Iniya Thai Pongal Nalvazhthukkal! Tamils in Canada and around the world are celebrating the start of Thai Pongal.  Over the next few days, families and friends will gather to share sweet rice, decorate their homes with colourful kolam artwork, and look to the year ahead with optimism.

Hae! Hae! Greetings from Reykjavik, Iceland! Only been here 3 days and feel like I have seen so much Lava Cave, Golden circle: Rift between the North American and Eurasian continental plates Gullfoss,Geyser, Kerio crater, and Blue Lagoon. The people are so kind and welcoming. #SoloVacation

Helping young Canadians build their futures starts with making education more accessible. That is why Canada is expanding its Loan Forgiveness Program to include 10 new professions!

Kind comments and a warm welcome at last week’s Christmas liturgy at the St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. ⛪️ Coptic Orthodoxy is one of the oldest Christian traditions on Earth—it has a connection to Jesus’s time in Egypt.

#ScarboroughAgincourt constituents, stakeholders and small business owners: 📢 You’re Invited! Join me for a Combatting Crime Town Hall with special guest Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, Ruby Sahota. TPS Supts. from Divisions 42, 43, Organized Crime, and the Pres of the TPA are panelists.

House-butchered, dry-aged meats and made-from-scratch noodles 🍜 from Omiwol K BBQ & Noodles on Yorkland Blvd. They’ve been open about a year (since Dec 2024) and offer free validated parking 🚗 See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information and photos.

Kicking off Tamil Heritage Month with the Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action and the Tamil Heritage Month Council 🪔 The contributions of the Tamil diaspora are felt in all areas: the arts, education, entrepreneurship, science, and beyond.

Great to see so many Young Liberals in #Scarborough from across the GTA and especially from Mississauga. There were also some young Liberals at heart (forever 29!) who were there to support our next generation of leaders. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information.

Կանադայում և ամբողջ աշխարհում հայերիհամար այսօր օրացույցի ամենակարևորտոներից մեկն է՝ Սուրբ Ծնունդը։ ԱյսօրՔրիստոսը ծնվում և հայտնվում է։ Բարեբեր էՔրիստոսի հայտնությունը։ See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information.

Welcome 2026! 🎊 There was lots of excitement at yesterday’s #ScarboroughAgincourt New Year Levee! 🎉 Food was purchased and served from local businesses. Thank you to volunteers, staff, organizations, and performers for making this such a great event. 🎶 See my Insta (JeanYip3) for more information.

Come on down! My Levee is on until 4pm today at the L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre at 2000 McNicol Ave. 🎉 #ScarboroughAgincourt

Reminder: Are you ready to celebrate the new year? 🥳🎉 #ScarboroughAgincourt residents are invited to the New Year Levee at the L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre tomorrow, January 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. RSVP by emailing [email protected]

Wishing you all good health and much joy for 2026! Happy New Year! Only one resolution, to sleep more.

Happy New Year! 🎉 May your 2026 be filled with joy, health and good fortune. I am looking forward to a great year! #ScarboroughAgincourt

Are you ready to celebrate the new year? 🥳🎉 #ScarboroughAgincourt residents are invited to the New Year Levee at the L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre on January 4th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours! 🎄 #ScarboroughAgincourt

Joined members of the community for a charity concert in support of the Hong Kong fire victims. While oceans separate Toronto and Hong Kong, the bonds of family, friendship, and community make that distance feel very small. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information.

My December 2025 Federal E-Update is officially out! 👀 Check it out! 📪 Visit bit.ly/December2025... To subscribe and receive future updates directly in your inbox, email me at [email protected] #EUpdate #ScarboroughAgincourt

Yesterday, there was so much excitement and energy at the Organization of Canadian Tamils with Disabilities Christmas party 🎄 — from the dancing to the incredible warmth of the youth, who greeted me with big smiles, hellos, and high fives. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information.

Tucked away just off Gordon Baker Road, Chick Fiesta is a small take-out place serving good-value tasty meals. Chicken options: grilled peri-peri style or fried. All grilled chicken is marinated 24–48 hours before cooking. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information and photos.

A wonderful morning at NOIC Academy’s Christmas Celebration 🎄 It was great to see students, educators, and families come together with music, activities, and plenty of holiday cheer. Loved the wreath competition and how all the students dresssed up in holiday wear.

So much warmer today—even with the grey skies ☁️. Today, we spoke to more people and told them about the #ScarboroughAgincourt New Year’s Levee and the Canada Strong Pass. Good to hear support for PM Mark Carney.

Glad to join the Canada Youth Founding Association’s 2026 Charity Banquet and recognize the achievements of young leaders, including the presentation of awards for the business proposal competition. It was especially inspiring to hear from a remarkably well-spoken 10yo whose confidence stood out.

Happy Birthday 🎂and congratulations of 10 years in Ottawa🌟 @mary_ng! She is extraordinary. Former PM @JustinTrudeau said the longest serving International trade minister. Lovely to see so many familiar friends and colleagues. Forever 25, my friend.♥️

Had a friendly and productive conversation with representatives from SEIU Healthcare (including a constituent) advocating for the Personal Support Worker tax credit. We discussed the credit, PSW work, and health infrastructure. #ScarboroughAgincourt

Even with -18 degree windchill ❄️, the doors were warm and the conversations even warmer. Thanks to everyone who took time to chat with me this weekend! I had the best volunteers with me 🥾. #ScarboroughAgincourt

Interested in government or politics? Applications for the 2026 Summer Leadership Program (SLP) are open. Submit by December 31st, 2025, for this incredible opportunity. For more information and to apply, visit slp2026ple.infolib.ca

Join me for a community walk this Wednesday, December 17th, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM! We’ll be knocking on doors to talk to residents. Please email [email protected] to register. Hope to see you there! 👟 #ScarboroughAgincourt

Now is the time to explore everything Canada has to offer even in the winter ❄️. Winter activities at our parks, national historic sites, and VIA train rides🚊 . The Canada Strong Pass is back only until January 15th!

So glad to see youth honoured at the Volunteer Project Support Centre 2025 Year-End Awards Celebration & Concert hosted by the Canada-China Federation of Entrepreneurs. This event showed the impact of community care and support.

Pls support or help spread the word. Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto 大多倫多中華文化中心

Chag Hanukkah Sameach! Today, as the sun sets, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah's story is one of resilience and the fight for the right to practice one's faith.

Stopped by Best Dim Sum Food Co for a business visit and to see if they could suggest a solution for the Chinese & Southeast Asian Caucus and staff breakfast in Ottawa— and Hilary, the co-owner, did not disappoint. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information. #ScarboroughAgincourt

What a welcome for our newest @LPC_O member, Michael Ma @liberalpartycanada holiday party! Good to have another MP onboard. Happy to catch up with the great former Premier of Ontario @Dalton_McGuinty .Enjoyed seeing and chatting with so many LPC friends. #LPCStrong

See you in 2026, Ottawa 👋! Please watch my closing holiday message in the House of Commons. That’s a wrap for Ottawa! Can’t wait to be back in #ScarboroughAgincourt .

A colourful evening at “Fengyun Yicai – Brilliance of Fengcai”, celebrating the power of arts to bring communities together. Very vibrant and full of energy — reflecting the talents of the performers.

Yesterday morning, I was happy to host the third annual Chinese and Southeast Asian Caucus and staff holiday breakfast ☕🥟. Great conversation and fantastic Best Dim Sum Food Co dim sum all the way from #ScarboroughAgincourt . Thank you MP Chi Nguyen for the bubble tea. 🧋

Merry Christmas, Ottawa! 🎄 This year’s Liberal Caucus Christmas on the Hill celebration brought together Canadians from BC to Scarborough, to Montreal to share in the joy of my favourite holiday in Ottawa. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information and photos.

Join us for an upcoming Day of Action in #ScarboroughAgincourt! 🗳️ Let’s connect with our neighbors 🚪, have impactful conversations 💬, and share updates from the Scarborough–Agincourt Federal Liberal Association. RSVP by emailing [email protected] #FederalLiberals #CommunityEngagement

Wonderful to be at Community Family Services of Ontario’s Community Clinic Day. It was a special clinic by family doctors, cardiologists, chiropractors—there were also screening for hearing tests. Priority was given to those who don’t have OHIP cards. #ScarboroughAgincourt

Join us for a virtual talk on fall prevention with Dr. Jason Kwok this Saturday, December 13th at 10:00am. Visit bit.ly/SASeniorsDec13 to join.

This past Friday, I hosted a meet-and-greet open house to introduce the services my office provides and share more about my role as a Member of Parliament. It was a real pleasure to meet #ScarboroughAgincourt constituents.

International doctors path to permanent residence. This morning, The federal government will reserve 5000 spaces in 2026 draw for prov and terr. There will be a new federal express entry category

Moment of Silence for the Hong Kong Tai Po Fire Victims Hong Kong community members are patiently lining up for a moment of remembrance for the Tai Po Fire victims. Lighting candles, presenting flowers and leaving messages on a wall of ❤️. Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd Until 5pm today

Really enjoyed the variety of meat, seafood 🐟, especially the vegetables, and the variety of different sauces at Laojiumen Hotpot9 🍜. Loved the buffet style and the authentic Chinese decor. There are some semi-private rooms available. This is a great place to go during these cold winter months 🌨️.

Thank you to the Greek Orthodox community for welcoming me so generously to the Patronal Feast dinner and Great Vespers. See my Instagram(JeanYip3) for more information.

We just wrapped up another successful coffee chat ☕️ Thanks to everyone who joined us—see you at the next one! See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more photos. #ScarboroughAgincourt

Attention small businesses and not-for-profits: The Regional Defence Investment Initiative is now accepting applications! See my Instagram (JeanYip) for more information.

This week in Ottawa, in addition to my parliamentary duties, I: ✅Met with the Canadian Tamil Congress to discuss relief efforts in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ✅Attended the 20th anniversary celebration of the Canadians Arts Coalition 🎨 ✅Met with the CEO of Viola Learning, a platform that supports learners.

A refreshing afternoon at the NCCC Tea Art Competition! 🍵✨ There were nine different tea teams showcasing their artistry of Chinese tea culture. Each performance highlighted a unique style and personal interpretation—like Xin Jiang and Shenzhen. See my Instagram (JeanYip3) for more information.