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Concrete Action on Crime – Householder

Your Guide to Filing Taxes 2026

New Medical School Investment

The government is investing $25 million to support Toronto Metropolitan University’s new School of Medicine: the first new medical school in the Greater Toronto Area in more than 100 years. This investment will help address doctor shortages and expand access to primary care across Ontario. The school will welcome 94 medical students and 105 residents […]

Fighting Organized Crime and Extortion

On February 19, I joined Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne to announce new measures to protect Canadians from organized crime and financial intimidation. The government is mobilizing Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) to help track and stop extortion and is launching a new Countering Extortion Partnership that will bring together banks, credit […]

Investing in Food Production and Lower Costs

On February 20, I joined President of the Treasury Board, Shafqat Ali at Iqbal Foods to announce a $25 million investment in Canada’s agri-food sector through the Kosher and Halal Investment Program. The funding will help businesses expand processing capacity, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support international trade for Canadian halal and kosher red meat […]

Launching Canada’s Auto-Strategy

On February 5, I attended the launch of Canada’s new auto strategy, where Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined a plan to make Canada a global leader in electric and low-emission vehicles (EVs). This plan focuses on supporting domestic manufacturing, helping Canadians afford EVs, and strengthening emissions standards. As part of this strategy, $2.3 billion will […]

Investing in Brampton’s Auto and Manufacturing Sector

On February 7, colleagues and I visited A. Berger Precision Ltd., a Brampton-based manufacturer that produces high-precision components for the automotive, aerospace, defence, and hydraulics sectors. The company plays an important role in supporting both domestic supply chains and exports. During the visit, the federal government announced $700,000 for A. Berger Precision Ltd. through the […]

Householder – Budget 2025

Restoring Balance to Canada’s Immigration System

  Immigration has always been, and will always be a cornerstone of Canada’s growth and identity. This responsibility requires a balancing housing, public service and infrastructure to maintain a sustainable system.   Under the leadership of the Honorable Lena Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Canada has introduced the 2026-2028 immigration levels plan to […]

Strengthening Local Food Security Across Canada

On March 3rd 2026, through the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF), the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a $30 million investment to support 235 approved projects across Canada. These investments will help food banks, community kitchens, farms and local organisations to expand their capacity to grow, store, produce and distribute food […]