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Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre (Manitoba)

Won their last election, a byelection in 2023, with 56% of the vote.

This week

Spoke in the House on Pharmacare Act Mr. Speaker, is it always an honour to rise in this House. I want to start on a personal level. I was always so proud to …

Voted No on Vote #791 on Bill C-64 Respecting pharmacare

Voted Yes on Vote #792 on Bill C-64 Respecting pharmacare

Voted No on Vote #787 on Bill C-49 Amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum …

Voted Yes on Vote #788 on Bill C-49 Amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum …

Voted No on Vote #789 on Bill C-368 Amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)

Spoke in the House on Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, with an energy grid that is 97% clean, a strong manufacturing and agricultural sector and a diverse population, Manitoba is a key economic driver …

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Ian Smith Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ian C. P. Smith was a tireless and passionate public servant for over 40 years. We lost this cherished member of Winnipeg's community …

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes … I believe it's been made fairly clear, Mr. Chair and colleagues, that despite the concern some members of this committee have raised, fairly enough, about the …

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Nutrition North Canada Yes, I will add a little bit, if I may. Minister, I've had the pleasure of sitting on the agriculture committee for the past number of ...

Spoke in the House on Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 65th report of the Standing Committee ...

Spoke at the Procedure and House Affairs committee on Committee Business and Election of Chair Colleagues, we are going to open it up. I do see some hands. I'm going to make a running list in just a moment. I'm going …

A month ago

Spoke at the Agriculture committee on Issues Relating to the Horticultural Sector Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. That's quite courteous of you. Thank you to my colleagues across the way for agreeing. Colleagues, I simply want to share ...

Spoke in the House on United States Consulate in Winnipeg Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to commemorate the 140th anniversary of U.S. diplomatic presence in Winnipeg, a testament to the deep, enduring bonds between Canada and ...

Spoke in the House on The Budget Mr. Speaker, I was having technical difficulties earlier this afternoon during the vote on Bill C-351. I am asking for the unanimous consent of the House ...

Spoke in the House on The Budget Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise in the House on behalf of those I represent in Winnipeg South Centre. The budget is one ...

Spoke at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee on Report 2, Housing in First Nations Communities, 2024 Reports 2 to 4 ... Is there any data on that specifically? You may point me to somebody else, but I'd be curious to know. You talked about in the report, ...

Two months ago

Spoke at the Agriculture committee on An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter ... I just want clarity please, Mr. Chair, on something. Let's assume for a moment that we adopt Mr. MacGregor's amendment. The clerk takes this away. A ...

Spoke in the House on Climate Change Mr. Speaker, when I knocked on doors this past summer, there were many days that saw smoke-filled air that prevented kids from going outside, far above ...

Spoke at the Agriculture committee on An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter ... I noted with some interest my colleague across the way a moment ago, who took some time out of our witness testimony today to suggest that ...

Spoke at the Agriculture committee on An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter ... I know there have been lots of conversations throughout the course of this conversation this morning about facts, and science is based on the premise that ...