Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act  Mr. Speaker, people reached out to us. Canadians reached out to me. They wanted to ban this specific practice. I wanted to make sure that this legislation was very narrow in scope, to make sure that we had co-operation from all sides, from stakeholders. It was a very thoughtful a

Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act  moved that Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, I am here today to discuss an issue that is important to me and to many Canadians

Maple Syrup Producers  Mr. Speaker, the maple syrup industry has deep roots in Kitchener—Conestoga. It is more than just a tradition; it is a symbol of our strong agricultural heritage. Maple syrup producers craft one of Canada's most iconic commodities. It is about not only the delicious sweetness tha

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, one of the core responsibilities of any government is to keep Canadians safe, to represent their best interests on the global stage. While here at home we see the government acting on Canadians' priorities, on things like the affordable housing and grocery act, whic

Fall Fairs in Kitchener—Conestoga  Mr. Speaker, I want to start by wishing my wife, Brenda Louis, a very happy anniversary today. Brenda's support and belief in me is why I am here in the House today. It is fall fair season in Kitchener—Conestoga. Our community has welcomed back the Wellesley Township Fall Fair,

Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts. Mr. Speaker, it is an honour and a privilege to rise today to table my first private member's bill, the prohibition of the export

Animal Welfare  Mr. Speaker, it is privilege for a member of Parliament to introduce a private member's bill and work with colleagues toward a common cause. I am honoured to soon have this opportunity. During the last federal election, the Liberal Party shared with Canadians our ideas and our vi

Sport  Mr. Speaker, we know the importance of sports for the development of children, fostering physical fitness, team work, discipline and resilience while also promoting overall health and well-being. Furthermore, our Canadian athletes contribute to our national unity, cultural divers

Celiac Canada  Mr. Speaker, it is estimated that one in 114 Canadians, nearly 1% of our population, is affected by celiac disease, although 90% of cases remain undiagnosed. Celiac is an autoimmune disease with no cure. Unfortunately, it is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, which can have lo

Tree Planting in Kitchener—Conestoga  Mr. Speaker, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now, or in this case, this past weekend. The rain did not dampen our spirits in Kitchener—Conestoga. We had an amazing turnout for two Earth Day tree-planting events in our community. I spent t

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival  Mr. Speaker, I invite everyone to join us in Kitchener—Conestoga this weekend as we welcome patrons back to the 59th annual Elmira Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, April 1. Since its start in 1965, the festival has grown to be the largest single-day maple syrup festival in the w

Automotive Industry  Mr. Speaker, our government has been working hard to bring significant investments to Canada to create good jobs in Kitchener—Conestoga and throughout our nation to support our priority of creating a greener economy. Can the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry update thi

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, this morning, our government made a significant announcement regarding our commitment to investing in rural communities across southern Ontario, including in my riding of Kitchener—Conestoga. Our government announced an investment of $39.6 million for the Community F

Ukrainian Refugees in Kitchener—Conestoga  Mr. Speaker, the resilience and courage of the Ukrainians have inspired the world. Canada is unwavering in its support for Ukraine and the democratic values that our countries share. The capacity of Canadians to open their hearts and their homes is truly inspiring. We have seen

Gender-Based Violence  Mr. Speaker, last week was the start of commemorating 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The campaign strives to eliminate all types of gender-based violence through education and through action. Ending gender-based violence and intimate partner violence in our