If only moving on from the COVID pandemic were as easy as flipping the calendar to a new year. But just days after we celebrated the arrival of 2022, we were all reminded that COVID and the Omicron variant still exists as a major risk to our health and well-being, and it’s unlikely to go away anytime soon. As a result, we need to continue to be vigilant and … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism as we move into the year ahead
Federal support programs need to go further through recovery
While Niagara faces the very realistic prospects of losing our second consecutive summer tourism season because of COVID-19, the federal government delivered their first budget in more than two years on April 19. Of critical importance in this budget, was the federal government plans for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), and … [Read more...] about Federal support programs need to go further through recovery
MP reflects on important women in his life
Monday, March 8 was International Women’s Day. First celebrated in 1911, International Women’s Day was an opportunity for us to not only reflect on the tremendous accomplishments the women before us have achieved, but to also reflect upon the continued work that remains to be done in promoting equality of opportunity throughout our society. I have been very … [Read more...] about MP reflects on important women in his life
Baldinelli joins industry, science and technology committee
Since my last column, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on some of the issues, as well as work I have been doing on your behalf. Recently, I was promoted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. This committee will be critical to focusing on Canada’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is … [Read more...] about Baldinelli joins industry, science and technology committee
Finally seeing pandemic progress being made, but Canada lagging behind
Just weeks after being sworn in as the new Member of Parliament for our riding, I had the pleasure to attend the annual New Year’s Levee at Navy Hall in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was a spectacular sunny day, allowing us to look forward confidently, to the promise and future ahead. No one could have imagined at that time that a deadly virus was encircling the globe and would … [Read more...] about Finally seeing pandemic progress being made, but Canada lagging behind
