Through the COVID-19 pandemic, my Conservative Party colleagues and I have worked hard to ensure the necessary supports are available for those affected by this crisis.
We have also been fighting for democratic accountability. On May 1, we were outraged by the implementation a sweeping ban of over 1,500 different firearms with no debate.
It is important to acknowledge the tragedy in Nova Scotia and my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy.
My constituents have expressed outrage, disappointment and fear that the government would use a tragedy that took place amid a global crisis to further their political agenda.
It is shameful that they used the senseless killing of 22 people in Nova Scotia to justify its political ends. The government has continually asked that all MPs be a part of Team Canada, yet these actions are a slap in the face to those efforts.
The banning of these firearms does little to protect Canadians, instead only targets those who already follow the law.
The government has yet again cheated Canadians of accountability with an action that does little to prevent violent crime in Canada.
This is especially evident as many of our communities are facing the consequences of the unprecedented increase in rural crime over the last number of years.
Instead of targeting law-abiding Canadians, the government should be prioritizing law enforcement.
As your MP, I will continue to work hard and stand up for law-abiding firearms owners and democratic oversight.
This ban is short-sighted, ineffective, unfair and will not be ignored. No matter what side of this issue someone finds themselves on, all Canadians are rightly concerned about this egregious example of executive overreach and lack of democratic involvement in these decisions.
Lastly, I want to talk briefly about agriculture.
My family’s farm, like many across Canada, are either in the field or preparing to plant crops.
These are challenging times and I can assure you that I am fighting for farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges related to COVID-19, to trade and market challenges and the uncertainty facing agriculture.
Please know that if you are in need of assistance or have questions about programs related to the government programs, please reach out.