19-10-2023 Canadians in Lebanon—please consider leaving by commercial means if you can do so safely. Please know that the security situation can deteriorate further without warning. If the armed conflict intensifies, commercial means to leave may not be available. And our ability to provide consular services during an active conflict, including evacuation, may be [...]
Fantastic news! The House of Commons just elected the first Black Speaker in Canada’s history — Greg Fergus. Greg is a truly wonderful Parliamentarian and a great friend. He's so calm and when he speaks people listen. He's a force and I know he will work hard to bring decorum back to the House. [...]
This guy! The best Son of a Critch I know. Always good to run into Mark Critch on the Hill. Seamus and Ben too!
Courage. Perseverance. Resilience. These words are strong, yet they still do not adequately describe the Ukrainian people. They do not adequately describe the bravery shown against the brutal aggressor they face. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine is an assault against the rules-based order, on a deep global scale. I had the honour of attending [...]
20-09-2023 The march for children that you’re hearing about is a march against the safety of children. It is a march led by the far right that serves to harm and make 2SLGBTQI+ kids unsafe in our communities, unsafe in their homes. We stand with the trans community and against this hate. [...]
Fantastic to meet with local entrepreneur, Clean Valley CIC CEO, Nicholas LaValle and Futurpreneur, a smart national non-profit organization. It’s no secret that young entrepreneurs like Nicholas are taking their smart ideas and turning them into viable businesses. Clean Valley CIC, for example, is an innovative clean tech company that specializes in bio-filtration. For [...]
Huge thanks to everyone back home who took the time to share their thoughts with me this summer. Whether we chatted at a community event, or met in my office—whether you emailed your thoughts or called my team—I’m here bringing your feedback to Ottawa.
The Prime Minister just announced new Parliamentary Secretary positions. I am truly honoured to let you know that I've been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health. I am delighted to work alongside Minister Ya'ara Saks and Minister Mark Holland to not only continue delivering [...]
Off to London, Ontario for national caucus meetings and then to Ottawa for the House of Commons sitting! From meetings in my office to chats at events—I’ve had so many great conversations across Dartmouth—Cole Harbour this summer. Looking forward to continuing to advocate for back home. We have a lot of work to do, [...]
Great news for parents! Your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments are going up TODAY! Our Government's Canada Child Benefit has lifted 435,000+ children out of poverty. And it's targeted to give more money to the families that need it the most. That means that families will receive up to $7,437 per child under 6, [...]