Health Canada Authorizes First COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids
Health Canada has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine for children, giving the regulatory green light to Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose vaccine. Children ages five to 11 are now eligible to receive this vaccine, in a smaller dosage than has been offered to those ages 12 and above.
$10-a-day childcare for families in Alberta
Our government has laid out a plan to provide Canadian parents with, on average, $10‑a‑day child care spaces for children under six years old.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a day to remember and honour those who served Canada and those who continue to serve today, in times of war, military conflict, and peace.
Update on Afghanistan Assistance Programs
Since the conclusion of the evacuations, we have continued working with our allies, countries in the region, and international organizations to support Afghan refugees.
Indigenous Child Welfare Compensation Talks Ongoing
Our government recently filed for judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal due to jurisdictional issues with the Tribunal’s findings. We’re working directly with First Nations parties to resolve this, out of court, to ensure fair compensation.
Mandatory Vaccination in the Federally Regulated Transportation Sectors
Effective at 3 AM (EDT) on October 30, 2021, all travellers 12 years of age plus four months flying on domestic or international flights departing from Canada, as well as passengers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will need to show proof of vaccination to travel.
Hub350 Grand Opening in the Kanata North Technology Park
It was my pleasure to visit the Kanata North Technology Park today to celebrate the opening of Hub350, a brand new ecosystem for industry, academic, and finance partners to co-exist and collaborate in the heart of Kanata North.
Mandatory Vaccinations for Federal Employees
On October 6, the federal government took further steps to finish the fight against COVID-19 by mandating vaccinations for all employees in federally regulated workplaces.
Welcoming Canada’s New Cabinet
Congratulations to my colleagues who were sworn into Cabinet yesterday. I look forward to working with this dynamic, hardworking team as we continue the important work finishing the fight against COVID19 and moving our economy forward for everyone.
Federal Proof of Vaccination & Business Support Updates
Read more about the standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination now available to Canadians, and the COVID support programs in place to support Canadians going forward.
Celebrating Small Business Week
It’s #SmallBusinessWeek! 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.
Parliament to Return on November 22
It's been a busy and exciting few weeks since Election Day. My days are filled with training, getting my office set up, hiring my team, preparing for the House to sit in November, and working on resident issues.