Popular MPP and Ontario Minister of Labour hosted his annual New Year levee at his constituency office on 109 Catherine Street on Saturday 18 January. Scores of admirers from Ottawa’s diverse multi-ethnic and ethno-cultural communities were there. The ebullient and hard working Yasir and his family were there to welcome and thank his supporters and admirers. Among the numerous guests were: Yomi Pratt, CEO of Global Community Alliance; Maria Krawll, Director of Operations, ArrowMight Canada; New Zealander Maori Dr. Rongo Wetere, Managing Director, ArrowMight International; Robert Yip, director Asian Heritage Month Society; Ana Maria Cruz Valderrama, Executive Director Club Casa de Los Abuelos and Godwin Ifedi, President, Black History Ottawa.