April 27 – May 2, 2026

4 May 2026

This week in Parliament, we saw several troubling developments that raise serious concerns about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and respect for Canadians’ rights.

1. Committee Restructuring: Power Consolidated, Transparency Reduced

The Liberals passed new motions to restructure standing committee membership—adding more of their own members and consolidating control across committees.

We saw the impact immediately:

• Opposition requests to call key witnesses were refused

• Several committees were moved in camera, raising serious concerns about transparency

Parliamentary committees are meant to ensure accountability—not to shield decisions from public scrutiny.

2. Fiscal Update: More Spending, More Debt

Tuesday’s financial update was disappointing.

Despite promises of restraint, the government is spending more—not less—while deficits and debt continue to grow.

Interest payments alone are now exceeding GST revenues and rivaling major program spending like health transfers.

This is not a sustainable path.

3. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Risky, Unclear, and Misguided

On Thursday, we debated the government’s proposed “Sovereign Wealth Fund.”

Key concerns include:

• No real surplus—this fund would rely on borrowed money

• Taxpayer exposure to high-risk, politically driven investments

• Government picking winners and losers instead of enabling private investment

• Lack of clarity on governance, accountability, and returns

Canada needs a stronger investment climate—not more bureaucracy.

4. Cowichan Ruling: Words Are Not Enough

After eight months of silence following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling—and mounting public pressure—the Prime Minister stated that the government will protect private property.

However, concerns remain:

The government had previously instructed its lawyers in litigation not to defend private property rights in the strongest terms.

Will the government withdraw that instruction?

Canadians deserve clarity, not contradictions.

5. Public Safety: Serious Questions on IRGC Visa

At the Public Safety and National Security Committee, we raised serious concerns about a former intelligence commander linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps being granted a visa to Canada.

I asked a direct question: who is responsible?

Canadians deserve accountability when it comes to national security.

6. Engagement This Week

This week, I had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Air Canada and our national police to discuss key issues.

I also met with stakeholders affected by the Cowichan ruling. I heard directly from homeowners, business owners, and investors about the growing uncertainty around fee simple (private ownership) and its real-world impacts.

Closing

Canadians expect transparency, responsible financial management, and protection of their fundamental rights.

I will continue to hold the government accountable—and stand up for the people of Richmond Centre–Marpole and all Canadians.