Updates

Nov 9, 20206 min read

My Week in Parliament: November 2-6

Bring mental health care under the Canada Health Act.

Nov 1, 20206 min read

My Week in Parliament: October 26-30

I advocated for an outright ban on conversion therapy across Canada.

Oct 25, 20205 min read

My Week in Parliament: October 19-23

I called for a national ban on gas fracking, and an opposition motion led to a confidence vote.

Oct 20, 20203 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Oct 5-9

This week I voted against the Speech from the Throne.

Oct 14, 20205 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Sept 28-Oct 3

Orange Shirt Day, a landmark petition, and a new Green Party leader.

Oct 2, 20204 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Sept 23-25

The 2nd session of the 43rd Parliament opened with a new Speech from the Throne.

May 29, 20204 min read

My Week in Ottawa: May 19-21

This week I drew attention to Canada’s international obligations and continued advocating for Canadians.

May 22, 20205 min read

My Week in Ottawa: May 11-15

I was back in Ottawa representing Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Greens across the country in Parliament.

Apr 26, 20205 min read

My Day in Ottawa: Apr 20

A whirlwind day in Parliament with a record number of speeches.

Mar 19, 20207 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Mar 9-13

During the last week before parliament adjourned, I spoke out about privatized senior care.

Mar 6, 20206 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Feb 24 - 27

The CUSMA trade deal was the theme throughout the week.

Feb 29, 20207 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Feb 18 - 22

The emergency debate on the Wet'suwet'en solidarity actions was not the only notable thing that happened on Wednesday.

Feb 15, 20206 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Feb 3 - 7

It was International Development Week, but events in Wet'suwet'en territory became the top issue.

Feb 8, 20209 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Jan 27 - 31

The CUSMA agreement and the Wet'suwet'en stand off were the top issues of the week.

Dec 23, 20197 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Dec 9 - 14

Many meetings, and memorable votes!

Dec 14, 20196 min read

My Week in Ottawa: Dec 2 - 8

The week leading up to the Speech from the Throne was a very busy one.

Jun 26, 20196 min read

My week in Ottawa - June 17-20

My report to you from my fifth week in Ottawa, and third in the House of Commons. I wasn't ready to wrap things up for the summer!

Jun 19, 20193 min read

Progress Report: Access to DND land near Westwood Lake

The key points of my discussion with Serge Cormier, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence, regarding the DND Rifle Range.

Jun 18, 20196 min read

My Week in Ottawa, June 10-14

Highlights included a press conference with Elizabeth May and David Suzuki and speaking in the House of Commons on international trade.

Jun 12, 20193 min read

My Week in Ottawa - June 3 - 7

My second week in the House of Commons provided multiple opportunities to speak about Nanaimo-Ladysmith's most urgent issues.