This is the text of MP Brassard’s April 25th speech in the House of Commons. Click here to watch the video: Madam Speaker, I am really pleased to get up this afternoon on the first day back after a couple weeks back in our ridings to speak about the budget. […]
Canada’s first NDP-Liberal budget ignores the urgent need to address inflation and the cost of living. Instead, Justin Trudeau has left working Canadians behind with a budget that will increase taxes and make life less affordable for families. “At a time when so many people in Barrie-Innisfil and across Canada […]
Let’s celebrate Barrie-Innisfil volunteers during National Volunteer Week from April 24 to 30. This year’s theme is Empathy in Action and I see examples of this every day as the generosity of volunteers creates builds a stronger community. Canada is also celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II […]
I was happy to meet with 12-year-old Oscar Oliver recently in Barrie and to purchase a backpack to assist with his campaign to help children impacted by the war in Ukraine. Every $50 donation to Oscar’s campaign will buy a new backpack filled with school and educational supplies, toys, candy, […]
Barrie-Innisfil Member of Parliament John Brassard will appear on an episode of TVO’s Political Blind Date documentary on Tues., Mar. 22, to discuss the state of veterans’ affairs in Canada. The episode airs at 9 p.m., streaming across Canada at tvo.org and on YouTube. Brassard will meet with Liberal Member […]
The Government of Canada will match all eligible donations—not exceeding $100,000—made by individual Canadians to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal between February 24, 2022 and March 18, 2022, up to a maximum of $10 million. Click here to visit the Canadian Red Cross website for more information or to donate.
Putin’s unprovoked attack and invasion of Ukraine is a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Canada’s Conservatives stand in solidarity with Ukraine, it’s people, and Canadians of Ukrainian heritage in strong condemnation and will support severe sanctions against Russia and Putin. Canadians in Ukraine can find more information here. […]
The vote happening in the House of Commons tonight (Feb. 21)is historic and a critical moment for Canada. I will be voting against the invocation of the Emergencies Act, along with my Conservative colleagues. If the motion passes with Liberal and NDP support, we will move to have it revoked […]
Feb. 14: For Immediate Release – A Conservative motion calling on the government to table a plan to end all federal mandates was rejected by Justin Trudeau, Liberal and NDP MPs today. “This is a sad day for Canada,” said John Brassard, Barrie-Innisfil Member of Parliament and Opposition House Leader. […]
Dear Barrie-Innisfil: Hundreds of you have reached out to me over the past few days supporting the need to end all federal COVID mandates and restrictions. I have been calling for this action for well over a year. On March 1, 2021, I issued a joint news release with Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte […]