Israel Palestine Conflict 2023

Israel Palestine conflict, a topic that I have covered  frequently during my time in public office. I served for 6 years on the International Human Rights Committee and was Chair of the Palestine Canada Friendship Group. As Chair, I coordinated an all-party delegation of 18 MPs to Palestine and Israel in 2018. A report was […]

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On Beirut Barracks blast in 1983 comparing to Gaza war 2023

October 23 1983 40 Years ago today, 2 large truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut Lebanon. These buildings were housing American and French troops during the Lebanese Civil War. This attack claimed the lives of 307 people; 241 American and 58 French, the two attackers and civilians. It was a series of suicide bombers who […]

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On Beirut Port Blast

August 3rd 2023 On August 4th 2020, the Lebanese capital Beirut was shocked and dismayed by theworld’s largest non-nuclear blast that killed more than 220 innocent lives and injured over 6500.Incompetence, lack of good governance and lack of accountability are some of many words used todescribe the Beirut implosion. The blast perhaps can also be […]

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2020 Canadian Delegation’s Impactful Tanzania Trip

A First-Hand Look at Positive Change ‘Seeing is believing.’ It might sound cliché, but our parliamentary delegations prove that there is power and truth behind this phrase. Seeing the progress made towards ending extreme poverty and meeting the people whose lives have been impacted thanks to Canadian funding brings the story of Canadian aid to […]

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National Nursing Week May 10 – 16, 2021

This is National Nursing Week. The pandemic brought to light their courage and commitment and the incredible stress that nurses work under every day. Thank You Nurses!

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Region of Waterloo COVID-19 Vaccine News

Fantastic news from the Region of Waterloo this morning! Vaccine pre-registration has opened up to all residents 12 years and up! Time to roll up our sleeves, and do our part! Region of Waterloo Good morning! We are happy to share with you the news this morning that starting today, pre-registration for the vaccine has […]

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statement on forced eviction in Sheikh Jarrah – Marwan Tabbara

Please read my statement below on forced eviction in Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem.

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More than 100 injured as Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Al-Aqsa mosque, elsewhere in Jerusalem

CBC.CA https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/palestinians-israel-police-clash-mosque-1.6018663?fbclid=IwAR064qlpBi8kZGyAYGH34qU_9DPlR2yJq7VkyGflU8K3H0yfQX3srhToADc

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