Today

Posted on Twitter Congratulations Alexa McDonough, proud to call you an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend: http://t.co/OUJE4is3 #cdnpoli, #NDP

Yesterday

Posted on Twitter Visiting Welland for a #pensions roundtable with #NDP @Malcolm_AllenMP #Ontario #job losses plaguing retirement security everywhere #cdnpoli

Posted on Twitter Welcomed new Canadians from a multitude of backgrounds at citizenship ceremonies in #ldnont today-diversity strengthens our country #cdnpoli

Mentioned by London Community News CP Rail unionized workers on strike London Fanshawe NDP MP Irene Mathyssen called the government's interference in the collective bargaining process inappropriate and said the Conservatives shouldn't be “picking and choosing sides.” “This strike just began and this government should know ...

Two days ago

Mentioned by News Talk 1290 MP Holds Public Meeting Tonight on Federal Budget A local MP is hosting a public meeting tonight, on the Harper Government's budget bill. NDP MP for London Fanshawe, Irene Mathyssen says it is time to take this issue to the public directly to ensure Canadians know what's going on behind closed doors.

Posted on Twitter #cdnpoli. I am looking forward to my budget consultation tonight with concerned Londoners. Canadians deserve to have their voices heard.

Posted on Twitter Reminder: today I am hosting a public meeting on the #trojanhorse #harperbudget at my constituency office 6:30-8:00pm. #NDP #cdnpoli

Three days ago

Mentioned by London Free Press Royalty offers holiday thrill Brandon Pelltier and Felix Borchert, both 7, were among children in the crowd lined up to meet the Queen, played by London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen. Both boys admitted to being a little bit nervous but said it was the highlight of their day.

Mentioned by London Free Press Victoria Day weather brings out the Crowds MIKE HENSEN/The London Free Press/QMI AGENCY Luz Souto, who volunteers as a gardener at the Fanshawe Pioneer Village waters her gardens around the gazebo in the village before the arrival of Queen Victoria, played by London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen ...

Posted on Twitter taking part in Victoria Day festivities Fanshawe Pioneer Village in #ldnont. Lots of great family fun.

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act moved: Motion No. 1 That Bill C-25 be amended by deleting Clause 1. Madam Speaker, it is important that we look very carefully at the pooled ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Madam Speaker, as members will have noted, there is profound concern across the country with regard to pensions and the security of pensions, and I have ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have yet another petition from constituents of all ages concerned about the proposed changes to old age security. They regard this as a ...

Voted Yes on Vote #224 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize the contributions that the baby ...

Voted No on Vote #223 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #222 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #221 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #220 That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving ...

Spoke in the House on Copyright Modernization Act Mr. Speaker, my favourite quotation is from the hon. Minister of Public Safety. He said, “For the government to bring in closure and time allocation is ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions. The first is from Canadians of all ages who are very concerned about the proposed changes to the old age ...

Spoke in the House on Employment Insurance Act moved for leave to introduce Bill C-422, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (elimination of waiting period). Mr. Speaker, this is a private member's ...

Spoke in the House on Mother's Day Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to commemorate Mother's Day and the strong, beautiful women who are our mothers, aunties, sisters, grandmothers and daughters. ...

Spoke in the House on Employment Mr. Speaker, fewer Canadians than ever can access EI under the Conservatives. The government should hang its head in shame, but it gets worse. Now the ...

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-422 An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (elimination of waiting period)

Mentioned by National Post Chris Selley: The Conservatives send in the clowns ... that Mr. Cullen “strongly opposes the Conservative government's plan to streamline the review process for major economic projects”; that Irene Mathyssen served in Bob Rae's Ontario Cabinet; that Peggy Nash dislikes tax cuts and austerity measures; ...

Two weeks ago

Mentioned by Globe and Mail 'Sad and pathetic' anti-Mulcair salvo lacks punch of past Tory attacks And that Peter Julian “has led the NDP in opposing nearly every trade treaty that has come before the House of Commons during his time as an MP.” And that Irene Mathyssen's “only government experience is a stint as a cabinet minister in Bob Rae's ...

Three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-407 An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (gender balanced representation)

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-287 An Act respecting a Senior Consumer Price Index

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-286 An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (compassionate care benefits for dependent children)

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-285 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda)

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-284 An Act respecting Status of Women Canada

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-283 An Act to establish the office of the Veterans’ Ombudsman

Statements in the House