Great meeting with Charles Duguay, Isabelle Dasylva Gill and Myriam Richardson with la Société acadienne et francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard to discuss the growing communities in #PEI, the rich Acadian culture, and how to better support their needs. #IPE #SenCA

Strong supporter of Unplugged Canada and their efforts to implement a social media age minimum in Canada and strengthen online protections for children and youth. Thank you to Jenny Perez and Robin Sherk for your work on these important initiatives. #PEI #cndpoli #SenCA

Great meeting with Prince Edward Islanders Amanda Lindsay, Tabetha Carr, and Sydnee DesRoche with the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada to chat about insurance sector priorities and how to best protect Islanders against new and existing risks from unpredictable weather impacting #PEI.

Great meeting Jessica Carter and Prince Edward Islander Annette Proctor with Breakthrough T1D to discuss those living with diabetes and how a cross-sector approach, including government, can lead to better access to care and hopefully a cure within our lifetime. #PEI #SenCA #cdnpoli

Pleasure meeting Jasmin Guénette and Frédéric Gionet with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to discuss challenges faced by SMEs, and what measures can be taken to help small businesses and their employees continue succeeding in Prince Edward Island. #PEI #cdnpoli #SenCA #CFIB

Great meeting with #PEI Police Association President Grant MacLeod, and #CanadianPoliceAssociation reps from Charlottetown and Summerside, Ron Kennedy, Markham Long, Mark Newcombe and Craig Murphy, to discuss public safety, recruitment and retention, and adapting to new technology. #SenCA #cdnpoli

Thanks to Spencer Waite, Fire Prevention Officer with the City of Charlottetown, and VP #PEI, Atlantic Provinces Professional Fire Fighters Association, for meeting to discuss key priorities impacting fire fighters in our communities and across the country. 🔥🧯🚒

Found my ticket for this great hockey game on New Year's Eve 1975. Game ended with a 3-3 tie. Les Canadiens de Montreal, who had 9 future Hall of Famers in their lineup, outshot the Soviets 38-13. Tretiak was outstanding. 🏒

Pleasure chatting with Peter Welch, United States Democratic Senator from Vermont. #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

Is the CRA collecting taxes owed from income generated by crypto-assets? As a largely anonymous economy, is the revenue agency equipped to identify tax cheats? Have there been any criminal investigations or convictions? My questions & answers from CRA: sencanada.ca/media/szadkg... #cdnpoli #SenCA

The Canadian Armed Forces provides doctors to its personnel but, unlike the US, not their family members. So when transfers occur, the rest of the family loses their doctor and they join impossibly long waiting lists in their new locations.

Beneficial Ownership Registries are needed for Gov't & law enforcement to fight against tax evasion. Since the launch of the federal registry, why have most provinces & territories not created their own corporate registries and when can we expect a truly national registry for Canada?

NOW is the time for action to ban sports betting ads. My questions to the Federal Minister of Health. #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA #PEI

Ottawa weighs crackdown on sports betting ads over mental health concerns via Western Standard News www.westernstandard.news/news/ottawa-... #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

My bill, #S217, Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion) has been adopted at third reading in the Senate: ow.ly/N8B750Ytc5B #SenCA #cdnpoli

Interesting presentation delivered by BGen Mark Parsons on Canada's military growth opportunities in #PEI during the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce meeting today. Thank you to Charlottetown Chamber President Julie Hambly for the opportunity to attend. #SenCA #cdnpoli

In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson is a chilling story on how power can slip from democracy to fascism.

AGAR: Government needs to act on report about rise in men contacting gambling helpline torontosun.com/opinion/colu... via The Toronto Sun #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA #PEI

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline via @thecanadianpressnews.ca.web.brid.gy www.am800cklw.com/news/new-stu... #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

Great meeting with Prince Edward Islander Heather Cassidy, along with Lori Martin and Tayyaba Fiaz with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association to discuss the social and economic impact of dental hygiene in our country and seek ways to improve access to care for all. 🦷🪥 #PEI #cndpoli #SenCA

New defence infrastructure is needed in Prince Edward Island to meet the security needs of our country and reflect the proud military tradition of Islanders answering the call of duty in times of need. #PEI #cndpoli #SenCA

P.E.I. senator calling for federal government to expand Island’s military reserves via CBC PEI cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

Ontario gambling regulator moves to suspend PointsBet Canada over NBA insider betting scandal via Toronto Star www.thestar.com/business/ont... #bansportsbettingads #cndpoli

How well is the federal Beneficial Ownership Registry functioning, and are companies adhering to it? Do law enforcement and relevant agencies have the necessary tools to fight financial crime? My Qs & As from the departments: sencanada.ca/media/nfon1c... sencanada.ca/media/stuj1i... #cdnpoli

How well is the federal Beneficial Ownership Registry functioning, and are companies adhering to it? Do law enforcement and relevant agencies have the necessary tools to fight financial crime? My Qs & As from the departments: sencanada.ca/media/nfon1c... sencanada.ca/media/stuj1i... #cdnpoli

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes via @CBCNews www.cbc.ca/news/busines... #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA

Stream of sports betting ads from outside Manitoba trigger former gambling addict, he says via CBC Manitoba cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA

When employed at Global Affairs Canada (GAC), spending significant time abroad is expected, but returning home between postings is crucial to stay updated on domestic changes. Should there be a limit on time spent outside Canada? My questions and answers from GAC: sencanada.ca/media/mlgj13...

National Defence's Military Spouse Employment Initiative provides military spouses and common-law partners with job opportunities in the federal public service—but how successful is this program? My questions and answers from National Defence : sencanada.ca/media/tajbvx... #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

Interested in the success of the National Veterans Employment Strategy, which works to find employment for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces after their service to our country has ended. My questions and answers from Veterans Affairs Canada: sencanada.ca/media/d5wnfl... #cdnpoli #PEI

Great news for Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada lobster fishing communities. Carney reaches ‘landmark’ tariff-quota deal with China via @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social ➡️ www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art... #PEI #cdnpoli 🦞

In FY 2023-24, the National Revenue Minister wrote off, forgave or waived interest or administrative charges in 1,452,400 cases of “debts, obligations and claims” owed to federal coffers for a total of $4,945,100,368. My questions but shortage of answers: sencanada.ca/media/ue0nlc... #cdnpoli

Canada must stop gambling with public health and ban sports betting ads. My opinion piece on the harmful impacts of promoting sports gambling and what Canada needs to do: sencanada.ca/en/sencaplus... via the Senate of Canada. #SenCA #cdnpoli #PEI #bansportsbettingads

International Experience Canada offers young Canadians the chance to travel and work in countries with a bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangement with Canada, reciprocating the opportunity for foreign youth. Find out how many are participating here: sencanada.ca/media/un1gve... #cdnpoli #SenCA #PEI

The naming of federal gov't buildings in Canada often honours former male politicians who contributed to society. Perhaps Ottawa should keep this in mind when naming new buildings and make room for more equity. Find my related Qs and answers here: sencanada.ca/media/jrulro... #cdnpoli #PEI

#DYK qualified RCMP members and Canadian Armed Forces veterans medically released for conditions related to their service are eligible for priority employment in the federal public service? But how many are actually hired? Find my related questions and answers here: sencanada.ca/media/mobj22...

Engaging discussion last week with the Azerbaijan Chargé d'affaires, Mr. Vusal Suleymanov, on the ongoing peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan. #PEI #SenCA #cdnpoli

Great meeting with the Association of Canadian Publishers (@cdnpublishers.bsky.social), including Islander Dani MacDonald. The newly launched Certified Canadian Publishers Seal will allow shoppers to see which titles are from Canadian-owned houses, promoting Canadian writing and publishing. 📚 #PEI

My interview with Amanda Pfeffer on Ontario Today on our call to ban sports betting ads in Canada. Dr. Shawn Kelly, a pediatrician and addictions specialist, also joins the interview and explains the harmful impact of the rise of this destructive industry. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

The ‘Useful Idiots’ From America Whom Putin Is Playing Like a Flute www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/o...

UK state pensioners in Canada do not have their pensions indexed, unlike the CPP which is indexed regardless of where in the world you live. #EndFrozenPensionsCanada Board Members, Peter Sanguinetti, Edwina Melville-Gray and Robert Morris, are trying to fix this injustice. #cdnpoli #SenCA

Always a pleasure meeting with student leaders from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations from across the country, including UPEI Student Union Vice-President Erica Kyalo, to discuss access to post-secondary education and the challenges facing young people today. #PEI

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it /via Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol... #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA

Fascinating discussion on soil health, water and food security with Dr. Sara Sadri, Canada Research Chair in Remote Sensing and Water Security and Associate Professor of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island. #SenCA #PEI #cdnpoli

Senators call on prime minister to ban advertising for sports betting via CBC News. #bansportsbettingads #SenCA #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

We currently ban cigarette advertising because of its harmful impact on public health; this justification should also apply to gambling. Over 40 Senators join Senators Percy Downe and Marty Deacon in calling for the federal government to ban all sports betting ads. #bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli

Over 40 senators write to Prime Minister Carney urging him to ban sports betting ads. #cdnpoli #SenCA #bansportsbettingads

Increased skilled training is essential for growing our prosperity. Great meeting Sam Sanderson, Exec. Director of the Construction Association of PEI, Melissa Paquet, Exec. Director of the PEI Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association, and Bruce Scott with the Canadian Construction Association

Engaging discussion with #PEI educators Claudine Blaquière, Adam Francis, and Jacob MacLeod on topics from PEI's representation in Parliament to current challenges facing teachers, during the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy week hosted by the Library of Parliament.

Auditor General's report revealed that CRA contact centre agents provided accurate answers to general tax inquiries only 17% of the time, with a lengthy 31-min wait on average to speak with someone. Time for CRA to adopt AI which can fix these problems. www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...