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

About 7,500 dock workers representing the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), including 7000 port workers across BC, went on strike on July 1 after they failed to reach an agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). These Pacific coast dock ... Full Article

JUNE 12, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – Father’s Day on the Hill, an annual event that raises awareness about men’s mental health, will celebrate its sixth year on June 14. The event will once again focus on the importance of stamping out the stigma around men talking about their ... Full Article

Along with four other shadow ministers, I wrote a letter to the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, on the recent decision by the Pest Management and Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Canada to phase out pentachlorophenol, effective October 4, 2023. Please find attached this letter jointly signed ... Full Article

May 30, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congratulations to the United Conservative Party (UCP) on their victory in the 2023 Alberta provincial election. This success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the party and its supporters. Edmonton unfortunately did not secure any UCP seats in ... Full Article