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  • Her favourite word is witnesses.

Liberal MP for Halifax West (Nova Scotia)

Won her last election, in 2021, with 48% of the vote.

A week ago

Voted Yes on Vote #847 on Bill C-69 Implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024

Voted No on Vote #848 on Bill C-65 Amend the Canada Elections

Voted Yes on Vote #849 on Bill C-65 Amend the Canada Elections

Voted Yes on Vote #850 Private Members' Business M-109 (Instruction to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs (amendments to the Standing …

Voted No on Vote #851 on Bill C-323 Amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services)

Spoke at the Science and Research committee on Innovation, Science, and Research in Recycling Plastics Thank you, Madam Chair. Let's continue on that theme for a moment. In 2018, the CCME, or council of FPT ministers, which you talked about, set …

Spoke in the House on Electoral Participation Act Madam Speaker, the legislation amending the Canada Elections Act is an important piece of legislation. In fact, it is critical because it seeks to improve access …

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Committees of the House Madam Speaker, in my role as chair of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, I have the honour to present, in the both official …

Spoke in the House on Lebanese Heritage Month Madam Speaker, I am proud, as the sponsor of the Lebanese Heritage Month Act, to recognize today the first anniversary of the adoption at all stages …

Spoke at the Science and Research committee on Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to Climate Change Thank you, Madam Chair. Welcome back to our committee, President Obed and Director Grable. You were asked a question and were commenting on research. I don't …

Spoke at the Justice committee on Islamophobia and Additional Measures that Could be Taken to Address the Valid … I call this meeting to order. Good morning, everyone. I'm going to go over some of the processes, and then I will seek the committee's consent …

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his use of the French language. That was wonderful. We all agree with the National Security and Intelligence Committee …

Spoke in the House on Graduation Congratulations Mr. Speaker, June is graduation season, and today I rise to congratulate all graduates, especially those in my riding of Halifax West. This accomplishment is the …

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Science and Research committee on Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to Climate Change Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Welcome to both of our witnesses this morning. I'll direct my questions to Dr. Chircop. It's always nice to see …

Spoke at the Justice committee on Islamophobia and Additional Measures that Could be Taken to Address the Valid … Good morning, everyone. I call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 105 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. …

Spoke at the Science and Research committee on Committee Business and Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to … Thank you, Madam Chair. Let me just start off with thanking the witnesses for coming today. It's been an eye-opener listening to the witnesses we've had …

Spoke at the Justice committee on Islamophobia and Additional Measures that Could be Taken to Address the Valid … I declare the meeting open. Good morning. Welcome to meeting number 107 of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) …

Spoke in the House on Cheetahs for Change Mr. Speaker, today I rise to salute, for their big dream and optimistic outlook, the wonderful, passionate CPA High students who make up the Cheetahs for …

A month ago

Spoke at the Science and Research committee on Committee Business and Science and Research in Canada's Arctic in Relation to … Thank you, Madam Chair. Let me start by thanking our witnesses for being here today. It's an interesting study. As members of Parliament, some of us, …

Spoke in the House on Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Mr. Speaker, we have an abundance of talent in Atlantic Canada's colleges and universities. The cutting-edge research and innovation produced in my region strengthen Canada's competitive …

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Madam Chair, it is a pleasure to rise today in the chamber. I will be providing remarks and using the remainder of my minutes, after my ...

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-268 An Act to designate the month of November as Lebanese Heritage Month