Deciding to run for office in 2025 stands as one of the most challenging choices I have ever made. It required transitioning from my role as an environmentalist, where I enjoyed the freedom to champion bold, visionary ideas, related to climate change and conservation, to the world of politics which requires weighing every decision against its immediate and long term impact on everyone in our riding. Though I was not successful in that election, the experience of visiting our

Budget 2025 outlines a strategy to benefit all Canadians by building a more resilient economy while continuing to provide the social services available to Canadians. Budget 2025 also includes items that could benefit North Island Powell River residents directly. Nationally, Budget 2025 will: Spend less by reducing the civil service by 40,000 people by 2028/29. People who retire will not be replaced and early retirement will be encouraged. This will save 56B over the next fiv

Today marks Budget Day, a key event for anyone following the federal government’s direction for the coming year. While it might not capture the nation’s attention quite like the Blue Jays in playoff season, the release of the federal budget will dominate headlines across Canada for days to come. Here’s what you need to know before the details are unveiled: The Budget is the Government’s Roadmap: It lays out the priorities for the year ahead and how they will be funded. “Spen