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Liberal MP for St. John's East (Newfoundland & Labrador)

Won her last election, in 2025, with 62% of the vote.

Three months ago

Voted No on Vote #23 on Bill C-5 Enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada

Voted No on Vote #24 on Bill C-5 Enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada

Voted No on Vote #25 on Bill C-5 Enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada

Voted Yes on Vote #26 on Bill C-5 Enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada

Voted Yes on Vote #27 on Bill C-5 Enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada

Spoke in the House on International Trade Mr. Speaker, I would like to say to my colleague across the aisle a repeat of what was said in the last answer: The fact is …

Spoke in the House on Oil and Gas Industry Mr. Speaker, I will echo what so many of my colleagues have said today: We are focused on building the economy in Canada, working with premiers …

Spoke in the House on Fisheries and Oceans Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to say that I was in Nova Scotia for the last couple of weeks. I met with harvesters and lobster …

Spoke in the House on Fisheries and Oceans Madam Speaker, I well know the historical importance of cod to the province, as well as the cultural importance. I also remember the moratorium 30 years …

Spoke in the House on Oil and Gas Industry Madam Speaker, I think it is really important for the member opposite, whom I welcome to the House, to remember that there is a bill that …

Spoke in the House on Fisheries and Oceans Mr. Speaker, illegal fishing is appalling, and that is why Canada has taken a key role in the fight through Operation North Pacific Guard. Our expertly …

Spoke in the House on Finance Mr. Speaker, it is very important in St. John's, and in Newfoundland and Labrador, that we protect children. The school food program was such an important …

Spoke in the House on Fisheries and Oceans Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the people of St. John's East for continuing to put their trust in me. I also want to congratulate my …

More than three months ago

Spoke at the Finance committee on Tax Debt Write-Offs, the Carousel Tax Fraud Scheme and Other Issues Involving … Thank you. I'm glad I get this opportunity. Welcome. I want to start with statistics and how we've been talking about them. In 2024, the “Global …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you. It's interesting. I'm on the other side of the country and the other coast and I hear the same thing, so I really appreciate …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you. If I could switch to you, Mr. Mohammad, you referenced in your opening statement the need to do more in public education. Would you …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you Welcome to all the witnesses. I would like to begin with you, Ms. Mearns. I believe you may have a Newfoundland and Labrador connection. …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Report of the Bank of Canada on Monetary Policy Thank you, and welcome back with such good news. I can tell you the constituents in my riding are very pleased with the interest rate drop. …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you. I'm pleased to get this opportunity. Thank you to all the witnesses. I want to focus very quickly on the business of higher education, …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you. Mr. Couillard, I'll begin with you. Often in this committee, when we speak about primary health care, it's through the lens of a single …

Spoke at the Finance committee on Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Budget Thank you. Welcome to all the witnesses. It's really nice to see familiar faces. Ms. Silas, I have to start with you. In full disclosure of …