June 8-14, 2025

15 June 2025

Week Three on Parliament Hill:

• I’ve been assigned an office on the Hill: Room 718, Confederation Building. Setup will begin next week. As for the constituency office in Richmond, I hope to confirm the location soon—stay tuned for updates.
• I’m honoured to be appointed to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security—a key responsibility during these challenging times.
• This week, Conservatives called on the Liberal government to present a budget before summer, as food prices continue to soar. Families are expected to spend over $16,800 on groceries this year, up $800 from last year. Yet the Liberals and NDP voted down the motion, refusing to act on the cost-of-living crisis.
• The Auditor General’s report exposed serious problems in federal contracting. From 2015 to 2024, the government awarded 106 contracts worth up to $92.7 million to GC Strategies, a two-person IT staffing company—$64.5 million was paid out. In many cases, there was no documentation of who did the work, what work was completed, or whether those hired had the required experience. This is yet another example of waste, mismanagement, and insider deals under this government.
• I also had the honour of celebrating Philippine Independence Day on Parliament Hill and in my riding, joining members of the Filipino community, fellow MPs, and dignitaries to recognize the rich contributions of Filipino Canadians to our country.

More updates to come as I continue to advocate for Richmond Centre–Marpole.