In Your Service
MP calling for break on federal taxes to help Canadians
Statistics Canada's most recent data reveals inflation remains high and serves as a stark reminder of the cost-of-living and affordability crisis facing...
Rising interest rates making it harder for homeowners to pay mortgages
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem recently provided a stark message to Canadians—the federal government's current and projected spending is not...
MP concerned about government censorship online
After Bill C-11 recently passed, the Canada Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced its plans to bring in a new registry for social media and...
Suggestion for dealing with housing situation in Canada
The high cost of housing and mortgage payments remains a big concern for residents in Kelowna-Lake Country, particularly young people, new families and seniors....
Statistic show violent crimes on the rise in Canada
Recent crime statistics published by Statistics Canada have raised concerns about the impact of the federal government's justice policies on public safety...
MP plans to take what she heard in riding over the summer to Parliament
Parliament resumes this month and being out in the community extensively over the summer, gaining feedback from residents, has been important work. Outreach...
'Spirit of Kelowna-Lake Country' shines through in an emergency
Thank you for supporting our community It is with the utmost gratitude that I want to thank all responders and volunteers who helped save lives and protect and...
New rules could increase cost, or decrease availability, of natural health products says MP
One of the top items that local residents, small businesses and health professionals have reached out to me about recently is proposed federal policies which...
Another interest rate increase hurts home owners, businesses
We've now seen the 10th consecutive increase in Canada's benchmark interest rate in under a year and a half, rising to 5%. While many economists...
MP labels federal 'Just Transition' as unjust
Since 2015, tens of thousands of jobs have been lost across Canada because of the federal government's efforts to do away with Canada’s energy sector....
The problem with the federal government's new Online News Act
How Canadians see news online could be forever changed by the federal government’s Bill C-18. The Online News Act has worked its way through Parliament...
Cost of housing continues to climb
Since 2015, rent and the cost of owning a home have doubled, federal policies have poured fuel on the inflationary fire and taxes have increased, including the...
Cost of new clean fuel standard a second carbon tax
One of the issues that recently came to light in Ottawa is the cost of the new clean fuel standard, which is basically, a second carbon tax. This is at a time...
Making laws for Kelowna-Lake Country
I am always looking for every opportunity to bring the voice of Kelowna-Lake Country to Ottawa, and one way to do this is by seconding of a Private Members...
MP connecting with people, groups and organizations in the community
With the House of Commons in Ottawa now in our spring session until the end of June, it was wonderful to spend as much time as possible during the recent...
The housing crisis in Canada is very real says MP
The issue of housing is something I’ve heard more and more about over the last few years, and continues to be top of mind to many in Kelowna-Lake Country,...
Latest federal budget fails cost of living crisis
With the federal budget presented this week, I was hopeful we would see the Liberal government fulfill its statements that this budget would have fiscal...
April Fools Day tax increase is no joke
Times have undoubtedly been tough for many in Kelowna-Lake Country, but on April 1, it’ll become especially tough for our local breweries, distilleries,...
New broadcasting bill raises concern
One of the pieces of legislation I’ve heard the most about from local residents is Bill C-11 that will change what Canadians will be able to view online....
MP says it's time to try to 'fix' the bail system
Upholding public safety is one of the core responsibilities of serving as a legislator in Parliament. As your Member of Parliament, I’m always looking at...