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Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Subject: Automatic reply: Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
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From: Anand, Anita - M.P. <Anita.Anand@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Subject: Automatic reply: Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
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Subject: Réponse automatique : Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
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Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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From: Davies, Don - M.P. <don.davies@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Subject: Automatic reply: Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
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From: Poilievre, Pierre - M.P. <pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Subject: Acknowledgement – Email Received / Accusé de réception – Courriel reçu
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From: Moore, Rob - M.P. <Rob.Moore@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Subject: Automatic reply: Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
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Date: Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: Elizabeth's MLA Update for Cumberland North May 28 2026
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From: Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin <mla@esmithmccrossinmla.com>
Date: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Subject: ESM MLA Update June 5 2026
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com>
Dear David Amos
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Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, MLA Cumberland North
Weekly Constituency Update
Week June 1 , 2026
Global
Global conflict continues to affect fuel prices - Fuel prices continue to fluctuate with the instability in the Middle East. Recent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, along with renewed tensions involving Iran and the United States, has raised concerns about the security of global oil supplies.
Even when oil production itself is not directly disrupted, markets often react quickly to the possibility that conflict could spread or threaten key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters News Agency reported that oil prices rose more than 3% as Israel expanded its operations in Lebanon and as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated.
For families, farmers, truckers, small businesses, and rural communities, these global events are felt very locally at the gas pump. It is another reminder that Canada must take energy security seriously while also working toward long-term affordability and stability for households and businesses.
National
Canada’s economy is showing signs of strain- Statistics Canada reported recently that Canada’s economic output declined by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026, following a 1% decline in the final quarter of 2025. That marks two consecutive quarters of negative growth on an annualized basis, which some economists refer to as a “technical recession.” While economists have cautioned that the decline was very small and could still be revised, the numbers are concerning. They point to a broader slowdown, including weak business investment and ongoing uncertainty around trade and tariffs.
For families, workers, small businesses, and rural communities, this is another reminder that affordability, economic stability, and responsible government decision-making must remain top priorities.
Alberta referendum raises important questions about national unity - Many Canadians are watching developments in Alberta where a referendum is scheduled for October 19, 2026. On that date, Albertans will be asked to vote on questions related to the province’s relationship with Canada, including whether the province should begin a legal process toward a binding vote on separation in the near future.
Premier Danielle Smith has said she supports Alberta remaining in Canada, while also arguing that Albertans deserve a stronger voice within Confederation.
This is a serious moment for Canada. Western alienation and regional frustration should not be ignored, but national unity must be handled with care, respect, and a commitment to strengthening Confederation for all provinces and including Atlantic Canada.
Provincial
Protecting Atlantic Canada’s export infrastructure - As part of their Nova Scotia agriculture tour, Federal Shadow Minister for Agriculture MP John Barlow along with MP Dave Epp and MP Carol Anstey, and I, had an informative and productive meeting and tour of the Halifax Grain Elevator.
Thank you to Kim Batherson and the team at the Halifax Grain Elevator for taking the time to explain the importance of this facility. Thank you also to James Kinsman, who provided the farmers’ and trucking perspective and explained what losing export access would mean for producers trying to move product to market.
This facility handles close to 500,000 tonnes of product, valued at approximately $86 million each year. More than $53 million of that product went to buyers in the UK and the European Union. We also heard that this facility has significant room to grow. With long term certainty, the operators believe they could modernize equipment, improve efficiency, move more product, and support more farmers, forestry producers, exporters, and food processors.
However, the Halifax Port Authority’s plan to infill the pier would cut off the Halifax Grain Elevator’s export access. Without that berth, the facility cannot load bulk vessels, which is the core service farmers, forestry producers, grain exporters, wood pellet producers, food processors, and rural businesses depend on.
If Canada is serious about food security, trade diversification, and supporting rural industries, Atlantic Canadian agriculture infrastructure cannot be treated as temporary or disposable.
Funding Applications Open for Emergency Response Organizations - Volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue teams, hazardous materials units and other emergency response organizations across the province can apply for funding through the Emergency Services Provider Fund. The program supports volunteer first responder organizations by helping with the purchase of equipment used directly in fire suppression and other emergency response activities.
A variety of items are eligible for funding for individual organizations includimg personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus, other equipment and emergency power for buildings. Examples of eligible purchases through the regional fund include major equipment and specialized vehicles and trailers as well as for shared equipment pools.
Emergency Services Provider Fund information and applications are available here.
Cumberland North (with a National Impact)
Nappan Research Farm Tour – On Saturday, May 30, Members of Parliament took the time to come to Cumberland County to better understand the harmful impacts the closure of the Nappan Experimental Farm will have on agriculture in Atlantic Canada. We were pleased to be joined by MP John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, MP Dave Epp, and MP Carol Anstey, who came to hear directly from producers about the importance of agricultural research and the consequences of losing it.
The visit included a private stakeholder roundtable, a tour of the Maritime Beef Test Station, a visit to the Nappan Experimental Farm, and a standing-room-only public meeting. Producers, agricultural stakeholders, community members, and students shared concerns about the proposed closure and its impact on research capacity, food security, rural communities, and the future of agriculture in Atlantic Canada.
We were welcomed by Nick Van Vulpen for a tour of his dairy farm, followed by a frank and informative discussion with local producers. Joining the discussion were his son and soon-to-be owner, Denzel Van Vulpen, along with RJ Dillman, Francis Bacon, Vincent Kouwenberg, and Kim Waalderbos, all of whom shared their firsthand experiences and perspectives on the realities facing agriculture in our region.
The message from farmers was clear: agricultural research matters. The work being done through the Nappan Experimental Farm and its connections to producers throughout Atlantic Canada plays a critical role in improving productivity, advancing innovation, supporting animal health, strengthening food security, and helping farmers remain competitive.
Farmers emphasized that food security, food safety, food production, and support for the people who actually grow and produce our food must be a top priority for all governments.
These Members of Parliament heard firsthand how important it is that Atlantic Canada continues to have regionally relevant agricultural research. They also heard concerns about what will be lost if the Nappan Experimental Farm closes - not only for today’s farmers, but for future generations.
I want to sincerely thank Nick and Denzel and all the other producers who took time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge, experiences, and concerns. Their voices deserve to be heard in Ottawa. The future of Canadian agriculture depends on the decisions we make today. Protecting agricultural science, food security, and rural communities must be a national priority.
We later toured the Maritime Beef Testing Station and witnessed something that perfectly illustrates why the proposed closure of the Nappan Experimental Farm matters so much to our region. At the same time as our visit, more than 100 young people and dedicated leaders were participating in a 4-H event on site. It was a powerful reminder that agriculture is not just about research facilities and farm production, it is about people, families, education, mentorship, and the future of rural communities.
The connections between the Nappan Experimental Farm, the Maritime Beef Testing Station, local producers, agricultural research, and youth organizations like 4-H run deep throughout Atlantic Canada. Together, they help improve cattle genetics, strengthen food production, support agricultural innovation, and inspire the next generation of farmers and agricultural leaders.
These facilities are not isolated operations. They are part of the fabric of our rural communities and play an important role in improving productivity, supporting food security, and helping keep food affordable for Canadians. When agricultural research capacity is reduced, the consequences extend far beyond a single location. The impacts are felt by farmers, youth, local economies, and ultimately consumers at the grocery store.
If you live in the Maritimes and believe regional agricultural research matters, I encourage you to contact your Member of Parliament and ask them to support the future of the Nappan Experimental Farm and the Maritime Beef Testing Station. The future of agriculture in Atlantic Canada depends on the decisions we make today.
What is especially concerning is that the Nappan herd was reportedly not allowed to be bred this spring, and there are plans to cull the herd this fall. That must not happen.
If this decision proceeds, Canada risks ending critical research on beef cow-calf herds. Once this herd, this infrastructure, this expertise, and this long-standing research capacity are gone, they will not be easily replaced.
People often expect elected officials to “fix” things on their own. There are some situations where that can happen but I want to be honest about how politics works, especially on the big issues.
Those in positions of power, the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and government decision-makers, often only act when they believe an issue will affect votes, seats, and public support.
That is why the future of local food, farming, agricultural research, and places like the Nappan Research Farm and Research Farms across Canada that are being closed cannot depend on one voice alone.
If you support farmers, food security, agricultural research, and the legacy herd at Nappan, now is the time to speak up.
This is something people of all ages can do. Whether you are a student, a parent, a farmer, a senior, a business owner, or someone who simply cares about where your food comes from, your voice matters.
And I especially want to call on our youth in agriculture, 4-H members, young farmers, students, and future leaders to help us. You understand the importance of farming, animals, research, and food security. Your voices are powerful, and we need you in this fight.
You can help by:
- Contacting your Member of Parliament
- Starting or signing a petition
- Putting a sign on your lawn supporting research farms and farmers
- Writing to the Prime Minister’s Office
- Writing to the Minister of Agriculture, Heath MacDonald, who is from Prince Edward Island
- Make a video why this is important and put on social media
- Sharing why agricultural research matters to your family, your community, and Canada’s future
The work happening at Nappan Research Farm and other research farms across the country helps improve productivity, strengthen food production, and support the farmers who feed us.
Please know this: We cannot do it without you.
Together, we can make a difference. But standing alone, nothing will change.
I need your help. Our farmers need your help. Our research farms need your voice.
Let’s stand together across generations for agriculture, food security, and the future of farming in Canada.
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Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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A strong Canada 'will help make America great again,' Carney tells New York business leaders
Carney says Canada and U.S. need a 'new partnership'
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a crowd of New York industry titans and financiers on Thursday that Canada and the U.S. need to pursue a new partnership — a bilateral relationship premised not on how things were done in the past but one where a stronger, more independent Canada can selectively help "make America great again."
Carney said as U.S. President Donald Trump prompts "tectonic shifts" in trade, and as the world becomes "more divided and dangerous," Canada must focus more on "taking care of ourselves" and building up at home by embracing its status as an energy superpower.
But that doesn't mean Canada wants to close itself off from the U.S., Carney said in lunchtime remarks to about 200 attendees at the city's Yale Club.
Rather, he said the government wants the two sides to pursue a "true partnership" and better co-operate on some strategic sectors, notably those hammered by Trump's sectoral tariffs.
'Canada
Strong will help make America great again': Carney pitches new partnership with U.S.Nodding to the "Fortress North America" concept floated by Ontario Premier Doug Ford and some U.S. interests, which prioritizes continental co-operation in the face of Chinese economic threats, Carney said this new relationship would "re-imagine co-operation in specific sectors deeply challenged by global competition."
Carney said the U.S. is dependent on Canadian oil, natural gas, electricity, aluminum, potash, nickel, copper and industrial components, and the two sides should do more business together in these sectors, not less.
"That is mutual strength. Canada Strong will help make America great again. The examples are legion where we should work together and compete with the world together," he said.
Carney said his government has pitched "specific, practical proposals," on autos, aluminum, energy and minerals to the Americans to move on from this period of trade antagonism.
Carney didn't say what the reception has been to those ideas. But there have been no formal trade talks in months, and there are no apparent signs a breakthrough is imminent.
Carney signalled that the old relationship where a subservient Canada essentially falls in line with what the U.S. wants is over.
What should replace it is a bilateral relationship featuring "a different Canada, a stronger Canada, a more confident Canada" that can deliver what the U.S needs on more equitable terms, he said.
Those ideas drew applause from the crowd, which included U.S.-based staff of Canadian banks and prominent businesspeople like billionaire real estate and grocery magnate John Catsimatidis.
Speaking later during a fireside chat with the Economic Club of New York, Carney projected some confidence that there will be a resolution to the irritants that plague the Canada-U.S. trading relationship.
"We'll work our way through it," Carney said.
Carney said Canada is leaning into its strengths, developing energy and investing in the defence and space sectors — creating "huge opportunities" for the U.S. because the economy at home is getting bigger and richer.
On energy in particular, Carney said, Canada sits on an abundance of oil and gas and generates clean electricity that can help power the economic revolution that's underway stateside as artificial intelligence-related development explodes.
There will be an "acute" energy shortage in the U.S. as AI takes off, Carney said, and Canada "can be part of the solution."
Carney raised the government's recent decision to fast-track a major graphite mine in Quebec and help negotiate a major B.C. LNG purchase agreement with Germany, as examples of Ottawa moving quickly to stand up industries that make lucrative products the world needs.
Developing those resources, sometimes in partnership with American interests, "is a structural solution to a new partnership with the U.S.," he said.
Carney's call for a better and reworked partnership follows a recent shift in tone on the U.S. issue.
While still stressing there's been a "rupture" in the Canada-U.S. relationship amid Trump's protectionist push, this is the second high-profile speech in as many weeks where he has called for a peaceful resolution to trade issues as the CUSMA review date of July 1 looms.
In a recent address to progressive activists in Toronto, Carney said Canada "remains open to deeper integration" with the U.S. in certain sectors.
"And to be clear, those offers are on the table," he said.
U.S.
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has insisted that some tariffs will
remain on Canadian goods. (Aurelien Morissard/The Associated Press)Carney's remarks come at a time when U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer insists there will be tariffs on some Canadian goods, something Carney's negotiators are actively trying to avoid.
"We have to have some degree of tariff to deal with the giant deficit," Greer said this week during a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington.
"Most countries said, 'We understand and we will remove some non-tariff barriers.' Canada's approach has been different," he said.
Greer's office announced Wednesday a series of dates over the summer when the U.S. and Mexico will sit down to negotiate the upcoming CUSMA review. No dates were set for talks with Canada.
However, a spokesperson for Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc told CBC News that "planning is underway" for a trip to Washington sometime soon.
Like Carney on Thursday, Greer said there are areas where there is "common economic benefit," like energy, critical minerals and fertilizer.
But "when it comes to some economic goods, we have a different view," he said, pointing to autos as an area where the U.S. wants to dominate and, in turn, suppress Canadian manufacturing through the aggressive use of tariffs.
"I think on some of these issues it will be a challenging negotiation but on some issues it will be fine," he said.
Steve Verheul, Canada's former top trade negotiator who helped broker CUSMA, said Canada is in a difficult position.
The Americans are demanding important concessions — scrapping the Online Streaming Act, reworking dairy import quotas and dropping the provincial ban on U.S. liquor — while offering seemingly no tariff relief in return.
"I think we're we're pretty firmly stuck," he said. "There's a negotiating table that isn't lining up very well in terms of even having a conversation.
"I think we really are in a position where we could be stuck for a considerable period of time."
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, meanwhile, criticized what he described as Carney's "buzzword-laden" speech, saying it's not clear where the prime minister stands on the U.S. relationship.
"On the one hand he says that we are in the middle of a rupture with the United States. While on the other he says he wants to make America, in his words, 'great again.' He can't seem to decide if integration with the U.S. is a strength or a weakness," Poilievre said.
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Everyone’s family built Canada
Most Canadians aspire to what Martin Luther King Jr. famously desired for his own country: to be judged not “by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
That’s why I’ve always looked at people as individuals. It is also why I have:
- Fought for taxpayers, free enterprise, and equal opportunity;
- Argued for spending on the poor and not the politically-connected;
- Advocated for the equal treatment of all and special privileges for none;
I’ve also tried to help others advance a freer, more flourishing Canada.
For example, I once commissioned a study on “honour killings.” It was a ground-breaking analysis about a new threat to freedom and how it affected the most vulnerable, i.e., immigrant women. It went viral and it found a champion in then-federal cabinet minister Rona Ambrose.
That type of innovative work is what the Aristotle Foundation will advance. That’s because we want to tackle modern-day problems.
We face new challenges today from those who see only past problems but not Canada’s virtues, or think Canada was created out of “privilege.”
But all our families built Canada from scratch: Just before the Great Depression, my grandmother cleaned homes in Edmonton to help her immigrant family stay afloat. In the depths of the early 1980s recession, my mom worked at a Sears coffee shop in Kelowna to pay the bills.
That’s how my family helped build Canada. Your family likely has similar stories.
If you want to help advance reason, informed history, and smart policy, please sign up, support our efforts with a charitable donation, and share our work.
Thank you,
President, The Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Mr. David Hood, Chair, geoLOGIC systems
Dr. Mark Milke, President and Founder, Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy
Dr. Jack Mintz, economist and founder of the University of Calgary School of Public Policy
Mr. Kim Moody, founder and CEO, Moodys Tax / Moodys Private Client
Mr. Patrick Ward, President and CEO, Aqua Solutions Inc.
Mark Milke, PhD, is the founder and president of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. Mark is a public policy analyst and author with six books, over 70 studies, and more than 1,000 columns published in the last 25 years. His policy work has been published by numerous think tanks in Canada and internationally, including the Fraser Institute, the Montreal Economic Institute, American Enterprise Institute, and Brussels-based Centre for European Studies. He is editor of the Aristotle Foundation’s first book, The 1867 Project: Why Canada Should Be Cherished–Not Cancelled. Mark is also the past-president of the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Calgary where he drove ahead the commissioning, fundraising, and installation of a statue of Churchill in Calgary on June 6, 2024—the 80th anniversary of D-Day. His sixth book, The Victim Cult: How grievance culture is wrecking civilization, is an Amazon bestseller. In 2022, Mark was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his service to the province of Alberta.
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David Hunt, BBA, MPP, is the research director for the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. David has deep and wide experience including as an entrepreneur, business consultant, and director of education programs. David has published over one dozen peer-reviewed research studies, written dozens of columns, hosted multiple forums on education, given dozens of speeches on education-related topics including on the benefits of school choice, and has been widely interviewed by the media over the past decade. Three of David’s research papers have been submitted as evidence or referenced by experts in court proceedings, including at the Supreme Court of Canada. David holds a Master of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (with distinction) from Kwantlen Polytechnic University where he was the Dean’s Medal recipient. David shepherds all Aristotle Foundation research from the idea stage to publication. Born and raised in British Columbia, David and his wife and children live in Metro Vancouver. When not at the beach, David and his family regularly hike and ski in beautiful British Columbia.
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Sam Stopp, BA Hons., is the marketing and development manager for the Aristotle Foundation. Sam is responsible for both our marketing and donor engagement. Sam has a degree in History and Politics from the University of Warwick in England and has worked in data marketing including on an account with the UK grocery chain Tesco. He has worked in business development roles in the pharmaceutical sector and in crisis communications roles for companies such as Nestlé. More recently, he spent four years as the key political adviser to the chief executive on the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing project. He also played a key role in building up Kanda Consulting to help make it the largest consultancy in London focused on the politics of planning.
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Ven Venkatachalam,
Ph.D. , is
the senior economist with the Aristotle Foundation and empirically
anchors our work in data and statistics. He is an economic and social
researcher with expertise in mulitple
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Ava Peacock
BA (Hist.), BEd,
MA (Engl.), is the research project manager f
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Dami Itabiyi is the Media and Marketing Coordinator at the Aristotle Foundation. She brings experience in design, communications, and marketing strategy, helping to make complex ideas clear and accessible to diverse audiences. She has led design and communications projects for nonprofits, with experience spanning branding and visual storytelling. She holds a Master of Environmental Design from the University of Lagos and a Graphic Design diploma from Reeves College in Calgary.
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Kristy Koehler is the executive assistant to the president. She worked for over a decade as a small business owner and brings years of experience in event planning, having directed large-scale public events, donor functions, and conferences. Kristy holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Calgary.
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Cathy Simpson, BA (Hons), MLIS, is Outreach and Engagement Officer at the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. She works to make the foundation’s research accessible to individuals and groups looking to make a positive impact in Canada. Cathy brings extensive experience in community outreach, engagement and communications, developed over a career in libraries spanning the corporate, academic, and public sectors. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Toronto and specialized in business research and local history. Cathy most recently served as CEO of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library for twelve years. She has contributed chapters in two local history books and written several commentaries on library neutrality, censorship and viewpoint diversity.
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