The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger economy to make life more affordable for Canadians. To that end, we are securing new trade and investment partnerships abroad and building our strength […]
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around the world. The Initiative will fund a variety of projects to increase competitiveness for farmers and agribusinesses and support their expansion […]
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 […]
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