Our Government is Taking Action to Protect our Kids and Athletes
WATCH: As a hockey Dad, and as a Member of the sub-committee on Sports-Related Concussions, I am thrilled to hear that our Government is taking action to protect our kids and athletes.
Advance Requests – Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
Some of you may be following Audrey Parker’s heartbreaking story in the media. My heart goes out to Audrey and her family. And I commend Audrey for her advocacy. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) was an arduous piece of legislation to pass. As you can imagine, it was extremely complicated to study and move [...]
Discussing Women’s Economic Security with YWCA
Back in Ottawa after a few days of meetings at the United Nations with the Standing Committee on National Defence. Started the day off by meeting with YWCA Canada. We had a great meeting discussing women’s economic security.
The Tiny House Lottery at LakeCity Works
This summer LakeCity Works hired students through our Government's Canada Summer Jobs Program, to help their woodworking team build the very first LakeCity Tiny Home! And they're auctioning it off!! The lucky winner will be announced in January! Watch to find out the details.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte Honoured WWII Canadian Veteran Don White
Canada and the Netherlands share a deep bond. Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed Parliament today. He thanked and honoured WWII Canadian Veteran Don White, who helped liberate the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. PM Rutte is the first Dutch Prime Minister to address Canada’s Parliament.
Committed to Strengthening Victims’ Rights Within the Military Justice System
We are committed to strengthening victims’ rights within the military justice system. Today Minister Harjit Sajjan appeared before the Standing Committee on National Defence for our study on Bill C-77. The Minister made it clear that our Government intends on seeing this important Bill through the legislative process, as soon as possible. Through his [...]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project
BREAKING! The Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding have identified the preferred bidder for the design of the Canadian Surface Combatant Ships!! It's Lockheed Martin Canada! The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is the largest, most complex procurement ever undertaken by the Government of Canada. The CSCs will form the backbone of Canada's Navy [...]
The Lowest Canadian Unemployment Rate in 40 Years
Did you know that unemployment is at its lowest level in 40 years? Did you know that wages are growing at their fastest rate in close to a decade? Canada's economy is one of the best-performing in the G7, with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio! There's a reason we created and implemented a strong [...]
Small Business Week 2018
Downtown Dartmouth is booming! I chatted with Mary Ng, the Minister for Small Business and Export Promotion about the incredible entrepreneurs in downtown Dartmouth. Happy Small Business Week!
Drug Impaired Driving is Illegal
Today’s the day! We have legalized and strictly regulated cannabis in Canada. Our plan will keep cannabis out of the hands of youth and keep profits away from organized crime. Please, please remember that cannabis causes impairment. If you’re consuming cannabis, please don’t drive. See the penalties for driving while impaired in the comments [...]