The following is an excerpt of an interview with Dan Muys by Brenda Jefferies for Flamborough Today – a new online publication in Waterdown and Flamborough, which includes the former editor of the Flamborough Review. Originally published Feb 27, 2024 Everywhere he looks, Dan Muys sees potential. The Flamborough MP, on a break last week
As I look back at 2023, it remains my honour to serve and advocate forthe people and communities that make up Flambrough-Glanbrook. We know all too well the pain and uncertainty people are facing as they are being squeezed past what they can bear. Which is why common sense Conservatives continue to fight for what
Once again, winter is coming and Conservatives are calling on the government to remove the Carbon Tax from all forms of home heating for all Canadians. Last year, every motion put forward by the Conservatives – removing the tax from all home heating, removing the HST, and taking the tax off home heating oil –
Last month, the Liberals released their Fall Economic Statement, the latest chance for them to reign in spending, balance the budget, and start bringing down inflation and interest rates. Instead, it increased government spending by $20 billion, resulting in prices, rates, taxes, and debt going up. This will keep inflation and interest rates higher than
After 8 years of the Trudeau Liberals, housing costs have doubled – the average mortgage payment used to be $1,432. Now, it’s over $3,500. Before, it took 25 years to pay off a mortgage – now, it takes 25 years just to save for a downpayment. Things have gotten so bad that some families are
My team and I are always striving to better represent you and one of the best ways we can do that is to hear your feedback. Take a moment to fill out our Fall 2023 Community Survey – the results of which I will personally share in Parliament so this NDP-Liberal government knows exactly what Canadians are struggling with.
Common Sense Conservatives know how much Canadians are struggling to afford a home, buy groceries, fill up their cars, and feel safe on the streets. We have a plan to bring it home and restore the Canada we all know and love.
In my first speech in Parliament (and a few times since), I cited a study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which found that Canada will record the lowest level of per-person GDP growth among the 32 advanced economies in the world for the next three decades. Worse than Italy and Greece
Farmers and farm families are amazing people. They grapple with weather, markets, weeds, pests, taxes and red tape among the many challenges they face in any growing year. Yet they love the land, are passionate about farming, and couldn’t imagine any other life. This time of year we’re reminded daily that Flamborough and Glanbrook have
On Friday, in Churchill Park in Hamilton, many gathered at the invitation of the Hamilton Jewish Federation & Margaret’s Legacy, including students from the Hamilton Hebrew Academy, to celebrate the newly installed monument, “Be:longings” in honour and memory of Raoul Wallenberg. I was overwhelmed and struck by the experience.
The latest Bank of Canada interest rate hike earlier this month – the ninth rate hike since March 2022 – is a sucker punch to mortgage holders and consumers. Variable rate mortgage holders have already seen alarming rises in their monthly mortgage payments. Those soon up for their five year renewal are extremely worried. Inflation.
It’s gardening season! The old rule of thumb is to plant annuals and frost-sensitive plants after the May long weekend, but I know many started a bit early, including Tracy and I. I encourage you to support Flamborough growers and businesses as you purchase your flowers, vegetables, seeds, shrubs, trees and garden supplies. These plants
Over 5,000 households and 400 businesses in Rural Hamilton flat-out fail to receive the basic standard. The average reported speed in Rural Hamilton is 6 Mbps download, 1.10 Mbps upload, far below the basic national standard of 50 Mbps/10 Mbps. My wife and I have lived this problem in our own home. With little-to-no options,
Anyone who has been to the grocery store over the past year knows food inflation is higher than the official rate. The same bill of around $15,000 for about a year’s worth of groceries in 2022 will now cost families upwards of $16,250 in 2023. Same food for the same people, and it’s costing you
There are many root causes to crime, and they all need addressing – for example, I’ve spoken about the opioid and mental health crises many times. But there’s one root cause that is due to failed Liberal policy. Violent criminals and sex offenders are being released all too easily on bail, and many are reoffending
There’s this false narrative the Liberals use all the time that because Conservatives don’t support the Carbon Tax, we don’t care about the environment. It makes for a snappy Liberal retort during Question Period, but not only is it a tired narrative, it’s just plain false. For example, my team and I spent months supporting
The Flamborough Review has done an excellent job in recent weeks of shedding light on the forthcoming proposal from a company operating near Greensville to burn garbage (to use simple terminology) as an alternative fuel source. In fact, The Review first reported community concern in October. I’m glad to see that more residents are becoming aware of this issue
A small number of dangerous repeat violent offenders are responsible for a disproportionate amount of crime in Canada. Recently we’ve have seen horrifying attacks on the TTC. In one gruesome incident, a subway rider was stabbed in the face with an ice pick. Another woman had her face slashed at Spadina Station. Locally, we have
In recent weeks we’ve all opened home heating bills — sticker shock would be an understatement! On top of food inflation, mortgage rate hikes and rising rents, it’s another hit for Canadians already struggling with affordability. Those bills could — and should — have been lower. That’s because back in the fall the Conservative caucus motioned in Parliament to
Thank you to sponsors and organizers of the Waterdown and Binbrook Christmas parades held recently. Thousands lined the streets to see the show, and you could see the excitement in the children’s’ eyes. And the weather co-operated! It was a pleasure to be at both parades and hand out some Christmas treats to folks along
Conservatives put forward a motion in October to give Canadians break on home heating taxes – as the Premiers of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia had asked. Unfortunately, the Liberals and NDP defeated that motion.
Canadians need a break now – especially with winter upon us.
Infant and children’s pain and fever medications can’t be found anywhere. Neither common brands such as Tylenol, Motrin and Advil, nor generic brands. It’s incredibly frustrating for parents. Urgent action is needed now.
When you sign up for an internet plan, you deserve to know what you’re paying for. That’s the premise behind a Bill before Parliament that will require transparency and accuracy in how telecoms and internet providers report internet speeds.
As we mourn the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, let us redouble our efforts to serve others and have an optimistic outlook the way she modelled it for us.
After 600+ days of inexplicable delays amid continuous pressure from myself and my fellow Conservative MPs, we finally have a suicide prevention hotline.
This news is both encouraging and sobering.
Since its inception, the ArriveCAN app – introduced in the early days of the pandemic for a whopping $25 million in development costs – has been plagued by problems and criticism.
Our agriculture and agri-food sector is the best in the world and a source of pride for all Canadians. Except the Trudeau government continues to put up more obstacles that hinder our farmers and threaten our food supply. They don’t understand agriculture and don’t want to try.
Almost 600 days ago the House of Commons unanimously passed a motion to designate 9-8-8 as the suicide prevention hotline across Canada. I’m proud to say it was one of my colleagues in the Conservative Caucus who put forward this motion and has been a relentless champion for it. This is not a partisan issue nor is it a process that should take this much time. It’s well past time to get it done.
Cost of living is the number one issue in Canada and it does not live and die with gas, however. On average, the cost of groceries for everyday Canadians has gone up by an average of 9.7%! This is the highest food inflation we’ve seen since 1981 – four decades ago. The Opposition has been speaking about this cost of living crisis every day in the House of Commons.
The price at the pumps has put the affordability crisis front and centre. It’s the number one issue facing Canadians — and has been for months. Soaring housing costs, the rapidly rising price of groceries, home heating fuel and every day goods.
The federal government announced its 2022 Budget earlier this month and it is bad news for taxpayers like you.
As inflation spirals out of control, the budget added more inflationary spending to the already out of control fire. The size of the government is 25% larger than it was pre-pandemic. Has the service improved for you by 25 percent?
** RSVP REQUIRED*** CPC Leadership Candidates Meet & Greet (7 candidates confirmed)hosted by GTA West Ridings Sunday, May 1st Doors open: 1:00pm Program begins: 2:00pmProgram concludes: 4:00pm Burlington Convention Centre1120 Burloak Drive, Burlington MUST RSVP THIS WEEK to FlamboroughGlanbrookCPC@gmail.com This event will reach over-flow capacity (over 1,200 people) before the weekend. Candidates confirmed (in alphabetical order by surname)– Scott Aitchison- Leona Alleslev-
Canada has long had a close relationship with Ukraine. We are home to 1.4 million people of Ukrainian descent — the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world outside of Russia. Canada was also the first western country to recognize the independence of Ukraine as the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
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Today, I was honoured to rise for the first time in the House of Commons to give a speech on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ achievements this season! This Sunday, the Ti-Cats will make their second straight Grey Cup appearance, but this time it’s on home-soil at Tim Hortons Field. One more game to go — let’s
Flamborough-Glanbrook Electoral District Association (EDA) with Dan Muys, MP Date: Saturday, December 11th, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Place: Copetown Community Centre – 1950 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5E3 RSVP: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to: FlamboroughGlanbrookCPC@gmail.com or leave a message at 905-912-2019 Light refreshments will be provided.
As a Dutch Canadian, Remembrance Day holds a special place in my heart. In the Second World War, thousands of Canadian soldiers helped liberate Holland — something I will always be thankful for. Remembrance Day is an opportunity for all of us to come together, pause and reflect on the great sacrifices so many in
It’s an honour to write my first column as your member of Parliament-elect for Flamborough-Glanbrook. Having grown up in Copetown and now living near Lynden with my wife Tracy and our two dogs, this has always been home. We’re blessed to live in this area. The fall colours and our farmers, now busy harvesting fields
