Yvan Baker, MP 🇨🇦🇺🇦

On Remembrance Day, we honour our country’s fallen, veterans and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and pay tribute to their service and sacrifice in defence of our freedom and that of others. Today, Amanda and I attended a solemn ceremony along with many members of our community at the #Etobicoke Civic Centre, where I laid a wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada. #LestWeForget

This week we remember and commemorate members of the @CanadianForces who have risked and sacrificed their lives to defend our freedom and we honour those who continue to do so. On Saturday, @ASimardL and I attended a beautiful Remembrance Day ceremony in Etobicoke to help us remember those who have served and laid down their lives as members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and to honour the men and women in Ukraine who are fighting and making the ultimate sacrifice as we speak to defend their freedom and ours. Many members of our community were in attendance along with my colleague MP @HonAhmedHussen, Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Stephen Holyday. #LestWeForget @UCCToronto

On Friday, Amanda and I were delighted to attend the 75th anniversary celebration of Our Lady of Peace Church in Etobicoke Centre. For 75 years, Our Lady of Peace has been an important part of our community, bringing people together through faith, fellowship, and service to others. Congratulations to the entire parish community on this wonderful milestone, and thank you to Peter and Barbara Leon for inviting us to join in the celebration!

Budget 2026 is a plan to make life and housing more affordable, create jobs and grow Canada's economy, and protect Canada's sovereignty. In an increasingly uncertain world, we’re helping Canadians with everyday costs while investing in a stronger, more independent Canada, and all supported by strong fiscal foundations. Budget 2026 includes new measures to help with groceries and everyday essentials, build more affordable homes, and put more money in the pockets of Canadians. These measures build on the steps we've already taken to make life and housing more affordable. Below is a summary of the key affordability measures in Budget 2026 and the earlier measures they build on. We’re building a country where we create opportunities for all, take care of each other, and remain masters of our own destiny.

It was an honour to meet with Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People and a tireless advocate for the rights and freedoms of Crimean Tatars. Thank you to @PeterFonsecaMP for joining us. The Crimean Tatars are the indigenous people of Crimea. Since Russia's illegal occupation of Crimea in 2014, the Crimean Tatar people have faced persecution, intimidation, and serious human rights violations. I remain committed to standing with Ukraine and the Crimean Tatar people in their fight for freedom, justice, and the restoration of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Crimea is Ukraine. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and its people until they win. @UKRinCAN

It was a pleasure to meet with Shelley Kyte and Sarah Thompson, two teachers who work in Etobicoke Centre, who are participating in the 27th annual Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy in Ottawa! We had a great discussion about the importance of civics education and finding meaningful ways to engage students in our democratic process. Teachers play an essential role in helping young Canadians understand our democracy and the importance of participating in it. Thank you, Shelley and Sarah, for your dedication to educating and inspiring the next generation of Canadians!

It was a pleasure meeting with Albania’s Ambassador to Canada, Her Excellency @ArtemisMalo to discuss Canada and Albania's relationship. As Chair of the Canada–Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group, I am proud to work to strengthen ties between our two countries, and celebrate the tremendous contributions of Albanian Canadians. I look forward to continuing our work together to build an even stronger Canada–Albania partnership. @AlEmbassyCanada

Proud to attend the Canadian War Museum’s reception celebrating the addition of a Canadian-made Roshel Senator armoured vehicle to its collection! Roshel represents the best of Canadian innovation, manufacturing, and ingenuity, creating jobs, strengthening our defence industry, and helping protect Ukrainian lives. Congratulations to Roshel and the Canadian War Museum on this important milestone!

MPs have voted 313-0 in favour of the bill I sponsored in the House of Commons! I was proud to sponsor Bill S-210, shepherd it through the House of Commons, and help guide it to passage. The bill will establish September as Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada. It will allow us to celebrate the significant contributions of Ukrainian Canadians in helping to build Canada into the best country in the world. And at a time when Russia is waging a genocidal war against Ukraine and trying to erase Ukrainian identity and culture, this bill is another opportunity for Canada to show that it stands with Ukraine. Thank you to all MPs who supported this legislation and to Sen. Stanley Kutcher for introducing this bill in the Senate.

It was great to join the Toronto High Park FC Soccer Festival at Michael Power–St. Joseph High School this past weekend! Wonderful to see so many young soccer players having fun, competing and celebrating the end of the season. Thank you to President Joe Vaccaro @JVisms , and all the members of the board of directors for their leadership and for inviting me to participate. A big thank you to the coaches, volunteers and families who make youth sports possible in our community!

Healthy lungs are essential to healthy communities, and ensuring Canadians have access to the care and support they need makes a real difference in people's lives. On Tuesday, I was pleased to meet with representatives of the @LungHealthFdn, including former #Etobicoke Centre MPP Donna Cansfield, to discuss their important work supporting Canadians living with lung disease and those who care for them. Thank you to the Foundation for the important meeting and for your continued work in research, education and advocacy to help Canadians breathe easier and live healthier lives.

One of the things I love most about being a Member of Parliament is meeting people who work every day to make our community and country a better place, and to help them make that happen. It was a pleasure to welcome such a wonderful group of people to my office and hear about the wonderful things they are doing to make a difference in our city. I'm always proud to work with people who make our country the best place to live, work and raise a family!

It was a pleasure to welcome and speak with a large group of students from @mcgillu's @MaxBellSchool visiting Parliament Hill today. I was also joined by fellow MPs from across party lines. We discussed our paths to public service, the challenges of serving as elected representatives, and the major issues shaping Canadian public policy. The students’ thoughtful questions, enthusiasm, and commitment to public service were inspiring. With bright young minds like these ready to make a difference, Canada’s future is in good hands!

À titre de président du Comité permanent des langues officielles de la Chambre des communes, j’ai eu le plaisir de rencontrer la commissaire aux langues officielles, Kelly Burke, afin de discuter du travail important qui nous attend pour appuyer et renforcer les langues officielles du Canada. Ce fut un plaisir d’échanger de nouveau avec Mme Burke, et j’ai hâte de poursuivre la conversation et de travailler ensemble au cours des prochains mois. @CLOduCanada *** As Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages, I was pleased to meet with Commissioner of Official Languages Kelly Burke to discuss the important work ahead in supporting and strengthening Canada’s official languages. It was a pleasure to speak with Ms. Burke again, and I look forward to continuing the conversation and working together in the months ahead. @OCOLCanada

Today marks the sixth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to live with their traumatic legacy. Today is a day to reflect, to learn, and to recommit ourselves to the work of truth and reconciliation — to understand and acknowledge these wrongs, to ensure these atrocities are never forgotten, and to take the steps needed to move forward together on the path of reconciliation.

Ce fut un plaisir de revoir Marie-Nicole Dubois, présidente de la @FedeFrancoCB afin de discuter des priorités de la communauté francophone de la Colombie-Britannique. À titre de président du Comité permanent des langues officielles, je suis déterminé à protéger et à promouvoir nos langues officielles et à renforcer les communautés francophones partout au pays. *** It was a pleasure to see Marie-Nicole Dubois, President of the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique, again to discuss the priorities of British Columbia’s Francophone community. As Chair of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, I am committed to protecting and promoting our official languages and strengthening Francophone communities across the country.

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Jewish student leaders from across Canada, brought together by @CIJAinfo and Hillels across Canada, and to hear directly about their experiences with antisemitism on campus. Thank you to these emerging young leaders for sharing their experiences and perspectives and for engaging in an important conversation about making our campuses safe and welcoming for everyone. The recent CASE report on campus antisemitism underscores the seriousness of these concerns on Canadian campuses.