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 […]
Keeping our communities safe is one of the most important priorities for our government. Canadians deserve confidence that our justice system is protecting victims, supporting law enforcement, and holding repeat and violent offenders accountable. That is why I am proud that the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, Bill C-14, has now achieved Royal Assent. As […]
This week in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as she formally assumed the role of Canada’s 31st Governor General. As Governor General, Louise Arbour will serve as the representative of His Majesty The King in Canada. She is the 31st Governor General since Confederation and the first […]
One of the highlights of my year took place today as I had the pleasure of hosting my 3rd Annual Italian Heritage Month Celebration and flag raising in Saint-Léonard. On a beautiful sunny day, more than 120 residents, community leaders, and friends gathered in front of the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre to celebrate the rich […]
Our government marked a major milestone for the country’s energy sector this week as the Hon. Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Provincial, International and Indigenous leadership, announced a landmark agreement between Ksi Lisims LNG and Germany’s SEFE. The agreement will see Germany purchase one million tonnes of low-carbon Canadian liquefied […]
As 2nd Vice-President of ParlAmericas and Chair of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, I was proud to officially welcome more than 80 parliamentarians and diplomatic representatives from across the Americas and the Caribbean to Ottawa this week for the 22nd ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and the 10th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network. It marked the […]
Canada’s new government is continuing to make historic investments to advance equality, improve safety, and create new opportunities for women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities across the country. Our government is investing $660.5 million over five years through the Department for Women and Gender Equality to ensure meaningful and lasting progress toward a more inclusive Canada. […]
As the world economy rapidly evolves, our government remains focused on building a stronger and more resilient Canada by attracting investment, creating jobs, and supporting industries that drive long-term growth. Canada’s aerospace industry continues to reach new heights, reinforcing our country’s position as a global leader in innovation, manufacturing, and skilled labour. This week, Prime […]
The Spring Economic Update 2026 marks the next step in our government’s plan to build a stronger Canada for everyone. It provides a clear and transparent update on the strength of our economy, giving Canadians confidence in the path ahead and in a plan that is delivering real results. At its core, this update advances […]
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