Congratulations to Finn's Pub on their grand re-opening. Wishing Katie Findlay every success as she continues building a welcoming space in the community — alongside her littlest staff member in training. If you are in Madoc, please stop in and see them at 231 Durham St. South.

Good to spend the morning with MP Kramp-Neuman at Russett Farms in Stirling meeting with local beef farmers and agricultural representatives. Conversations like these are important to ensure policy reflects the realities on the ground.

My heart goes out to the community of Tumbler Ridge during this difficult time. Thinking of everyone affected and wishing strength and support to the entire community.

Great to meet with Mike Bell, President and CEO of Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, today. We had a productive conversation about several local priorities, including the progress of the soon-to-open long-term care home.

Today is 211 Day. 211 is a free, confidential service that helps connect people to housing, mental health, food, and community supports — available 24/7 in more than 150 languages. Call or text 211 or visit 211ontario.ca to get started.

Our government is investing $30M to expand the province's health-care workforce! This investment will add nearly 1,800 clinicians to our health-care system as part of our $2.1B Primary Care Action Plan that will connect everyone to primary care by 2029.

First medal for Canada! Well done Valerie Maltais.

Celebrating Cody Mumby today for his heroic actions taken last winter in Addington Highlands. While driving his plow, Cody came across someone in need of immediate medical attention and he performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Thank you, Cody, for your quick thinking and selfless response!

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off today in Milano-Cortina. Proud to cheer on Yarker’s Jay Dearborn as he represents Canada in bobsleigh, and wishing all of Team Canada the very best as the Games begin. 🇨🇦❄️

News for Bancroft!

A good weekend connecting with colleagues and our local team! Congratulations to Sherri on her new role as Women in Politics Director, and to Michelle on receiving an Outstanding CFO Award — great to see local leadership recognized.

I was very pleased to visit Deseronto yesterday afternoon to announce that Ontario is investing up to $2,758,487 to replace the Town’s aging water tower with a modern, efficient water distribution system.

Great news for Deseronto!

I was very pleased to be in Bancroft today to announce that Ontario is investing up to $2,226,500 to rehabilitate the Town’s York River overflow water control structure.

More great news!

There have been a number of significant weather-related incidents on Highway 401 and on several municipal roads across Hastings–Lennox & Addington today. OPP and the Ministry of Transportation are on site, and several roadways are fully or partially closed.

Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust, along with the many other victims of Nazi persecution.

Big news for Tweed! Today I was pleased to announce that Ontario is investing up to $821,250 to upgrade Tweed’s water treatment plant through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream.

Today I was pleased to announce that Ontario is investing up to $4,692,075 through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health and Safety Water Stream to rehabilitate and expand the sanitary sewer trunk in the Village of Madoc.

Wishing Fearnley Davies a very happy 90th birthday! 🎉 May your day be filled with family, friends, and great memories!

Thrilled to be in Stirling–Rawdon to announce up to $10.8 million in provincial funding to rehabilitate critical water infrastructure along Belleville Road, East Front Street, and North Street.

Good news for Stirling-Rawdon!

Today I was pleased to join Mayor Terry Richardson and members of Greater Napanee Council to announce almost $7.7 million in provincial funding to rebuild the Isabella and Dundas Street water mains. 🚰

Great news for Napanee!

I appreciated the chance to sit down with municipal leaders to talk about the transportation issues that matter most in our communities — safer roads and highways, reliable winter maintenance, and the infrastructure we need to support growth..

I’ve spent the day meeting with municipal leaders from across rural Ontario. Thank you to everyone who made time to meet. I look forward to keeping these conversations going as we work together.

ROMA 2026 is well under way, with a full day of delegations and productive conversations with municipal leaders from across rural Ontario.

Today, Minister McCarthy announced an additional $700 million in provincial funding to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure across Ontario.

Great opportunity to tour the skilled trades programs at St. Lawrence College with Minister Quinn this week.

Today I joined Minister Quinn at Queen’s University for an important announcement about new investments in our colleges and universities. Our government is investing $242 million in upgraded learning spaces and equipment so students can train on the same kinds of tools they’ll use in the workplace.

I was pleased to attend the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus AGM today, joining municipal leaders from across the region to listen, learn, and discuss the priorities facing our communities.

Summer job + funding opportunities now open! The 2026 Summer Employment Opportunities Program is now accepting applications. ✅ Funding is available to help organizations hire students for summer jobs in tourism, culture, sport, and recreation. ✅ Positions give students valuable experience.

🌲 Summer Jobs with Ontario Parks 🌲 Ontario Parks is hiring 1,600+ students and youth (18–30) for Summer 2026 across Ontario — gate staff, maintenance, discovery rangers, and more.

Ontario & New York sign a new partnership to build affordable, reliable and clean nuclear power.

Yesterday I was pleased to join MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Mayor Jim Hegadorn and Loyalist Township Council, John Armitage and his family, and many local families for the official ribbon cutting and community celebration at the newly named Brookland Home Arena in Loyalist Township. 🏒⛸️

Stopped in to visit RFK Welding & Machining in Bancroft. Ryan’s shop specializes in rebuilding heavy truck frames so they can be certified and stay safely on the road. Thank you, Ryan, for the solid work you’re doing to keep these trucks in service.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours. 🎄 I hope this season brings you moments of peace, connection, and rest.

Just a reminder that our constituency offices will be closed until January 5. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and all the best for the New Year. ❄️🎄

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.

Honoured to present a Holiday Spirit Award to Maude in Flinton. 🎄✨ Maude is one of those quiet community builders who makes everything around her feel a little more festive and a lot more connected.

Popped into Pine Meadow Nursing Home to drop off Christmas cards today. 🎄 The team here has recently stepped up their efforts to protect residents during this season, so they’ll be kindly distributing the cards on our behalf.

Honoured to present a Holiday Spirit Award to the Limerick Friends Club in recognition of everything they do to bring people together across Limerick Township and the surrounding communities. 🎄❤️

Popped into Flinton to drop off a Holiday Spirit Award to Teri Woods.

Stopped into Stirling Manor to share a little Christmas cheer with residents and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. 🎄💌 Big thanks to the remarkable staff there!

Chantal’s Christmas lights are on a whole other level. 🎄✨

Great to pop into E.J. McQuigge Lodge to drop off Christmas cards for residents and staff. 🎄💌 Wishing everyone there a warm and peaceful holiday season.

Yesterday we had the joy of recognizing River with a Holiday Spirit Award for her incredible kindness. For her 3rd birthday, River chose to use her birthday money to help “kids with hungry tummies”. With some help from her mom, she bought about $200 worth of groceries to donate to Morningstar.

Stopped by Limerick Township to see the new portable fire system gifted to the community by GlobalMedic.

Dropped off Christmas cards at Moira Place in Tweed today, to share a little extra holiday cheer with residents and staff. Thank you to everyone there for the care and kindness you show all year long. Wishing you a warm and peaceful Christmas season.

Brought Christmas cards and holiday cheer to Caressant Care Long-Term Care today. 🎄💌 It was wonderful to visit with residents and thank the staff who work so hard year-round to keep people safe, comfortable, and cared for. Wishing everyone at Caressant Care a warm and joyful Christmas season. ❤️