FACT CHECK: No, ordinary donors of the Freedom Convoy are not having their bank accounts frozen.

As the 2022 Olympic Winter Games are officially underway now, I’d like to invite you all to join me in cheering on #TeamCanada. Our athletes have worked incredibly hard to get to this point.

It’s hard to believe that January has already come and gone! I hope you all managed to stay warm. It certainly has been a very cold month with many extreme weather warnings, as well as a record-breaking snowstorm on January 17th!

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians, while also listening to their lived realities and ongoing struggles.

Canada has been steadfast in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. We are alarmed by Russian aggression in and around Ukraine. Ukraine’s security is Europe and the world’s security.

Today, on #BellLetsTalk Day, I invite you to join the conversation! Join Millions of Canadians who come together to speak out, break down stigma, and talk openly about mental health. We’ve come so far, but there’s still a long way to go.

Similar to the vaccine mandate established by the United States (which mandates that all truck drivers entering the United States must be vaccinated), Canada has implemented a policy requiring all truck drivers crossing our borders to be fully vaccinated.

If you know a volunteer, a young person, social enterprise, a business or a not-for-profit organization that is making a difference in your community, show your appreciation by nominating them for Canada’s Volunteer Awards today.

Today, Health Canada has authorized Pfizer’s antiviral treatment Paxlovid. This treatment, which can be taken at home, will be used to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progressing to serious illness.

As a reminder, on March 6, 2020, ClubLink appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal for the lack of timely decision on their application. Due to COVID-19, this hearing will be held virtually and interested constituents can tune in to watch the appeal live via YouTube.

Planting trees is an important part of our plan to fight climate change and curb biodiversity loss, and I’m excited to share an update on our government’s 2 Billion Trees Commitment.

More than 8.6 million Canadians have gotten their booster already. That’s a great start, and I want to thank everyone who’s rolled up their sleeve. If you’re eligible but haven’t signed up for your shot yet, add that to your to-do list.