During these challenging economic times, I'm honoured to take on the role of Chair of the House of Commons Finance Committee.
There is a lot of important work to do in Parliament as our nation faces Trump's unjustified tariffs and turbulent economic times around the world.
Looking forward to taking on this new role.
Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people.
Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.
Conservative MPs spreading lie of a "380% increase" in people dying since decriminalization in BC
TRUTH: there has been no such increase, with most recent data showing a 11% DECREASE in people dying
Source: BC Coroners Service
https://t.co/476wVEzDTt
3) Why can’t we take an honest look at ourselves more and admit the solution(s) are not difficult to find. In fact, we have the solutions, but we refuse to accept an implement evidence base practice. At what cost will we stop and reflect and act accordingly?
https://t.co/mw3lJKRsKz
1) This has been a growing state of emergency since 2017. The trends are in black-and-white. The data is there. The societal impact when strategies for addressing challenging issues are ineffective. We see this happening over and over and everywhere.
2) Politicians have no business being anywhere near drug policies. what’s happening in Belleville is proof of that. This also isn’t a criminal justice issue. It’s a healthcare issue.
@guyfelicella I just listened to her exit interview on @CBCNews#thecurrent
She did a wonderful job at eloquently communicating where the system is broken while not being sheepish to answering @mattgallowaycbc tough questions. An excellent interview by both.
Watch this and it will melt your heart
Halifax girl brings kindness kits to city tent encampment
"Kindness is free, so pass it on"
https://t.co/8hXmgZiV3k
"While approximately 100,000 people in BC have diagnosed opioid use disorder, and as many as 225,000 are risk of poisoning from unregulated drugs, only 4,476 people were prescribed safe supply medications in July 2023."
Article: "BC has the tools to address the drug poisoning emergency. Do we have the will to use them?" https://t.co/a7owonr8RE
How can a society that agrees Federal legalization & regulation of alcohol & tobacco are the best, most effective ways to keep our kids safe and insulated from these drugs then turnaround and claim that the exact opposite is the most effective way to keep other drugs from kids
BC United @elenoresturko's recent appearance in a U.S. war on drugs click-bait propaganda film shows incredibly poor judgment. Her appearance as a public official is used at the end to validate misinformation, stigmatization & populist backlash. She should distance herself from this video & apologize.
Over 400 people start marching in #Vancouver protesting arrest of compassionate club DULF members saving lives during unregulated drug crisis https://t.co/jpGvasNiiv
The unfortunate reality is it's always been easier to access unregulated illegal drugs than it has been to access detox and treatment. Imagine if it was the same — we would help a lot more people who are ready!
Drug consumption rooms can be run by drug users! Like @VANDUpeople & @vancouverops “Comrades not clients!”
(I’ve never been in the graphical recording for a conference before. Does it look like me?) #INHSU2023