Kenora MP Challenges Government On Housing Prices

This week we recognized International Firefighters Day, I’d like to thank all the firefighters in our region who are instrumental in keeping our communities safe. Your hard work, selflessness and dedication does not go unnoticed and is much appreciated.

Advocating for Real Solutions to the Housing Crisis

This week I rose in the House of Commons to question the Prime Minister on his failed housing policies. Under the Liberal government housing prices have doubled and the government’s inaction is causing many Canadians to give up on their dream of owning a home.

Current housing policies are not reducing prices or increasing the supply of homes. The government must do more to incentivize development and work to solve the housing crisis.

Missing, and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Action Plan

May 5th marked the annual Red Dress day, a time to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. I was honoured to speak this week about the impacts the crisis has in the Kenora riding. I also advocated for a quicker implementation of the MMIWG National Action Plan-which was released nearly a year ago.

Passport Backlog

My office has heard from many constituents about the absolutely unacceptable wait-times people are experiencing when trying to obtain or renew their passport. The increased demand for passports was foreseeable, with borders reopening and this year marking the tenth anniversary of the ten-year passport, the government should have been more prepared for this predictable influx in applications. Alongside my Conservative colleagues I sent a letter to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship requesting they provide an immediate timeline to ending the backlog of passport applications.

Strengthening Mental Health Supports

The past two years have been filled with lockdowns, restrictions, isolation and uncertainty. All of which have put the mental health of Canadians to the test. For many, it has been an extremely difficult two years. Rates of anxiety, and depression have hit all-time highs, and an increasing number of Canadians have admitted to experiencing suicidal thoughts.

April 25th marked 500 days since the Conservative motion calling on the government to implement a three digit suicide hotline (9-8-8) passed unanimously in the House of Commons. However, over the past 500 days the government has continuously delayed the implementation of this three digit line.

To this day, the status of 9-8-8 is still unknown.

My colleagues and I will continue advocating for the swift implementation of 9-8-8. In times of crisis, I believe help should only be three digits away.

Ending the Blood Ban

Recently, Health Canada approved the lifting of the discriminatory blood donation ban for gay and bisexual men. Canadian Blood Services expects the new policy will take effect prior to September 30th 2022. I am extremely proud of my colleague MP Eric Duncan, from Southern Ontario for his hard-work and dedication to ensuring Canada’s blood donation services are safe and inclusive for all.

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