March 3, 2026 Sydney, Australia “Canada has long seen Iran as the principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East. The regime and its proxies have murdered hundreds of Canadian civilians and caused untold suffering for millions of people in the Middle East and beyond. Despite more than two decades of negotiations [...]
March 2, 2026 - New Delhi, India - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on hostilities in the Middle East: “The Government of Canada is closely following developments in the Middle East. We call on all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and [...]
In my role as Vice President of the Canada NATO Parliamentary Association, I’m in Brussels this week with our Canadian delegation for NATO Parliamentary Assembly meetings. Parliamentarians from across the Alliance have gathered to strengthen support for NATO, reinforce transatlantic ties, and ensure the democratic link between Allied governments and the citizens we represent [...]
I want public servants to know that I have consistently advocated for flexibility in the workplace, including the continued use of hybrid arrangements, and I will continue to do so. Through my many conversations with public servants, I’ve heard firsthand how much the nature of work has evolved. Many teams are now spread across [...]
February 5, 2026 Vaughan, Ontario The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the frontline of this shift, with more than 90% of Canadian-made vehicles and 60% of Canadian-made auto parts currently exported to the U.S. Canada’s [...]
You know it’s a good day when every order of government is at the table together to do good. Today, we announced that all orders of government are at the table to accelerate timelines and affordability at Shannon Park, alongside a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia [...]
A Stronger Canada in an Uncertain World Canada is facing a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain global landscape — one that has brought real disruption and upheaval for people here at home. Budget 2025 responds to these challenges with a clear plan to strengthen our country from within. Over the next five years, Budget [...]
What's happening with the municipality and the province First of all, I want to commend the majority of HRM Regional Council (especially Councillor Austin) for listening to the people and stakeholders of Dartmouth—and those across our municipality—who called on the government to protect Dartmouth Cove from unnecessary infill. Following the public hearing, HRM Council [...]
October 22, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good evening. It’s a pleasure to be back at university. Even though it has been a while since I was in your shoes, there are similarities to our experiences. In particular, we will have both studied — and entered the workforce — at times of immense [...]
Click here for the copy of the letter I sent to Minister Thompson on October 14th, 2025. October 14th, 2025 The Honourable Joanne Thompson Minister of Fisheries Ottawa, ON Re: Request to Refuse Fisheries Act Authorization for Infill Project in Dartmouth Cove (Project 2022-206446) Minister Thompson, I am writing to urge you, under the [...]