MONTREAL - s4story -- Dr. Rod Joseph, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and community advocate, brought his people-first agenda to Canada this weekend as a panelist at "Annou Pale de Sekirite an Ayiti — Le rôle de la diaspora" in Montréal. Throughout the forum and subsequent community meet-and-greets, Joseph's charisma and hands-on outreach—son charisme durant les bains de foule—reinforced why supporters call him "the people's congressman."
At the event, held Sunday, August 17, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at 3971 Boulevard Robert, Montréal, Joseph joined fellow experts to discuss security, diaspora responsibility, and practical pathways for economic opportunity. Whils the community participation was over capacity with more than 1,000 left outside, his participation—along with the professionalism of his team and collaborators—demonstrated that they mean business: organizing quickly, engaging respectfully, and answering community questions with concrete next steps.

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"I wore the uniform to protect our freedoms—now I'm fighting for working families to have a safe opportunity for growth," said Dr. Rod Joseph. "That means justice in how communities are policed and served, equity in access to capital and transformative employment opportunities, and transparence in government that works as hard as the people do. Whether in Montréal, Port-au-Prince, other communities across the globe and especially in South Florida, our message is the same: people first."

Highlights from Montréal

• Policy-grounded dialogue: Joseph pressed for coordinated public-safety strategies, diaspora investment that creates jobs, and transparent governance.
• Community activation: Overflow conversations after the panel connected residents with volunteer networks and small-business resources.
• Cross-border collaboration: Joseph's team initiated working groups to keep the forum's recommendations moving forward with measurable milestones.

About Rod Joseph

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Dr. Rod Joseph—a Purple Heart recipient, veteran, and community builder—is running to represent Florida's 20th Congressional District, serving communities across Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Grounded in servant leadership and accountability, he brings a results-first approach shaped by military discipline and years of hands-on work with families, small businesses, faith groups, and civic organizations. His mission is simple: ensure every zip code in FL-20 has a fair chance to thrive. Dr. Joseph is, in every sense, the people's champion for Florida's 20th and continue to encourage volunteers to join the fight. Visit https://rodjosephforcongress.com/volunteer