MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Julie Dzerowicz

Liberal Davenport 4 statements translated

Dzerowicz frequently brings up her own riding and the ethnic communities within it, often using occasions like heritage months to prompt ministers for supportive words. She's quick to celebrate democracy and immigration, but seems more focused on expressions of cultural pride than specific policy asks.

Oral Questions

Canadian Identity and Culture

2026-06-10

“I want to cheer for my riding's ethnic community on a special occasion. I want the minister to say nice things about it.”

Oral Questions

Foreign Affairs

2026-05-25

“I want the minister to talk about how great we are and brag about our recent trip.”

Statements by Members

Carnation Revolution

2026-04-27

“I'm filling time with kind words about the Carnation Revolution. Democracy is good. I like it. My riding has many Portuguese-Canadians. They left Portugal for more freedom in Canada. We should stand up for democracy everywhere.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, 52 years ago this month, on April 25, 1974, the Portuguese people ended nearly 40 years of dictatorship, and they did it almost without firing a shot. Soldiers placed carnations in the muzzle of their rifle. People then walked into the streets, and they chose democracy. In my constituency of Davenport, which is home to the largest Portuguese community in Canada, we remember 25 de abril every year, but this year we remember it differently. Democracy is being tested again by authoritarianism, by disinformation and by leaders who treat freedom as inconvenient. The Portuguese diaspora knows this story. It members left a country that gave them too little future, and they came to places like Toronto, where they built new lives and strengthened ours. From their new home country, they also helped keep a freer Portugal alive. Canada stood with them then, and we must continue to stand for democracy now, at home and everywhere it is threatened.

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Statements by Members

Spanish Language Day

2026-04-23

“I want the government to officially recognize Spanish Language Day. This connects many Canadians to their heritage. It would be a good symbolic gesture.”

Official Hansard

[Member spoke in Spanish, interpreted as follows:] Mr. Speaker, as the proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, I rise on April 23 to celebrate Spanish Language Day, recognized by the United Nations and 21 countries around the world. Spanish is now the most widely spoken non-official language in Canada, connecting more than 1.7 million Canadians to their heritage, identity and traditions. Three provinces and 14 cities have now proclaimed April 23 as Spanish Language Day. Our Prime Minister has called this day “a wonderful opportunity for Canadians of all backgrounds” to learn from our Spanish-speaking communities. Communities across our country have spoken. Let us proclaim April 23 as Spanish Language Day at the federal level. [Member spoke in Spanish] [English]

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