Budget 2025 is about meeting the moment and building Canada Strong. It’s a plan rooted in confidence — confidence in our people, in our innovators, and in Canada’s ability to lead through change.

In the face of global uncertainty, Canadians are going to build the future we want for ourselves. We are making generational investments to build, protect, and empower Canada – to build Canada Strong.

It’s been a busy and rewarding few weeks both in our community and on Parliament Hill — from visiting incredible local businesses and attending community events to officially launching my Kanata Youth Council. It’s inspiring to see so many young people eager to get involved and make a difference.

It’s Small Business Week! In a world where you can shop anywhere, please choose to shop local! When you shop small, you’re making a BIG impact for your local community and economy.

Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action, innovative thinking, and strong partnerships at every level of government.

As the leaves begin to change, it’s a clear sign that Thanksgiving is around the corner, and with it, the launch of the Kanata Food Cupboard’s annual Thanksgiving Hamper Program. For details on this and many other updates, check out my latest community newsletter.

Our government is delivering quickly and effectively on projects that have long-term benefits for all Canadians, and building major infrastructure that will connect and transform our nation’s economy.

Do you have a project that helps seniors in Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners, or Carp stay active, connected, and engaged in their community? Then we want to hear from you!

It’s been a busy and rewarding summer connecting with residents and businesses across Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners, and Carp. With Parliament back in session in September, I’m looking forward to being your voice and building on the conversations I’ve had with many of you about your priorities as our government gets to work this fall.

As we enjoy the height of summer, I’ve been grateful for the opportunity to spend more time in our beautiful community, connecting with so many of you at events and get-togethers across our riding.

This fall, our new government will table Budget 2025, which will lay out our plan to build Canada strong and address the unprecedented challenges facing our country.

It’s been a fast and furious four weeks in Parliament, making great progress to deliver on the promises you elected us to deliver. Read my latest newsletter for details on this, and more.

This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced major investments to strengthen Canada’s Armed Forces. Canada will now meet NATO’s defence spending target of 2% of GDP — and we’ll do it this year.

I’m honoured to have earned the trust of voters to serve another term as your Member of Parliament. To the residents of Bells Corners, Carp, Kanata and Stittsville, serving our community is the honour of my life, and I’m looking forward to getting to work.

As we protect Canada from President Trump, and the senseless and unjustified trade war he has waged against us, we need a strong and clear mandate, and we need a strong leader.

This is a defining moment for Canada – how we act will affect Canadians for generations to come. I can think of no better team to do that than Mark Carney, and my colleagues who were sworn into Cabinet today.

The City of Ottawa will not be proceeding with newcomer reception centres in Nepean, Kanata.

As of today, we now have a National School Food Program, with every province and territory having signed agreements with our government.

Today, our government announced that the federal government has reached early learning and child care extension agreements with 11 out of 13 provinces and territories, ensuring families get all the supports they need so they can join the workforce or continue their career while raising their kids.

Our government will stand up for Canada, using every tool at our disposal – because our country is worth fighting for. The federal government will be here for you.