Yasir Naqvi, MPP - Ottawa

May 31, 2010

Carleton Tavern 75th Anniversary

Yasir congratulates the Carleton Tavern for being a part of our community for 75 years. Cheers!

May 20, 2010

Brian Tardif 25th Anniversary

Yasir congratulates Brian Tardiff for 25 years of service to Citizen Advocacy and thanks him for his outstanding commitment to helping our community.

May 17, 2010

International Day Against Homophobia

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia.

May 12, 2010

Hopewell Avenue Public School 100 Anniversary

Yasir congratulates the staff, students, parents and alumni of the Hopewell Avenue Public School on their 100th anniversary.

May 11, 2010

Royal Ottawa Hospital 100th Anniversary

Yasir congratuates the Royal Ottawa Hospital on providing over 100 years of exceptional mental health care services to our community.

May 5, 2010

Chair Leaders

Yasir informs the Legislature about Chair Leaders, an initiative run by the Canadian Paraplegic Association to raise awareness of accessibility issues.

April 28, 2010

Good Companions Centre 55th Anniversary

Yasir congratulates the staff and volunteers of the Good Companions Centre for providing quality services for seniors for 55 years.

April 27, 2010

Sens Mile Fundraising

Yasir congratulates the organizers of the Sens Mile on raising $10,000 for the Ottawa Senators Foundation.

April 26, 2010

Sustainable Community Summit

Yasir thanks the participants of the Sustainable Community Summit, and shares some of the ideas that were heard.

April 26, 2010

Sustainable Community Summit

Yasir thanks the participants of the Sustainable Community Summit, and shares some of the ideas that were heard.

April 24, 2010

Urban Design - Part One

Part one of Paul Kariouk's presentation on Urban Design.

April 24, 2010

Urban Design - Part Two

Part two of Paul Kariouk's presentation on Urban Design.

April 24, 2010

Urban Design - Part Three

Part three of Paul Kariouk's presentation on Urban Design.

April 24, 2010

Local Food - Part One

Part one of Chantal Blouin's presentation on Local Food.

April 24, 2010

Local Food - Part Two

Part two of Chantal Blouin's presentation on Local Food.

April 24, 2010

Local Food - Part Three

Part three of Chantal Blouin's presentation on Local Food.

April 24, 2010

Green Energy - Part One

Part one of Graham Findlay's presentation on Green Energy.

April 24, 2010

Green Energy - Part Two

Part two of Graham Findlay's presentation on Green Energy.

April 24, 2010

Green Energy - Part Three

Part three of Graham Findlay's presentation on Green Energy.

April 24, 2010

Green Energy - Part Four

Part four of Graham Findlay's presentation on Green Energy.

April 21, 2010

Jer's Vision

Yasir shares the good work of Jer's Vision with his colleagues, and congratulates Jeremy Dias for his success in promoting diversity and creating awareness in our community.

April 18, 2010

Tulip Festival

Yasir congratulates the Tulip Festival on their 65th anniversary.

April 13, 2010

Leading Women/Leading Girls, Building Communities

Yasir gives a Member's Statement to recognize the recipients of Leading Women/Leading Girls, Building Communities Awards in Ottawa Centre. Congratulations ladies!

April 12, 2010

Question on Feed In Tariffs

Yasir asks Minister Brad Duguid what Ontario is doing to support renewable energy in Ontario.

March 30, 2010

Support for Education

Yasir gives a Member's Statement to recognize the significant investments in education that the 2010 Budget contains.

March 25, 2010

Open Ontario

Yasir highlights the benefits of the Open Ontario Plan.

March 22, 2010

Retirement of Max Keeping

Yasir thanks Max Keeping for his dedication to Ottawa for almost four decades.

March 9, 2010

Journey to Pakistan

Yasir congratuates the Canada Pakistan Association for organzing the successful celebration, Journey to Pakistan.

March 9, 2010

Question on Domestic Violence

Yasir asks Minister Meilleur what the Government of Ontario is doing to protect women and children from domestic violence.

March 5, 2010

International Women's Day Greeting

Yasir extends his best wishes as we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8.

March 2, 2010

Yasir Honours our Hometown Olympians

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Ottawa's Olympians!

February 24, 2010

Question on Services for Children and Youth

Yasir asks Hon. Laurel Broten what the government has done to increase services for children and youth.

February 23, 2010

Question on MRI Wait Times

Yasir asks Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, what the government is doing to lower the wait times for MRIs in Ottawa.

February 22, 2010

Statement in Honour of Constable Czapnik

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to honour the memory of Constable Czapnik - a true community builder and an inspiration to everyone.

February 18, 2010

Rabbi Bulka Gets Keys to Ottawa

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to congratulate Rabbi Bulka on receiving the Keys to Ottawa.

February 18, 2010

Question to Minister Dombrowsky on Full Day Learni

Yasir asks the Minister of Education how full-day learning will be implemented and how this will impact our Poverty Reduction Strategy.

February 17, 2010

Youth Services Bureau 50th Anniversary

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to congratulate the Youth Services Bureau on 50 years of providing exceptional services for youth in our community.

February 16, 2010

Kindness Week 2010

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to share the spirit of Kindness Week 2010 with all his colleagues.

February 9, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year

Yasir wishes everyone a Happy 2010 and a prosperous Year of the Tiger!

December 23, 2009

Holiday Greeting

Happy Holidays everyone!

December 17, 2009

Happy Holidays From Yasir!

Yasir extends his sincerest best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.

December 8, 2009

Memory of Bernie Stewart

Yasir rises in the Legislative Assembly to share his memories of Bernie Stewart.

December 1, 2009

Student Fundraising

Yasir gives a Member's Statement congratulating the students of Nepean High School and Lisgar Collegiate High School for organizing successful pancake breakfasts to raise money for the United Way and the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre.

November 18, 2009

Diabetes Awareness Month

Yasir gives a Members Statement on Diabetes Awareness Month and the wonderful care being provided in our community.

November 16, 2009

H1N1 Vaccine Question

Yasir asks the Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health, a question on the availability of the H1N1 vaccine in our community.

November 11, 2009

Remembrance Day

Yasir makes a statement on Remembrance Day.

November 4, 2009

Immigrant Health Services

Yasir askes the Hon. Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration what the Ontario Government is doing to ensure that newcomers have access to mental health care services.

November 4, 2009

Infrastructure Investments

Yasir makes a Member's Statement on infrastructure investments in Ottawa.

November 3, 2009

Statement on CPR Awareness Month

Yasir makes a Member's Statement on CPR Awareness Month.

October 23, 2009

French Language Services

Yasir asks Hon. Madeleine Meilleur, Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, what Ontario is doing to improve access to French language services.

October 22, 2009

Islamic History Month

Yasir celebrates Islamic History Month.

October 21, 2009

High Tech Sector

Yasir askes the Hon. John Milloy, Minister of Research and Innovation what the Ontario Government is doing to promote innovation in Ottawa.

October 19, 2009

Hellenic Community 80th Anniversary

Yasir celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Hellenic Community Association here in Ottawa.

October 19, 2009

Question on Health Promotion

Yasir askes Minister of Health Promotion, Margarett Best, what the Government is doing to support community-based organizations to promote health in our neighbourhoods.

September 28, 2009

Autumn Moon Festival

Yasir makes a statement to the Legislative Assembly to recognize the Autumn Moon Festival.

September 23, 2009

Question on Legal Aid

Yasir askes the Attorney General what Ontario is doing to support Legal Aid in Ontario.

September 17, 2009

Fire Sprinkler System Debate

Yasir participates in the debate about installing fire sprinkler systems in new homes in Ontario.

September 17, 2009

Kindess Week - Part 3

Conculsion of debate and unanimous vote to pass the Kindness Week Motion.

September 17, 2009

Statement on Eid

Yasir commemorates Eid in the Legislative Assembly.

September 17, 2009

Kindness Week - Part 1

Yasir introduces a motion in the Legislative Assembly to declare the third week in Februrary as Kindness Week in Ontario. Part one of the motion introduction.

September 16, 2009

Question on Economic Development

Yasir askes Minister Pupatello what the Ontario Government is doing to support economic development in the province.

September 14, 2009

Affordable Housing

Yasir asks the Hon. Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing about the status of affordable housing in our province.

September 14, 2009

Cap and Trade Legislation

Yasir speaks about the improtance of passing cap and trade legislation to the members of the Legislative Assembly.

September 5, 2009

Community Cup Member's Statement

Yasir shares the good work and positive message of the Community Cup with his colleagues.

May 12, 2009

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Yasir recognizes May 12 as national awareness day for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

May 12, 2009

What the 2009 Budget Means for You

Yasir talks about the 2009 Ontario Budget and what it means for your family.

May 7, 2009

Tulip Festival

Yasir shares the success of the Tulip Festival.

May 4, 2009

Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Yasir recognizes May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month.

April 29, 2009

Debate on Health Care

Yasir participates in a debate regarding health care funding in Ottawa.

April 7, 2009

Rt. Hon. Herb Gray

Yasir congratulates Rt. Hon. Herb Gray on his installation as Chancellor of Carleton University.

March 30, 2009

Westboro BIA

Yasir congratulates Westboro BIA on their 30th anniversary.

March 25, 2009

Easter Seals Month

Yasir recognizes Easter Seals Month.

March 6, 2009

Introduction of the City of Ottawa Amendment Act 2

Yasir introduces his second Private Members Bill, the City of Ottawa Amendment Act, 2009, which amends the Act to create an independent board of public health for the City of Ottawa.

February 26, 2009

Crime Prevention Week

Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi addresses the legislature during Crime Prevention Week in Ontario.

February 26, 2009

Kindness Week

Yasir Naqvi's Member Statement to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario regarding "Kindness Week' on February 17, 2009.

February 26, 2009

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

Yasir Naqvi's Member Statement to the Legislative Asembly of Ontario regarding the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization on December 1, 2008.

February 25, 2009

Winterlude 2009

Yasir congratulates Winterlude on their successes.

September 17, 2008

Kindness Week - Part 2

Continuation on the debate following the introduction of the motion to declare Kindness Week in Ontario. The motion passed with unanimous consent.