Western floods could come again – and the consequences will be felt across the economy. Big thanks to Alex Mitchell and Pascal Chan for shining a light on this existential economic challenge. theglobeandmail.com/business…

To our good friend, @JeanCharest_ a happy 64th birthday! Wishing you much success in the coming year!!

Statement on Justin Trudeau’s Invocation of the Emergencies Act.

Productive meeting with Canadian Medical Association (@CMA_Docs) president Dr. Katherine Smart.

Thank you @VictorFedeli Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for our discussion today on the economic challenges facing Ontario and Canada.

My statement on Industry Minister Champagne's refusal to answer basic questions during Industry committee yesterday.

My statement on the Liberals failure to prioritize national security regarding the takeover of a Canadian lithium company.

This morning, MPs @BradleyVis @DanAlbas @markstrahl(by phone)and I met w/Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair to discuss the federal govt’s response to the flooding catastrophe in B.C. & to request immediate assistance to save & protect lives & property in our communities.

Abbotsford schools are closed, and an evacuation order has been issued for Sumas Prairie. For updates log on to Abbotsford.ca. My local office will be closed today but my staff will monitor emails and social media. Avoid unnecessary travel and please stay safe!

Monthly credit aggregates by @StatCan_eng : Household mortgage borrowing grows by record amount. Largest month-over-month increase in April, by $ 17.7 billion. Household mortgage debts up by 7.8% compared with April 2020. Link: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail…

My 2015 memory with #OECD Secretary General @A_Gurria in my former role as Canada's International Trade Minister. I want to extend my very best to Angel as he retires and embarks on his next adventure. Best wishes to @MathiasCormann in his new role: Secretary General of the OECD

It was great to meet with my good friends from the Chicken Farmers of Canada yesterday. Thanks Ray, Alistair, Yves and Benoit for the great discussion!

During an aggressive third wave of the pandemic, the Liberals found nearly half a trillion to spend on their re-election, yet not one nickel to provide Canadians the healthcare they need. Full statement below: