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Dear Friends,  I want to thank everyone who took the time to join me on February 19th to share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions during my virtual Pre-Budget Town Hall hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.  Your feedback will be shared with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Minister of Middle […]

Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that the Government of Canada is invoking the Emergencies Act to help end the illegal blockades across Canada.  This decision was not taken lightly. The Emergencies Act is never the first thing the government should do, but due to current circumstances, it is clear that actions must be taken.   […]

Dear Burlington,  Last night, the Prime Minister addressed Parliament during an emergency debate on the current blockade and security situation in Ottawa. Indeed, across the country we have seen those who are frustrated demonstrate in various provincial capitals. Canadians have a right to peaceful protest. Canadians also have the right to live in peace. These demonstrations […]

Dear Friends, As we navigate the rise in Omicron, the Government of Canada will be here to support you. There are a number of COVID-19 benefits available for individuals, workers, and business owners. For more information, please visit the Government of Canada website here.   It is important that we all do our part to curb the […]

Dear Friends,    As we look towards the holiday season and the New Year, we must continue to follow local public health orders, get vaccinated, and book our booster appointments.   It has been a difficult couple of years for all of us, but some of us have been hit harder than others. While many of us will […]

This holiday season, I will be reflecting on how I can exercise greater kindness, gratitude and generosity. Recently, a friend told me how while getting groceries, she noticed the cashier on the verge of tears. She asked if she was OK. The cashier looked at her and said, “Not really.” She explained that it had […]

Ring in the New Year with The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington. Please join the Hon. Karina Gould at her New Year’s Levee, virtually on January 9th, 2022 via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/karina.gould/ live on January 9th. No ticket reservation required

Dear Friends,     Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada delivered the 44th Parliament’s Speech from the Throne 2021 and laid out the Government of Canada’s plan to build a resilient economy.     Our plan will finish the fight against COVID-19, take strong climate action, make life more affordable, walk the […]

In late October, I was honoured to be sworn in as Burlington’s Member of Parliament and appointed as the Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development. As minister, I have been working hard to continue the progress made by my colleague, Minister Ahmed Hussen, in delivering on a Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare System. Every […]

Dear friends,  This month, I was honoured to be sworn in as Burlington’s Member of Parliament and appointed as the Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development.   I look forward to delivering on the Government of Canada’s promise of affordable daycare for families across the country and to continue the important work of poverty alleviation here in Canada. Investing in […]