Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, recently announced the launch of the call for nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards! This is the chance for all Canadians to nominate exceptional individuals, not for profit organizations that help find innovative solutions to social challenges, or businesses that demonstrate social responsibility in their community. This year, 21 awards will be [...]
We want to ensure that every young person who wants to learn and gain experience, has the opportunity to do so. We’re working to make post-secondary education and training more affordable, through lowering the interest rate on Canada Student Loans, and by boosting Canada Student Grants. As for training, we’re improving and expanding the [...]
Good to meet with members of the IAFF Canada - AIP. We discussed the importance of: 👨🚒 making sure that building codes are looked at through the lens of firefighters 👨🚒 potential dangers of fire retardants 👨🚒 strong supports for post traumatic stress injuries. We made sure to thank them for everything they do [...]
On April 9th, 1917, the capture of Vimy Ridge was a pivotal and defining moment for Canada. Almost 3,600 Canadian soldiers lost their lives, and more than 10,000 were wounded. Today and everyday, we will remember them. Learn more about the Battle of Vimy Ridge: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/…/first-world-w…/fact_sheets/vimy
I honoured our RCAF women and men on the 95th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, in the House of Commons. We will continue to support you, as you continue to protect Canadians and those abroad.
Awesome morning with the Dartmouth High School Improv Team here in Ottawa. Highlight of my week!! I love it when folks from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour visit me at Parliament. Hope you all had a great visit!
What a neat opportunity! The Canada Youth Summit is on May 2-3, 2019 in Ottawa. 300 young leaders from coast to coast to coast to come together to celebrate the launch of Canada’s first youth policy, talk about key issues identified by youth, share their experiences with service and what it meant to them [...]
When more women participate in politics and civic life, it helps to create what will essentially be a fairer democracy – one where all Canadians – regardless of gender – have an equal and fair chance at success. Today we have the privilege of welcoming 338 dynamic and diverse young women in the House [...]
Today is the 12th Annual World Autism Awareness Day! It’s a day to promote awareness and inclusion of people with autism. We’ve been taking action that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with autism and their families by: ✔️ Proposing a $12 million investment through Budget 2019 for the Ready, [...]
I've heard from seniors, that they'd like the ability to work part-time without worrying about their GIS being clawed back. Budget 2019 proposes to enhance the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) earnings exemption, beginning with the July 2020-21 benefit year. The enhancement would: ✔️Extend eligibility for the earnings exemption to self-employment income. ✔️Provide a full [...]