CAIRO - 3 June 2022: Egyptian Sheref Sabawy of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario won a second term in the provincial elections in Ontario to represent Mississauga—Erin Mills.
Sabawy was declared the winner after garnering 42.11 per cent of 36,370 ballots, according to media reports.
In statements to the Egyptian Middle East News Agency (MENA) on Friday, Sabawy said that the Egyptian and Arab communities in Canada played a decisive role in his electoral victory.
Work continues within the framework of preparations for the second edition of the Egyptian real estate exhibition, to be held during the weekend, he said.
He further stressed that there are considerable opportunities for Egyptian Canadians to benefit from the capabilities of the booming Egyptian real estate market.
The Conservative incumbent was re-elected on Thursday, earning around 15,000 votes, according to trackers.
Liberal candidate Imran Mian placed second in the riding with around 13,500 votes, followed by NDP candidate Farina Hassan with 4,500, according to trackers.
During his first time in the legislature Sabawy introduced Bill 106, declaring each July in Ontario as Egyptian Heritage Month.
Sabawy was also a member of the standing committee on general government and served as the parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
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