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.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte Honoured WWII Canadian Veteran Don White2018-10-31T10:45:13-03:00

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 [...]

Committed to Strengthening Victims’ Rights Within the Military Justice System2018-10-29T14:18:30-03:00

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 Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Project2018-10-29T14:05:47-03:00

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 [...]

The Lowest Canadian Unemployment Rate in 40 Years2018-10-29T14:02:32-03:00

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!

Small Business Week 20182018-10-31T11:39:10-03:00

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 [...]

Drug Impaired Driving is Illegal2018-10-29T13:57:58-03:00

Met Invictus Games Rower and Archer Aaron Boulanger and his Dad Claude Today

It was an honour to meet Invictus archer and rower Aaron Boulanger, and his Dad Claude at Parliament today. Aaron lost his sight due to a brain tumour, and will compete in the 2018 #InvictusGames in Sydney, Australia! You can learn more about the Invictus Games here: https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/foundation/story/

Met Invictus Games Rower and Archer Aaron Boulanger and his Dad Claude Today2018-10-29T13:52:08-03:00

Daughters of the Vote 2019 Cohort is Accepting Applications Now!

During the first 'Daughters of the Vote', in March 2017, there were more women occupying seats in Parliament than there have been elected in the entire history of Confederation! Listening to the speeches in the House of Commons was an extremely empowering and emotional experience. When more women participate in politics and civic life, [...]

Daughters of the Vote 2019 Cohort is Accepting Applications Now!2018-10-29T13:38:45-03:00

The New USMCA Protects the Rights of Workers

  The new USMCA protects the rights of workers. It includes a robust labour chapter which aims to raise and improve labour standards and working conditions in all three countries by building on international labour principles and rights. “Unifor called for increased rules of origin and higher wage thresholds in Mexico to rebalance auto [...]

The New USMCA Protects the Rights of Workers2018-10-29T13:21:37-03:00

Calls from People Pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency

Please SHARE, to save folks from falling for these scams. I’ve heard from many constituents that they’ve received phone calls from people pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Some of the callers even tell them that a warrant is out for their arrest!! As a reminder, there are many, many scams out [...]

Calls from People Pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency2018-10-11T16:17:44-03:00