Zoe Royer

“I led a group of Canadian lawmakers to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials and Canadian businesses. We talked about trade, cooperation, and how to help Canadian companies grow. We need to turn these meetings into new markets and good jobs for Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, this fall, I led a parliamentary delegation, alongside Senator Gignac, for our 26th bilateral meeting in Beijing in my role as co-chair of the Canada-China Legislative Association. Our discussions with China’s National People’s Congress focused on strengthening dialogue, trade and co-operation. Equally important were our meetings with Canadian businesses, supported by the Canada China Business Council and our Canadian chambers of commerce within China. We heard directly about their successes and the challenges they face, and we discussed opportunities to grow. As Canada works to diversify its trading relationships, these voices really matter. Parliamentary diplomacy opens doors, but our true task is to turn those relationships into new markets for Canadian businesses and good jobs right here at home.”

“Anmore and Belcarra protect millions of people in the Lower Mainland from forest fires. A recent fire in Anmore showed this danger is real. I am working with local and federal leaders to build the fire safety infrastructure these communities need.”

“Mr. Speaker, Anmore and Belcarra sit at the very edge of metropolitan Vancouver. On one side are hundreds of acres of remote forest and on the other side, over three million people. These two villages are a critical first line of defence against wildfire reaching B.C’.s urban Lower Mainland. On August 5, that risk became real when a fire broke out in Anmore. The Sasamat volunteer fire department, Port Moody Fire Rescue, metro Vancouver and the BC Wildfire Service responded quickly to contain it. I am working very closely with Anmore, Belcarra, metro Vancouver and my federal colleagues to advance the fire infrastructure these communities desperately need, because we are only as strong as our weakest link and in an emergency, seconds save lives. I thank the first responders across Canada who protect our communities from wildfire. Their service and commitment are deeply appreciated.”

“I want to praise the young people in my riding. They are doing great work in debate, news reporting, public speaking, cadets, and music. I also thank the adults who help them.”

“Mr. Speaker, over the past three weeks in Port Moody—Coquitlam, I have been truly inspired by remarkable young people. I met students at the Youth Leadership Society of B.C.’s Model UN, the HanaTV youth press corps and the Steps Together Foundation public speaking contest, young people who were debating human rights and diplomacy, learning journalism and finding the courage to use their voices. I also had the honour of meeting members of the 754 Phoenix Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and hearing the remarkable Port Moody Youth Symphony Orchestra. These opportunities do not happen by accident. They are built by founders, mentors, families and leaders in every field who pour their hearts into helping young people grow and lead. This gives me great hope for Canada.”

“I support this bill because it protects people from violence and harassment by their partners. Everyone deserves to be safe at home, at work, and online.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Bill C-16, because safety in Canada is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Intimate partner violence isolates people in fear and in silence. It erodes dignity and weakens communities, and it calls on every single one of us to respond with clarity and resolve. We are also seeing a rise in harassment, including online. Too many people are experiencing it, especially women. Each of us deserves to feel safe at home, at work and in public life. Bill C-16 would move us forward. It would reinforce something fundamental, which is that in Canada, safety, dignity and respect must be upheld for everyone.”