This Diwali, I was delighted to see many families coming together to celebrate, and the pride in their culture being passed on to future generations. From the vibrant colours to the laughter of the many children that filled the room, there was an incredible sense of community to be felt in the langar, and indeed everywhere I was invited.

I want to show you something. It’s a new television ad, and it goes to air Monday. The message is clear: my priorities are the middle class Canadians who built this country and an economy that benefits us all. The Conservatives are focused on getting themselves out of a scandal. My focus is you. This[…]

Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau has been consistent since the moment he began his leadership campaign. He has two strong priorities for Canada: a more open, honest government; and solutions for a struggling middle class. No matter the headlines of the day, these issues will remain the top priorities for Canadians, and for[…]

In 2012-2013, after 10 years of fairly steady funding, the Last Post Fund, which helps pay for veterans’ funerals, was cut by a whopping 21.8%. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister increased his own office budget by 7.4%. Instead of money for our fallen heroes, the Harper Conservatives are spending Canadians’ tax dollars on PMO staff and[…]

Thank you for inviting me. It’s great to be back in Alberta. I spent some great family time here this summer. Sophie, the kids and I took in a weekend in Banff, and then headed south on an RV trip through the Crowsnest Pass and onto B.C. But the best time I spent here all[…]

Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to take part in this debate. Let me start by stating my disappointment that we are not actually debating the Speech from the Throne. Instead we are having a short debate on a self-congratulatory motion from this government. After eight years, we’ve grown used to that tone. More[…]

I have had the great privilege over the past several months to travel our vast and beautiful country. Whether in Nelson, BC, Brandon, MB, Mississauga, ON, Montmagny, QC, or Sydney, NS, it has been a thrilling and enlightening experience to engage with Canadians from all walks of life. Since this summer I’ve travelled to over[…]