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An estimated 1 million Filipinos live in Canada, yet only one made it to the House of Commons

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It was past midnight on April 29th when Filipino Canadian Member of Parliament Rechie Valdez addressed her supporters in an election watch party in her riding of Mississauga-Streetsville. It was a nail-biter election for Valdez, as a tight race between her and Conservative candidate Sue McFadden developed throughout the evening.

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An estimated 1 million Filipinos live in Canada, yet only one made it to the House of Commons

Only two people of Philippine descent have successfully won seats in the House of Commons despite Filipinos being the third-largest immigrant group in the country.

·Toronto, Canada
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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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