Everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. But that goal—one that was taken as a given for previous generations—is increasingly out of reach for far too many middle class Canadians. Today, the Prime Minister spoke in Hamilton about how Budget 2022 will help Canadians rent or buy a home, protect renters […]
Budget 2022 invests in three main things: people; economic growth; and a clean future for everyone. Through these targeted and responsible investments our government will help make life more affordable, create jobs and prosperity today, and build a stronger economic future for all Canadians. In this Budget, we are: Making it easier for Canadians to […]
Last night, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined our Muslim caucus for a traditional Iftar (breaking the fast) on Parliament Hill. It’s a blessing that in Canada we honour and celebrate all traditions. May your Ramadan be filled with peace and fulfillment.
Google and Facebook take 80% of all online advertising revenue, while displaying Canadian news content for free. Tech giants must pay their fair share and contribute to our society. A free and independent press is essential to Canadian democracy. That’s why today we introduced Bill C-18, the Online News Act, that will require the tech […]
Internet access is not a luxury, it’s an essential resource. Today, Ministers Champagne, Khera, and Hutchings announced phase two of the Connecting Families Initiative. Our government, working with internet service providers (ISPs), is helping to connect hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors and families to low-cost, high-speed home internet for $20 per month. This builds […]
April marks Sikh Heritage Month. Introduced by MP Sukh Dhaliwal in 2019, the month recognizes the immense contributions that Sikh-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Punjabi and Gurmukhi language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Sikh heritage for future generations. April is also an important month for the Sikh […]
This afternoon at my parliamentary office, I had a very educational and productive meeting with His Excellency Akylbek Kamaldinov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada. We covered subjects like Kazakhstan President Tokayev’s political reforms, agricultural trade, women’s rights and 2SLGBTQI rights, the appointment of honourary Consuls in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the success of the breeding […]
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility – a day that raises awareness about Trans communities and discrimination fueled by transphobia that is a lived reality for many in Canada and around the world. We will continue supporting LGBTQ2 organizations and community leaders that are working on the frontlines to provide live-saving programs, educational […]
I had a very useful discussion yesterday afternoon with Mortgage Professionals Canada about federal housing and homeownership policies .
This morning, the Prime Minister and Minister Guilbeault announced Canada’s Emissions Reductions Plan: an ambitious roadmap that goes sector-by-sector to cut emissions and create opportunity on the path to net-zero by 2050. It includes over $9 billion in new investments by our government to make life more affordable for the middle class and position Canadian […]
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