On Parliament Hill

With the 42nd general election in our rear view mirror it is time once again to move forward.

I would like to thank the people of Provencher for participating in the democratic process. We saw democracy in action as almost 70% of eligible voters participated. We are blessed to live in a country that allows us to freely choose our government in a fair and open manner.

I would like to thank the people of Provencher for putting their trust in me again. As your re-elected Member of Parliament I promise to continue to work hard on your behalf.

When first elected in 2006, our Conservative Government began the long process of getting our fiscal house in order. While the global economy remains uncertain, our outgoing Prime Minister has positioned our country well, and the world has noticed. A recent article from the Washington Examiner, looking back at the state of the country prior to this election, stated “Canada was the best-performing major economy in the world, the only G7 state to come through the downturn without a downturn. It’s true that the recent drop in commodity prices caused a slowdown, but the big picture remained positive. Taxes were falling more rapidly than at any time in the nation’s history. Crime rates were at a record low.”

This is the Conservative record of the past ten years and one that I am very proud to have been a part of.

As we move forward, I will continue to fight for the values that are important to us here in Provencher and I will look to support a new Conservative leader who shares those values. The Conservative Party will need to choose a leader who can continue on the strong fiscal path laid out by Prime Minister Harper. The new leader will also need to set a positive vision for the future. Personally, I will look for someone who understands the concerns of both fiscal and social Conservatives.

I look forward to returning to Ottawa to build relationships with the newly elected MP’s from all parties and to work hard toward building a stronger and even better Canada.

Once again Provencher, thank you for your support.