This week, we have obtained foreign shipments of months’ worth of children’s cold medications to relieve the ongoing shortages. This medication will be available for sale at retail and community pharmacies as soon as posssible—within the coming weeks.

The Ministry of Health is expecting more delivers over the next few weeks.

Inflation relief is being delivered across Kanata—Carleton today.

I’m delighted to share that, through our government’s Cost of Living Relief Act, we have doubled the GST Tax Credit for 11 million Canadians for the next six months. This relief will help middle-class Canadians make ends meet while prices are high and household budgets are strained.

The Canada Greener Homes Initiative has issued $69 million in grants to almost 19,000 homeowners!

Since the Canada Greener Homes Loan launched on June 17, 2022 more than 3,200 homeowners have applied for a Loan.

Today in the House of Commons, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, will be releasing the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.

The Fall Economic Statement will outline our government’s plan to continue building an economy that works for everyone.

To the three west Ottawa city councillors who serve in my riding of Kanata—Carleton, Cathy, Allan and Clarke, I look forward to working alongside them in our amazing community. To all the candidates who stepped up and had the courage to put their name on the ballot, our city is better because of them.

Immigration is key to helping businesses find the workers they need and continuing to grow our economy.

The 2023-2025 Immigration Levels Plan will ensure that Canada continues to welcome immigrants at ambitious levels, with targets of 465,000 permanent residents in 2023, 485,000 in 2024, and 500,000 in 2025.

The Regional Tables are an initiative between provinces and territories and the federal government designed to identify, prioritize and pursue opportunities for sustainable job creation and economic growth for a low-carbon future in the energy, electricity, mining, forestry and clean technology sectors across all of Canada’s regions.

The national body for cross-country skiing in Canada will distribute $284,317 to 12 Ski Clubs across Canada to support community-led projects aimed at removing barriers to increase participation in cross-country skiing for underrepresented groups, particularly Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, low income and newcomers.

Today, I joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier of Ontario Doug Ford, the President and CEO of Nokia Pekka Lundmark, and the President of Nokia Canada Jeffrey Maddox, to announce a new project from global telecommunications company Nokia that would help Canada successfully transition to the next generation of 5G wireless technology.

Today, Jenna Sudds, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $500,000 to support crisis hotlines across Yukon.

Ms. Sudds was joined by the Honourable Jeanie McLean, Yukon Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate, to announce the bilateral agreement.

Today, residents will receive the third quarterly installment of the Climate Action Incentive. Single taxpayers in Ontario will receive $93.25, plus $46.50 for a spouse and $23.25 per child under 19.

Are you part of an organization that helps make a difference in the lives of seniors?

The New Horizons Seniors Program is a federal funding avenue for organizations that promote volunteerism among seniors, engage seniors in the community, expand awareness of elder abuse, and support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.

As of October 1st, all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada have been lifted. Masks will also no longer be required on transportation systems, including airplanes and in airport arrival areas.

These sanctions are in response to gross human rights violations that have been committed in Iran, including its systematic persecution of women and in particular, the egregious actions committed by Iran's so-called 'Morality Police,' which led to the death of Mahsa Amini while under their custody.

The Constitution of Canada requires that federal electoral districts be reviewed after each decennial census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. The redistribution process is independent and non-partisan.

Our government stands in solidarity with Iranians and women around the world who are rightfully denouncing the death of Mahsa and are exercising their right to peacefully protest.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien, and Parliamentary Secretary Jenna Sudds joined the Prime Minister's Youth Council for their first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic.

Jenna Sudds led discussions amongst the Youth Council on protecting Canadians’ reproductive rights and fighting period poverty among youth.

Any Canadian victim who was defrauded and sent their money through Western Union between January 1, 2004, and January 19, 2017, should apply now to get their money back if they have not already filed a claim.

The deadline for file a claim is August 31, 2022.

What do you believe are the most important issues facing our country right now? Please share your thoughts with me by completing a very short online survey. I read every response personally, and your feedback is valuable and appreciated.

LONGFIELD: This depiction of climate action as a polarizing choice between the livelihoods of farm families and reducing emissions is not only inaccurate, it also distracts from the important conversation that the ongoing consultation is attempting to have.

Equally important is hearing from the industry on how emissions can be accurately monitored without burdening farmers with additional paperwork and increased reporting requirements.