To build RAPID Housing Projects: Canada’s federal government will leverage public lands, offer flexible financial incentives, attract private capital, facilitate large portfolio projects, and support modern manufacturers, using Canadian wood and steel. 1/2

Canada still has the BEST trade deal with the USA. 85% of our goods are tariff free; CUSMA compliant goods are tariff exempt. Trump placed crippling tariffs on aluminium, steel & lumber impacting those and the auto sector. 1/2

Small and medium businesses create over 85% of Canadian jobs. So, we will deploy a $1-billion Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help SMEs, offering loans from 2 to $5-million.

Our largest trading partner has turned against us. So we are helping Canadian industry innovate and diversify through: A $5-billion fund to help businesses develop new products and reach new markets Provide loans with longer terms, at lower interest rates

Canada sends $600,000 in humanitarian assistance via the Red Cross and Save the Children Canada to aid with the aftermath of devastating floods in Pakistan.   Canada leads as the U.S. pulls back. Always remembering this could be us one day and we will be glad for aid from others.

As I sit trapped inside my house in Vancouver, because of the smoke from wildfires in Washington State & Whistler to the North; as not only the Pacific North West, but all of Canada burns I wonder what fantasy world P.P. lives in blocking all efforts to lower Green House Gasses

CRA will implement a 100-day action plan to address service and backlog challenges.   My team and I have been  in contact with CRA and the Minister's Office on behalf of constituents,   So I’m pleased to see the Finance Minister and CRA Secretary implement these necessary steps.

On Labour Day let's give a shout out to all of the paid and unpaid workers who keep our world running on track. Who keep us well, fed, trains running on time, build our homes, care for our children. Let's thank unions for ensuring they are treated fairly and not exploited…

Fed govt launches new "MAJOR PROJECTS" office It will provide a single contact - point for governments, proponents, and Indigenous communities to submit proposals for nation-building projects – ports, railways, energy grids – that will grow and transform Canada’s economy.

On time and under budget:  Today, cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Dogwood Residences in Vancouver, with 64 units for low-income seniors. We can build with speed when we work together: 3 levels of govt, an NGO like Hopehill and the Kasper group construction.

Hate and violence against the 2SLGBTQIA+ trans & queer community has been emboldened by social media and some politicians Glad to stand with WAGE Minister Valdez to reiterate our gov'ts commitment to keep safe members of this community Until all of us are safe none of us are

PM Carney visited Kyiv on the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Canada was the first Western country to recognize Ukraine as a nation. We are steadfast in support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, by adding $2B in military assistance & possibility of "boots on the ground".

There is evidence of a new Omnicron variant of Covid. By charging 100 dollars per vaccine Alberta is denying life-saving protection to many Albertans. Viruses will travel as people do. Do we want a repeat of 2020?

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Community-Based stream Call for 2025-2026 Proposals is now open. It closes on September 17, 2025, at 12:00PM PST. The grants up to $25K for projects designed by seniors, to increase social inclusion in their communities.

See my statement on the Air Canada strike:

🇨🇦 must join democratic nations calling for Jimmy Lai's release. He is 77, very ill, and his trial in Hong Kong begins today. He may not live to see its conclusion. He is charged with defending the same democracy & free speech that we espouse as a nation. His fight is our fight.

Proud to celebrate & share National Acadian Day! Wishing all those that celebrate a joyful day. Acadians are among Canada’s oldest Francophone communities and central to the story of Canada. I appreciate the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and deep-rooted Acadian history

China announced 75.8 tariffs on Canadian Canola, citing dumping suspicions that Canadian canola was being exported to China at lower-than-local prices. We do not dump Canola. 1/2

Happy to share that Gathering Voices Society, an organization in Vancouver dedicated to bridge science with Indigenous Fire Stewardship, will be receiving $2,301,750 from the federal government.

Pride as celebration & activism for societal change. Echoes of Stonewall

My 33rd Vancouver Pride Parade! Vancouver put on a show. The sun was shining! It was beautiful! Everyone got into the spirit of Pride… in costume! Happy Pride everybody! More photos coming soon.

#VANPRIDE is tomorrow!!! Down to the last minute! Going till midnight! Trying to make costumes! I don’t know if I’ll make it… maybe I’ll miss Pride for the first time in 33 years LMAO

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Anthony Keown on receiving the BC Leadership and Advocacy Award - for his decades of work, dedication, and leadership in organ transplant care.  www.nelsonstar.com/news/bc-phys...

Pride season is here!! Working our fingers to the bone, burning them, pricking them… Isn’t this such fun?

Never heard Pierre Poilievre or National Post complain abt long ballots at LaSalle-Émard-Verdun & Toronto St Paul's when Liberals lost! But when he lost in Carleton & may lose in Battle River-Crowfoot it’s a big issue. Let's change the rules so he can win. Democracy be damned!

What a relief: the tsunami warning in BC is  lifted. But let us not forget that we live in the ring of fire and should b on the alert for earthquake. Thanks to the emergency response and public safety teams for keeping us posted. t.co/z1pnKb0pew

Beautiful view of Vancouver sunset as we celebrated Dr. Peter’s pride kick off party #VANPRIDE

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, and ministers of 26 industrialised nations condemn Israel’s shooting over 800 Palestinians seeking aid & countless more being starved and demand that Israel allow UN & other humanitarian groups to distribute aid to civilians in Gaza. 1/3

#VANPRIDE 2000! Didn't we have colour back then?! A quarter of a century later let's bring that new millennia spirit to the streets!

Throwback to celebrating gay marriage legalization at the iconic Little Sisters Book Store #VANPRIDE

I fought for queer culture to be part of the multicultural umbrella, even when it wasn’t popular. As you can see from this 1996 article, I took a few hits. But that’s okay. The queer culture is distinct and deserves to be supported. 1/2

When families are strong, Canada is strong. Canada’s federal government just increased the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)!

Before the MMR vaccine, 100s of children died from Measles every yr in Canada. W/ vaccination rates declining & measles spreading like wildfire, more children risk death or permanent brain damage. I urge parents to vaccinate their child. Could be the diff between life & death.

Our fed govt will protect our steel industry & workers from punitive Trump tariffs:  - Cap imported steel & put high tariffs if exceeded - 25% tariffs on steel manufactured in 🇨🇳 - Use 🇨🇦 steel in building projects - 70 million to steel worker re-training  #wegotyourback

I ran on equality under the law for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in 1993. I was proud that the Lib Chretien govt enacted a series of laws and policies to ensure de jure and de facto equality. 1/2

Today PM Carney announced over $1 billion dollars of funding for the 🇨🇦 steel industry. He also changed steel tariff volumes to help give 🇨🇦 steel companies bigger shares of the market.

Building Developers in Vancouver are getting a break from this year’s increased charges by city, because of a $250 million grant from fed gvt. Promise made, Promise kept. #cuttinghighcostofbuilding

This #VANPRIDE , let's party like it's 1999! Loud and Proud! Enjoy this throwback from my friend, Doug Millar, as we get all fabulous for the parade.

The new Vancouver Sky Train is OPEN! Canada’s new government is connecting the City, working alongside municipal and provincial partners.

I was a part of the Liberal govt Cabinet Committee in the 90s, when Canada pledged our continued support to international HIV/AIDS funding. Canada has always been a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS 1/2

As fair-weather companies pulled sponsorship for Pride, the federal govt added more funding for security. But it's not enough to rely on govts. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community can fight back. As consumers they, and we as allies, can boycott companies. Take our business elsewhere!!!

The U.S. is no longer a reliable trading partner. Canada’s new government is acting decisively to forge stronger trading relationships with ASEAN and European nations. Foreign Affairs Minister @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social was in Japan and Malaysia to sign strategic trade and security deals.

The OSCE PA’s Porto Declaration passed last week debated and voted for by the 10 Canadian all party delegation that I headed and Parliamentarians from 56 nations. It emphasised the OSCE principles of co-operation and dialogue among nations as the key to peace and security.

Alberta now has the dubious honour of having the highest number of measles cases per Capita in ALL of North America. This should be of concern, as unvaccinated kids spread the very contagious virus at crowd events this summer. #vaccinateyourkidpls

I’m proud to be an advocate for Vancouver’s Friends for Life society from its inception.  I began my political career in the 90s to fight for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and as #VANPRIDE draws closer, I want to share some throwbacks.  1/2

As the US Secretary of Health waxes ideological.. and measles cases rise in USA, Canadians should be concerned. I repeat viruses do not recognise borders... Canadians should vaccinate their kids against a pandemic. #ProtectYourKids www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

The Porto Declaration contains recommendations in all dimensions of security, available on the OSCE PA website: www.oscepa.org/en/documents...

BQ MP Marilène Gill speaks to the Committee re the resolution on Multilingualism in the 57 nation states #OSCEPA2025

And that’s a wrap! Honoured to lead the All-Party delegation of Canadian MPs and Senators to the #OSCEPA2025. Diplomacy in action! It is so important for Canada to take an active role in the international community once again.

Ukrainian MP Olexandra Ustinova with her 2 yr old daughter speakers with passion of the impact of over 600 drone attacks each night by Russia on the children and civilians. #StandWithUkraine