New data from the Waterloo Regional Police Service shows human trafficking cases in our region are now nearly triple the national average. The most common age of girls being trafficked in Canada is just 13 years old.
At the same time, the ongoing drug crisis continues to fuel exploitation, violence, and addiction in our communities. A large piece of the puzzle is traffickers preying on the vulnerable, the impact is being felt across Waterloo Region.
Law enforcement is working tirelessly to keep our streets safe, but failed federal policies have placed unnecessary strain on the very officers we rely on.
We need stronger enforcement after arrest, real consequences for traffickers and drug dealers, and meaningful supports for survivors and those seeking recovery. Our children are not commodities and our community deserves better.
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New data from the Waterloo Regional Police Service shows human trafficking cases in our…
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In my maiden speech, I spoke about the harsh reality of the drug crisis in our community. This crisis is not just economic or statistical, it is deeply human. Families are grieving, businesses are struggling, and children in our downtown deserve to grow up safe and secure. Th… Read more
e answer is not stigma: it is compassion, treatment, and stronger supports for recovery. We must protect our communities and ensure every child can live, learn, and play without fear.
Facebook · March 5, 2026
Incredibly grateful to join my local community news station with Carla Fitzsimmons to talk about WHY I got into politics and how I’m using my Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-240, to help turn those values into real action for our community. I am fortunate to have the opportunity … Read more
to draft, table, and advance my own legislation that reflects the needs of our communities and Canada. The drug crisis is something that not only affects Kitchener Centre, but all 343 ridings across this country. Take a listen as I walk viewers through how my Bill strikes the right balance between getting tough on drug trafficking while ensuring accountability is paired with meaningful rehabilitation in our justice system. How has the drug crises impacted you? Leave a comment or DM me and let me know. #kitchenercentre #community #rehabilitation
YouTube · March 5, 2026
Why I Got Into Politics & How My Private Member's Bill Tackles Canada’s Drug Crisis
Incredibly grateful to join my local community news station with Carla Fitzsimmons to talk about WHY I got into politics and how I’m using my Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-240, to help turn those values into real action for our community. I am fortunate to have the opportunity t… Read more
o draft, table, and advance my own legislation that reflects the needs of our communities and Canada. The drug crisis is something that not only affects Kitchener Centre, but all 343 ridings across this country. Take a listen as I walk viewers through how my Bill strikes the right balance between getting tough on drug trafficking while ensuring accountability is paired with meaningful rehabilitation in our justice system. How has the drug crises impacted you? Leave a comment or DM me and let me know.
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