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NDP MP for North Island—Powell River (B.C.)

Won her last election, in 2021, with 40% of the vote.

Three days ago

Spoke in the House on Electoral Participation Act Madam Speaker, I agree with the member that a lot of Canadians are increasingly feeling concerned and separated from government. I think it is imperative that …

Spoke in the House on Agriculture and Agri-Food Madam Speaker, grain farmers are anxiously waiting for the Liberals to make a decision on the Bunge and Viterra merger. If this merger goes forward, they …

This week

Spoke in the House on Pharmacare Act Mr. Speaker, I have to start by saying remembering our humanity in this place is really important. I, too, wish a very happy birthday to the …

Spoke in the House on Parliament of Canada Act Madam Speaker, I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak to Bill C-377. First of all, I want to acknowledge the member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound. …

Spoke in the House on Opposition Motion—Summer Tax Break Madam Speaker, I concur that I have an element of confusion about what the Conservatives' intent really is here and how they measure people's needs. That …

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

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

Spoke in the House on Foreign Hostage Takers Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to be here to talk to Bill C-353. There are a lot of moments in this place when I think …

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 Yes on Vote #789 on Bill C-368 Amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)

A week ago

Spoke at the Veterans Affairs committee on Committee Business Thank you, Chair. I have to say that I am feeling concerned. It does feel like we're stuck on this issue, and the debate just keeps …

Two weeks ago

Spoke at the Public Accounts committee on Report 1, ArriveCAN, of the 2024 Report 1 of the Auditor General ... Thank you very much, Chair. It's nice to have some time with you, Mr. Ossowski. I think the biggest challenge, of course, is that for Canadians, ...

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the International Trade committee on Canadian Businesses in Supply Chains and Global Markets Thank you so much, Chair. I thank all the witnesses for being here with us today to talk about this really important issue. I'm going to ...

Spoke in the House on Privilege Mr. Speaker, the reality is that Canada is being targeted, and the government is not doing the things it needs to do to be transparent about ...

Spoke at the Veterans Affairs committee on Main Estimates 2024-25: Votes 1 and 5 under Department of Veterans Affairs, ... Thank you so much, Chair, and as always, everything is through the chair. First of all, I'd like to thank the minister and her team for ...

Spoke in the House on Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act Mr. Speaker, I am here today to speak to Bill C-270, which is an act to amend the Criminal Code around pornographic material. We all, in ...

A month ago

Spoke at the Canada-China Relations committee on Committee Business and Canada–People’s Republic of China Relations Thank you so much, Chair. I thank Mr. Fadden for being here. I was reflecting as you spoke that I guess part of your retirement plan ...

Spoke at the Veterans Affairs committee on Transition to Civilian Life Thank you so much, Chair. I thank all of our witnesses today so very much for their testimony. I'm going to start with Mr. Lopresti. I'm ...

Three months ago

Spoke at the Veterans Affairs committee on Committee Business Thank you, Chair. This has been a frustrating process. I know that I brought forward a notice of motion putting everybody's wishes in it so that ...

Spoke at the Veterans Affairs committee on Transition to Civilian Life I can't get a sub, but thank you so much for offering that to me, Blake. I am a whip. I know how that works. I'm ...

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-221 An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-207 An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-283 An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-449 An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (monthly guaranteed income supplement)

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-325 An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)