Trade is a critical piece in restoring Canada’s flailing productivity. Solid deliverables in terms of jobs for Canadians - and real investment in our economy - must be prioritized over money spent abroad without delivery. Announcements and promises without substance aren't enough. As a former diplomat, I will never retreat from forming the relationships, from making the deals and most importantly fighting for what’s best for Canadians. Thank you, @PierrePoilievre, for your continued trust and support. // Le commerce est un élément crucial pour restaurer la productivité défaillante du Canada. Des résultats concrets en termes d'emplois pour les Canadiens - et de véritables investissements dans notre économie - doivent être prioritaires par rapport à l'argent dépensé à l'étranger sans résultats. Les annonces et les promesses sans substance ne suffisent pas. En tant qu'ancien diplomate, je ne reculerai jamais devant l'établissement de relations, la conclusion d'ententes et, surtout, la défense de ce qui est le mieux pour les Canadiens. Merci, @PierrePoilievre, pour votre confiance et votre soutien continus.

The Liberals’ latest proposal to create a Crown corporation for defence procurement has the potential to repeat the same misuse of public funds that plagued the Canada Infrastructure Bank and SDTC’s Green Slush Fund. Canadian taxpayers deserve better.

This breaks my heart. These aren't just numbers on a report. They represent the millions of hardworking Canadians whose lives have been upended by over a decade of poor fiscal management and bad economic policies.   When citizens can't afford to feed themselves, it might be time to look inwards, Mr. Carney.   Conservatives will continue to fight for affordability and the quality of life that Canadians deserve.

With great power comes great responsibility. Yet with C-40 and the Defence Investment Agency, the Liberals have done what they do best: taken away layers of responsibility and accountability. Defence procurement cannot be overshadowed by efforts to reward Liberal friends and insiders with contracts. Our sovereignty depends on it, and our men and women in uniform deserve better.

I was pleased to join colleagues earlier this week meeting with His Excellency, Matthias Lüttenberg, German Ambassador to Canada for a productive roundtable discussion. Thank you to @ConnieCodyMP for organizing the thoughtful meeting.

Today's PBO report outlines serious concerns with Canada's ongoing response to U.S. trade measures. Notably, if current trade measures remain in place, Canada's GDP will decline 1.4% and 185,000 Canadian workers will lose their jobs. There's too much at stake for Mark Carney to not make good on his promise and get a good deal with the U.S. Why won't he?

Mark Carney is trying to convince Canadians that he is capable of replacing $1 trillion dollars worth of trade with the United States. There's just one problem: the deals he has announced so far amount to barely 1% of Canada's trade with the U.S. The gap between the Prime Minister's rhetoric and reality is enormous. When will the Prime Minister do his job and deliver real results for Canadians?

What happens in Alberta touches all of Canada. To the families of Shaun, Aidan, Morgan, and Hayden -- the nation mourns with you. – at Ottawa, Ontario

We mourn as a nation and extend our deepest condolences to the entire community of Wainwright after four brave Canadian soldiers' lives were tragically lost at CFB Wainwright, AB: Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding, Sgt. Morgan Wong and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark. To the first responders, medical officers, and everyone who has been tirelessly working to help those in need - thank you for your efforts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

One year ago, Mark Carney promised Canadians "real change that makes life more affordable." That change has not come. A recent analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute shows a record number of Canadians falling behind on their debt payments. As their financial pressures continue to grow, Carney's campaign promises ring hollow. Conservatives on the other hand have an Economic Action Plan to save Canadians money - and we will continue to advocate for it and for you in the House of Commons.