← LEADERSHIP TERMINAL

HOUSE OF COMMONS · FORMER

Charles Sousa

Mississauga—Lakeshore, Ontario · Liberal · Canada

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Mr. Speaker, Portuguese people around the world commemorate their rich history and vibrant culture today. June 10 honours the passing of Luís de Camões, a national hero and a legend who penned Os Lusíadas , a renowned collection of epic poems that capture stories of brave explorers and the Enlightenment during the age of discoveries in th…

SITTING 133 · 2026-06-09 · READ IN HANSARD

I congratulate its members and the unifying voice of the Alliance of Portuguese Clubs and Associations of Ontario, which showcases the annual Portugal Day parade in Toronto. Feliz Dia de Portugal. Feliz Dia de Camões. Feliz Dia das Comunidades Portuguesas à volta do Mundo. Happy Portugal Day.

SITTING 133 · 2026-06-09 · READ IN HANSARD

The policy leverages federal investments by prioritizing Canadian domestic suppliers, content and materials to help make Canada's economy stronger, more resilient to global shocks and better able to support Canadian workers and businesses.

SITTING 132 · 2026-06-08 · READ IN HANSARD

The Government of Canada, also building on the solid foundation of strong industries, will do so by promoting the buy Canadian policy. As a Crown corporation, Build Canada Homes would be funded through the initial envelope of $13 billion that was announced in budget 2025.

SITTING 132 · 2026-06-08 · READ IN HANSARD

Build Canada Homes is a part of the federal government's strategic effort to invest in our modern nation, protect Canadian interests and make our economy one of the strongest in the G7.

SITTING 132 · 2026-06-08 · READ IN HANSARD

This will in turn require a strong skilled trades workforce. That is why, on April 29, as part of the spring economic update, the Prime Minister announced team Canada strong. This is a $6-billion nationwide effort that will recruit, train and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal trade workers in the next five years.

SITTING 132 · 2026-06-08 · READ IN HANSARD

The complete record

Every one of 151 lines we hold for Charles Sousa, in date order, each linked to its source. Free to read, in full, without an account. Page 4 of 4.

  1. Mr. Speaker, first, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Mississauga—Lakeshore for entrusting me with the honour of representing them here in Parliament. My wife, Zenny, and I are very grateful for their trust. Our community reflects the best of Canada: diverse, innovative, hard-working and compassionate. I am proud to be the voice of our community members in this chamber, and I want to thank all of them, including a wonderful team of volunteers who were there during the campaign. It is with humility and a profound sense of duty that I rise in the House to speak about our priorities for Canada in response to the Speech from the Throne by His Royal Highness King Charles III. The speech sets out an ambitious and hopeful vision for Canada that reflects the values we share and the future we want to build together.

    SITTING 4 · 2025-05-28 · READ IN HANSARD