As you all know, our country is currently in an unprecedented situation. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruptions to our usual way of life...
Author - Martin Shields
Martin Shields is the Member of Parliament for the Bow River riding, Alberta. Martin has been living in Brooks with his family for 38 years and is committed to the success and quality of the community. Martin serves as Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party’s Alberta Caucus, and as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.
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End the Blockades
Over the past few weeks in Canada, one issue has been front and center – the Wet’suwet’en blockades that plunged our country into a national crisis. We watched...
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New session of parliament
The House of Commons is back in session, and as a member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition I can guarantee that there will be no free ride for the Trudeau...
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Start of the 43rd parliament
The 43rd parliament is underway, and I wanted to fill everyone in on some of the recent events in Ottawa. First, I want to acknowledge that our Conservative...
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Back in Ottawa and ready to fight for Bow River
Thank you, Bow River, for re-electing me as your Member of Parliament. It continues to be an incredible honour to be your voice in Ottawa, and I look forward...
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The Ethics Commissioner’s Trudeau Rerport
You’ve likely heard about the Ethics Commissioner’s recent report on the SNC Lavalin scandal. It confirmed beyond a doubt what we already knew –...
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A Real Plan for the Environment
Parliament has risen for the summer, and the 2019 election campaign will soon be in full swing. It’s an exciting time in Canadian politics – and our...
We are finishing up our Spring session on Parliament Hill, and gearing up for what will be an incredibly important election. In the final stretch of this...
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One month left in the 42nd parliament
We have reached the final month of the 42nd Parliament that began with the Liberals’ election in 2015. The 2019 election is fast-approaching, and the...
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Canola crisis solutions
I think most of you would agree that the Prime Minister’s approach to our resource sector has wreaked havoc in our region. His plan to “phase...