Rechie Valdez
rechievaldez.bsky.social
Rechie Valdez
@rechievaldez.bsky.social
Minister of Women and Gender Equality
Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
MP for Mississauga—Streetsville
Nous savons que le Canada possède ce que le monde entier recherche.

Lors des deux derniers jours, à Winnipeg, j'ai eu des discussions fructueuses avec mes homologues du secteur touristique de partout au Canada.

Nous partageons tous le même objectif : une industrie touristique forte qui contribue
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
We know that Canada has what the world wants.

I’ve been in Winnipeg over the past two days having productive conversations with my tourism counterparts from across Canada.

Together, we share one goal: a strong tourism industry that helps build Canada’s economy and showcases the best of who we
November 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today, we pause to remember the brave generations of Canadians who answered the call to serve their country. From Mississauga—Streetsville and coast to coast to coast, we will never forget their courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Recently, I visited our local Mississauga—Streetsville Amazon facility. So proud to meet the incredible local employees that work hard every day to keep goods flowing across the country.
October 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Wishing the Sikh community across the country a happy and joyful Bandi Chhor Divas today! May the significance of this day bring peace and strength to all who celebrate.
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This weekend I joined Prime Minister Mark Carney and my colleagues to celebrate Diwali with Trillium Health Partners! Thank you for having us for your 24th annual celebration and thank you for providing excellent healthcare that keep our communities healthy!
October 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy to join the Meet and Greet Seniors Club for their Diwali celebration! 🪔
Thank you for the wonderful evening filled with light, laughter, and the warmth of community.
October 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This week, my colleagues Peter Fonseca, Amandeep Sodhi, and I visited Free Bird Gym for their grand opening! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and I’m always so proud to see them start up and grow in Mississauga.
October 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Back for another year! My colleagues and I attended the annual LUSO VOLTA walk last weekend. Always happy to see smiling faces in the LUSO community! Thank you for the work you do with the individuals & families living with disabilities in our community. Congratulations on another successful year!
October 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Recently, I attended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association’s Run for Mississauga 2025. Love to see youth organizations putting their best fit forward. What a fun way to end September! 🏃‍♀️
October 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
It was a pleasure to visit the Egyptian Museum right here in Mississauga to explore the rich history and culture of Egypt. So grateful for the warm welcome and the time to learn more about the dynamic Egyptian community in Mississauga.
September 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Recently, I was at the Dean & Associates Accounting Team Open House in beautiful Mississauga—Streetsville. Such an exciting milestone for a growing local business. Grateful to them and the Meadowvale Business Association for organizing!
September 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Last weekend, I dropped in to visit the newly opened KarachiXpress in Mississauga! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I’m always so happy when new ones bloom in our community!
September 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Across Canada, 2SLGBTQI+ leaders are driving change and advancing equity in their communities. This week in Ottawa, I joined them for a national roundtable to listen, learn, and discuss the path forward on issues like sustainability and protecting rights.
September 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Partout au Canada, les leaders 2ELGBTQI+ sont instigateurs de changements et font progresser l'équité dans leurs communautés. Cette semaine, à Ottawa, je me suis jointe à eux lors d’une table ronde nationale afin d'écouter, d'apprendre et de discuter de la voie à suivre sur des questions telles que
September 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Aujourd’hui, nous avons lancé Maisons Canada — une nouvelle initiative fédérale pour construire plus de logements abordables, plus rapidement.

Avec une capitalisation initiale de 13 milliards de dollars, Maisons Canada financera directement des projets de logements abordables partout au pays,
September 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today, we launched Build Canada Homes — a new federal initiative to build more affordable homes, faster.

With an initial $13 billion capitalization, Build Canada Homes will directly finance affordable housing projects across the country, dedicate $1B towards supportive and transitional housing,
September 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It was an honour to join Minister Shafqat Ali, MP Iqra Khalid and the Pakistani-Canadian community in a wonderful gathering hosted by Rizwan Pasha & family. We all had a great time. Thank you to the Pasha family for creating such a welcoming and memorable event for all.
September 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It was a pleasure to visit the Silverthorn Community during Ontario Long Term Care Home Association's Community Engagement Day. Grateful for the chance to connect with residents and staff on this Long-Term Care Day!
September 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨REMINDER‼️ Don’t miss our annual community BBQ this Saturday. See you all at Streetsville Memorial Park from 11AM-3PM!
September 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Our new federal government is building a stronger economy — one that puts small businesses at the heart of growth.

That’s why today I joined Prime Minister Carney to announce new measures to strengthen resilience for SMEs across the country. Expanded BDC loans, up to $5 million per business, will
September 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Notre nouveau gouvernement fédéral bâtit une économie plus forte — une qui place les petites entreprises au cœur de la croissance.

C’est pourquoi aujourd’hui, j’ai accompagné le premier ministre Carney pour annoncer de nouvelles mesures afin de renforcer la résilience des PME
September 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Throughout the summer I’ve had the pleasure of visiting local organizations that are participating in the Canada Summer Jobs program. This time they came to us! The Canadian Egyptian Heritage Association visited our office with participants in their program. Congratulations on a great summer!
September 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Recently, our local Dawoodi Bohra hosted a wonderful carnival event at their Mississauga Masjid. Events like these bring us all closer together and create so many beautiful memories for our local community. Thank you to the organizers for putting together such an amazing event.
September 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM