Dog likely killed in fall
Policing transition locked in
Woman died 'suspiciously'
Canada's most-wanted list
Sask. will still get rebates
'Cheap political points'
U.S. reporter remains jailed
$620 million for Ukraine 
5 die crossing channel
CN Rail profits fall 
Tesla's Q1 income tumbles
PepsiCo beats Q1 forecasts
Leafs even series
Cristall gets pro look
Warriors even series in OT
Bam Margera’s tour axed
Seinfeld: movie biz is 'over'
A Knight's Tale sequel axed
Dan in Ottawa
'Challenges' with way new dental program rolled out
This week, the House of Commons is back in session in Ottawa. The government has introduced two bills intended to provide relief for some Canadian families...
Concerns about latest federal help for Canadians
In my last column, I referenced the recent news that the Bank of Canada had once again increased its benchmark interest rate (also called the “overnight...
The impact of rising interest rates on Canadians
Canadians woke up to news this week that the Bank of Canada has once again increased its benchmark interest rate (also called the “overnight rate”),...
Government tax policies driving jobs out of Canada
Since the partnership between the Liberals and NDP was formed back in late March of this year, one of the joint political messages has been “tax the...
Will government accelerate new lithium mine projects?
This week there was, on the surface at least, exciting news reported by CTV that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Government of Canada...
Identity theft on the rise in Canada
For most Canadians identity theft is a concern however, unless you have personally been a victim of identity theft, most are unaware how serious the...
No answers to questions about the ArriveCan app
As my summer listening tour continues throughout our region, a concern I continue to hear about is the government’s ongoing requirement that the ArriveCan...
Listening to constituents' concerns
Since I was first elected I have used the summer months generally passing on speaking opportunities and embarking on a listening tour throughout the riding to...
Farmers express fertilizer cut concerns
If you follow online new sources, you may have run across a few headlines this week on the theme of “(Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau pushes ahead with...
Why was Trudeau here?
This week, the Prime Minister made a rare, largely unannounced, surprise visit to the Okanagan. Normally, an official visit by a Prime Minister occurs to make...
It's difficult when sanctions hurt third parties
It was early in March when I wrote about Canada’s response to the illegal attack on Ukraine by Russia. As many will know, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Help needed now with high cost of gasoline
With my annual summer listening tour underway, I have already heard concerns from many residents in different parts of our region. One of the largest concerns...
More bad news about Trans Mountain Pipeline
With the House of Commons adjourned until late September, I will once again be starting one of my favourite activities of the year, my summer listening tour....
Troubling allegation in N.S. shooting inquiry
On Wednesday morning of this week many, Canadians awoke to breaking news under the headline: “Top Mountie denies claim she interfered in N.S. shooting...
Proposed federal online streaming act raises concern
One of the more alarming bills the Liberal/NDP partnership is trying to push through Parliament is Bill C-11, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act and make...
Federal government could do more to curb inflation
Almost daily, I hear serious concerns from local residents about the significant impact the current gas and diesel prices are having on many families. As I...
We need to get illegal guns off the street
Sometimes Parliament resembles the movie Groundhog Day. When I last wrote about proposed amendments to Canada’s firearm laws (introduced in the previous...
Dealing with prolific offenders
This week is a non-sitting week for the House of Commons, allowing MPs to be back in their ridings to meet with, and hear the concerns of, local residents. One...
Is it time to drop vaccine passport for air travellers?
Back in January 2021, when the idea of a “vaccine passport” that would (allow) vaccinated (Canadians) to travel and have access to various public...
Repeal of mandatory minimum sentences questioned
One of the first terms I became familiar with when first elected as a Member of Parliament, was the “Ottawa bubble”. What exactly is the...
