Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill!
This guy! The best Son of a Critch I know. Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill. Seamus and Ben too!
I had the honour of attending the Address to Parliament by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine
Courage. Perseverance. Resilience. These words are strong, yet they still do not adequately describe the Ukrainian people. They do not adequately describe the bravery shown against the brutal aggressor they face. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is an assault against the rules-based order, on a deep global scale. I had the honour of attending [...]
Standing up for the safety of 2SLGBTQI+ children and against hate
20-09-2023 The march for children that you’re hearing about is a march against the safety of children. It is a march led by the far right that serves to harm and make 2SLGBTQI+ kids unsafe in our communities, unsafe in their homes. We stand with the trans community and against this hate. [...]
I met with with local entrepreneur & Clean Valley CIC CEO, Nicholas LaValle, and national non-profit Futurpreneur
Fantastic to meet with local entrepreneur, Clean Valley CIC CEO, Nicholas LaValle and Futurpreneur, a smart national non-profit organization. It’s no secret that young entrepreneurs like Nicholas are taking their smart ideas and turning them into viable businesses. Clean Valley CIC, for example, is an innovative clean tech company that specializes in bio-filtration. For [...]
The House is returning and I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa!
Huge thanks to everyone back home who took the time to share their thoughts with me this summer. Whether we chatted at a community event, or met in my office—whether you emailed your thoughts or called my team—I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa.
Honoured to share that I’ve been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
The Prime Minister just announced new Parliamentary Secretary positions. I am truly honoured to let you know that I've been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. I am delighted to work alongside Minister Ya'ara Saks and Minister Mark Holland to not only continue delivering [...]
Headed to London (ON) for national caucus meetings, then back to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting
Off to London, Ontario for national caucus meetings and then to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting! From meetings in my office to chats at events—I’ve had so many great conversations across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour this summer. Looking forward to continuing to advocate for back home. We have a lot of work to do, [...]
Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going UP!
Great news for parents! Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going up TODAY! Our Government's Canada Child Benefit has lifted 435,000+ children out of poverty. And it's targeted to give more money to the families that need it the most. That means that families will receive up to $7,437 per child under 6, [...]
We delivered an additional $2 billion top-up to provinces and territories to strengthen public health care
You deserve to access the health care you need when you need it. That’s why we just delivered an additional $2 billion top-up to the provinces and territories to help them reduce backlogs and respond to urgent pressures in emergency rooms, operating rooms, and in pediatric hospitals like the IWK. Yes, the provinces and [...]
Our Government just banned the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada
Our Government just banned the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada! Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/.../health-canada-announces-the-end...