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

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 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
Kindess Week - Part 3
Conculsion of debate and unanimous vote to pass the Kindness Week Motion.

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
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 30, 2009
Westboro BIA
Yasir congratulates the 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.