Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand in the House today for the first time as the representative of New Brunswick Southwest. I want to thank the constituents of New Brunswick Southwest for voting for real change and for placing their confidence in me.
Our riding is vast and diverse. It stretches from the beautiful Fundy coastal islands to the farmlands of Kings county and the growing communities neighbouring Saint John and Fredericton.
The people of this riding are proud, entrepreneurial, and hopeful. New Brunswick Southwest is rich with natural resources. Our five border crossings with the state of Maine, the international port at Bayside, and world renowned scientific research will further grow our fisheries, agricultural, and natural resource exports.
As part of the government, I look forward to bringing my experience as an international trade professional to the table to create an environment where New Brunswick Southwest businesses, communities and families will thrive.