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Julie Dzerowicz Member of Parliament
Davenport

Dear Davenport friends and neighbours, / Chers amis et voisins de Davenport,

MP Dzerowicz has just arrived from Washington D.C. today. After a long couple of weeks filled with hard work all around the world (Brussels & Paris for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly), she will not be able to make it for this week’s newsletter! So, we, her staff, will be providing you with the latest updates for the week.

Update on the Middle East: Iran, Israel, and the U.S.

We have been receiving calls in the office on the current situation in the Middle East, and specifically our Prime Minister’s response. Many constituents have stated that our position isn’t very clear, and MP Dzerowicz believes that this is furthest from the truth. 

Canada has been clear from the beginning: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world’s worst human rights records, and must never be allowed to obtain or develop nuclear weapons. Our government has historically said this, and we continue to communicate the same message today.  

Conveying PM Carney’s statement: We take this position with regret, because the current conflict is another example of the failure of the international order. Despite decades of United Nations Security Council resolutions, the tireless work of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and a succession of sanctions and diplomatic frameworks, Iran’s nuclear threat remains. And now the United States and Israel have acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada.

Diplomatic engagement is essential to avoid a wider and deeper conflict. Innocent civilians must be protected, and all parties must commit to finding enduring agreements to end both nuclear proliferation and terrorist extremism. This is our focus.

Our highest priority remains protecting Canadians who are currently in the Middle East. Under our Standing Rapid Deployment Team plan,  we have deployed extra consular support to the surrounding region to help Canadians across the region including in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Jordan, Turkmenistan and Türkiye. 

Canadians should continue to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad to continue to get up to date information and can contact the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre at +1-613-996-8885 or me-mo.sos@international.gc.ca.

Trade Developments with India, Australia, and Japan

Our Prime Minister has concluded successful trips to advance relationships in India, Australia, and Japan. Here is the recap.

With India:

  • Both countries agreed to advance the India-Canada Strategic Energy Partnership
  • Both leaders welcome $2.6 billion to export Uranium to India, which would support Canada’s pursuit of becoming an energy superpower
  • Memorandum of Understanding on Critical Minerals Clean Energy Cooperation, Climate Change and Environment, Cultural Cooperation, and many other points of agreement

[Button: See here for a more comprehensive list of items discussed]

With Japan:

  • Advancing cooperation in multiple areas:
    • Arctic Scientific and Tech cooperation
    • Supply chain resilience; diversification
    • Cybersecurity and cyber defence cooperation
    • Food security cooperation 
    • Conventional energies, and energy technology

[Button: See here for full list of items of advanced cooperation discussed]

With Australia:

  • Canada and Australia agreed to:
    • Modernise the Australia-Canada Tax Treaty, to promote greater investment
    • Strengthen policy to advance AI sovereignty, inclusivity, access and trustworthiness
    • Strengthen emergency preparedness through research, information exchange, etc.

[Button: See here for the complete list of items discussed]

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is this Sunday, March 8th. We hope you all take a moment this weekend to intentionally thank the important women around you in your lives, who spend countless hours supporting us and our community.

Jobs!!!

Our government made a recent announcement of up to $27 million in funding to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). This funding will support young Canadians across the country as they gain valuable hands-on experience in the agriculture and agri-food sector and contribute to building the next generation of skilled workers. Applications are open for youth aged 15 to 30 for work experience and skill development opportunities. 

Applications are open till May 4, 2025.

[Button: Apply here!]

Have a wonderful weekend, Davenport! As always, it’s a true pleasure and honour to serve you.

The Staff of Julie Dzerowicz

Member of Parliament for Davenport

Chair, Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Chair, Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association

Chair, Toronto Caucus