MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Peter Fonseca

Liberal Mississauga East—Cooksville 2 statements translated

Fonseca makes a point of praising popular, feel-good causes like Portuguese Heritage Month and the Olympics, sometimes with an eye towards government funding for them. He hasn't yet made any notable departures from standard Liberal Party positions in his recent statements.

Statements by Members

Portuguese Heritage Month

2026-06-10

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

Official Hansard

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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Oral Questions

Sport

2026-05-27

“I want to signal I like a popular thing. Our government should spend on the popular thing.”