Honouring the service and sacrifice of Canadian veterans 35 years after Operation FRICTION in the Persian Gulf

It has been 35 years since more than 4,000 Canadians deployed to the Persian Gulf, ensuring security, providing medical support, and demonstrating the compassion and professionalism that define the Canadian Armed Forces in times of conflict and in times of peace. Known as Operation FRICTION, this mission marked a historic moment. It was the [...]

Honouring the service and sacrifice of Canadian veterans 35 years after Operation FRICTION in the Persian Gulf2026-03-05T16:11:33-04:00

If you are travelling outside of Canada, register as a Canadian Abroad!

2026-02-23 I feel like a broken record, but please, if you are travelling outside of Canada, register as a Canadian Abroad. It takes just a few minutes, and it allows the Government of Canada to contact you in the event of an emergency where you are travelling. If you are currently in Mexico, or [...]

If you are travelling outside of Canada, register as a Canadian Abroad!2026-03-05T16:06:03-04:00

Representing Canada in Brussels at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in my role as Vice President of the Canada NATO Parliamentary Association

In my role as Vice President of the Canada NATO Parliamentary Association, I’m in Brussels this week with our Canadian delegation for NATO Parliamentary Assembly meetings. Parliamentarians from across the Alliance have gathered to strengthen support for NATO, reinforce transatlantic ties, and ensure the democratic link between Allied governments and the citizens we represent [...]

Representing Canada in Brussels at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in my role as Vice President of the Canada NATO Parliamentary Association2026-02-17T09:44:27-04:00

National Flag of Canada Day: a symbol of our shared resilience, remembrance, and pride

On National Flag of Canada Day, we celebrate our flag. More than a symbol, it reflects who we are at our best: strong, compassionate, and deeply proud of the country we share. This year, the day carries both heaviness and pride. As we hold Tumbler Ridge in our hearts, and our flags may stand [...]

National Flag of Canada Day: a symbol of our shared resilience, remembrance, and pride2026-02-19T16:12:45-04:00

Travelling or Living Abroad? How to register with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad service

Don’t forget! If you are travelling outside Canada, whether for vacation, work, or living abroad, make sure you register with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad service. It is free, takes just a few minutes, and allows officials to contact you in case of an emergency at your destination, a natural disaster, [...]

Travelling or Living Abroad? How to register with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad service2026-02-11T10:43:41-04:00