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 [...]
It's Purple Day! Join me by wearing purple to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding Epilepsy. Shout out to Halifax West MP Geoff Regan, who made Cassidy Megan's dream of Purple Day a reality. Learn more at http://www.purpleday.org/
As you know, I am a strong supporter of National Pharmacare, our Government is taking crucial steps toward making this a reality. We believe that no one in Canada should have to choose between paying for their rent or paying for the prescription drugs they need. While we wait for the final report from [...]
🏠 We’re making homeownership more affordable for first-time home buyers! Budget 2019 includes the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive. 🏠 gives eligible first-time home buyers the ability to lower their borrowing costs by sharing the cost of buying a home with CMHC. 🏠 provides funding of 5-10% of the home purchase price. 🏠 no [...]
