All major grocery retailers agree to sign on to industry-developed code of conduct.

Auto thefts were down 17 per cent during the first six months of 2024 compared with the same period last year.

My latest community newsletter is out, featuring community meetings and events, Kanata—Carleton funding, details on Capital Gains Tax Changes, and more.

We’re changing the inclusion rate on capital gains to make our tax system fairer. Why? We don’t believe that an investor should pay lower taxes than an employee.

Our government is investing $10M in 6 local tech companies to help them scale up and develop more innovative digital solutions.

Now that the House of Commons spring session has ended, let’s look back on the progress that we have made to support Canadians.

School food programs boost our children’s physical and mental wellbeing. That's the spirit behind the National School Food Policy, the federal vision for school food programs in Canada.

Making our communities more liveable in world of climate impacts such as floods, storms and wildfires means planning ahead and building more resilient roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, telecommunications, evacuation routes and much more.

I can’t remember a Victoria Day long weekend with weather as stunning as this past one! I was happy to spend it in our beautiful community with a very special visit to a new Andrew Fleck Child Care Centre at 415 Corkstown Road in Kanata that will be opening its doors to 73 little ones in a few weeks.

Yesterday, I visited a new Andrew Fleck Day Care centre in Ottawa that will be opening its doors to 73 little ones in a few weeks. Centres like this are part of our plan to create 250,000 new spots by 2026.

April showers bring May flowers! I always love this time of year - with longer days and spring blooms. Speaking of blooms, one of my favourite community events is coming up in May, the Grassroot Grannies annual plant sale. The Kanata United Church book fair is also returning - not to mention the local farmers’ markets.

Without significant winter runoff, the current water levels are unexpectedly high. I have proactively engaged the Minister of Emergency Preparedness on behalf of all those affected in our community and also requested an update from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board (ORRPB).

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation.

This tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a new identity validation option, known as the document verification service, to make it easier to register for digital services including My Account.

Our government today announced a $2.4 billion package of measures from the upcoming Budget 2024 to secure Canada’s AI advantage. These investments will accelerate job growth in Canada’s AI sector and beyond, boost productivity by helping researchers and businesses develop and adopt AI, and ensure this is done responsibly.

We heard from parents, advocates, educators, and most importantly children. A National School Food Program will ensure kids across Canada can focus on learning, not being hungry.

I got to play tea time with two little princesses this month! It was great hearing from parents and ECE’s at Trent University’s Child Care Centre about why they love sending their children there. The answer? It’s affordable, it’s accessible, and they know their children are having fun.

Our government is making every effort to ensure that telecommunications services are reliable, innovative, competitive and—most crucially—affordable.

Our early learning and child care legislation has now become law.

Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”, reminds us that advancing gender equality helps build stronger communities for everyone.