In recent days my office has been inundated with concerns over a variety of conspiracy theories going around online, related to COVID-19. Such theories are, of course, rarely based in truth and, thus, should not be taken seriously. Moreover, they tend to distract from the very real—and deeply ... Full Article
On Remembrance Day we take time to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served in Canada’s military. Foremost in the minds of most Canadians are the great world conflicts of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. From Passchendaele, Vimy Ridge and the Somme in the first war to the actions at Dieppe, ... Full Article
Recently, I had the opportunity to rise in the House of Commons and speak to the Liberal Government’s Bill C-7: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). I was a member of the Justice Committee when the first bill (C-14) was brought forward and opened the door to physician-assisted death in Canada. ... Full Article
A while back, I asked Provencher residents to send in stories and nominate people as community heroes. People who, despite the current circumstances, have gone above and beyond to serve their community. The South East Whiteshell Fire Department is comprised of 37 nonpaid volunteers: 13 ... Full Article
Canadians deserve an ethical government. Back in August, Justin Trudeau shut down Parliament to stop the multiple investigations into his unethical behaviour in the WE Scandal. He was hoping Canadians would forget about the nearly $1 billion dollars he gave to an organization that paid members ... Full Article
As delivered October 19, 2020. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to have this opportunity to rise and speak on Bill C-7, an act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). Not long ago, we in the House debated the merits of Bill C-14. I was a member of the justice committee when […] Full Article
A new renal (kidney) care center is coming to Steinbach. The announcement came in last week’s Provincial Throne Speech and was applauded as “life changing” by those in our community who suffer from chronic kidney disease. Tens of thousands of Canadians have chronic kidney disease and ... Full Article
One of the most common concerns my office hears about is the lack of access and poor quality of broadband internet and cell service infrastructure in parts of our riding. In 2020 the internet and cell phones are not a luxury; they are quickly becoming necessities. As more and more commerce and ... Full Article
Ottawa, ON – Provencher MP Ted Falk is pleased to accept a new role on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. “Serving on the Finance Committee is a big job,” said Falk. “It’s one of those committees that tends to have a higher profile since it’s all about the ... Full Article
Ottawa, ON – Ted Falk, Member of Parliament for Provencher, today highlighted the launch of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program. The PGP Program enables Canadians and permanent residents who wish to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada to submit an interest to ... Full Article