We have heard a lot over the past year about all of the Liberal government’s failures on Canadian energy. They vetoed the Northern Gateway pipeline...
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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Response to the 2018 fall economic update
The Liberals have released their fall economic statement, and I’m disappointed – although not surprised – to report that it only drives our country...
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Statistics Canada
Canadians across the country were shocked to learn this month that Statistics Canada wants access to our personal banking information – without our knowledge...
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Remembrance Day 2018
Each year, from November 5 to 11, Canadians from coast to coast to coast mark Veterans’ Week. On November 11th, Canadians across the country gather...
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Legalized marijuana
We know marijuana was legalized on October 17th. In the Liberals’ rush to meet their self-imposed political deadline, they failed to adequately address...
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Recent heated debates in the House of Commons
The fall sitting of the House of Commons is underway, and we have been debating some very serious matters on Parliament Hill. One that you have likely been...
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MP report – Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
After a great summer in our riding, I returned to Ottawa last week for the fall sitting of parliament. I heard from thousands of you over the course of the...
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What I’ve been hearing from you this summer
Over the last month, I have been all over our riding knocking on doors of homes and businesses. I’ve also been meeting with municipal officials in towns...
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International trade
Canada is a trading nation. We export enormous quantities of products to countries around the world. These exports support a tremendous number of jobs and...
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One year anniversary of tax changes
It has been a great July in Bow River! I have enjoyed taking part in events across our riding, and getting the chance to speak with many of you about...