Author - Martin Shields

Martin ShieldsFormer MP Bow River

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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...

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Chinese export markets

As you may have heard, a political dispute with China is impacting Canadian producers –  including many right here in our riding. Two major companies –...

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2019 budget

On March 19th, 2019, the Liberal government introduced their last budget before the next election. As expected, the government broke their 2015 election...

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SNC Lavalin affair

The last two weeks in Canadian politics have been explosive. Almost every day, new bombshell developments have come to light in the SNC Lavalin affair...

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2019 election and oil and gas

It’s finally 2019, and the next federal election is right around the corner. The election will be fought over a number of important issues, but I think...

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Wrap Up Column

We are finally approaching the end of 2018, and it’s a good time to look back on the past year and reflect on what we’ve accomplished. It has been...

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UN Global Compact for Migration

This week, the Liberals are expected to sign a document that many of you have shared your views on: the UN Compact for Migration. I am opposed to Canada...


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