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We're working towards real representation and elevating the voice of Filipino Canadians at all levels of #cdnpoli.

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Three Filipino-Canadian leaders are running in the 2022 Ontario provincial election! @VeronicaJONDP @PaulSaguil @santosforajax Learn more about them here (page 8): https://t.co/dlYiesjw8n

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Very disturbing. Hate has no place in our democracy. We need more diversity in politics, including more Filipinx-Canadians in office, to turn the tide against hatred, discrimination, and systemic racism in our communities. https://t.co/QLMVQdWXoE

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Due to the pandemic, the program will be administered as a hybrid internship experience where the participants may work remotely and in-person.

For anyone interested, check out their website for more details:
https://t.co/t0kgcYFUuG

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This summer, the Liberal Party is hosting another Summer Leadership Program for young leaders from across Canada. This program will offer accepted participants the opportunity to work in the offices of Liberal Members of Parliament and the Liberal Research Bureau.

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It will be Live Streamed on Facebook on Friday December 10th, from 8:00PM - 9:00PM EST

Watch the event at: https://t.co/JGfO9TuOfw

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Filipino Christmas on the Hill

M.P. Rechie Valdez, and M.P. Kevin Lamoureux are hosting a virtual Christmas celebration with Members of Parliament and Filipino community leaders from across Canada.

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Congratulations and salamat to @PIDCtoronto for organizing the 1st #Mabuhay Philippines Festival gala in over 2 years - it was a special night to celebrate our culture and reconnect with #kababayan and kaibigan, including the 1st Filipina Canadian in Parliament! 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli

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Her main priorities were affordable housing, working further on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and expanding universal healthcare to include dental, vision, and prescription medicine.

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This week we focus our spotlight on Elaine Perez. Elaine was the NDP's MP candidate in Lethbridge in the recently held Federal Election.

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Her goal was to bring a youthful perspective to the Parliament. Her experience as a volunteer and student gave her a unique and closer perspective on many issues.

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After graduating from university, Stéphanie volunteered at a non-governmental organization in Mexico called "La Paz Comienza Con Los Niños" (Peace Begins with Children). This experience furthered her desire to give back to her community in Montreal.

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We turn our spotlight this week on Stéphanie Valenzuela, candidate for councillor in Côte-Des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-De-Grâce. Stéphanie is a first-generation Filipino-Canadian.

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Stéphanie received her degree in Political Sciences and International Development from McGill University. She used her education to be more involved in her community.

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Last night @OMNIFilipino, we got a chance to know more about how #Filipino-Canadian parliamentary staffers work. @jibrilhussein @kylefox_ and Jerica Mariano also discussed the importance of representation in parliament and Canadian politics.
#WATCH: https://t.co/veuW6EZkjr

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

THIS is why diversity in politics is incredibly important.

Jibril, Jerica, Kyle, Christiana and Ellen, are amazing at what they do. They're an inspiration to Filipino-Canadians, & Canadians everywhere.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication!🇵🇭🇨🇦❤️

https://t.co/fha6hPlNly

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Currently, Jocelyn also sits on the Yukon College Board of Governors.

https://t.co/u0OD9xWQN9

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Rounding up our spotlight this week is Councillor Jocelyn Curteanu of the Whitehorse City. She is a candidate for re-election for a fourth term in the city council. She is the first Filipino woman elected to a municipal council in the Yukon Territory.

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She is a member of the Whitehorse Regional Women's Committee, PSAC's Racially Visible Committee, the Canadian Filipino Association of Yukon, and was a former member of Yukon Cultures Connect and the Yukon Area Council.