Dear friends,

The Parliamentary session is underway in Ottawa, and I welcome the opportunity to stand up for Canadians in both the House of Commons Chamber and at the Finance Committee.

Remembrance Day just passed. As we reflect on the sacrifices that were made to protect our Canadian values, seek out and support veterans in our communities. Lest we forget. 

A Week of Remembrance

My Statement on Remembrance Day

We Will Remember Them

Last Spring Parliament voted to order the government to produce unredacted documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), a Green “Slush Fund” where whistleblowers revealed that connected insiders voted to give public money to their own companies, and hand them over to the RCMP. The government failed to do so, which the Speaker has ruled is prima facie violation of the democratic privileges of the House of Commons – potentially contempt of Parliament. See my statements in Parliament here: 

Liberals FAIL to release "Green Slush Fund" Documents Part 1

Liberals FAIL to release "Green Slush Fund" Documents Part 2 

Marc Carney’s corporate positions pose a myriad of potential conflicts of interest as and advisor to Justin Trudeau. I asked the government when they will compel Trudeau’s advisor to disclose his business interests.

Liberal Advisor Marc Carney must disclose his conflicts of interest. 

I also made a statement regarding lung cancer. Lung Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada and the deadliest. 

My Statement on Lung Cancer

The Finance Committee has studied the effects of the Capital Gains tax increase on Canadians and undertaken pre-budget consultations. This government’s tax policy is killing jobs by driving investment and skilled Canadian workers out of the country. Capital is shrinking, productivity is falling, and Canadians are poorer than they were in 2015. Canadian median income households are spending up to 63.5% of their income on housing and the dream of homeownership is dead for urban Canadians unless their parents give them money from their own home equity and co-sign for their mortgage. Watch me question committee witnesses here:

Small business owners will pay the capital gains increase.

Liberals are driving investment and skilled workers to the U.S. 

Canadian capital is going to the USA

Canadians are poorer than they were in 2015.

Canadians are spending 63.5% of their income on housing.

The dream of home ownership is dead (without parental assistance) for young people.

It remains my honour to represent you at the House of Commons as your Member of Parliament.

Pat Kelly

In Ottawa

In the Community

Our Commons Website

If you would like to find out what is happening in the House of Commons or any of its committees, this is a handy online tool. It’s updated in real-time, has links to video feeds and much more. https://www.ourcommons.ca/en

My Inbox

During the past few weeks, correspondence was received about many topics, including the following, in no particular order: 

Community Events

• Arbour Lake: Senior Social – Nov 23
• Citadel: Christmas Market – Nov 15-16
• Evanston: Christmas Light Decorating Contest – Nov 1-30
• Hawkwood: Hawkwood CA AGM – Nov 26
• Ranchlands: Winter Market – Nov 30 
• Rockland Park: Rockland Park Homeowners Association AGM – Nov 14
• Rocky Rudge/Royal Oak: Rocky Ridge Royal Oak CA AGM – Nov 25 
• Scenic Acres: Trivia Night – Nov 15, Poker Night – Nov 22, Pet Photos with Santa – Nov 23, Small Business Market – Nov 30
• Silver Springs: Christmas Craft Market – Nov 16, Senior’s Estate Planning – Nov 18
• Tuscany: Tuscany Club Holiday Light Up – Nov 15