Today we learned of the passing of former Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. His loss is profoundly felt by all who knew him and by the nation he served with such dedication and distinction. Brian Mulroney was not only a towering figure in Canadian politics but also a ... Full Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2024 We are excited to announce the establishment of the Canada-ASEAN Parliamentary Friendship Group, dedicated to fostering robust connections between Canada and the member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Over the past few ... Full Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDMONTON, AB – Matt Jeneroux, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Riverbend, released the following statement on the mandated pay increase all Members of Parliament will receive on April 1: “Once again, this year I will be donating this annual pay increase to local ... Full Article
With the dawn of a new year, Parliament is poised to resume active sessions on January 29, drawing MPs back to Ottawa for robust discussions and debates. This session will likely maintain a strong focus on the government’s response to Canada’s housing crisis and other affordability ... Full Article
GST/HST exemptions, end of short-term rental deductions and CPP hikes are among new 2024 measures to be made aware of. Here are some of the changes happening: Eliminating short-term rental deductions The federal government is now eliminating the tax break for short-term rentals like ... Full Article
Mr. Peter Elzinga will be remembered by many in our community and leaves a legacy as both a former MLA and Member of Parliament. Please see my remarks in the House of Commons recognizing his contribution. Full Article
On Tuesday, November 21, the Government released it’s Fall Economic Statement. The statement is, in effect, a mini budget to continue Government aims in advance of the 2024 Budget. The statement shows that the government plans $20.8 billion in net new costs over six years. Unfortunately, ... Full Article
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MP Jeneroux has been appointed back to the Parliamentary International Trade Committee. His work on Supply Chain issues and the global impact, as well as his experience on a number of International Parliamentary working groups, continues to be a good fit for his ... Full Article
The House of Commons returns to active session on Monday, September 18. It’s always refreshing to get back to Parliament and work closely with my colleagues in the House of Commons and on the Health committee. We will continue to offer solutions to the affordability crisis facing Canadians. ... Full Article
July 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The tentative four-year deal reached between employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) last Thursday to end the 13-day strike has been rejected by the ILWU caucus. Thousands of port workers are back on the picket line again as of ... Full Article