We’re delivering an extra $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help address medical waitlist backlogs caused by COVID-19

We're delivering an extra $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help address medical waitlist backlogs caused by COVID-19. This funding is on top of existing investments like the Canadian Health Transfer! Learn more: https://www.cbc.ca/.../feds-surgery-backlong-2b-cash...

We’re delivering an extra $2 billion to the provinces and territories to help address medical waitlist backlogs caused by COVID-192022-04-05T13:29:58-03:00

Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine

Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine February 24, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine. These additional unprovoked actions are another clear and further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. They are also in violation of Russia’s obligations under international law and the [...]

Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine2022-02-25T09:02:30-04:00

MP Fisher’s statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 24th, 2022 This is a dark day. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people who are dealing with a brutal act of war against their country. As they fight for their country’s sovereignty, they are also fighting to uphold international law, and for democracy.   As the Prime Minister said earlier, this is [...]

MP Fisher’s statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine2022-02-24T19:31:35-04:00

MP Fisher’s Speech on the Emergencies Act

February 19th, 2022 Mr. Darren Fisher (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors, Lib.): Canada has a beautiful democracy, but let me be clear: Although beauty is not always perfect or without flaws, it is beautiful nonetheless, and our democracy is under attack by those who seek to destabilize it and to harm it. [...]

MP Fisher’s Speech on the Emergencies Act2022-02-24T16:21:14-04:00

This was my statement virtually in the House of Commons on standing up against misinformation and hate

Whether it's misinformation designed to incite and divide us, or hateful callers and harmful packages sent to offices—the rise in hate is something we must all recognize and stand up against. This was my statement virtually in the House of Commons today:

This was my statement virtually in the House of Commons on standing up against misinformation and hate2022-02-17T19:07:51-04:00

We’re helping seniors who had their GIS payments reduced after receiving pandemic benefits

Good news for seniors who saw a reduction in GIS or Allowance benefits after receiving pandemic benefits! We all know that this pandemic has been challenging for just about everyone. And we know that it’s been particularly hard for seniors across Canada—especially those most vulnerable. I’ve heard from seniors in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and right [...]

We’re helping seniors who had their GIS payments reduced after receiving pandemic benefits2022-02-18T12:01:33-04:00

As an ally Member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, I signed my name to this statement

February 4, 2022 As an ally Member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, I signed my name to this statement. Canadians watched in horror as swastikas, Confederate flags and other symbols of hate and terror were flying on Parliament Hill. Peaceful protests are important to our democracy, but there is nothing peaceful about a swastika, [...]

As an ally Member of the Parliamentary Black Caucus, I signed my name to this statement2022-02-08T16:07:13-04:00

Have your say on Canada’s Budget 2022!

Have your say on Canada’s Budget 2022! It’s been almost two years since our Government launched Canada’s economic response plan with unprecedented measures to meet the unprecedented challenge of the pandemic. And since then, we’ve surpassed out target of creating one million jobs! Canada has recovered 108% of the jobs lost at the peak [...]

Have your say on Canada’s Budget 2022!2022-02-07T10:29:18-04:00