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Dear Friends, Our Government is unwavering in our commitment to support Canadians, our healthcare system, and our economy. In these extraordinary times, no Canadian should have to worry about paying their bills, rent, or putting food on the table.  Yesterday, Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s economic action plan to help Canadians facing hardship as a […]

Dear Friends, I understand that these are worrying times. I want you to rest assured that the time to act is now. We have the opportunity to stem the spread of Covid-19 by practicing social distancing and staying home if we’re feeling unwell. The measures the Government is putting in place are precautionary in order […]

Dear Friends, I know many of you are very concerned about the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak but I would like to assure you that the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed that the public health risk associated with the virus as low for the general population in Canada but I acknowledge that this could change […]

Dear Friends, The first two months of 2020 have presented difficult challenges for our country; the downing of Flight 752, the Covid-19 outbreak, and the more recent rail blockades. Our government is working hard to address these important issues and ensure that our country is prepared and committed to protecting Canadians and working through some […]

Access to food and good nutrition are essential to leading healthy and productive lives. In February, each year our community highlights food insecurity in Burlington and the programs and people working to address it. Food insecurity is the inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet of quality or sufficient food, or the uncertainty that […]

Dear Friends,  It is hard to believe we are already through the first month of 2020. I hope your year has been off to as wonderful of start as mine has been. To kick off the year, I hosted my fifth annual New Year’s Levee at the Art Gallery of Burlington and this one just […]

A strong economy starts with a strong middle class and a responsible fiscal plan. Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance, the Hon. Bill Morneau, launched the pre-budget consultation process, inviting Canadians to offer their ideas on how we can continue to create jobs, grow the middle class and create an economy that works for […]

Dear Friends, Medical Assistance in dying is a complex and personal issue for many Canadians. When our government passed Bill C-14, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (Medical Assistance in Dying), we had to act in a short time frame provided by the court. I have […]

Dear Friends,  On December 5th, the House of Commons returned for the sitting of the 43rd Parliament. It is an honour to be able to return to the the House of Commons as your representative for Burlington. As I took to my seat, I was humbled while looking around the Chamber to see other returning […]

Dear Friends, Thank you for putting your trust in me and having me return as your Member of Parliament for Burlington! I am humbled and excited to be able to keep serving our amazing community in Ottawa. I have heard from you and the people of Burlington that they want an MP who will continue […]