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At Garden Hill I met with Chief and Council to listen, understand and be present. What I heard is urgent and real. What stood out most was not the challenges constituents face there, but the quality of leadership. Chief and Council are planning, building, and pushing forward with determination and care for their people. The […]

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES Every program you are entitled to; with phone numbers, websites, and guide.   1.  INCOME SUPPORT & PENSIONS   If you are a senior, retired, or have low income, these programs provide direct monthly payments. Many residents are eligible but not yet enrolled — our office can […]

On March 20th, I stood with community leaders in Thompson to share important news for families across northern Manitoba. Through the Build Canada Homes Initiative, 78 homes and shelter spaces are being built, repaired, and renewed in communities throughout the region. In Thompson, 67 homes are being made safer and more accessible for elderly residents […]

I was in Thompson to attend the KTC Tribal days. This annual event’s first-day activities featured U13, U16, U40 hockey tournaments, where I participated in a ceremonial puck drop, joined by Grand Chief Wastesicoot. I had fun as a judge at the Beverly Brightnose Talent Competition which featured amazing music talent. Seeing the talents on […]

Making sure you can access the federal programs that are here for you; that’s what matters most to me. From March 11–13, our team was in The Pas helping neighbours sign up for the Canada Dental Care Plan. We sat down with people, answered questions, and walked  through the registration process. Individuals currently covered under […]

It was an honour to be present at the Indigenous Heritage and History Gathering organized by The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centers. Bringing together Residential School Survivors, Inter-generational Survivors, Indigenous storytellers, keepers of knowledge, leaders, researchers, and community members, it was a space grounded in […]

Last summer’s wildfire season had devastating impacts across northern Manitoba. While we cannot prevent every fire, we can strengthen coordination, preparedness, and our ability to protect lives. In Thompson, I met with City Council to discuss evacuation planning, emergency communications, and the critical supports needed for Thompson as a hub community that receives evacuees from […]

I recently travelled to Tadoule Lake to visit the Sayisi Dene First Nation, both as your Member of Parliament and as Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs. During this visit, I toured the school, met with Chief and Council alongside departmental officials, and engaged in meaningful dialogue about infrastructure, housing, and community priorities. I also […]

In honor of Black History Month, I met with members of Thompson’s Black community to discuss shared priorities, including immigration challenges and the economic opportunities that come from stronger collaboration between Black and Indigenous communities. Economic development in the North is strongest when communities support each other and lift each other up. When Black-owned businesses […]

I was at the Northern Leadership Roundtable, Thompson- where I joined Premier Wab Kinew, MP Terry Duguid, and Provincial Ministers Bushie and Minister Kennedy at the Northern Leaders Roundtable, hosted at Thompson Regional Community Center, Thompson discussing economic opportunities that include and benefit Indigenous communities. We talked about infrastructure needs, economic development opportunities for Manitobans. […]