What to do when someone dies There can be a lot of things to do when someone has died. Depending on your relationship to the person, you may have different tasks or activities to complete. Find out what has to be done if you are not sure or need guidance. Prepare for end of life […] Full Article

2025 Benefit Payment Dates You can find the payment dates for federal programs here. This includes: Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Old Age Security (OAS) GST/HST Credits Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Advanced Canada Worker’s Benefit (ACWB) Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) Veteran ... Full Article

Remembering Zhou Video games have become a popular pastime for many Canadians, offering entertainment and a sense of community. However, as with any activity, moderation is key. A teenager in our community passed away in October in a suspected case of extreme exhaustion brought on by excessive ... Full Article

CHRISTMAS HELP This month families will gather around the table to celebrate Christmas with loved ones.  Unfortunately, the meal will not be as grand as it once was for a growing number of families. Food Banks Canada has reported that food bank use in Canada is setting all-time records with ... Full Article

Travel Advisories & Warnings You are responsible for your own safety when travelling. Please use the free travel advisories and warnings information to make the right decision. Before you travel, enter your destination to know what risks there are, how to mitigate them and how to get help. ... Full Article

Making Time To Remember Have you ever wondered why Canadians and Americans don’t celebrate Thanksgiving at the same time? Following the Great War in 1919, the Parliament of Canada, like other countries of the British Empire, passed legislation to mark November 11th as Armistice Day. The day ... Full Article

See the results of the 2024 Annual Community Survey. As part of my ongoing pledge to represent you in Parliament, I regularly consult with you on important issues through my community mailings and online surveys. A mail-in survey was sent to all households asking which issues you would like to ... Full Article

Canadian Retirement Income Calculator The Canadian Retirement Income Calculator will provide you with retirement income information. This includes the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement benefits. To estimate your retirement incomes from various sources, you ... Full Article

Time, Talent & Treasure We all have something to give – our time, our talents and our treasure (money).  Some have more of one than another, but we all have something we can give. Community service is the price you pay to live somewhere and everyone should get involved in their community ... Full Article

Work Opportunities Unemployment in Calgary continues to rise, but many do not know where to start the job search, especially if they are looking to change careers. Our local economy benefits when those looking to fill jobs get connected with the right people. Whether you are in need of a job, ... Full Article

  Spot the health hazards in your home and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Take the Healthy Home Challenge at www.canada.ca/healthy-home. Full Article

MP REPORT Do You Know Your ABCDE’s?   Hopefully you are enjoying the outdoors this summer, but are putting yourself at risk?  This year, almost 7,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with melanoma after spending too much time in the sun in the past. Melanoma is one of the most aggressive ... Full Article

The Dalhousie Digest is going Digital! Sign up for the community newsletter online at www.dalhousiecalgary.ca and take advantage of every community event, program, and opportunity to get involved. Full Article

It Costs Everyone Car theft becoming a massive cost for every Canadian because the problem is getting out of control and the criminals are far ahead of law enforcement.  Car theft us up over 35% since 2015. Car theft provides a major source of funding for terrorist and crime organizations to ... Full Article

Alberta has a strong team of Conservative Members of Parliament in Ottawa and we are making sure Alberta’s priorities are loudly heard in the House of Commons. We have managed to make a difference in a wide variety of areas for all Albertans. In my mailing, and as Chair of the Alberta Caucus, ... Full Article

New Retirement Hub June is Seniors Month and a great time to highlight a number of services and benefits that the federal government provides for seniors.  The best place to get information is at www.canada.ca/seniors. This year the federal government has launched Retirement Hub which is ... Full Article

Canada’s Population Clock Statistics Canada has a population clock that provides a real-time view of Canada’s changing population. This dashboard tracks migration between provinces, births, deaths and immigration. View Canada’s Population Clock Full Article

Waiving Interest & Penalties On Taxes Owing If you find yourself owing taxes and are having difficulty paying off your tax bill, ignoring it is not the way to deal with it.  Interest and penalties of overdue taxes can be significant, but you can work with the CRA to make it easier.  Learn ... Full Article

The Library of Parliament is now accepting applications for the 25th edition of the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy, which is set to take place from 3 to 8 November 2024. Hosted by the Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons and organized by the ... Full Article

Life or Death Canadians will have access to medical assistance in dying (MAiD) when their only condition is mental illness.  The only question is when. In the past, I supported MAiD legislation because we need to have a legal framework around life and death choices and decisions. This is a ... Full Article