Rechie Valdez is a Canadian politician who serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the federal riding of Mississauga—Streetsville. She was first elected in the 2021 Canadian federal election as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada, defeating incumbent Conservative MP Brad Butt. Valdez is noted as the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada.
Prior to entering federal politics, Valdez worked in the corporate sector, holding positions in banking and finance, including roles at the Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada. She also founded and operated a small business, a Filipino bakery and café, in Mississauga.
In Parliament, she has served on various committees, including the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs and the Standing Committee on International Trade. In July 2023, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business. In December 2023, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth.
