With over 50% of all of Canada's food exports destined for the US, Canadians are counting on cross-partisan support in order to ratify the new NAFTA agreement! This week we're tabling legislation to ratify the new NAFTA deal, the final step in safeguarding more than $2 billion a day in cross-border trade. Here's a [...]
It’s time to have YOUR say on #YourBudget 2020! Pre-budget consultation surveys are up, and we want your ideas! Strengthening the Middle Class Climate Change and Protecting the Environment Health and Safety of Canadians Reconciliation Take the surveys here: https://budget.gc.ca/…/prebudget-prebudgetaire/index-en.html Have a big idea, or more you’d like to share? Send an email to budget2020@canada.ca [...]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Great news for social enterprises! The Investment Readiness Program helps social purpose organizations explore, grow and thrive across Canada! These organizations are contributing to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges. The Community Foundation of Canada has opened a call for applications which will be open from January 8 to February [...]
I’ve spent much of the holiday break studying up for my role as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health!
We know it's expensive to travel by plane, and travelers deserve fair & consistent treatment. The final phase of our new Passenger Rights come into effect on December 15th. Learn more about what you're entitled to: https://otc-cta.gc.ca/…/air-passenger-protection-regulation…
This morning we welcomed the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King, number 426 to the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa. This particular helicopter spent more than 20 years flying out of CFB Shearwater! Brigadier-General Lise Bourgon, one of Canada’s first female helicopter pilots, spoke about the distinguished life of these beloved maritime helicopters. Rest [...]
Thank you to my good friend Geoff Regan for serving as Speaker of the House of Commons during the 42nd Parliament. Your work to bring decorum back to the House of Commons will leave a lasting legacy in this place. Thank you!
It’s important that all orders of government work together for Canadians. And our government recognizes the important role Municipalities play across Canada! It was great to attend the FCM reception and catch up with so many colleagues.
Today, I was officially sworn-in as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. I’m looking forward to the 43rd Parliament!
This Veterans’ Week we honour those who have served Canada in times of conflict and peace. And we honour the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve today. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Italian Campaign, the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy and the Battle [...]