February may be the shortest month of the year, but it definitely has been a very busy one. I enjoyed spending a lot of time in our community, meeting with residents, students, business leaders, and other constituents at the many events held throughout the month.

The Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement on reports of Israel’s planned military operation in Rafah.

We’re working with the City of Ottawa to fast track the construction of over 4,400 homes in the next three years. We’re building more affordable homes for Canadians, and stronger, more inclusive communities that leave no one behind.

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen announced that Canada is providing an additional $40 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Yesterday, the House of Commons kicked off its 2024 session. I'm excited to resume my work on behalf of all residents of Kanata—Carleton, and working with my colleagues to tackle important issues including affordability, climate change, and challenges facing Canadians every day.

The Honourable Marc Miller today announced temporary immigration measures to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents from the region, as well as Israelis and Palestinians already in Canada.

However you are spending the holiday season, I hope you find time to pause, reflect, and recharge. 2023 hasn’t been an easy year for all. Please be kind to one another. Check in with family, friends, and neighbours, and seek help if needed.

Australia, Canada, and New Zealand mourn every Israeli and Palestinian innocent life which has been lost in this conflict and express our condolences to all families and communities affected by the violence.

Applications for seniors aged 87 and over will open later this month before eligibility expands in new year.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued this statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

My latest community update from the month of November is now available, including information on the Fall Economic Statement, Canada Summer Jobs, how to support local this holiday season, and more.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.

Statement by the Prime Minister on agreement to return hostages and implement an extended humanitarian pause and other important updates regarding the ongoing Situation in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon.

Key measures include: progress on reducing inflation, building more housing, strengthening competition in our economy, making groceries more affordable, improving Canadians’ user experiences with banks and financial accounts, removing GST on psychotherapy and mental health counselling, and more.

Nearly 5,500 projects across Canada are being funded under the Community Services Recovery Fund. In Kanata—Carleton, nine organizations are receiving federal funding, with a total of $1.4 million invested in our community.

As we welcome more newcomers to Canada, we need to make sure they have the supports they need to thrive.

Located at 180 Kanata, this project is a six-storey mixed-use building containing 306 residential units as well as a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a gym. The building will have a rooftop terrace that overlooks the rear yard, a community garden and solar panels. Kanata Woods, expected to be complete by the winter of 2024, received $127 million through RCFi.

We’re helping Canadians switch from the most expensive and most polluting fuel, home heating oil, and onto heat pumps, as quickly as possible to save money and fight climate change.

Today, I’m wearing a poppy close to my heart — a token of my appreciation for the immense sacrifices of those who served.

At the International humanitarian conference for the civilian population in Gaza, Canada announced the second round of allocation, $20M of our total $60M package.