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Barrie South-Innisfil MP John Brassard to attend 2026 Central Ontario Poppy Campaign Launch Oct. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 21, 2026: Barrie South-Innisfil MP John Brassard will join veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, Royal Canadian Legion members and volunteers on Friday, Oct. 23, to officially launch Central Ontario’s 2026 Poppy Campaign. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147, located […]

House of Commons statement for Poppy Launch

“I encourage everyone to wear a poppy, support their local Legion, attend a Remembrance Day ceremony, and take a moment to reflect on the rights and freedoms our men and women in uniform have given us in laying down their lives. Let us commit to defending those rights and freedoms […]

Barrie South-Innisfil MP John Brassard released the following statement in remembrance of former City of Barrie Mayor Janice Laking

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Barrie mayor Janice Laking. For more than 50 years, Janice was a dedicated champion of Barrie and its residents. She devoted her life to serving her community, first as an educator and later through her years on city council […]

Question Period September 22, 2026: Can the Prime Minister tell Michelle from Barrie when she can expect to do as well as the well-connected club of Liberal insiders or his corporate buddies so she can at least afford to pay for the necessities of life?

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Help us showcase Barrie South-Innisfil in the 2027 community calendar

My staff and I are putting together the 2027 Barrie South–Innisfil community calendar, and we’re looking for photos that capture the people, organizations, events and activities that make our community special. We invite residents to submit photos of themselves and others participating in community events, volunteering, supporting local causes, cheering […]

MP John Brassard Hosts Family Day Skate, Draws Large Community Turnout

A big thank you to everyone who came out to MP John Brassard’s annual Family Day skate! It was fantastic to see such a great turnout and so many families enjoying the day together. Your support and community spirit made the event truly special!

Canadians Deserve Better Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility: MPs Brassard and Shipley Respond to Federal Budget

Members of Parliament Brassard and Shipley to Vote Against Liberal Budget, Citing Rising Costs for families; Harm to Small Businesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 5, 2025: John Brassard, Member of Parliament for Barrie–Innisfil, and Doug Shipley, Member of Parliament for Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte, announced today they will vote against the federal budget, […]

Show Your Canadian Pride, Barrie South-Innisfil!

MP John Brassard launches photo contest for 2026 Community Calendar FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 31, 2025: Barrie South-Innisfil Member of Parliament John Brassard is inviting residents and local businesses to show their Canadian pride and submit photos for the 2026 community calendar. From Lake Simcoe’s sparkling shoreline, peaceful parks and […]

MP John Brassard speak out against the installation of parking gates at his constituency office at 480 Huronia Road as a “heartless cash grab”

Barrie South Innisfil Member of Parliament John Brassard is criticizing a new parking policy at his constituency office located at 480 Huronia Road in Barrie. Calling it “a heartless cash grab” that punishes people who are struggling financially; starting November 1, lift gates will trap vehicles inside the parking lot […]