The New Year is a time for fresh starts—an opportunity to leave behind the past and set new goals for the future.    For Canada, this New...

If government officials funneled $400 million of your tax dollars into their own pockets, you would have heard about it, right? Not...

“We are the dead, short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved.” Whether it be a local ceremony at the...

As we transition into the fall season and see the farmers wrap up this year’s harvest it is a wonderful time to slow down and reflect on...

During my childhood, it was normal for strangers to join my family for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter. If my parents learned of...

On Monday our province will celebrate Alberta Heritage Day. This special day gives us the opportunity to reflect on our history and...

Following a busy session holding the government accountable in Parliament, it feels great to be home in Lethbridge for the summer. I look...

There is nothing like summer in Canada. Taking a road trip to Calgary to enjoy the zoo, camping out under the stars in Waterton, or...

Have you ever heard of a snake oil salesman? The term originated in the 1900s from an infamous impostor who sold snake oil as a miracle...

April Fool’s Day has come and gone, and with it, one of the cruelest jokes this government has sprung so far. Amid one of the worst...

How much would you be willing to pay for a phone app? Most of us download dozens of free apps but hesitate once the cost hits one dollar....

It is playfully said that in Canada, we have two seasons: winter and almost winter. Canadians are well-accustomed to dealing with snow,...

If you were to look down on Earth from space, you would see the drastic difference between two countries that once shared a common story....

Imagine you are making a big purchase and have hired a lawyer to negotiate the terms for you. You make your expectations known and your...

“We Stand on Guard for Thee” is not just a line from our National Anthem. It represents the tremendous sacrifice made by members of the...

I recently had a conversation with an elderly woman whose only source of income is CPP. With this small allotment of money, she is...

Imagine your favourite sports team is going up against its greatest rival. Suddenly, the referee announces that for every drink of water...

On Monday we will celebrate Heritage Day, an annual holiday set aside to commemorate Alberta’s heritage and the diverse traditions,...

As the clock struck 12:12 am ET on Thursday, June 22nd, Parliament adjourned till September, concluding a year filled with fervent...

“Genuine celebrations are the punctuation marks that make sense of the passage of time; without them, there are no beginning and endings....

Mark Twain once offered “if you tell the truth, you do not have to remember anything.” To tell the truth means the facts will align and...

Imagine that you have a large wad of hard-earned cash in your right pocket. Then, someone comes up to you, takes the cash out of your...

If you enjoy watching YouTube videos or prefer on-demand streaming services, like Netflix or Prime, over cable or radio, Bill C-11 will...

"Canadians have never had it so good." Right before Christmas, Prime Minister Trudeau made this statement to a crowd of more than 2,000...

Since the Liberals took power seven years ago, violent crime has increased by 32 percent and gang-related violence has grown by 92...

In 1957, Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II shared her Christmas message. In it she reflected on the current state of the world:...

“The True North strong and free.” A key line in Canada’s National Anthem. These are more than words sung at hockey games or special...

If the Canadian people are not the focus of this federal government, then it is fair to the ask the question, who is? The last several...

A little humility can go a long way, especially for those of us in places of leadership. Sadly, this conviction is seemingly absent in...

In 1978, at the Future Farmers of America convention, radio broadcaster Paul Harvey gave a speech entitled “So God Made a Farmer,” which...

The history of a nation is always composed of some great decisions and some not-so-great decisions. This is the nature of humans leading...

The heartbreaking news of the Texas school shooting has devastated families around the world. To respond appropriately at the legislative...

“Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must...

OTTAWA, ON— Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, AB, Rachael Thomas, reacted to the federal government’s budget shortly after it was...

Several years ago, I was in a car accident and suffered severe whiplash. I was told I needed physical therapy to heal and regain the full...

Whenever we see government attempt to exert more control over the lives of Canadians, we should be on high alert. Many have classified...

As I write this article, it is the morning of Thursday, February 3rd and I am in Ottawa. I just came into the office after walking down...

As I write this article, it is the morning of Thursday, February 3rd and I am in Ottawa. I just came into the office after walking down...

“In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” In his Inaugural Address on January...

Breakfast is by far my favourite meal of the day. My go-to menu item is eggs and bacon, or an omelette with a side salad. I love a...

At the opening of every new session of Parliament, the Prime Minister is given the unique opportunity to share his vision for Canada and...

Dear Lethbridge constituents: From the bottom of my heart, I wish to say thank you for once again trusting me to be your voice in Ottawa....

In his 1984 State of the Union Address, Ronald Reagan decreed, “Let us be sure that those who come after will say of us in our time, that...

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This is the verse inscribed into the stone over the West window of the Peace Tower on...