Last night I had the opportunity to attend a vigil service at the Trinity Lutheran Church hosted by the Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group. A meaningful event to end the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with reflection and listening.

Honoured to join in the Remember Me Walk hosted by The Healing of the Seven Generations to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A day of reflection, learning, listening, and healing on the path of reconciliation.

Invited Agriculture Minister Heath McDonald to Martin's Farms. Touring the orchards and visiting the processing plant showcases how the agriculture sector in Kitchener-Conestoga feeds families.

We’re extending the fuel tax suspension to help keep costs down for Canadians. More relief at the pump and lower operating costs for businesses and truckers.

Housing works best when it is paired with the supports people need to thrive. It was a pleasure to tour Friendship Village and hear about House of Friendship’s plans to create up to 230 affordable and supportive homes in downtown Kitchener. Thank you to everyone involved for their commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community.

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From farm fields to the future of food production, I enjoyed learning more about Upside Robotics' agricultural technology and its potential to support Canadian farmers, as innovation continues to grow in our fields. Their robot "spoon-feeds" nutrients to corn plants 24/7, delivering smaller, targeted applications that can reduce nitrogen use while improving yields and return on investment. It was great to hear more from Bender Brook Farms and Upside Robotics about the results they're seeing and the potential for this community's innovation as it grows and shapes Canadian agriculture.

It was great to visit True North Tropic Farms with Minister Rechie Valdez to learn more about their mission to bring fresh, flavourful food to our communities. Supporting small local farms means we are supporting our neighbours, our local economy and the future of agriculture. Thank you to the team at True North Tropic Farms for hosting us and everything you do to support and keep our community well fed.

Yesterday, I joined the TELUS team in a Kitchener neighbourhood to see firsthand how fibre-optic cable is being installed directly to local homes. This significant private-sector investment will expand access to fast, reliable Internet infrastructure, supporting residents, businesses and Kitchener's growing digital economy. Thank you to the crew for taking us behind the scenes and explaining the work happening beneath our feet.

Today, I was proud to announce $156,000 in federal funding for J.M. Drama Alumni, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. This investment will help J.M. Drama Alumni continue bringing people together through the arts and enriching our local cultural community. Congratulations to the J.M. Drama Alumni team, and thank you for helping make Kitchener-Conestoga and the Waterloo Region a vibrant place to live, create, and connect!