating and potentially life-threatening. One Canadian family watched their healthy 14-year-old child suddenly begin suffering from severe headaches, vision problems and exhaustion. After months of uncertainty, the child was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly brain cancer. Through early intervention, surgery, treatment and extraordinary courage, that child survived and today continues to inspire others facing rare diseases. Our government has committed $1.4 billion through agreements with all provinces and territories under the national strategy for drugs for rare diseases, to improve access to affordable and life-saving treatments. The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders is calling on Parliament to strengthen the next phase of the strategy beyond 2027 by improving access to diagnostics, treatments, research and care for all Canadians living with rare diseases. No family should lose hope because help came too late.”
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Mr. Speaker, although we call them rare diseases, cumulatively they affect over 3.2 million Canadians. They are debilitating and potentially life-threatening. One Canadian family watched their healthy 14-year-old child suddenly begin suffering from severe headaches, vision problems and exhaustion. After months of uncertainty, the child was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and deadly brain cancer. Through early intervention, surgery, treatment and extraordinary courage, that child survived and today continues to inspire others facing rare diseases. Our government has committed $1.4 billion through agreements with all provinces and territories under the national strategy for drugs for rare diseases, to improve access to affordable and life-saving treatments. The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders is calling on Parliament to strengthen the next phase of the strategy beyond 2027 by improving access to diagnostics, treatments, research and care for all Canadians living with rare diseases. No family should lose hope because help came too late.
“May is Polish Heritage Month. About one million people in Canada have Polish roots, and Poland is an important ally. I invite everyone to a flag-raising on Parliament Hill tomorrow morning.”
“Mr. Speaker, May is Polish Heritage Month in Canada, and Poland’s May 3, 1791, constitution is one of the most important events in Poland’s history. It has inspired generations of Poles hoping to keep alive aspirations for independence and democracy. Canada’s first recorded Polish immigrant arrived in 1752, and since then, waves of immigration have formed Canada’s Polish community, which is now a million people strong in communities from coast to coast to coast. As chair of the Canada-Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group, and with my own Polish roots, I am proud to say Canada’s polish community is as strong and vibrant as ever. Poland has become Canada’s close NATO ally and our largest trading partner in central and eastern Europe, and our ties continue to grow. Join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the Polish flag raising on Parliament Hill. Za naszą i waszą wolność, for our freedom and yours.”
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Mr. Speaker, May is Polish Heritage Month in Canada, and Poland’s May 3, 1791, constitution is one of the most important events in Poland’s history. It has inspired generations of Poles hoping to keep alive aspirations for independence and democracy. Canada’s first recorded Polish immigrant arrived in 1752, and since then, waves of immigration have formed Canada’s Polish community, which is now a million people strong in communities from coast to coast to coast. As chair of the Canada-Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group, and with my own Polish roots, I am proud to say Canada’s polish community is as strong and vibrant as ever. Poland has become Canada’s close NATO ally and our largest trading partner in central and eastern Europe, and our ties continue to grow. Join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. for the Polish flag raising on Parliament Hill. Za naszą i waszą wolność, for our freedom and yours.
“Vaccines help us wipe out deadly diseases like polio. We are close to ending polio everywhere, but countries are cutting their funding. Canada must keep funding global vaccine programs to end the disease for good.”
“Mr. Speaker, this week marks World Immunization Week. Immunizations are the most effective tool against preventable diseases such as polio that have ended or changed the lives of millions of people. In Canada, it was only a few decades ago that we were finally able to eradicate polio. Since then, through the efforts of advocates and mechanisms like the global polio eradication initiative, we are on the brink of eradicating polio globally. Nations around the world are pulling back their funding, yet polio anywhere remains a threat to people everywhere. Canada has continued to be a global leader in immunization, but we still need investments like the GPEI to stop outbreaks through surveillance and to ensure polio eradication through vaccinations. This World Immunization Week, we can be proud that Canada’s continued support for immunizations and the global polio eradication initiative is helping ensure that future generations can live in a world free of polio.”
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Mr. Speaker, this week marks World Immunization Week. Immunizations are the most effective tool against preventable diseases such as polio that have ended or changed the lives of millions of people. In Canada, it was only a few decades ago that we were finally able to eradicate polio. Since then, through the efforts of advocates and mechanisms like the global polio eradication initiative, we are on the brink of eradicating polio globally. Nations around the world are pulling back their funding, yet polio anywhere remains a threat to people everywhere. Canada has continued to be a global leader in immunization, but we still need investments like the GPEI to stop outbreaks through surveillance and to ensure polio eradication through vaccinations. This World Immunization Week, we can be proud that Canada’s continued support for immunizations and the global polio eradication initiative is helping ensure that future generations can live in a world free of polio.
