Committees and Parliamentary Diplomacy

Committees are at the core of the Senate’s work. Here, Senators are able to study specific social, political and economic issues, hear from witnesses and experts, and deliberate in a focused environment. Committees produce reports that give in depth information based on testimonies and research that help inform legislative deliberation and voting.

You can learn more about the committees I am a member of below:

Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying

Standing Committee on the Rules, Rights and Procedures of Parliament

Standing Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs

Friendship Groups

An important part of my job is staying connected with my community and partnering with local friendship groups and advocacy organizations. This helps me ensure that I am accurately representing and advocating for the needs of all Nova Scotians. Currently, I am member of the following friendship groups:

Canada-Korea Interparliamentary Friendship Group
Canada-CARICOM Friendship Group
Canada-Ukraine Friendship Group
Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association
Canada-China Legislative Association
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association
Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Canada-Turkey Friendship Group

I was also the Head of the Canadian Delegation to the 29th Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) You can learn more about the role of friendship groups in parliamentary affairs here.