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Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba)

Won their last election, a byelection in 2023, with 56% of the vote.

Yesterday

Voted Yes on Vote #814 on Bill C-70 Respecting countering foreign interference

Voted No on Vote #815 Opposition Motion (Government's economic analysis on the impact of the federal fuel charge and the output-based pricing system) …

Voted No on Vote #816 Opposition Motion (Government's economic analysis on the impact of the federal fuel charge and the output-based pricing system)

Voted Yes on Vote #817 Concurrence in estimates

Voted Yes on Vote #818 on Bill C-74 For granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for …

Two days ago

Spoke in the House on Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, Winnipeg's downtown is full of historical buildings. One of our most iconic is the old Hudson's Bay building located at the corner of Portage …

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne. It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to rise on behalf …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Report 2, Housing in First Nations Communities, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 … Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. My question is for Minister Hajdu, but I certainly offer the opportunity to Minister Fraser to weigh in as well. Ministers, …

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Pharmacare Act Mr. Speaker, is it always an honour to rise in this House. I want to start on a personal level. I was always so proud to …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes … Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. Minister, I'd like to ask you a more open-ended question. I know we have a new, more progressive government in my …

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Review of the Members of the House of Commons Workplace Harassment and … I understood there was a different direction from the clerk. Give me one second. Colleagues, just for clarity, there are some logistics on the back end …

Spoke in the House on Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, with an energy grid that is 97% clean, a strong manufacturing and agricultural sector and a diverse population, Manitoba is a key economic driver …

Spoke in the House on Ian Smith Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ian C. P. Smith was a tireless and passionate public servant for over 40 years. We lost this cherished member of Winnipeg's community …

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes … I believe it's been made fairly clear, Mr. Chair and colleagues, that despite the concern some members of this committee have raised, fairly enough, about the …

A month ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Nutrition North Canada Yes, I will add a little bit, if I may. Minister, I've had the pleasure of sitting on the agriculture committee for the past number of ...

Spoke in the House on Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 65th report of the Standing Committee ...

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Committee Business and Election of Chair Colleagues, we are going to open it up. I do see some hands. I'm going to make a running list in just a moment. I'm going …

Spoke at the Agriculture committee on Issues Relating to the Horticultural Sector Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. That's quite courteous of you. Thank you to my colleagues across the way for agreeing. Colleagues, I simply want to share ...

Spoke in the House on United States Consulate in Winnipeg Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commemorate the 140th anniversary of U.S. diplomatic presence in Winnipeg, a testament to the deep, enduring bonds between Canada and ...

Spoke in the House on The Budget Mr. Speaker, I was having technical difficulties earlier this afternoon during the vote on Bill C-351. I am asking for the unanimous consent of the House ...

Two months ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Report 2, Housing in First Nations Communities, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 ... Is there any data on that specifically? You may point me to somebody else, but I'd be curious to know. You talked about in the report, ...