Transparency and open communication are important to Mike. He is pleased to share how our team has been working for you – and we invite you to get involved!
For information on drafting a petition, or a list of links to Mike’s work in the House of Commons, please see below. If you require additional support with any of the following, please contact our office using the form at the bottom of this page.
“Mike and his team listened to what was important to me, supported me through the logistics of drafting a petition, and helped amplify the message, allowing it to reach people in our community, as well as across the country. I feel so fortunate to be able to reach out and be heard and would highly encourage anyone who is passionate about creating positive change to reach out as well.”
–Kitchener Centre Resident
Mike’s Work
- Mike’s Work in the House of Commons – this includes Chamber interventions, Committee interventions, Private Members Bills – both sponsored and jointly seconded, Private Members Motions – both sponsored and jointly seconded, and Chamber votes.
- Mike’s Interventions in the House of Commons – this includes speeches, participating in debates, asking questions during Question Period, and presenting petitions on behalf of Canadians.
- Mike’s Private Members Motions – Private Members’ Motions are used to introduce a wide range of issues and are framed either as orders or resolutions, depending on their intent.
- Mike’s Voting Record
Mike’s Advocacy to Ministers
- Letter to Ministers Freeland and Valdez on the repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
- Letter to Minister Alghabra on current boating regulations around lifejackets and PFDs
- Letter to Minister Qualtrough on expanding the Canada Sickness Recovery Benefit
- Letter to Minister Fraser on travel document processing times
- Letter to Minister Freeland on critical priorities for the Fall 2023 Economic Statement and Budget
- Letter to Minister Lametti regarding the pending expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
- Letter to Minister Ien on concerns and recommendations to improve the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program (EN)
- Lettre au ministre Ien concernant l’Emplois d’été au Canada (FR)
- Letter to Minister Joly concerning the G20 meetings being held in Kashmir Region
- Letter to Minister Fraser on immigration measures for Sudanese-Canadians and their families
- Letter to Minister Joly on threats to democracy and human rights in Pakistan
- Letter to Ministers Bibeau and Ng on Canada withdrawing from the CUSMA trade dispute over the Mexican corn importation ban
- Letter to Minister Qualtrough concerning continuing delays in tabling Employment Insurance reform (FR/EN)
- Letter to Minister Ien on the epidemic of gender-based violence
- Letter to Minister Dominic LeBlanc on federal investment in the GO Transit Rail Expansion in Waterloo Region
- Letter to Minister Mendicino on the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in federal correctional institutions and use of isolation cells
- Letter to Minister Guilbeault on phasing out gas-fired power plants
- Letter to Minister Champagne on stopping the Rogers-Shaw merger
- Letter to Ministers Ien and Qualtrough on the Canada Summer Jobs program
Petitions
Mike’s Current Petitions – Mike is proud to sponsor petitions drafted by Canadians to address issues important to his neighbours in Kitchener Centre. Please consider adding your name to a petition, or see below to draft a petition of your own!
Mike’s Past Petitions – Mike prioritizes presenting petitions in the House of Commons that reflect the values and priorities of the people he serves in Kitchener Centre. You can see his past petitions and responses from the governing party here.
Create your own petition
Petitions have been presented to the House of Commons for more than 100 years. They are said to be the most direct way to bring Canadians voices into the House of Commons.
If you’re interested in having Mike sponsor a petition you’re drafting, please connect with our office to ensure it aligns with one of Kitchener Centre’s priority areas. Our team is happy to support you in drafting and sharing approved petitions as part of our advocacy work for our neighbours. Once a signed petition has been presented in the House of Commons, the government has 45 days to provide an official response.
If you are interested in drafting a petition, want to provide input or feedback on a bill, or require additional support, our team is here to serve you. Please fill out the information below, and someone will get back to you within seven to ten business days.