Please find below my monthly Coast to Capital submission to The Local Weekly for January 2021: While we are all happy to turn the calendar from 2020 to 2021, the past year has provided an opportunity for leaders of our community to step forth more than ever before. The Sunshine Coast has an abundance of these […]
From the tragic downing of Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752, to rail blockades in support of Indigenous rights, to protests to raise awareness that Black Lives Matter, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic, to say 2020 was a challenging year would be a gross understatement. For many, the last year has necessitated a significant change in the way we work, from in person to virtual. […]
Please find below my monthly Coast to Capital submission to The Local Weekly for December 2020: This month, I would like to highlight our Government’s 2020 Fall Economic Statement, detailing our strong fiscal position, our plans to protect and support Canadian workers, families, and businesses during the pandemic and lay the roadwork for our post-pandemic economic recovery. […]
In our 2019 election platform, we pledged to transition open-net pen salmon farms out of BC waters by 2025. Since being elected as your Member of Parliament, I have received and responded to thousands of enquiries on what our Government is doing to protect and restore wild salmon stocks. I have spoken to countless community […]
I am writing to you from Ottawa, where I am for the remainder of this year’s parliamentary calendar for the introduction and debate of many important measures such as our climate action accountability legislation, implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into federal law, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the […]
I hope this message finds you well as we navigate these challenging times. We should be proud of the resilience that our community has shown, and grateful for the sacrifices our community has made to avoid the worst impacts of the pandemic locally. The Government of Canada has been focused on doing its part to […]
Please find below my monthly Coast to Capital submission to The Local Weekly for November 2020: In today’s world, fast, reliable and affordable high-speed internet is a necessity for all Canadians, including those living in rural and remote communities. Since taking office, one of my central priorities has been to expand internet infrastructure and access […]
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Please find below my monthly Coast to Capital submission to The Local Weekly for October 2020: This challenging year has shown the resilience of Sunshine Coast residents: neighbours helping neighbours; local communities supporting our small businesses that sustain our communities; and front-line workers keeping residents healthy and safe. The Speech from the Throne laid out […]
British Columbians share a deep connection to our marine and coastal environments. Healthy wild pacific salmon stocks are a critical component of these ecosystems. Last week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced their decision in regard to Recommendation 19 of the Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River (the […]
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