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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was help.

Last in Parliament April 2025, as NDP MP for Burnaby South (B.C.)

Lost his last election, in 2025, with 18% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Housing March 18th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by expressing our solidarity with the people of New Zealand who are mourning the attack on Muslim brothers and sisters at the masjid in Christchurch.

I met a mom in Burnaby. She bought a home, but cannot afford to live there anymore. Her daughter has a good job, but only gets by because she lives in the basement. Her son does not see a future. Like too many Canadians, he has lost all hope.

However, the Prime Minister is telling families like hers to wait for help. I believe that better is possible. Will the government commit to building half a million new affordable homes?