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Statement by the Hon. David McGuinty on his reappointment as Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

OTTAWA, January 20, 2022 — I am honoured to be re-appointed as Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP). I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new and returning members of the Committee. I look forward to working with them to continue the important work of providing a non-partisan approach […]

Three Ottawa organizations receive federal funds to improve Veterans’ well-being

19 January 2022 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, announced that Helmets to Hardhats, Ottawa Innercity Ministries and Perley […]

Save the date: virtual workshop on future of 1495 Heron Road

On February 10, 2022, Canada Lands Company will be inviting the public to take part in a virtual workshop to solicit input on how the former Federal Study Centre, located at 1495 Heron Road, can be reimagined as a place to connect history with the future, surrounding communities with one another, and greenspace with urban […]

C5 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Via Rail unveils new fleet of trains for Windsor-Quebec City corridor

Liberal MP for Ottawa South David McGuinty was on hand at the preview and says, “I can tell you they are going to offer a new era of comfort and efficiency for the worker, the families, and the tourists, who travel on these tracks.” You can read the full article here.

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Submits Report to the Prime Minister

The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) has delivered to the Prime Minister and relevant ministers a special report regarding the Government of Canada’s cyber defence framework. The classified report details four findings and two recommendations. It examines the evolution of the Government of Canada’s cyber defence framework; assesses the role and responsibilities […]

Canada provides 120 units of rental housing in Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada, residents of Ottawa will now have access to more stable rental housing options. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing […]

The Government of Canada is taking the first steps in preparing for the procurement process to build a new train service in the Toronto to Quebec City Corridor

Ottawa, Ontario – Transport Canada The Government of Canada is committed to modernizing intercity passenger rail services in a way that will best meet the transportation needs of travellers, while also creating jobs and economic growth. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, Associate Minister of Finance […]

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

    Madam Speaker, as chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, I want to provide this evening an overview of the committee’s composition, mandate and functions, given there have been numerous recent references to NSICOP in the House. I speak this evening exclusively as the chair of our non-partisan committee.     To begin, I […]

Ottawa International Airport receives $12M in funding

Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on June 16 announced two significant Federal funding initiatives totalling just over $12 million to help Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support the development of transportation infrastructure at the airport. You can read the full article here.