MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Terry Dowdall

Conservative Simcoe—Grey 3 statements translated

Dowdall spends his time in the House promoting Simcoe—Grey and its residents, often using his time to list off people and organizations in his riding. He tries to score political points by implying the government doesn't really support Canadian industry, and jumps on any opportunity to criticize the other parties.

Government Orders

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

2026-06-01

“You talk about buying Canadian and supporting the automotive industry. But we're bringing in 50,000 Chinese electric vehicles. The battery plant was cancelled. That's $15 billion not invested in Canada. How does importing all those Chinese vehicles help our auto manufacturers?”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for discussing the automotive industry for a small portion of his speech. I know that there is great concern in the county of Simcoe, as host to Honda as well as to Toyota. There are really only the big two now in Canada. We have a government that wants to buy Canadian and support Canadian. I would like to ask the member where we are at when we are bringing up to 50,000 Chinese EV vehicles into Canada that are not going to be produced here. The battery plant has been cancelled. That was $15 billion in investment. Does the member opposite feel that the government's buy Canadian policy and then, by the same hand, getting Chinese vehicles imported here is going to help manufacturers here in Canada?

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Statements by Members

Community Leaders in Simcoe—Grey

2026-04-29

“I'm filling my time by listing nice-sounding things.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to announce this year's recipients of the Simcoe—Grey MP Community Leader Awards. Nelly Galifi manages the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul food bank and volunteers for its response line, helping many community members in crisis. Mary Beth Sharpe, for 19 years, managed the books at and lent her sewing skills to our not-for-profit Theatre Collingwood, as well as volunteering with local youth charity Home Horizon and the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. Donna Baylis has for a decade organized the Creemore Community Christmas Dinner, as well as the annual Christmas markets and Breakfast with Santa events. Congratulations to Nelly, Mary Beth and Donna. I thank them for their selfless dedication to our community. I also want to recognize Nilo Ciotti, Canada's oldest living former CFL player, who turned 100 yesterday. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with him and his many family members and friends this weekend in Collingwood.

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Government Orders

Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders

2026-04-27

“I want people to think the other party is bad. I want people to be mad at them.”