Rechie Valdez
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Rechie Valdez | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville | |
| Assumed office September 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gagan Sikand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1980 Zambia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
Rechie Valdez (born c. 1980)[1] is a Canadian politician who was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in the 2021 federal election. She represents Mississauga—Streetsville as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. She is the first Filipino Canadian woman to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada. Prior to being elected, she worked in banking and business. She is married and has two children.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ Aiello, Rachel (October 19, 2021). "'I feel a great responsibility': Meet Liberal Rechie Valdez, Canada's first Filipina MP". CTV News. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ "Rechie Valdez makes history as first Filipino woman elected Member of Parliament in Canada". The Georgia Straight. September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Liberal Rechie Valdez wins Mississauga-Streetsville". Toronto Star. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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