Monthly Archives: May 2025

I Am Not Running For Speaker (May 25, 2025)

And Good Sunday Morning,

I write today as officially the Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands. I am back in Ottawa. Saturday afternoon I took my oath and signed the ledger, once again, as the MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands. I had to fly overnight to make it for the swearing in because I could not leave BC until I delivered a speech in Vancouver on Friday. Continue reading I Am Not Running For Speaker (May 25, 2025)

Purge Our Democracy of Fear-Based Voting (May 11, 2025)

Good Sunday Morning and Happy Mother’s Day!!

I am so happy to be able to spend the day with my daughter Cate on her first Mother’s Day with my now six month old granddaughter Lily. Mother’s Day is usually viewed as a Hallmark Card kind of fake holiday, but its origins were more political – and part of the early peace movement. Continue reading Purge Our Democracy of Fear-Based Voting (May 11, 2025)

This was a hard earned win (May 4, 2025)

Good Sunday Morning! And oh what a difference a week makes!

Last Sunday I wrote you with nervousness. I did feel quite positive about our local chances. I was also optimistic that, despite the devastating impact of being kept out of the election debates, our results across Canada would be good. My victory on Monday night was indeed a relief and wonderful to celebrate with so many dear friends. Continue reading This was a hard earned win (May 4, 2025)