The response from the MP for St Catharines, not the Government.

Provinces have jurisdiction over animal welfare

The Province of Ontario has this power. I hope the Premier of Ontario takes action.

I’ll miss my friend. Our calls often mixed solving the world’s problems with lamenting our beloved Blue Jays. Learning of his passing on the way to a Jays game made tonight’s win more special.

St. Catharines & Niagara will miss Jim deeply. He loved this region & its people—and it showed in everything he did.

His political superpower? Knowing what mattered to regular folks—not just what he called “the chattering class.” After 2018, many said they wished they had listened to Jim more.

Jim’s dedication was unmatched. He went to everything. When I was first elected, he even shared his detailed schedule with me, knowing how vital it was to be present. I could barely keep up.

As Environment Minister, Jim shaped Ontario: securing agreements to end acid rain & introducing the blue box. In Niagara, his legacy includes the widened QEW, our new hospital, the Performing Arts Centre & preserving Malcomson Eco Park.

First elected to City Council in 1970, few in St. Catharines can remember a time when Jim wasn’t serving. In 1977, he entered the Legislature—into opposition, a sign of his popularity—and became Ontario’s 2nd-longest-serving MPP.

We’re not perfect, but our strength lies in our people, our values, and our willingness to face the future together. That’s worth celebrating.

Wishing everyone a safe and proud Canada Day!

This means:
— Better pay and care for troops
— New gear, tech, and Arctic defence
— Stronger Coast Guard + cyber and space capacity
— Support for veterans
— Jobs + innovation in Canada’s defence industry

In a more dangerous world, we’re stepping up to defend our sovereignty and our values

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