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In Your Service

Wrong time for increased taxes on small businesses says MP

Wrong time for increased taxes on small businesses says MP

Dec 10, 2021 / 11:00 am

On Jan. 1, while we’re ringing in the New Year, the federal Liberal (government) will be busy raising taxes on small businesses. As small businesses try...

The road to post-pandemic recovery could be a long one

The road to post-pandemic recovery could be a long one

Nov 26, 2021 / 11:00 am

In the last couple weeks, we’ve seen hundreds of people seeking refuge in Kelowna-Lake Country as a result of the floods and road closures facing our...

MP questions need for expensive PCR test to re-enter Canada

MP questions need for expensive PCR test to re-enter Canada

Nov 12, 2021 / 11:00 am

The United States recently reopened its land border to fully vaccinated travellers from Canada. After 20 long months, many Canadians are eager to head south to...

Kelowna-Lake Country MP wants Parliament recalled now

Kelowna-Lake Country MP wants Parliament recalled now

Oct 29, 2021 / 11:00 am

In justifying his early, $600 million snap election, the prime minister said the election “may be the most important since 1945 and certainly (in) our...

YLW's continued closure to international flights hurting economy

YLW's continued closure to international flights hurting economy

Oct 15, 2021 / 11:00 am

Each day that Kelowna International Airport (YLW) remains closed to international flights, our local economy pays the price. From sorely needed tourism dollars...

Re-elected MP explains what's next after election

Re-elected MP explains what's next after election

Oct 1, 2021 / 11:00 am

I want to start by saying that it’s an honour to have been re-elected to serve once again as the Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country. My...

Federal debt ticks up, up, up

Federal debt ticks up, up, up

Aug 6, 2021 / 11:00 am

$5,175 per second – that’s how much the Montreal Economic Institute estimates Canada’s federal debt is increasing every – single –...

Gun buyback misguided

Gun buyback misguided

Jul 23, 2021 / 11:00 am

The community has come together to pay tribute to those we lost in the tragic crane accident in downtown Kelowna – including displaying high-visibility...

Raw sewage being dumped

Raw sewage being dumped

Jul 9, 2021 / 11:00 am

Do you think we should be dumping raw sewage into Okanagan Lake or other waterways in Canada? You likely said no, and I don’t think we should either;...

Inflation, budget, housing

Inflation, budget, housing

Jun 25, 2021 / 6:00 am

The House of Commons rises for the summer this week, and I am looking forward to being back in the riding and connecting with constituents. While in Ottawa, I...

MP has free Canadian flags

MP has free Canadian flags

Jun 11, 2021 / 6:00 am

While we mark National Indigenous History Month in June, we do so at a sombre time with the devastating news of the bodies of 215 children found in unmarked...

Connecting, budget, bills

Connecting, budget, bills

May 28, 2021 / 6:00 am

This past week was a constituency week, which allowed me to focus on the aspect of being an MP that I care about the most – connecting directly with...

Input, census, online rules

Input, census, online rules

May 14, 2021 / 6:00 am

As we approach the May long weekend and warmer weather settles in, more and more we are outdoors enjoying the beauty of our surroundings in Kelowna-Lake...

Dollars and sense

Dollars and sense

Apr 30, 2021 / 6:00 am

There are numerous issues of importance to our community and I’ve brought forth many in the House of Commons and at committee during the past few weeks....

Community involvement

Community involvement

Apr 16, 2021 / 6:00 am

The past two weeks have been constituency weeks. The House of Commons did not sit, and I focused on connecting with residents and local organizations as well as...

Securing our future

Securing our future

Apr 2, 2021 / 6:00 am

A data-driven plan and securing our future It has been more than a year since the start of the pandemic, and with many businesses still struggling and friends...

Priorities, recommendations

Priorities, recommendations

Mar 19, 2021 / 6:00 am

We recently passed the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic. While I continue to be impressed by the spirit of Kelowna-Lake...

People, business legislation

People, business legislation

Mar 5, 2021 / 6:00 am

Though there is much work to be done to focus on economic recovery, there are also other bills being debated and voted on in Parliament. I’ll touch upon...

Standing up for you

Standing up for you

Feb 19, 2021 / 6:00 am

As we make our way through February, there’s plenty to report on. I’ll discuss a motion I put forward in Parliament, Canada’s vaccine rollout,...

Parliamentary update

Parliamentary update

Feb 5, 2021 / 6:00 am

During this past month of being in the constituency, I’ve been working hard connecting with hundreds of people, organizations and companies. Back in...

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