Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to the budget implementation act. This is a challenging time in a challenging world. With every challenge comes…

Madam Speaker, Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth is the best among the G7 countries. About 830,000 more…

Mr. Speaker, April is Sikh Heritage Month, which recognizes the immense contributions that Sikh Canadians have made to Canadian society. We also celebrated Vaisakhi, which…

Madam Speaker, corporations exist basically to allow individuals to channel their capital for the benefit of making profits. I think the corporation as we know…

Mr. Speaker, every Canadian deserves to get the health care they need whenever and wherever they need it, but right now our health care system…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-26, an act about cybersecurity. In the 21st century, cybersecurity is national security, and it is…

Madam Speaker, today is Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian. Yesterday, I was pleased to host a Nowruz celebration on Parliament Hill with the…

Mr. Speaker, Invest Ottawa's Nepean-based Area X.O is the first integrated test facility of its kind in North America, featuring technologies for connected and autonomous…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about Bill C-27. I will focus on the artificial intelligence and data act, but before that, I would…

Mr. Speaker, it is with pain and anguish that I state Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple in Mississauga, has become the latest target of a…

Madam Speaker, under the Special Economic Measures Act, Canada sanctioned over 1,200 individuals from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus due to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.…

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Bill C-34, an act to amend the Investment Canada Act. Canada has a long-standing reputation for welcoming foreign investments and a strong framework to promote trade while advancing Canadian interests. In fact, Canada has one of the earliest and most robust screening processes for foreign investments in the world.

Mr. Speaker, the recent hate crime on Gauri Shankar Hindu Mandir in Brampton is just one of the many attacks in recent times against Hindu temples in Canada by anti-Hindu and...

Madam Speaker, I met His Grace Bishop Boulos, the bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church and other community leaders. I am glad to hear that changes are happening in Egypt and that its president...

Mr. Speaker, with the growing number of senior Canadians comes an exponential increase in the onset of diseases of the brain and mind, which is creating a huge pressure on our health care...

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of 830,000 Hindu Canadians, I would like to thank all members of the House for unanimously supporting my motion to proclaim November as Hindu Heritage...

Madam Speaker, today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. It is an occasion to remember, reflect and renew our commitment to the just cause of the Palestinian people.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and thank Barrhaven Food Cupboard for its service to our community.   I wish we lived in a…

Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to speak to Bill C-32, the fall economic statement implementation act for 2022. The year 2022 has been very eventful. We came out of two and a half years of a pandemic....

Mr. Speaker, recently Coptic Orthodox Church leaders visited Parliament. The delegation was led by His Grace Bishop Boulos and included Father Marcos Messih, Father Raphael Bichara, Madame Mireille Mishriky and Adel Boulos.

Madam Speaker, Space Canada represents Canada’s space innovators and allied industries to convey the value of space technology, research, investment and results to domestic and international audiences, and to position Canada at the forefront of the highly strategic new global space economy.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all Canadians, in particular Indo-Canadians, I wish to congratulate Rishi Sunak on becoming the first person of colour and the…

Madam Speaker, on September 30, a suicide attack in Afghanistan killed 54 people, mostly girls and young women, and injured another 120. These were students belonging to the Hazara community who were sitting for a practice university exam.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased that our federal government is investing $15.2 million to construct a new library and performing arts and cultural centre in downtown Barrhaven in my Nepean riding. The facility will also...

Mr. Speaker, last week in my Nepean riding, Invest Ottawa’s Area X.O, in collaboration with our federal government, hosted an epic Canadian smart mobility demonstration day. It was the first of its kind in Canada and...

Mr. Speaker, namaste. I would like to begin by thanking my colleagues from all political parties for strongly backing the motion to designate November as Hindu heritage month. I am humbled by the support of dozens of organizations across Canada and from thousands...

MP Arya's statement on the recent hate crime attack on a temple in Toronto.

MP Arya's statement on bombing of Air India Flight 182, which is also recognized as National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

MP Arya's statement on the city of Ottawa councillor elections.

MP Arya's speech on Bill C-19 regarding defence policy and government bills for its Third Reading!

MP Arya's statement on recognizing the sovereign state of Palestine.

MP Arya's statement on recognizing Canadian Jewish Heritage Month.

MP Arya's statement in the Kannada language in which he recognizes his journey from his native village to a member of Parliament in Canada!

MP Arya's opposition speech on establishing the Canada-China committee!

MP Arya's opposition speech regarding stopping the non-denominational prayer that takes places every day in the House of Commons.

MP Arya's statement on Asian Heritage Month in which he recognizes the positive contributions made by Asians to the Canadian community.

MP Arya's statement on recognizing Muslim brothers and sisters by wishing all of them Eid Mubarak!

Private Member's Motion (M-42) regarding celebrating Hindu Heritage Month every November in Canada!

MP Arya's budget debate on foreign investments in Canada, Mining industry, greenhouse gases and social housing!

MP Arya's statement regarding the Canadian alliance to rebuild Hargeisa Market in Somaliland.

MP Arya's statement on Sikh Heritage Month recognizes the Sikh's positive contributions to the community.

MP Arya's statement on freedom of conscience and religion!

Mr. Speaker, it is unbelievable that the member opposite is defending the foreign-funded groups illegally occupying our city, illegally blocking our critical economic infrastructure and…

MP Arya's speech is parliament regarding Emergencies Act and how it negatively impacted the Canadian economy.

MP Arya's statement on Black History Month and how black leaders' leadership helped the local communities and the country.

MP Arya's petitions on the symbol for hidden disabilities and Canada Fashion Network.

Madam Speaker, I would like to wish the Chinese communities in Canada and across the world a very happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the…

MP Arya's Speech on how Artificial Intelligence can have big impact on the Canadian society and can be an asset in the knowledge based economy.

Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to make this statement today, on the 100th anniversary of His Holiness Pramukh Swami...

MP Arya acknowledges the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: My office is issuing personalized plaques and certificates to acknowledge and thank front-line workers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front-line…

LIVE TOWN HALL! Tomorrow, March 16th, 2021, at 6:30pm, I will be holding a Tele Town Hall to discuss all the current issues facing Nepean…

MP Arya’s suggestions for the 2021 budget (in addition to the recommendations made by him as part of several caucus sub-groups). Initiate the process for…

A Stronger and More Resilient Canada: Throne Speech 2020 Canada and the world continue to face the most serious public health crisis in recent history,…

Here is the speech I made on International Trade on November 3, 2020 Mr. Chandra Arya (Nepean, Lib.): Thank you, Madam Chair. Minister, and all…

597159-Arya-HH Here is a newsletters regarding Nepean organizations supported under Canada Summer Jobs 2020!

September Constituency Mail Flyer Here is the September 2020 Constituency Mail Flyer!

New Funding For Young Canadians And Support To Not-For-Profits - COVID-19 Update #9 I am pleased to announce the launch of our Canada Student Service Grant…

We are pleased to announce the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) application period will begin tomorrow, May 15. We are providing $1,250 per month to…

The case for citizenship-based taxation has been building for years, but with huge budget deficits to come, fairer taxation is all the more needed. It…

I want to take a moment to recognize Canadians who are doing some of the toughest jobs in the country. The women and men working…

Our Government is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. Please remember, we will face this together, and we will get…

It was an honour to attend and lay a wreath at the 66th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, on behalf of the Government of…

Thanks to the Government of Canada, students are gaining valuable work experience in Nepean, and across the country through the Canada Summer Jobs program.The CSJ…

So much fun hosting the first Chinese-Canadian Cultural Festival on Parliament Hill! Wonderful event celebrating Chinese-Canadians and their traditions and culture. Thank you to all…

I joined the Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, David McGuinty, and executives of the Canadian Bank Note Company (which has part…

Thank you to the Algonquin College Public Relations program for inviting me to the kick-off event of their "Speak Up" campaign! The campaign aims to create awareness…

Our government is proud to provide $6.5 M towards Veterans' House: a new 40-unit project, which will provide affordable, supportive housing for the most vulnerable…

Wonderful day celebrating all things Canadian, at the annual Mattamy Homes Canada Day in Barrhaven! Beautiful day with family, friends and constituents in Clarke Fields…

Great morning dropping by the Ethno-cultural seniors of Ottawa Walk-a-thon talking to seniors in the Ottawa community about how our government is helping seniors by:…

As part of Aphasia Awareness Month, I paid a visit to the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa for their fundraiser potluck. Aphasia is an impairment of…

This weekend I had the opportunity to speak at the 5th International Yoga Day! It was wonderful to attend and assist in promoting harmony, health…

So special to be at Mr. Edward Lee’s 100th birthday and art exhibition! A wonderful man who has given so much to his community. Thank…

Great day celebrating the rich culture and traditions of Filipino Canadians at the 1st Filipino Heritage Day on Parliament Hill! Thank you to all of…

There was a grand opening of LMC Healthcare, Barrhaven location, the 13th location to open in Canada. Congratulations to CEO Mark Angelo and the great team…

So much fun hosting the first Bangladesh Day on Parliament Hill, celebrating the contributions of Bangladeshi Canadians across our country. Thank you to all who…

I stood in the House of Commons to deliver a speech recognizing a few outstanding Nepean Citizens, as well as Churches. The full text can…

June 6th marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On this day 75 years ago, Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, France, marking the beginning…

Great experience with Orbis International at their Flying Eye Hospital Tour- a global non-profit that has worked around the world training doctors and working with patients through…

 Big Give 2019 Wonderful to see such a great turnout at all of the Nepean churches participating in the annual Big Give event. A fun…

I wish to inform you, on May 15, 2019, the Government of Canada launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2019-20 call for proposals for…

Celebrating indigenous culture and traditions at the 43rd annual Odawa Pow Wow with members of the The Odawa Native Friendship Centre , and others! The weekend-long event…

I always gain great insight when talking with young Canadians on issues of importance to them. Yesterday I had the opportunity to chat with students…

Our government is ensuring Canadians are getting the skills they need for the jobs of today, and tomorrow. As part of this year's Skills Week…

Had a great time at the China Tulip Festival, and the River of Life Art Show this weekend. It was great to be out in…

Great visit at IBM Ottawa, meeting their team of executives and interns. Thank you for the warm welcome and informative discussions. I was proud to…

Thank you to everyone who came out to my Vesak on the Hill event to celebrate the birth date of Buddha. Every year, during this…

Very exciting to be at the official launch of Invest Ottawa's CAV Testing Ground for the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. Located in Nepean, the site…

Wonderful time attending the Asian Heritage Month reception at the National Art Gallery with colleagues, friends and community members. Beautiful event celebrating Asian heritage and…

Busy day in out in the community today! First stop was the 33rd annual Ottawa Fire Service pancake breakfast. After that I joined the BCCB at their…

For Investment Week of Action, I met with President of Solana Networks, Nabil Seddigh and Chief Technology Officer, Biswajit Nandy at their office in Bells…

Successful night celebrating Palestine and the people, culture and traditions that make it such a vibrant, unique place. Thanks to the APAC - Association of Palestinian…

Honoured to host the first Sinhalese Heritage Day on Parliament Hill with about 500 Sinhalese-Canadians and others from Ottawa, and Greater Toronto Area and with…

I joined my colleagues fellow MP Karen McCrimmon, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Stéphane Lauzon, at the National War Memorial to mark the…

April 1st, 2019 This weekend, I met and welcomed hundreds of families and supporters at Parliament Hill to conclude their Next Step Autism March, where…

This weekend I hosted my third annual Holi on the Hill event at Parliament, honouring Hindu culture and welcoming the spring season! I want to…

I joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and fellow Members of Parliament Mona Fortier and Francis Drouin in Orleans, Ontario to announce the new CMHC First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, introduced…

In the aftermath of the deadly mosque shootings in New Zealand last week, Canadians felt shock and saddness, and joined other countries around the world…

I was honoured to sign the first ever Métis Nation Early Learning and Child Care Accord, on behalf of the Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families,…

I joined the Bulgarian community of Ottawa at the first Bulgarian Flag Raising ceremony, at City Hall. Thank you to Stela Kostova, President of the…

I stood up to speak about International Mother Language Day in Parliament: In 2007, the United Nations declared today February 21 as the International Mother…

It was an honour to host the African Day in the Hill Gala at Parliament this weekend. Thank you to president of the the African…

Today, I joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, along with fellow MPs Anita Vandenbeld and Karen McCrimmon at BlackBerry QNX in Kanata to announce our government's $40 million investment in the development of…

Had a great time speaking at the Carleton University (Official) Model Parliament event on youth involvement in politics and the importance of Canadian democratic institutions. Thank you…

Today, I stopped by the grand opening of the first truly international bank in Barrhaven. Congratulations to HSBC who chose Barrhaven as their third location…

Great to celebrate Lunar New Year with the students, parents and staff from the TianTian Chinese Language School in Nepean. Wishing you happiness, health and…

I’m happy to announce our government has awarded funding to Nepean-based company, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, for the enhancement of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Integrated…

                   Are you a youth in Nepean between the ages of 14-24? Are you interested in getting…

It was an honour to host an event on Parliament Hill tonight celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). As we celebrate, we’re reminded…

It was an honour to lay a wreath this past weekend commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Battle for Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong…

It was a pleasure to join Hon.Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Nov. 14 to announce a $20-million investment in Ranovus through…

On Oct. 25, 2018, I rose in the House of Commons to deliver a speech on my support to dedicate June as Filipino Heritage Month…

                                Photo: Discussing options for a national pharmacare plan with…

Canada Child Benefit: From May 2016 to May 2017, we issued 13,700 Canada Child Benefit payments that went to a total of 24,900 children in…

On Saturday July 28, we held a BBQ and Family fun Day in Williams Park, Bells Corners. It was a great day full of food,…

 Saturday July 7, was a day well spent catching up with constituents at various events throughout Ottawa. It was such a pleasure to meet everyone…

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March 22 was the annual March for Meals event. The event aims at raising awareness and supporting community engagement with the Ottawa Meals on Wheels Network programs.…

It was a pleasure to attend the grand opening of Marshalls Barrhaven today and be their first official customer! Thank you to store manager Stephan,…

Our immediate past Governor General David Johnston said: "Each of us has something unique and important to offer. It doesn't matter how you get involved.…

I had the opportunity to greet students from Ecole Secondaire Pierre Savard, Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School and Bell High School (Ottawa). It's always great to see students visit Parliament…

Last Monday, I had the opportunity to speak to students of Sir Robert Borden High School, on human rights, world issues and on how to…

 I was pleased to attend the beautiful Solo Concert of Mme. Minghui Liu “Songs from the Heart” in celebration of Canada 150 and to receive…

This past Friday, I organized a Townhall for seniors on fraud prevention. Thank you to Keith Ward, Intelligence Researcher for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center for…

I had the honour to deliver greetings from Prime Minister Trudeau at the Tinig Pinoy 25th Anniversary celebration. Thank you Regina Sosing for inviting me…

 On the 11th day of the 11th month, we take a moment to remember those who served and those who serve today. Thank you to…

I was delighted to attend the ENSEMBLE for the respect of diversity reception and meet with Senator Marc Gold. This is a non-profit organization whose…

I was honoured to join Prime Minister Trudeau, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, Chief of Defence Staff Johnathan Vance and Veterans Affairs Deputy Minister Walter Natynczyk…

Beautiful Art Show and Sale by Artists of Stonebridge this past weekend. Thank you to Sylvia langlois for organizing such a great exhibit and to…

Bill C-305 passed third reading in the Senate, paving the way to Royal Assent.                      …

I am proud to represent such a diverse and talented riding. Thank you to the many performers who took part in yesterday's Canada 150 Multicultural Showcase…

UPDATE – Due to increased demand, the nomination window has been extended until Tuesday, October 31st by 11:59pm! Submissions will be accepted by email or directly…

"Canadians understand that diversity is our strength. We know that Canada has succeeded because of our diversity, not in spite of it."      …

"Investments in clean technology are part of the Government’s Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi-year strategy to create well-paying jobs for the middle class."  …

"The expansion will allow people from Orléans, Nepean, and South Ottawa to quickly and easily get around the city."            …

"The new plaza and original granite fountain will serve as a meeting point in the Flats for generations to come."          …

"Bill C-305 takes a strong step towards making our neighbourhoods and communities safer places to live." Chandra Arya, MP – Nepean, rises in the House…

"Alex Mackey and his brother Connor are both working with Stepping Stones International, helping to empower orphaned and vulnerable youth." MP Arya meets Barrhaven resident,…

"The house at the Log Farm was built by the Bradley family in the mid-1850s using logs and trees cut from the property itself." At…