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Rechie ValdezSecretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)

Since November 2024, organizations have reported 99 lobbying contacts with Rechie Valdez, most often by YWCA Canada (5) and Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada (3). The most recent is dated August 10, 2026.

Organizations in contact

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In brief

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Party
Liberal
Riding
Mississauga—Streetsville
Jurisdiction
Parliament of Canada

Remarks in the chamber

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  1. Protecting Victims Act

    Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. secretary of state for sharing her perspectives, and I completely agree. The Conservatives opposite have an opportunity right now. If they really want to end gender-based violence, and if th…

    House of CommonsOfficial text

  2. Protecting Victims Act

    Mr. Speaker, our government recognizes the unique challenges that women and other victims face in this country, and this bill is truly important. Bill C-16 would protect those victims. I have already touched on a few th…

    House of CommonsOfficial text

  3. Protecting Victims Act

    Mr. Speaker, gender-based violence has no place in our country. As I said in my speech, by recognizing femicide as a serious offence, tightening bail conditions for repeat offenders and investing over half a million dol…

    House of CommonsOfficial text

  4. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    We're doing everything we can. We recognize, given that it was Red Dress Day—

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  5. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    Thank you for that question. I just want to first acknowledge that human trafficking exploits the most vulnerable in our communities. I thank the member for sending that letter. We have provided a response to the lette…

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  6. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    Madam Chair, again, through the work through this national plan, and in addition to the national action plan to end gender-based violence, the government is doing everything it possibly can to ensure that we are addressi…

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  7. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    My apologies. What a surprise.

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  8. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    Again, as I addressed in my opening earlier, it's really important to address the fact that, today, we heard heartbreaking news. This is completely unacceptable. Gender-based violence has no place in our country. I'm thi…

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  9. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    Yes, absolutely. As I said in my opening, I really believe that the work of this committee, with all of the different reports you've provided, has fed into that. Because the Minister of Justice has had an opportunity to…

    Status of WomenOfficial text

  10. Main Estimates 2026-27; Committee Business

    The government is doing everything it can through the human trafficking initiative. We're working very closely with the Minister of Public Safety through his national strategy to combat human trafficking. We are ensuring…

    Status of WomenOfficial text

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