During Veterans’ Week, I visited the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive, including attending a sunset commemoration dedicated to those who were 18 and under and died for our country in WWI and WWII. Every year, 3500 crosses with the names of every individual from Southern Alberta who lost their life in defence of Canada …
I met with representatives from the Canadian Canola Growers Association to discuss some of the challenges facing farmers and producers
I met with Calgary teachers in Ottawa for the Teachers Institute on Parliamentary Democracy program.
I met with the Canadian Bankers Association and had a frank discussion about mortgage renewals. Thousands of Canadians don’t know what they will do when their mortgages renew. A typical mortgage payment will more than double on renewal.
I met with representatives of Alberta Pork and the Alberta Pork Council, to discuss the challenges facing the industry.
