This week, Justin Trudeau’s new travel restrictions go into effect. Anyone boarding an airplane, train or ferry in Canada must be fully vaccinated. I believe this latest restriction is a challenge of the Charter right of Canadians to travel. Section 6 (1) of the Charter states that: “Every ... Full Article

I’d like to use my column, this week, to commend the hard work of a small group of Provencher residents who reached out to me regarding the critical need for access to Trikafta in Canada for those living with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder that causes severe ... Full Article

Steinbach, MB – Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, issued the following statement on the new Liberal cabinet: “Now more than ever, Canadians need a federal government focused on moving our country beyond COVID-19. Canadians have lost loved ones, lost jobs and businesses, missed ... Full Article

Steinbach, MB – MP Ted Falk is praising the efforts of local activists as a transformative cystic fibrosis (CF) medication was added to the provincial drug program formulary. Last week, the Government of Manitoba announced it was adding Trikafta to its drug formulary, qualifying the ... Full Article

Southeast Manitoba is home to hundreds of small businesses. Everywhere you turn you’ll find some sort of small business serving our communities whether it’s a restaurant, auto repair shop, retail establishment, family farm – you name it. But businesses are so much more than brick and ... Full Article

This past weekend Canadians marked another Thanksgiving – a time to reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for. It’s true that both 2020 and 2021 have been very challenging years for us as individuals, for our communities, and for our country. Yet even during difficult times, ... Full Article

Canada stands at a foreign policy crossroads. Under Justin Trudeau’s watch, our reputation on the world stage has declined to new lows in recent days. This Prime Minister who boldly stated that Canada was “back” has been responsible for failure upon failure, embarrassment after ... Full Article

I was very pleased to be re-elected to a fourth term as Member of Parliament for Provencher. I’d like to thank my team and all our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work, and my family, for always being there for me. Thank you to my opponents for letting their names stand, and to all ... Full Article

Last week, Conservatives announced our plan to strengthen credential recognition for newcomers to Canada and advance human rights around the world. Too often skilled newcomers to Canada are unable to work in their chosen profession. I think, for example, of the skilled veterinarians who come to ... Full Article

I have written before, in recent days, of the epidemic of fear that has paralyzed our nation. Some are still afraid of the coronavirus. Some for their vulnerable loved ones. Some are still afraid for their jobs. Some fearful for their business. Some for the economy in general. Some are afraid ... Full Article