Dear constituents, Thank you very much for writing and for sharing your concerns about the proposed changes to section 319 of the Criminal Code as part of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. Communities across Canada are facing a troubling rise in hate motivated intimidation and violence. The purpose of Bill C-9 is to strengthen protections so that […]
The City of Quinte West is extending the Waterfront Trail along the Bay of Quinte after a federal investment of $2.1 million from the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) and a municipal contribution of $1.5 million. Announced by MP Chris Malette and Mayor Jim Harrison, the 1.7-kilometre paved extension will promote car-free travel for […]
Dignitaries gather for a photo after a federal funding announcement Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at Hastings County headquarters in Belleville, Ont. From left were County Warden Bob Mullin, Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette, Trenton MFRC executive director Tamara Kleinschmidt, and MFRC board chairperson Linda Blanchette. The federal government has committed more than $2.2 million […]
Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MP, left, shared a moment on Tues., Oct. 4, 2025 on the floor of the House of Commons with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne shortly after federal Budget 2025: Canada Strong was presented to Parliament. Changes in the global trading system are causing massive disruptions and uncertainty for Canadians. The world […]
Today, Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte, on behalf of the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, announced the official opening of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new search and rescue station in Cobourg, Ontario. This modern station is strategically located in the Cobourg Harbour, on the north shore […]
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette is heartened to hear that VIA Rail’s planned pilot project for a direct Montréal–Toronto service, scheduled to launch today, has been postponed. VIA announced the postponement is “due to operational constraints.” I want to assure residents of the Bay of Quinte that we will continue to communicate with VIA […]
The Town of Greater Napanee held an official groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of construction on the Napanee Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Project. The upgrade of the Napanee WPCP will support the development of up to 4,000 new homes in Napanee, helping to meet the housing needs of a growing community. “This investment […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney at an announcement at CFB Trenton on Aug. 8. Photo: Lars Hagberg. Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces. In June, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced an investment of over $9 billion to support the Canadian Armed Forces with the capabilities and support they […]
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