Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the first time in the 45th Parliament with a deep sense of gratitude and humility. I thank the people of Whitby for placing their trust in me for a third time. It has been the honour of my life to serve since 2019, and I remain committed more than ever to delivering results that improve the lives of people in our community.
I thank so very much the incredible volunteers and supporters who powered our campaign for their time, their energy and their heart, which made the difference in our success. I thank my incredible family, my wife Suze, my daughters Alexis and Brooke, my mother-in-law Verna and my nephew Ryan, for their unwavering support and all their sacrifice. I could not do this without them.
There are many challenges ahead, but our priorities are clear: protect Canada's sovereignty, address affordability challenges, keep communities safe and build the strongest economy in the G7. I look forward to contributing to the hard-working team that will deliver results for Canadians.