In the midst of all the bad news going on in our world, I think it is important, from time to time, to take a break from the fear and frustration and focus on something positive.
I have had many constituents ask me, in recent days, about what is happening in Ottawa. How does prorogation work? What exactly is the Throne Speech? What should people expect, and will the Government be brought down?
Earlier this week Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer presented Canadians and the Liberal Government with a severe warning. The current rate of government spending is “unsustainable” beyond 1-2 years.
Earlier this week, vandals in Montreal destroyed a statue of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir. John A. MacDonald.
I am pleased to congratulate my colleague and friend Erin O’Toole on winning the election to be the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
This past week, my friend Andrew Scheer made (what was likely) his final appearance in Parliament as the leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.
We all know someone who was gifted at their job, got promoted and became a disaster. Governor General Julie Payette is widely regarded as a brilliant scientist and a pioneering astronaut, but she has proven time and again to be ill-suited for the role of Canada’s Vice-Regent.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau are under investigation for ethics violations…again!
Canadians know that China’s communist government is not our friend. The Government of China has engaged in spying and cyber-attacks against Canada for years.
In the midst of these difficult and uncertain economic times, the Liberals are quietly working to significantly raise your taxes.
