House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2025, with 40% of the vote.
Spoke in the House on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act Mr. Speaker, as I highlighted earlier, a Port Alberni company was fined $429,000 for its violation in its treatment of migrant workers, and it was given …
Voted No on Vote #173 on Bill C-30 Implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026
Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I want to thank all my colleagues for allowing that to happen. Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day. It is an honour to table …
Voted Yes on Vote #167 on Bill C-9 Amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
Voted Yes on Vote #168 on Bill C-9 Amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)
Voted Yes on Vote #169 on Bill C-26 Authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose …
Voted Yes on Vote #170 on Bill C-267 Establish a national framework to promote the durability of electronic products and essential home appliances
Spoke in the House on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 Mr. Speaker, I asked a Liberal colleague earlier today about ferry funding. I was explaining that the federal government contributes 43% of operating costs for Atlantic …
Spoke in the House on Brain Injury Mr. Speaker, June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize survivors, families, caregivers and first responders whose lives are forever changed by brain injury. …
Spoke in the House on Bail and Sentencing Reform Act First, Mr. Speaker, no one is arguing the importance of this bill. However, there are Senate amendments that are very good and that we support. The …
Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour today to table a petition on behalf of constituents from my riding. It is signed by members of the Tseshaht …
Spoke in the House on Marine Transportation Mr. Speaker, Canada's national shipbuilding strategy focuses on building and maintaining vessels, but there is no plan for responsibly retiring them. More than 900 derelict and …
Spoke in the House on Marine Transportation Mr. Speaker, here I am again, tonight, at the hour of 12:14 a.m. Fair ferry funding is a critical issue to Vancouver Islanders and to coastal …
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-280 An Act to enact the Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Services Act and to make consequential amendments to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
Spoke at the Government Operations committee on Subject Matter of Clauses 195 to 199 (Division 2), Clauses 203 to … Thank you, Mr. Chair. It's good to be back at “the mighty OGGO”, as you call it. I'm really grateful for the work you do at …
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-256 An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-252 An Act respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian Armed Forces members who have lost their lives in peacetime in Canada
Spoke at the Transport committee on Canada Infrastructure Bank’s financing of new vessels for BC Ferries Thank you so much, Mr. Chair. I just wanted to call for a point of order. I'm seeking unanimous consent. I am one of seven Vancouver …
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-215 An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-211 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (deeming provision)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-206 An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-204 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)
Spoke at the Health committee on Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25: Votes 1b and 5b under … Thank you so much. Thank you, Minister, for being here. I particularly want to thank your staff and of course the public servants who are there …
Spoke at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee on Patterns of Forced Migration in Different Regions of the World Mr. Thein, last week the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar and other UN experts issued a press release calling for a …
Spoke at the Health committee on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada Thank you. First, I want to thank all of the witnesses. I agree with Mr. Thériault that this is an excellent panel with regard to a …
Spoke at the International Trade committee on Trade Impacts of Canada's Leadership in Reducing Emissions I'll go to you, Mr. Behboodi. First, thank you for your testimony. This isn't steel-related. I come from a forest community on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni. …
Spoke at the Health committee on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada Thank you, Mr. Chair. Dr. Vigo talked about the closure of Riverview in British Columbia, and Ms. Brett, you highlighted that as well. We've lost beds, …
Spoke at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee on Current Status of Deported Ukrainian Children Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you both for your important testimony and the critical work you're doing. Ms. Suslova, the international coalition for the return of …