All posts by Martin Shields
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Throne Speech and recent government COVID measures
After a lengthy prorogation, Parliament finally resumed with a new Speech from the Throne on September 23rd. This Throne Speech came just ten months after...
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Prorogation
We’ve had a number of tumultuous events in Canadian politics recently. As your Member of Parliament for Bow River and a member of Her Majesty’s...
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WE Charity scandal
You’ve likely heard by now about the Prime Minister’s latest ethics scandal – the WE charity debacle. In case you missed it, here are the...
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Economic and Fiscal snapshot
Last week, Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the government’s Economic and Fiscal ‘Snapshot’. Morneau confirmed that the Liberals are running a deficit of $343.2 billion...
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Deeply challenging summer for all
We are finally into the full swing of summer, and I know things are going to be very different this year. The pandemic and government...
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Putting pressure on Parliament to return to regular sittings
Over the past week, I was in Ottawa and in the House of Commons representing our riding, along with many of my Opposition colleagues. It’s...
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As COVID-19 unfolds: update on federal politics level
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, I just wanted to provide a quick update on what’s been happening in federal politics, and how my...
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COVID 19 update April 2.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, and I wanted to provide a brief update on some recent events in Ottawa and in our riding. Before...
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COVID-19
As you all know, our country is currently in an unprecedented situation. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruptions to our usual way of...
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End the Blockades
Over the past few weeks in Canada, one issue has been front and center – the Wet’suwet’en blockades that plunged our country into a national...
Martin Shields - Member of Parliament Bow River
Martin Shields is the Member of Parliament for the Bow River riding, Alberta. Martin has been living in Brooks with his family for 38 years and is committed to the success and quality of the community. Martin serves as Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party’s Alberta Caucus, and as a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development.
email: martin.shields@parl.gc.ca
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Chestermere musician wins YYC Music Award Single of the Year
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AccuWeather Winter forecast predicts snowier and colder season than usual
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Multicultural Youth Society of Chestermere celebrates 50th Fiji Independence Day
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Municipalities, energy industry, and provincial government working together to boost the economy
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