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.

The Ottawa region is one of the largest tech hubs in Canada, with immense potential, especially in AI. With today’s investment in these six Ottawa companies, we are capitalizing on our brightest minds as they develop innovative solutions to support next-generation digital technologies.

In  this time when the U.S. administration turns to a protectionist agenda, and threatens us with annexation, we need to look out for Canada and Canadians before anyone else.

I know there are real challenges in front of us – but I'm a problem solver and I'm going to keep working for you.

Aging in place is so incredibly important because it allows seniors to maintain their independence, comfort, and quality of life by staying in their own homes or communities as they grow older. I’m proud of our government’s work to date and look forward to building on what we’ve already accomplished.

Whether through acts of bravery, strengthening our communities, or supporting the most vulnerable, I had the pleasure of recognizing 34 deserving individuals with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their meaningful impact.

Our government is removing more than half of federal exceptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement to strengthen Interprovincial Trade.

Today I’d like to highlight some of the steps our government has taken to improve our universal health care system.

The Toronto-Quebec City corridor is a megaregion. It’s home to 18 million people, 40 per cent of our GDP, over 700,000 students, and more than 30 colleges and universities. This dynamic hub needs a transportation system that gets people from city to city, in the fastest time possible.

Our government is committed to developing policies and advocating for robust support systems to ensure seniors are well cared for as they transition out of the workforce. It's simply the right thing to do. Today, I’d like to highlight measures our government put in place to make life more affordable.

Kanata showed up in the hundreds last night to continue the fight against ClubLink’s plans for the Kanata Golf and Country Club.

A lot has transpired since I shared my trade war update yesterday morning. By now, you’ve likely heard that proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days for both Canada and the US while we work together. We can all breathe a sigh of relief – but we shouldn’t let our guard down.

The threat has turned into reality. On Saturday, President Trump declared a trade war against Canada. Having heard from many of you over the weekend, one thing is clear: we’re not in the mood to make any concessions. Canada won’t back down in the face of senseless and unjustified trade policy. And we’re not backing down to a bully.

After months of work, I’m very proud that myself and my local Liberal MP colleagues have secured almost $220 million in investments in Ottawa’s public transit infrastructure, and in housing supports for the most vulnerable in our City.

2024 was a challenging year for many – it motivated me to get down to work and deliver more for you. Whether that be attracting investments in jobs and growing our local economy, in affordable housing or in programs that lower costs for families and seniors.

This morning, Prime Minister Trudeau has announced his resignation. It’s been a busy day of urgent meetings. But, I thought it was important to take a moment and answer your questions about what this means — for the country, and for us in Kanata-Carleton.