Mark Holland

Businesses and not-for-profits can apply to receive free rapid tests from the federal government. Identifying #COVID19 will help stop the spread of the virus and keep our community safe. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3ezirJj

The events witnessed in East Jerusalem, and acts of violence at al-Aqsa mosque, are deeply concerning. Settlement expansion and civilian evictions hinder the efforts of establishing a lasting peace.

For 2021, @canadapost issued a special stamp to celebrate Eid, the third in an ongoing series to celebrate the important cultural holiday. Find more on the development of the stamp https://bit.ly/33l8Qj7 and purchase a booklet of 10 stamps at canadapost.ca/shop. Ramadan Mubarak!

Honoured to attend the Federal Muslim Caucus virtual Iftar tonight, with friends and colleagues and some pretty remarkable Canadians from across the country, to safely celebrate the many great contributions of our Muslim community. Ramadan Mubarak!

Many Canadian seniors have faced isolation, financial hardships and mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget 2021 increases supports to help keep our seniors healthy and safe: https://www.budget.gc.ca/2021/home-accueil-en.html

This Mental Health Week (May 3-9) focuses on how we should #GetReal with each other about our mental health and wellness. This pandemic has been an incredibly tough and trying time for all of us. It is okay to not be okay, and to ask for help to get better: https://markholland.libparl.ca//03/mental-health-week-2021/

On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women we reaffirm our commitment to end gender-based violence, and help ensure the safety of our women and girls in Canada and around the world. #GBV

A call for proposals is now open for the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives (CSMARI) Program. The CSMARI Program supports projects that help communities confront racism and discrimination, engage in discussions on multiculturalism and diversity, build an understanding of the disparities and challenges faced by racialized and religious minority communities, and more. We can build a truly multicultural society here in Canada, inclusive for all, and build back better together. The call for proposals is open until January 12, 2021. For more information, including how to apply: https://www.canada.ca//community-multiculturalism-anti-rac

Applications are now open for the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) to help businesses hardest hit during the pandemic. #CERS is straightforward, easy-to-access and funding gets delivered directly to businesses, not landlords. Apply through the Canada Revenue Agency: https://www.canada.ca//services/subsidy/emergency-rent-sub

This morning, the Ontario Government placed the Town of Ajax and The Regional Municipality of Durham into a new phase of health guidelines to help stop the spread of #COVID19. Watch Durham Region Health Department for more updates, and continue to take precautions to help plank the curve. Together, we can protect our loved ones and keep our community healthy and safe. Find more on the local guidelines and updates, visit durham.ca/health. For more information and guidelines from the Government of Canada, visit canada.ca/coronavirus.

Today is National Child Day, where we celebrate our future. We have worked hard to ensure that our children and youth have opportunities to succeed, and will continue to provide them with support to help them reach their full potential.

We are taking climate action for a healthier environment, a cleaner and more competitive economy that reaches net-zero emissions by 2050, and a better world for our future. By tabling the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act in the House of Commons to have it written into legislation, we are making a firm commitment to our plan to meet our net-zero emissions target. Find more on the next steps in our plan: https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-charts-course-