First week back in Ottawa

20 September 2025

Parliament resumed after the summer break, and the House jumped straight back to work. Two major bills dominated debate:

• Bill C-2 (Border Security) – Conservatives opposed it for granting the government too much unchecked power, risking privacy and due process.
• Bill C-3 (Citizenship) – Would give Canadian citizenship to the third generation and beyond born abroad, even if they lack a real connection to Canada. Conservatives believe this would create loopholes.

Both bills are at second reading; no votes yet.

This week, I was delighted to meet a Richmond firefighter while he was visiting the Parliament Buildings. If you’re from our riding and find yourself in Ottawa, I encourage you to reach out — it’s always a pleasure to connect.

On Friday, I spoke in the House to question the government for downloading the housing crisis onto municipalities while creating a new federal housing bureaucracy instead of homes.

Looking ahead, Conservatives have put forward a proposal often called “Three Strikes and You’re Out” — aimed at tightening bail, keeping repeat violent offenders behind bars longer, and making parole no longer automatic. This proposal will be debated next week.

Back home in the riding, I was glad to attend several important events on Saturday, including the opening of Culture Days and the celebration of Richmond being named the most active community in Canada. Proud moments for our community!