In December, I highlighted the failure of the federal Agriculture Minister to find a resolution to the export ban on Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) world-class potatoes. More than three months later the Trudeau government still is no closer to a solution and PEI farmers are paying the price. ... Full Article

  The Emergencies Act And what happens next? Background On February 14th Trudeau invoked the never before used Emergencies Act. There are four types of emergencies listed in the Emergencies Act: a public welfare emergency, a public order emergency, an international emergency, and a war ... Full Article

  It is the time of year to once again prepare our homes for the warmth of the Holiday season and reflect on the year that was. To me, the holiday spirit is about my family, my loved ones, my children and my friends. You are my ultimate gift. My wife Louise has been a […] Full Article

  Last week’s Speech from the Throne by the Liberal government lacked substance and strategy for economic recovery including a vision for Canadian energy and agriculture. Trudeau’s political priorities outlined in the Throne Speech do nothing for Alberta families worried about the ... Full Article

Canada’s Prime Minister and his activist Cabinet need a strong dose of reality. Pandering to their personal global elite friends will have devastating ramifications on Canada’s economy, families, and jobs. Trudeau’s announcement at COP26 in Scotland to cap oil and gas emissions as well as ... Full Article

  I am honoured to serve as Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security in the 44th Parliament. The Canadian agriculture and agri-food sectors account for more than $100 billion in economic activity every year and employ more than two million Canadians. The importance of ... Full Article

To the voters of Foothills, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for once again showing your confidence in me to be your voice in Parliament. I am truly honoured. An election is not won alone, and I am grateful to the dedicated and passionate volunteers who played an integral role on ... Full Article

The uncovering of the 215 innocent children in unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school outside Kamloops in B.C. is absolutely devastating. This horrific tragedy has once again deepened the wounds of the survivors of residential schools, their families and indigenous people ... Full Article

Dangerous. Draconian. One of the worst things to happen to free speech in our history Bill C-10 is a blatant attack against our Charter Rights, full stop. What began as a mediocre attempt at legislation to level the playing field between Internet streaming giants and traditional Canadian ... Full Article

The impact this pandemic has had on our mental health will far outlast this crisis. This is something we cannot ignore. The pandemic, resulting lockdowns, restrictions and failures of the government have taken an unimaginable toll on everyone’s mental health, sparing no one and no age ... Full Article