I keep working tirelessly at the Parliament and also with my provincial and municipal colleagues to protect our  community from the impacts of COVID-19. 
 
While my office is very busy, I encourage you to continue sharing your ideas, concerns and questions about federal programs and services,  my team and I are available to serve you. 

[Photo taken in 2019]

https://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans 

RAPID HOUSING INITIATIVE 

Recent events have reminded us, more than ever, that nothing is more important than having a house, and that all Canadians deserve a safe and  affordable place to call home. The Rapid Housing Initiative will help make this a reality for many and will provide up to $31.9 million  in  support  to  vulnerable  people and families here in Ottawa. 
 
By investing in affordable housing, we can  create jobs and grow our middle class and build strong communities and boost our economic recovery.  At the same time, we are also helping to  reduce homelessness and support vulnerable Canadians. These new homes will be available quickly and will  help to address the flu season and the second wave of COVID-19. 

KICK OFF TO PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ALEXANDRA BRIDGE 

The National Capital Commission (NCC) and Public Services and Procurement  Canada  (PSPC)   launched  this week, the first phase of public consultations on the replacement of Alexandra Bridge, one of five interprovincial bridges in the National Capital Region. They are inviting all  Canadians to participate in this online public consultation from November 3, 2020, to November 17, 2020. 

The objective of this first consultation is to give the public an opportunity to: 

• learn about the Alexandra Bridge replacement project 

• share thoughts and concerns about how they feel they could be affected by the project 

• propose ideas to enhance any  benefits or minimize any adverse  effects related to the project 

• share thoughts on design guidelines for the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge 

• propose ideas as to how  they  think  the history and built heritage of the bridge should be celebrated after its replacement. 

  
Public engagement for this project  will include several phases of public consultation at key stages of the planning and design process. 

  
This project presents a unique opportunity to reimagine this vital  connection between Ottawa and Gatineau, which offers one of the region’s most breathtaking views of  Parliament. Located in the heart of the Capital on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe, the Alexandra Bridge occupies a space rich in symbolism  and history.