Colin Reynolds

Today I rose in the house for the first time on behalf of my community. Union workers have their voice in Parliament and I will fight tooth and nail so that all hardworking Canadians get the respect they deserve. I am and will always be One of Us, Working for All of Us.

Since 2019, food bank usage in Canada has increased 340%. That's astounding. Clearly, government policy has failed to adequately address this issue in the last 7 years. Naturally, we ask what the government can be doing better. Tax relief, particularly for those who are struggling to make ends meet, as well as government policies promoting the reduction of the cost of fuel and other necessities, often through lower government tax, can help many Canadians deal with the burden that is high food costs. These struggles are everywhere, but that is not an excuse to do nothing. Let us work with what we have some control over and help alleviate some of the burden so many Canadians are currently carrying.

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In Manitoba, food bank usage has increased by almost 10% since 2025. More folks are struggling to put food on the table than ever before. Things are not getting better. We need to get serious about tackling the extreme rise in the cost of living. Truly unlocking our economy by reducing government bureaucracy and red tape, and repealing anti-development laws, will allow us to create more high-paying jobs. A more productive economy puts more money in the pockets of Canadians, and allows the government to work towards reducing the heavy tax burden we face. I will always fight to tackle the cost of living by putting more money in the pockets of working Canadians.

Yesterday, Manitobans had our voices heard as we elected our municipal councils. Thank you to all who put their names forward. Congratulations to Emma Durand-Wood, Jeff Browaty and Lora Meseman for their successful campaigns to represent our community. I look forward to working with you for the betterment of our neighbourhoods. Running for office is not easy, and I was very glad to see many new, young, and engaged names on the ballot.

The Prime Minister campaigned on building more homes at speeds not seen in generations and bringing down the cost of housing for young Canadians looking to start families, and get out of mom and dad's basement. A year after the government introduced its solution to this problem, a new bureaucracy, only 10% of the houses slated to be built by it are actually being constructed. Now, the Prime Minister is looking to increase the flow of residents into our country. How can Canadians expect housing prices to go down when the demand from an increased population is met with a supply that is hardly going up? This looks an awful lot like the mistakes of the Trudeau government. Canadians overwhelmingly want our population to be stable, while we get our housing supply back up to affordable levels. That should be our priority and reflected in government policy.

Building Canada requires the work of our tradespeople, there is no question about that. We continue to hear from our provinces about "breaking down interprovincial trade barriers". The biggest interprovincial barrier to building our country is the lack of a common language between provinces with regards to the certifications and training that our tradespeople receive. Despite having extremely similar training, many in the trades from one province must get re-certified in order to work in another. There is a place for the federal government to be a guide on common language, to help our provinces stay true to their words, and break down these certification barriers.

My thoughts and prayers are with our men and women in uniform after hearing about the tragedy that has unfolded over the weekend in Wainwright. As we learn more, I ask you all to keep the families and those who serve our country in your hearts.

It was a privilege to meet Lucy Antsanen to discuss Bill S-225 and the legacy of Thanadelthur, a young Dene woman who brokered peace between converging peoples and built strong trade links in her region. I am proud to continue to learn about Indigenous history, and use these lessons to help guide us as we move to build our country.

Our local steel industries face unprecedented threats from south of the border in the form of tariffs, and Canadian workers are feeling the pressure. As Canadian steel mills continue to close, and as the government continues to commit to Canadian workers that they will protect their jobs, major projects finally approved by this government say they will use Chinese steel, and units made from Chinese labour. Major projects are necessary, and I am delighted to finally see them move forward. These projects, however, should be to the benefit of Canadian workers, many of whom are seeking work now more than ever. We must completely use, to the best of our abilities, Canadian steel, and put the many other resources we manufacture to good use. Canada and Canadians depend on it. With Bill C-39 before Parliament, I will continue to advocate for Canadian workers.

Forward House does good work providing much-needed transitional housing to men in their journey to sobriety by providing them with additional supports before they enter permanent housing. In the previous parliamentary session, my position on the HUMA Committee allowed me to learn about the supports required to help keep people off the street. The support provided by Forward House are exactly what we need in our community. They help folks obtain good housing, meaningful work, and help live the lives they were always meant to live.

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the survivors of Canada's residential school system, and remember those who lived this land first and who were lost to this horrific system. Canada must be a place where Indigenous peoples have the freedom to determine their futures, preserve their languages, and develop their resources. Their resilience and self-determination is displayed from coast to coast to coast. In the spirit of true reconciliation, we must continue to listen and learn from Indigenous survivors, peoples, and communities, so we can heal and build a bright future for all.

25 years ago today, thousands of innocent people, including 24 Canadians, lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We remember them. We remember the brave first responders who ran towards the danger. We remember the generosity of Canadians in Newfoundland who housed and cared for those whose flights had been grounded. We remember the unity of the world against terrorism in the wake of these horrific attacks. Let us continue to stand against hate and terror in all its forms. Never Forget.

On this day, we recognize and celebrate all the workers that have built, and continue to build our country. Canada's workers are resilient. Through collective bargaining, workers have acquired the right to overtime pay, maternity and paternity leave, advancements in workplace safety once thought unthinkable, and so much more. To build a more resilient economy, we need Canada’s workers. Simply put, workers are the beating heart of our nation. To Canadas workers: thank you. I wish you all a happy and restful Labour Day!

Great to meet with folks from Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, where we discussed the work and outreach they do to help those facing vision loss. I left with the knowledge that many causes of vision loss are preventable and to get your eyes checked regularly!

As the details of what emerged at the negotiating table are reported by various outlets, Canadians need clarity. Canada should not have taken a bad deal, that much is clear. We need a good deal for our workers, and for our industries. The scope of US demands against Canada must be made clear to Canadians by the government, so we can adequately discuss the measures being taken to protect our country against these threats. The relationship with our closet trading partner is being destroyed by the actions of the President and his administration. The Prime Minister should reconvene Parliament during this time of crisis, so our elected representatives can discuss the best path forward for our country. These tariffs are wrong. They are hurting Canadians, and they are hurting Americans. I stand united with Canadians who are defending our country, and the hard working folks who will be hurt due to this escalating trade dispute. 🇨🇦

I was privileged to be able to spend time this week in Regina with my colleagues Michael Kram and Warren Steinley to hear from local union leaders about the issues they are facing in organized labour and the skilled trades. We met with my good friends at IBEW Local 2067, UBC Local 1985 and Boilermakers Local 555 to discuss reducing barriers for apprenticeship certifications, and how the federal government can support and help advance young people in the trades. In turbulent times, the need to build our country remains steadfast and unchanging. Canada has been built by these hard working men and women, and we need them to continue growing.

Joined my colleague Warren Steinley in Regina for a great conversation with Bricklayers Local 1 members and their President. As Associate Shadow Minister for Labour, it is important to hear from workers across the country, who are facing many of the same challenges as we do in our own community. I look forward to continuing to bring a worker’s voice to parliament and to our party.

Inflation and the cost of living continue to push Winnipeg families further into financial difficulty. Many of our neighbours continue to struggle with putting food on the table. New economic attacks on our exports could push the cost of living even higher. Workers continue not to make enough to keep up with the rising cost of goods. Every day, we are pushed further and further from an economy that allows investment to thrive. We need to build a strong Canadian economy by getting major projects built, and ensuring that Canada can get resources and exports to global markets, and ensuring our trade remains tariff-free. Unlocking a productive economy is the first step towards lowering costs for everyone. In the short term, the government can provide relief by extending tax breaks like that currently on the gas tax, and reducing other taxes by removing wasteful government spending to give Canadians instant savings. – at Winnipeg, Manitoba