MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Doug Shipley

Conservative Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte 2 statements translated

Shipley consistently promotes his own riding and pushes for attention to local issues there, while attacking the government's economic policies as causing unique problems for Canada compared to other countries. He hasn't made any specific asks yet beyond criticizing the current approach.

Statements by Members

Summer in Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte

2026-06-08

“I want people to attend festivals and spend money in my riding this summer.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, thankfully, summer is here, and with its arrival comes the much anticipated opening of our local farmers' markets and the start of festival season in communities across Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte. We are very fortunate to have two major local farmers' markets operating this year. The Barrie Farmers' Market is back outdoors and open every Saturday on Collier Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In Springwater, the Elmvale Farmers' Market kicks off its season on June 11 and will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elmvale municipal parking lot. We are also fortunate to have several fantastic festivals in our region in the coming weeks, including the Troubadour Festival, Kempenfest, Boots and Hearts and many Canada Day celebrations, including those in Elmvale, Hawkstone and Barrie. Finally, this weekend, the Barrie Airshow will feature the Snowbirds, providing one of the last chances for residents to see them perform for years. I encourage all residents to get out and attend one or all of these great markets and festivals, and I wish them all a happy summer.

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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-02

“Food bank usage is surging in my community. I want the government to explain why this recession is happening only in Canada if it's caused by global pressures. I think government policies are causing this.”