Earlier this month I sponsored a petition created by Nicholas Martin of Alliston calling on the government to reject Bill C-21 and to recognize airsoft and paintball as safe activities that support small businesses and jobs. I am truly disappointed to see that in the middle of a pandemic, the ... Full Article

Last week I was pleased to participate in a recent debate in the House of Commons on another important issue: the support we give to our Seniors. Seniors are falling behind, and many have suffered tremendously under COVID-19, whether it be health-related, emotionally or financially. Not one day ... Full Article

‬ Today, I brought up the need to fix the Canada Emergency Business Account #CEBA for new business owners. My colleagues and I will continue to advocate for small businesses and get the help they need. Full Article

In this region, we have suffered through over-priced slow-speed internet for a long time. When the pandemic hit, our internet got worse while the price got higher for many people, thanks to massive overage charges. Many constituents sent screenshots of their miserable internet speed test ... Full Article

Today at Standing Committee of National Defence I asked about the creation of a dedicated domestic response force, the increasing use of cyber warfare and the role of Canadian Armed Forces in the distribution of #COVID19 vaccines‪.‬ ‪‬ Posted by Terry Dowdall, MP on Wednesday, May 20, ... Full Article

Today at the Standing Committee on National Defence, I had the opportunity to ask senior DND officials about COVID-19 vaccines and whether the CAF has an adequate supply of PPE‪.‬ ‪‬ Posted by Terry Dowdall, MP on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Today at the Standing Committee on National ... Full Article

At National Defence Committee, I asked Department of National Defence senior officials important questions about CFB Borden and the fight against #COVID19‪.‬ ‪My first question was to MGen Trevor Cadieu, Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff, about overall numbers at Borden and ... Full Article

Today I had the opportunity to ask some important questions about Mental Health to Minister Harjit Sajjan at the Standing Committee on National Defence #NDDN this morning‪.‬ ‪In 2017 National Defence & Veterans Affairs Canada launched a suicide prevention strategy. In 2018, 15 CAF ... Full Article

‬ ‪‬ Posted by Terry Dowdall, MP on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 “Throughout this pandemic my riding has been put at a significant disadvantage, as lockdowns and work-from-home have become the norm. People in the cities have the privilege of reliable high-speed internet connections, ... Full Article

I’ve taken the time to reflect on yesterday’s Throne Speech and give it another read to see if it really reflected any of the priorities I’ve heard in Simcoe—Grey. I am disappointed to confirm that it does not. We were told that when the government prorogued, it was because it ... Full Article