MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Dominique O'Rourke

Liberal Guelph 23 statements translated

O'Rourke pushes for more government spending and programs, especially on housing and social issues. She often brings up her riding of Guelph and praises local initiatives there. While saying partisanship is bad, she doesn't miss chances to criticize the opposition parties. Her statements tend to be wordy and light on specifics.

Statements by Members

Sexual Violence Prevention Month

2026-05-27

“I'm deeply concerned about sexual violence. I want the House to support Bill C-16. I want more prevention through education. I want to thank local groups working on this issue.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Ontario. Every day, news stories show how widespread and devastating intimate partner and sexual violence is across Canada. These are not isolated incidents. They are not private matters. They are part of a systemic crisis with real human and social costs. In Canada, a recent report shows that sexual violence costs nearly $15 billion every year in lost wages, counselling, investigation, courts and more. About one in three police-reported violent incidents involves IPV, and we know that this is the tip of the iceberg. Bill C-16 would expand protections, increase access and help address systemic vulnerability, but cops, courts and counselling are all after the fact. Prevention must be the goal, through education, early intervention and addressing root causes, including gender inequality, racism and discrimination. I thank Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis, support teams at the University of Guelph and Guelph General Hospital, Victim Services Guelph, Guelph Police Service, and groups like them across Canada. Ending sexual violence is not just their work. It must be all of ours and it must be done every day.

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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-05-01

“Our government spending and programs are the only way to make economic growth fair. It must spend even more money on this giant new program! I want the Parliamentary Secretary to claim our spending will be good for the whole economy.”

Statements by Members

Guelph

2026-04-23

“Guelph is a nice city. I want people to visit Guelph. Please spend money in Guelph. Come to my riding.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, today the city of Guelph marks its 199th anniversary, nearly two centuries shaped by people who care deeply about learning, community, place and one another. Situated on Treaty No. 3 lands held by the Mississaugas of the Credit, home to the Haudenosaunee and the Attawandaron, Guelph brings together nature and ideas, from the University of Guelph Arboretum to the Speed and Eramosa rivers, and to a historic downtown rich in arts, culture and local business. Its contributions to the arts, culture, science, innovation and business resonate nationally and globally. As Guelph approaches its bicentennial, I invite members and all Canadians to gather in Guelph to celebrate a city that values words and imagination; is home to celebrated authors; is the birthplace of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields; and is the birthplace of two Nobel laureates. Guelph is a cornerstone of Ontario agriculture and a leader in advanced manufacturing. I welcome all to gather in Guelph to celebrate this remarkable city. I wish a happy birthday to the royal city.

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