Lisa Hepfner
@lisahepfner.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain
📍1394 Upper Gage Ave.
📞905-574-3331
📍1394 Upper Gage Ave.
📞905-574-3331
Second reading is complete, and this coming Wednesday, Feb. 4, MPs will vote for the first time on my Private Member’s Bill, the Keeping Children Safe Act (C-223). Endless gratitude to the advocates, experts and survivors who made this happen. We are putting children first.
February 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Second reading is complete, and this coming Wednesday, Feb. 4, MPs will vote for the first time on my Private Member’s Bill, the Keeping Children Safe Act (C-223). Endless gratitude to the advocates, experts and survivors who made this happen. We are putting children first.
After a busy week, it was great to be home with my team and checking in with Hamilton Mountain residents. Great conversations as always!
January 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM
After a busy week, it was great to be home with my team and checking in with Hamilton Mountain residents. Great conversations as always!
Dozens of supporters & survivors filled the HoC gallery to watch debate on my Private Member’s Bill; the Keeping Children Safe Act. Many have been calling for these massive reforms to the Divorce Act to ensure children are treated like people, rather than property to be split equally in a divorce.
January 29, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Dozens of supporters & survivors filled the HoC gallery to watch debate on my Private Member’s Bill; the Keeping Children Safe Act. Many have been calling for these massive reforms to the Divorce Act to ensure children are treated like people, rather than property to be split equally in a divorce.
Bill C-16 has a lot in common with my Private Members Bill C-223. The intent of both is to protect children.
Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, would criminalize coercive control, which makes my heart sing.
Debate on 2nd reading of C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, continues today, Jan. 28.
Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, would criminalize coercive control, which makes my heart sing.
Debate on 2nd reading of C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, continues today, Jan. 28.
January 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Bill C-16 has a lot in common with my Private Members Bill C-223. The intent of both is to protect children.
Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, would criminalize coercive control, which makes my heart sing.
Debate on 2nd reading of C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, continues today, Jan. 28.
Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, would criminalize coercive control, which makes my heart sing.
Debate on 2nd reading of C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, continues today, Jan. 28.
I am deeply committed to my Private Member’s Bill, the Keeping Children Safe Act, and was grateful for the chance to explain the reasons and demystify the process with Rick Zamperin for his Newsmakers podcast. Watch the conversation at youtu.be/L9xlz4fEFD8?...
Second reading concludes on Jan 28.
Second reading concludes on Jan 28.
January 24, 2026 at 1:39 PM
I am deeply committed to my Private Member’s Bill, the Keeping Children Safe Act, and was grateful for the chance to explain the reasons and demystify the process with Rick Zamperin for his Newsmakers podcast. Watch the conversation at youtu.be/L9xlz4fEFD8?...
Second reading concludes on Jan 28.
Second reading concludes on Jan 28.
On Fridays, staff at Juravinski Hospital wear their Time to Rebuild t-shirts. MP JP Danko & I visited to see how the infrastructure no longer meets the growing needs of residents.
Hamilton Health Sciences has a plan to give every patient privacy, accessible showers & modern heating & cooling.
Hamilton Health Sciences has a plan to give every patient privacy, accessible showers & modern heating & cooling.
January 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM
On Fridays, staff at Juravinski Hospital wear their Time to Rebuild t-shirts. MP JP Danko & I visited to see how the infrastructure no longer meets the growing needs of residents.
Hamilton Health Sciences has a plan to give every patient privacy, accessible showers & modern heating & cooling.
Hamilton Health Sciences has a plan to give every patient privacy, accessible showers & modern heating & cooling.
It has been a busy two days connecting with counterparts south of the border. Trade, transportation and borders are on the agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
January 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It has been a busy two days connecting with counterparts south of the border. Trade, transportation and borders are on the agenda on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Alexander Day always makes me smile, like Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Lieutenant-Governor always did when I was a #HamOnt reporter. I regularly sought his wise reflections while enjoying his affable character. He will never leave Hamilton's proud memory.
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Lincoln Alexander Day always makes me smile, like Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Lieutenant-Governor always did when I was a #HamOnt reporter. I regularly sought his wise reflections while enjoying his affable character. He will never leave Hamilton's proud memory.
Hamilton has long been a muse and a magnet for all disciplines of art and artists, and they all come together at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. As Hamilton Mountain MP and chair of the Federal Heritage committee, it is my duty to ensure the whole country knows this!
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Hamilton has long been a muse and a magnet for all disciplines of art and artists, and they all come together at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. As Hamilton Mountain MP and chair of the Federal Heritage committee, it is my duty to ensure the whole country knows this!
Hamilton Mountain's Marney Warby has spent 50 years volunteering to promote boating safety with CanBoat / NautiSavoir. I stopped by with a congratulatory certificate secretly arranged by her husband Ron, and she was impressively surprised! Thanks for your contributions to our community, Marney!
January 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Hamilton Mountain's Marney Warby has spent 50 years volunteering to promote boating safety with CanBoat / NautiSavoir. I stopped by with a congratulatory certificate secretly arranged by her husband Ron, and she was impressively surprised! Thanks for your contributions to our community, Marney!
I can attest that the residents of The Village of Wentworth Heights are highly engaged and very knowledgeable about current events. What a fun location for the latest Coffee with Lisa, with robust conversation and cheerful energy. Thank you for hosting!
January 14, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I can attest that the residents of The Village of Wentworth Heights are highly engaged and very knowledgeable about current events. What a fun location for the latest Coffee with Lisa, with robust conversation and cheerful energy. Thank you for hosting!
I was honoured to cut the ribbon to officially open Nawabi Hyderabad House Hamilton; a beautiful new restaurant on Upper James offering authentic Hyderabadi meals and warm hospitality. Welcome to Hamilton Mountain!
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I was honoured to cut the ribbon to officially open Nawabi Hyderabad House Hamilton; a beautiful new restaurant on Upper James offering authentic Hyderabadi meals and warm hospitality. Welcome to Hamilton Mountain!
What an uplifting experience to receive prayers at West Highland Church along with city councillors Tammy Hwang and Rob Cooper. I also loved the compassionate and thoughtful conversation. Thank you for the invitation!
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
What an uplifting experience to receive prayers at West Highland Church along with city councillors Tammy Hwang and Rob Cooper. I also loved the compassionate and thoughtful conversation. Thank you for the invitation!
No one in Canada is a more fierce advocate for Korean War veterans than Hamilton Mountain's HooJung Jones, ensuring our veterans get the recognition they deserve, including monuments across the country. I was honoured she chose to award me as a "veteran's advocate;" but I learned it all from her.
December 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
No one in Canada is a more fierce advocate for Korean War veterans than Hamilton Mountain's HooJung Jones, ensuring our veterans get the recognition they deserve, including monuments across the country. I was honoured she chose to award me as a "veteran's advocate;" but I learned it all from her.
You may have noticed this new culinary gem appear the last time you cruised down Concession. Stop in & order a delicious vegetarian sandwich. Welcome to the Mountain, Balaji Ghughra!
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
You may have noticed this new culinary gem appear the last time you cruised down Concession. Stop in & order a delicious vegetarian sandwich. Welcome to the Mountain, Balaji Ghughra!
Congratulations to Rev. Barbara Creelman and her congregation at Linden Park Community United Church as they mark 70 years on Hamilton Mountain!
December 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Congratulations to Rev. Barbara Creelman and her congregation at Linden Park Community United Church as they mark 70 years on Hamilton Mountain!
Hamilton Mountain is warming up this winter thanks to the arrival of Spicebros. So great to chat with owner Dilsher about the delicious food, and how he created some of the amazing art in his new Upper James restaurant!
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Hamilton Mountain is warming up this winter thanks to the arrival of Spicebros. So great to chat with owner Dilsher about the delicious food, and how he created some of the amazing art in his new Upper James restaurant!
One Mountain holiday tradition that always feels good: the Mighty Mateo Toy Drive! Collecting for kids at McMaster Children's Hospital. Started by Mateo while he was battling leukemia. Now his parents continue in his name. An estimated $100,000 collected over the last 13 years!
December 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
One Mountain holiday tradition that always feels good: the Mighty Mateo Toy Drive! Collecting for kids at McMaster Children's Hospital. Started by Mateo while he was battling leukemia. Now his parents continue in his name. An estimated $100,000 collected over the last 13 years!
Happy holidays, Hamilton Mountain!
Thanks to Cable 14 for the opportunity to share my holiday message with our community.
Thanks to Cable 14 for the opportunity to share my holiday message with our community.
December 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Happy holidays, Hamilton Mountain!
Thanks to Cable 14 for the opportunity to share my holiday message with our community.
Thanks to Cable 14 for the opportunity to share my holiday message with our community.
2MAYTEA has joined the vibrant foodie scene on Concession Street. Try the cold brews made with real fruit, and save room for the Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches.
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
2MAYTEA has joined the vibrant foodie scene on Concession Street. Try the cold brews made with real fruit, and save room for the Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches.
On the 36th anniversary of the mass femicide at École Polytechnique, I am thinking of my colleague Nathalie Provost, who survived four shots that day, lost 14 peers, and went back to school weeks later, encouraging other women to study engineering. (1/2)
December 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On the 36th anniversary of the mass femicide at École Polytechnique, I am thinking of my colleague Nathalie Provost, who survived four shots that day, lost 14 peers, and went back to school weeks later, encouraging other women to study engineering. (1/2)
Breaking news! Chris's House model shop is back on the Mountain! Just in time for the holidays for all the model kit builders in your life. Endless variety from sports cars to iconic sci-fi figures.
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Breaking news! Chris's House model shop is back on the Mountain! Just in time for the holidays for all the model kit builders in your life. Endless variety from sports cars to iconic sci-fi figures.
I felt very lucky to congratulate Joe and Mary Martorelli on their Sicilian Heritage Award of Distinction, because they insisted on making me an authentic espresso, feeding me homemade cookies, and best of all, sharing stories from 53 years of marriage. (He made suits for Don Cherry!)
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I felt very lucky to congratulate Joe and Mary Martorelli on their Sicilian Heritage Award of Distinction, because they insisted on making me an authentic espresso, feeding me homemade cookies, and best of all, sharing stories from 53 years of marriage. (He made suits for Don Cherry!)
Margaret Atwood in Hamilton for Interval House was epic.
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Margaret Atwood in Hamilton for Interval House was epic.
Happy 100th birthday to Elsie Moreton! She says a nice quiet life on Hamilton Mountain, with annual trips to the East Coast, contributed to her longevity. You would never guess she has seen a whole century go by.
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Happy 100th birthday to Elsie Moreton! She says a nice quiet life on Hamilton Mountain, with annual trips to the East Coast, contributed to her longevity. You would never guess she has seen a whole century go by.