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In a significant effort to enhance mental health support, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the release of the first National Suicide Prevention Action Plan. This strategy aims to address the ongoing public health challenge of suicide, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds across […]

I am thrilled to share that my Private Member’s Bill, C-252 – The Child Health Protection Act, has successfully passed its second reading in the Senate. This significant milestone brings us closer to implementing essential measures that will help safeguard the health and nutrition of our children. Bill C-252 aims to level the playing field […]

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has taken another step forward in its commitment to supporting the well-being of Veterans and their families. Monday marked the launch of a new call for applications for the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund, inviting organizations across the country to submit proposals for innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of […]

On Monday, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne and Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez were joined by Montreal area MPs to announce the release of the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. The Action Plan aims to disrupt, dismantle, and prosecute the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It outlines various […]

Sport plays a key role in supporting communities, stimulating the economy and contributing to the well-being of Canadians and the country. However, without sufficient safeguards and accountability, sport can also be harmful. That’s why our government is committed to putting into place a safer, more inclusive, and more welcoming sport system so that all Canadians […]

  This week, our Minister of Transport, the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, and our Minister of Diversity, Inclusion & Persons with disabilities, the Honorable Kamal Khera, held Canada’s first ever Air Accessibility Summit. This summit was an opportunity for persons with disabilities and stakeholders from across the air transportation sector to come together in Ottawa and […]

Our government’s commitment to combatting climate change has been highlighted in the recent release of the 2024 National Inventory Report (NIR) by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Tracking emissions from 1990 to 2022, the report showcases our nation’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while fostering economic growth. The NIR […]

Our government is committed to supporting an economy that allows small businesses and innovation to thrive. This year’s Federal Budget highlights how we are turning this goal into reality by: Increasing Research Funding: We will be investing $1.8 billion over five years for core research grants and 3.5 billion in new strategic research infrastructure and […]

Our government’s #Budget2024 is building a Canada that works for everyone. These are just some of the measures that we presented: Build More Homes: We will unlock 3.9 million new homes by 2031 through initiatives like the Public Lands for Homes Plan and support renters and homeowners through the Canada Rental Protection Fund, enhanced Canadian […]

As the 2024 budget approaches, our government is announcing transformative measures that will help get more Canadians into homes they can afford. Over the past week new, affordable housing initiatives have included: The Canada Rental Protection Fund will safeguard affordable housing and create thousands of new affordable apartments. This initiative will protect renters and ensure […]