MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Jean Yip

Liberal Scarborough—Agincourt 4 statements translated

Jean Yip consistently focuses on promoting her Scarborough-Agincourt riding, whether celebrating a Hindu temple, cheering for seniors, or mourning a local YMCA leader. Her statements are light on specific policies, heavy on associations with popular people or institutions in her riding. She reliably amplifies government initiatives while overlooking hard questions of effectiveness.

Oral Questions

Canadian Identity and Culture

2026-06-01

“I want to cheer for a successful government spending program in my riding.”

Statements by Members

Consecration of Hindu Temple

2026-05-28

“I want to cheer for a religious building in my riding. This building is important to some people in my riding. This building was built by some people in my riding. I like it because it shows my riding is multicultural. I want to associate myself with something popular in my riding.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a historic milestone in my riding of Scarborough—Agincourt. Earlier this week, the Sri Varasiththi Vinaayagar Hindu Temple celebrated the consecration of the first traditional black granite Hindu temple of its kind in Canada. Built according to ancient south Indian traditions, it has been hand-carved by skilled artisans for over five years, with each granite stone carefully shaped and assembled here in Canada. Made possible through the generosity and dedication of its community, this project is a spiritual home for thousands and a lasting contribution to Canada's multicultural fabric. I give my heartfelt congratulations to all those whose vision and devotion made it possible. This remarkable temple will stand for generations as a beacon of unity, culture and faith.

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Oral Questions

Seniors

2026-04-27

“I want the Secretary of State for Seniors to brag about how much the government helps seniors. Say everything we do for seniors is great. Ignore whether programs actually work. Ignore whether they waste money. Just say they are good. I say nice things about seniors to make myself look good. Seniors should feel grateful and keep voting for us.”

Statements by Members

Medhat Sabet Mahdy

2026-04-24

“I want to say kind words about someone who was kind and expanded social programs.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the YMCA of Greater Toronto is grounded in six core values: inclusiveness, integrity, kindness, optimism, respect and well-being. Once in a lifetime, we may encounter someone who truly lives and breathes these ideals. Medhat Sabet Mahdy, the former president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, was one of those rare individuals. Earlier this month, sadly, he passed away. He was an inspiring community builder who was named to the Order of Canada in recognition of his more than 50 years serving the YMCA, which he transformed into a place for social infrastructure and health equity. He championed causes like combatting anti-Black racism and youth homelessness and expanding child care centres. His impact on Scarborough—Agincourt is ongoing through his work on the Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre, a project that, when completed, will serve as a physical embodiment of his vision, compassion and unwavering commitment. Medhat's life's work will continue to resonate for generations to come. Smile on.

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