Today is the very first National Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Canada. I am very proud to have sponsored Senator Jane Cordy's Bill S-211, The National Sickle Cell Awareness Day Act. I'm not sure I realized how much this Bill would matter to so many Canadians across the country - but it does. Together [...]
Homelessness is a problem that unfortunately affects every community. But our government believes that one homeless Canadian is too many, and we are committed to helping those in need. That’s why we are making bold changes to prevent and reduce homelessness. Reaching Home is part of our government’s National Housing Strategy, which over 10 [...]
The Forum for Young Canadians / Forum pour jeunes canadiens is one of Canada’s most renowned programs for getting youth more involved in politics. One of their flagship programs is the National Youth Forum, which welcomes over 100 students from across Canada to Ottawa to immerse themselves in the exciting world of national politics, and participants can [...]
We're pleased to announce an open call for proposals under the Harm Reduction Fund, which will invest $30 million over 5 years to help support front-line community-based programs that seek to reduce substance abuse, HIV and hepatitis C infections among individuals who share injection and inhalation drug-use equipment. If chosen, successful projects will receive [...]
Canada is at its best when everybody is included. When people with disabilities are given the opportunity to fully contribute and participate in their communities and workplaces, we create a stronger Canada for everyone!! National AccessAbility Week, taking place across Canada from May 27 to June 2, aims to bring this perspective to the forefront, [...]
Good news!! The Transportation Modernization Act is now law in Canada, and its new rules and regulations will make a positive difference in the experiences of air travelers for years to come. Not only does it promote greater choice, connectivity, and lower costs, it also helps strengthen air passenger rights. These new regulations will establish [...]
I'm at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Annual Spring Session and we recently met with officials at the Canadian Embassy in Poland. Proud to be part of the Canadian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
We’ve just announced the first substantial update of Canada’s family laws in 20 years. We know how important it is to protect families, particularly children, from the negative outcomes often related to separation and divorce. We are strengthening and modernizing Canada’s family justice system so that it works for today’s families. Read more : https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2018/05/government-of-canada-announces-new-measures-to-strengthen-and-modernize-family-justice.html
Science is fun! Science Odyssey is a 10 day nation-wide event filled with fun science exploration and discovery! There are 100s of events happening across the country where Canadians of all ages can participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrations that will showcase science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fun and entertaining way to get [...]
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from a mental health problem or illness in any given year? That means 20% of the people in your life are forced to suffer, often in silence. Eliminating the stigma that forces people into silence is the first step to successfully improving the mental health of [...]
