Ali Ehsassi

Member of Parliament for Willowdale; Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade 🇨🇦

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Despite weathering an onslaught of U.S. tariffs and the global economic headwinds of conflict in the Middle East, am excited to report that employment numbers for May are reported to be up by 87,800 jobs, and that unemployment is down to 6.6%

[Dominic LeBlanc @DLeBlancNB]

Aujourd'hui, j'ai présidé la deuxième réunion du Comité consultatif sur les relations économiques entre le Canada et les États-Unis.

Au cours de la réunion, j'ai informé les membres du comité des récents échanges de l’équipe de négociation du Canada avec les États-Unis et le Mexique, et de l’engagement continu du gouvernement du Canada en vue de la révision conjointe de l'ACEUM.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

As diverse as Willowdale is, I had the pleasure of attending my first Brazilian-themed event in the riding this weekend.
Thank you to the leadership of Reach Community Church for convening a Festa Junina celebration and welcoming all neighbours to the festivities.

[Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims @ps752justice]

Statement of the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims on the Amendment of International Rules Following Six Years of Advocacy efforts

The safety investigation into the downing of Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020, in Tehran was relegated to the Islamic Regime in Iran. International regulations that had, for decades, served as the framework for responding to aviation disasters appeared inadequate and ineffective in addressing this crime. Under Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention, responsibility for leading the safety investigation rested with the State in which the tragedy occurred. As a result, while international organizations such as ICAO remained largely silent, the investigation into a mass murder was effectively placed in the hands of those responsible for it.

Now, after six and a half years of persistent efforts by the Association through extensive meetings with decision-makers and through the advocacy of the Government of Canada in international forums such as ICAO, international rules and Annex 13 will be amended.

According to a letter received by the Association from the Honourable Minister of Transport: “The newly approved amendment highlights the importance of conducting a safety investigation following an aircraft downing or similar act of unlawful interference. This is important as there have been cases where a State opts not to proceed with a safety investigation following an unlawful act.

Crucially, the amendment also explains the conflict-of-interest issues a State faces following an aircraft downing and the steps they may take to protect the safety investigation from said issues. For example, delegating the safety investigation to another State and providing timely, verified factual information to the public. In doing so, these amendments will help to ensure safety investigations are more credible and transparent following an aircraft downing.

The amendment will come into effect for States in November 2028. This timeline allows States time to align their domestic mechanisms with these changes.”

In the same letter to the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, the Honourable Minister of Transport, Steven MacKinnon, acknowledged the families’ significant role in this achievement, stating: “Thank you for your ongoing advocacy in response to Iran’s downing of Flight PS752.

This successful change to Annex 13 is another testament to your tireless efforts in memory of your loved ones. They will never be forgotten.”

We believe that the Islamic Republic commits crimes with full awareness of such deficiencies in international law, and we are heartened by the fact that these corrective amendments will help prevent similar atrocities from being repeated in the future.

Our mission is not limited to seeking justice for our loved ones. It also includes ensuring the safety of human life in the future. Until truth and justice are achieved, we will neither forget, nor forgive the killers of our loved ones.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

A big tip of the hat to the Toronto Police Services ("TPS") for confirming that 14-year-old Esther has been found and is safe. Thank you also to the members of the public that assisted every step of the two week investigation. As noted by the TPS, "It was truly a combined community and police effort."

[Liberal Party @liberal_party]

Building big, strengthening our economic security, and creating high-paying careers for Canadian workers.

[Thomas Juneau @thomasjuneau]

In the early days of the US war in Iran, Canada's embassy in the UAE helped the US organize the evacuation of American citizens.

(Good for Canada to have helped)

https://t.co/TmKPUZ8bRf

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Esther, or Esti, remains missing. Toronto Police have advised about a confirmed sighting on May 16, 2026, at approximately 12:01 AM in the Bathurst Street & Hotspur Road area.

If you have ANY information, sightings, photos, or video footage that may assist investigators, please contact the dedicated Toronto Police tip line immediately at 647-355-4148

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

It was a great pleasure to attend the Arirang Gala to celebrate the organization's outstanding leadership in strengthening senior care services within the Korean-Canadian community.
Forging strong community support, Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre has ensured that Korean seniors continue to age with dignity and a strong sense of belonging.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Our government continues to work closely with all levels of government, businesses, and communities to help build a stronger and more united Canada by eliminating internal trade barriers.
Great pleasure to address the One Canada Summit convened by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Toronto Region Board of Trade on the importance of reducing internal trade barriers and creating a more open, efficient, and dynamic economy across Canada.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Great pleasure to visit Oakville West to engage in a roundtable discussion on CUSMA with business, industry, and labour leaders convened by my colleague MP Sima Acan and the local Chamber of Commerce.

[Tim Hodgson @timhodgsonmt]

Canada just ranked #1 for infrastructure investment attractiveness, surpassing the US and all of Europe.

This isn't an accident – it's the result of a year of laser-focused policy changes, including:

✅Standing up the Major Projects Office to fast-track projects of national interest

✅ Implementing “One project, one review" — a streamlined federal-provincial process to get projects to yes via a single review, rather than duplicative layers of approval 

✅ And a deliberate push to double non-U.S. exports, putting new trade corridors and the expansion of existing ones at the centre of our economic agenda

The results are in: Canada is now seen as the most politically stable and predictable environment for infrastructure investment in the world - and private capital is taking notice!

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Incredibly impressive gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the Canada-based United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, which will not surprise anyone familiar with the ever energetic and impressive Director of the Institute, Dr. Kaveh Madani.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

It was a pleasure to visit the newly opened flagship location of Galleria Supermarket.
Since opening its first Canadian store in 2003, Galleria has helped bring Korean products and culture to communities across the Greater Toronto Area, while continuing to grow and contribute to our vibrant multicultural economy.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Excited to join officials for breaking ground ceremony at Pearson International Airport for the launch of one of the largest airport infrastructure programs ever undertaken in Canada.

New construction will transform airfield lighting systems at Pearson, as well as inaugurate a system-wide baggage restoration and performance upgrades.

These initiatives will strengthen connectivity, support economic growth, and enhance the travel experience of countless Canadians.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Last night, three people were fired upon with a replica firearm outside Chasidei Bobov synagogue in North York in an abhorrent act of antisemitism, leaving one person injured.

I am relieved to hear that an arrest has been made. Law enforcement agencies have my full support as they investigate, and as they work to bring justice for the victims and the wider Jewish community.

Last year, we introduced new legislation to the strengthen the criminal code, combat hate, and protect our communities — and we remain absolute in Canada’s commitment to combatting the scourge of antisemitism and hate in all of its forms.

Together, we will continue to build a country where all Jewish Canadians can live openly, freely, and safely.

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Great pleasure to engage in conversation on the current situation in the Middle East with two Canadian icons: Professor Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs & journalist and author, Steve Paikin of the World on Edge podcast.

[The Paikin Podcast @ThePaikinPod]

🌐🚨Joining Janice Stein on this week’s World on Edge is MP @AliEhsassi.

➡️Another forever war?
➡️The (new) endgame?
➡️Nuclear proliferation?
➡️Weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz

YouTube: https://t.co/zaabt9g5tR
Apple: https://t.co/87JSFJlP2a
Spotify: https://t.co/e5TXoRnDbr

[Ali Ehsassi @AliEhsassi]

Great honour to deliver the closing remarks at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute’s trade conference and have the opportunity to hear the perspectives of the panelists and attendees.