I had the honor of spending the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander. During the formal ceremony, we heard an incredible speech by former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and later watched a special performance of Come From Away. But the most meaningful part was meeting and thanking the people in and around Gander. Incredibly [...]
In case you missed it: Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien delivered a powerful speech at the 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Gander
Canada Strong isn’t about just withstanding this crisis, it’s about coming out of it stronger, more resilient, and more independent. It’s about ensuring that no other country can determine our future, and that we can live how we want to live. We have a plan, we’re on track, and we’re just getting started. —The [...]
Thinking of Cape Breton as everyone steps up to help each other through the aftermath of this storm.
I’m in beautiful Digby for meetings with my Atlantic Caucus colleagues. Thank you to MP Chris d'Entremont for hosting us. From discussing priorities and advocacy opportunities, to meeting with stakeholders, we’re deeply engaged on issues facing our region. It’s always so important to me that we stay connected, so we can better advocate for [...]
Buy Canadian We'll always defend our sovereignty. We'll always support Canadian workers and businesses. And each of us can do our part by choosing Canadian products and supporting local businesses whenever we can. Here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, we already #SupportLocal and understand the importance of supporting the neighbours, businesses, and workers who make our [...]
2026-08-25 Canada won't back down. Through this period of uncertainty, we'll keep focusing on what we can control. We'll continue building strength at home and diversifying our trade so Canada is less reliant on a single trading partner. Learn about today's announcement to support Canadian workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs: https://www.canada.ca/.../canada-announces-targeted... [...]
August 22, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario I would like to update Canadians on developments in our trade negotiations with the United States, why we are walking away from a bad deal, and what comes next. For much of our history, Canadians have been able to count on favourable trade conditions: a stable relationship with the [...]
August 21, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario “Over the past 18 months, Canada’s new government has focused on building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and striking a fair deal with the United States. Our objectives in our trade negotiations have been to: Preserve tariff-free access to the U.S. for the vast majority of [...]
Ce fut un plaisir de participer à la levée du drapeau acadien ce matin. Chaque année, cette célébration me rappelle la fierté acadienne, l’énergie de la communauté acadienne et l’esprit de rassemblement qui rendent cette journée si spéciale. Bon Quinzou à toute la communauté acadienne ! It was a pleasure to join this morning’s [...]
