June 28, 2026
A Summer Afternoon With the People of Thompson
There is a particular kind of honesty that happens at a barbecue that does not happen anywhere else in this job. This summer, I hosted…
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June 26, 2026
UCN's Role in Building the North
If you want to understand the future of northern Manitoba, you have to understand the role University College of the North plays in shaping it.…
June 23, 2026
Working Together For Manitoba's Economic Future
One the question of Manitoba’s economic future, there is real alignment worth building on between the federal and provincial government. I recently met with Premier…
June 22, 2026
Safe Drinking Water for Long Plains First Nation
Every community in this country deserves to turn on a tap and trust what comes out of it. For too many First Nations, that basic…
June 21, 2026
Clean Water Infrastructure for Dene Communities
I was honoured to join the Sayisi Dene First Nation, Chief Kelly Ann Thom-Duck and council members, provincial ministers, at Manitoba Hydro headquarters in Winnipeg…
June 20, 2026
Honouring Veterans at Wing 17
On the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, I attended a free Indigenous Reconciliation Gathering at 17 Wing Winnipeg-honouring First Nations, Métis, and Inuit service…
June 18, 2026
Belonging is not a program but a foundation
My office was honoured to represent me at BGC Thompson's Pride BBQ this June — an afternoon of food, community, and celebration hosted in partnership…
June 10, 2026
ONE YEAR IN SERVICE
One year ago, I stood before the people of Churchill–Keewatinook Aski and made a promise — to walk alongside communities in this riding with care…
June 10, 2026
What does spring economic update mean for CKA
HOW DOES SPRING ECONOMIC UPDATE 2026 BENEFIT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY? The Spring Economic Update delivers real tangible support for families, workers, and communities of…
June 10, 2026
York Landing Gets $12M In Federal Funding
$12,116,670 has been approved in principle for the Integrated Solid Waste Management System: Landfill Development Project for York Landing, Manitoba — through the Government of…
May 20, 2026
A historic day at Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation
I had the honour of joining Minister Rebecca Alty for the signing of a Treaty Land Entitlement agreement at Sagkeeng, a moment decades in the…
May 19, 2026
Standing With KTC and the Sky Nations
I had the honour of joining Minister Rebecca Alty at the Keewatinook Tribal Council headquarters in Winnipeg — Jack Bilne — for an announcement that…
May 14, 2026
Connected at Last — Broadband Comes to the Island Lakes
On May 14, 2026, I stood in Wasagamack Anisininew Nation — deep in the heart of the Island Lakes region — and made an announcement…
May 12, 2026
The Clan Mothers Healing Village & Knowledge Centre held their 3rd Annual Fundraiser
Friday evening, I had the honour of being in the room for something truly extraordinary. 🌿 The Clan Mothers Healing Village & Knowledge Centre held…
May 8, 2026
Port Of Churchill Port- May 15 Virtual Engagement
On behalf of our office, I am pleased to invite you and your leadership to a Virtual Town Hall on the Port of Churchill Plus…
May 8, 2026
Standing With Peguis First Nation Through the 2026 Spring Flood
When the floodwaters rose in Peguis First Nation this spring, the first people evacuated were the most vulnerable those with disabilities, complex medical needs, and…
May 5, 2026
Honouring Red Dress Day — MMIWG2S and the Ongoing Crisis
The red dress — first hung by Métis artist Jaime Black as an artistic response to a national crisis — has become one of the…
April 29, 2026
Working Together for Stronger MKO Nations
These are the conversations that matter. I had the honour of sitting down with the leaders and members of Sayisi Dene First Nation, Northlands Denesuline,…
April 21, 2026
Federal Funding Guide : For Communities Across Churchill–Keewatinook Aski
This is an updated overview of current federal funding programmes available to communities across the Churchill–Keewatinook Aski riding. Our office is open to offer support…
April 21, 2026
Protecting One of Earth's Last Great Intact Watersheds — The Seal River Watershed Alliance
I had the honour of standing alongside the leaders of the Seal River Watershed Alliance — the Sayisi Dene First Nation, Northlands Denesuline, Barren Lands,…
April 18, 2026
Manitoba at the National Table — Business Leaders in Ottawa
We are a gifted province with so much potential. And when we bring that energy to the national table, great things happen. In April, Manitoba's…
April 16, 2026
Celebrating Mary-Ann Playford — Lieutenant Governor's Award Recipient
Cranberry Portage is home to one of the most extraordinary people in this riding. And now the rest of Manitoba knows it too. Mary-Ann Playford…
April 15, 2026
Working Together at Norway House Cree Nation
Churchill–Keewatinook Aski is one of the largest federal ridings in Canada spanning three-quarters of Manitoba, 73 communities, and 42 First Nations. I cannot be everywhere…
April 11, 2026
From Sagkeeng First Nation to the Moon — Celebrating Artist Henry Guimond
On April 1st, 2026, art from Churchill–Keewatinook Aski left Earth. Henry Guimond is an Anishinaabe artist from Sagkeeng First Nation right here in this riding.…
April 7, 2026
My Visit To St. Theresa Point
There are visits that stay with you. St. Theresa Point First Nation is one of them. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with…
April 7, 2026
My Visit To Garden Hill Anishininew Nation
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…
March 25, 2026
Federal Programs Guide
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES Every program you are entitled to; with phone numbers, websites, and guide. 1. INCOME SUPPORT &…
March 23, 2026
Northern Shelter Boosted with Build Canada Homes and KTC Partnership
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,…
March 22, 2026
FUN IN THOMPSON AT KTC TRIBAL DAYS
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…
March 19, 2026
Canada Dental Care Plan In The Pas
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…
February 27, 2026
Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering
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…
February 11, 2026
Meeting With Thompson City Council — Wildfire Preparedness
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…
February 11, 2026
Visit to Tadoule Lake — Sayisi Dene First Nation
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…
February 5, 2026
Black History Month — Celebrating Community & Collaboration
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…
February 5, 2026
Northern Leaders Rountable, Thompson:
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…
January 20, 2026
Canadian Dental Care Plan Excercise, Thompson from 13th -16th January, 2026
From January 13–16, 2026, our team proudly supported residents across Churchill–Keewatinook Aski with in-person registration for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We know that access…
January 18, 2026
Visit to Pimicikamak for power outage response.
I joined federal ministers, Grand Chief Garrison Settee, Chief David Monias, and the Cross Lake Council in Pimicikamak to see firsthand the aftermath of the…