August 15 marks National Acadian Day, celebrating all aspects of the Acadian culture that has shaped Canada into the nation we are today. First celebrated in 1881, Acadian Day celebrates the rich heritage passed down by generations of Acadians. In 2003 it was officially declared to be a Canadian holiday. Acadians have been an integral…
Today we join with the people of Korea and Koreans all over the world in celebrating Korean Independence Day. Marking the liberations of the Korean peninsula, Korean Independence Day is a commemoration of the sacrifices made. This day is one of few shared celebrations between North and South Korea, and it serves a reminder of…
Today we join with the people of India and the Indo-Canadian community in celebrating their 74th Independence Day. On August 15, 1947, the Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the new flag over Delhi, signaling the birth of an independent country. The Indian community has long been a part of Ontario’s success story, and…
Today, we join in with the Pakistani community in Canada and around the world in celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day. On this day in 1947, the Dominion of Pakistan became independent from British rule, and joined the Commonwealth, ending the British Raj. Ontario has long been home to a diverse and vibrant Pakistani community, and today…
WINDSOR – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: “Doug Ford is missing in action on a safe return to school. All Doug Ford has done is pass the buck to school boards, and hasn’t shown the leadership that anxious Moms and Dads across Ontario are desperately looking for….
Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, issued the following statement: Today, I’m happy to be celebrating International Youth Day! Young people in Ontario have made immeasurable contributions to the province over the years, advocating for issues like education, a fairer economy and a cleaner environment. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, young people…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: “Parents know firsthand that the only way we can get Ontario’s economy back on track is to get our kids safely back to school. Doug Ford’s fiscal update makes it clear that he has dropped the ball badly, and has…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: “The countdown to school reopening is underway – and time is running out. Doug Ford has ignored the growing call for smaller class sizes from parents, educators, school boards and Ontario’s top health experts.” “As Liberal Leader and as a…