Throughout my professional career, I have dedicated myself to safeguarding the coastline of British Columbia from oil tankers and advocating for decisive action against climate change. In 2025, I proudly ran as the Liberal candidate for North Island–Powell River, driven by my commitment to these causes and by my deep love for the place that I live. Since Prime Minister Mark Carney signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith—an agreement t hat ad

Today, Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Smith announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that trades federal approval for a pipeline to Canada’s west coast—contingent on certain conditions—for new policies and projects aimed at reducing oil and gas sector emissions. The MoU does not specify the pipeline’s route but commits federal support for exporting an additional million barrels of oil to markets in Asia. This announcement has reignited concern in British Colum

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

Serving as the Liberal candidate in the 2025 federal election was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. While I would have welcomed a different result, I was fully aware of the  challenges  — the Liberals have never won this riding. My decision to run was not determined by political odds, but by a deep love for this unique corner of Canada and a strong desire to share my vision for North Island–Powell River. Together, we achieved something remarkable: our ca