Rechie Valdez
Minister of Women and Gender Equality
Liberal
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| TELUS Corporation | 1 | $554,737.41 |
| McKesson Canada | 1 | $24,085.99 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
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Valdez voted on Parliament business and spoke on women and gender equality
OpenParliament shows Rechie Valdez voted on multiple House items, including a 'No' vote on an opposition motion about federal fuel taxes and the Clean Fuel Standard and a 'Yes' vote on Bill S-233 concerning assaults against health-service providers and first responders. It also records her speaking in the House on women and gender equality, where she emphasized economic participation and referenced a $77 million announcement.
View source →Valdez’s office posted Pride, AI, and Black entrepreneur updates
Her constituency or official site lists recent updates on Pride in Toronto, investments in Canadian AI innovation, and support for Black entrepreneurs. These posts present Valdez as active on community celebration, innovation, and economic inclusion themes.
View source →Valdez announced $1.4 million to combat human trafficking and support survivors
Minister Rechie Valdez announced federal funding of $1.4 million for six organizations supporting human trafficking prevention and survivor services in Halifax. The announcement followed a separate gender-based violence funding commitment made the day before.
View source →Rechie Valdez announces $1.4M funding to combat human trafficking in Halifax
Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez announced $1.4 million in federal funding to support six organizations across Canada fighting human trafficking and helping survivors.
View source →Minister Valdez to highlight Canada Child Benefit increase in Toronto on July 20
Minister Valdez will attend an event at Northview Advent Child Care in Toronto to promote the increased Canada Child Benefit, accompanied by MPs Chi Nguyen and Vince Gasparro.
View source →Ontario MP Rechie Valdez visits Manitoba to connect with Filipino community
MP Rechie Valdez traveled to Winnipeg and Steinbach this weekend to meet with local Filipino individuals, groups, and leaders, expressing her desire to better understand the community's needs.
View source →Rechie Valdez makes history as first Filipina MP in Canada
Rechie Valdez was elected as the first Filipino Canadian woman to serve as a Member of Parliament and Cabinet minister, marking a historic milestone for Filipino Canadians in Canada."
View source →Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Gifts
Gift (Act) Received 2025/10/17
Nature
Two tickets to the Trillium Diwali Gala in Brampton, Ontario on October 17, 2025.
Source
Trillium Health Partners Foundation
Circumstances
Invited in her official capacity as Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) to attend and represent the Government of Canada.
Liabilities
Mortgage with RBC, jointly held with spouse;
Home equity line of credit with RBC, jointly held with spouse.
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's liabilities
Credit card with CIBC;
Vehicle loan with Scotiabank.
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last 12 months:
Employment income from Midtown Honda
Next 12 months:
Employment income from Midtown Honda
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Contact Information
8B Maiden Lane Mississauga, Ontario L5M 1W8