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With the start of another school year around the corner, children and young people across Saint-Léonard–Saint-Michel will once again be heading back to classrooms, reconnecting with friends, and settling into their routines. Today, those routines extend well beyond the classroom, with social media and online platforms playing an important role in how young people learn, […]

Canada is taking its music and creativity to the world stage! I am delighted to welcome CBC/Radio-Canada’s decision to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, one of the world’s largest and most celebrated international music competitions.  Music has a unique ability to bring people together, tell our stories, and reflect the incredible diversity of our country. […]

Canada’s economy is showing encouraging signs of momentum, with more Canadians finding work and businesses continuing to invest in our country’s future. According to Statistics Canada, more than 75,000 jobs were created in July, far exceeding expectations. The unemployment rate also fell to 6.4%, its lowest level in two years. This follows strong job gains […]

Every year, one of the things I look forward to most during the summer is the opportunity to visit as many of the local organizations and employers participating in the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program as possible. Seeing young people gaining valuable work experience while helping deliver programs that bring our community together is always […]

Our government is making a historic investment to strengthen Canada’s food system and help make groceries more affordable. With the launch of Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy, we are investing more than $3 billion over the next 10 years to support Canadian farmers, food producers, independent grocers, and consumers. Canada is an agricultural superpower, […]

Following the success of its 2025 launch, the Canada Strong Pass has returned, giving Canadians even more opportunities to discover everything our country has to offer. From June 19 to September 7, 2026, families and young adults can enjoy free or discounted access to some of Canada’s most iconic natural, cultural, and historic destinations. The […]

This week, I was proud to join Mayor Dominic Perri, MNA Filomena Rotiroti, local seniors’ organizations, and community members to announce a significant federal investment that will improve one of Saint-Léonard’s most cherished recreational traditions. Through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, our government is investing $850,000 toward a project valued at more than $1 […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, learn, and do business. As this technology continues to evolve, Canada has an opportunity not only to adapt but to lead. That is why Prime Minister Mark Carney recently launched AI for All, Canada’s new national AI strategy, an ambitious plan that will help ensure […]

This week, I returned to Ottawa, after the House of Commons had risen earlier in June, to participate in two important meetings as part of the appointment process for Canada’s newest Supreme Court Justice. The first was a meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, where we heard testimony […]

Canadians have been clear: they want decisive action to address the issues that threaten public safety in their communities. Our government was elected with a mandate and a promise to strengthen Canada’s laws, support law enforcement, and ensure that our justice system protects victims and holds offenders accountable. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]