In the Riding
November 2025
Grateful to be part of the Co Flamborough Santa Claus Parade once again!
Congratulations to Inez and the team at Avyaan Indian Grocery in Paris on their official grand opening.
It was an honour to join Frederick Dryden and the Liberty for Youth (LFY) team at O’Neil’s Farm Equipment in Binbrook for the kick-off of Sustain the Impact — Frederick’s 12 day campaign and run across the Hamilton and Brant areas.
Had a blast attending the Jingle Bell Night in downtown Paris.
Had the opportunity to catch up with Jeff Barlow whose family farms 4,000 acres in Glanbrook. The family farm goes back six generations to 1843!!
Thank you to members of my team for showing at the Waterdown, St George, and Lyden Remembrance Day ceremonies.
Honoured to join Branch 29 of the Royal Canadian Legion (Paris) for Remembrance Day.
Pleased to join the Hamilton Jewish Community this for the annual Kristallnacht Community Commemoration. This year’s commemoration featured the Canadian Premiere of the film “Among Neighbours.”
It was an honour to take part in Glanbrook’s Remembrance Day Service, alongside veterans, military families, local cadets, and neighbours.
Gathered at the Garrison Parade and Remembrance ceremony at Gore Park in downtown Hamilton.
Checked out the Paris Optimist’s Christmas Market at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Attended the 28th Annual Thank-A-Vet Luncheon, honouring Brant and Brantford veterans and their families.
Shopping local for Hamilton Day!
October 2025
Stopped by Chris Amell’s (Fry Guy) Annual Fries For Food Drive on Halloween.
Had a wonderful evening celebrating Diwali with the Tamil Association of Brantford-Brant and the Hindu Samaj of Hamilton & Region.
It was great to connect with locals at our Mobile Office in Paris, Waterdown, and Flamborough.
Had a great meal at Scott’s Family Restaurant in Paris. Shop and eat local!
Happy to visit and taste the great treats at the Paris ButterTart Festival.
Stopped by the Waterdown Village Core to support local businesses and take part in the Scarecrow Walk.
It was a pleasure to take part in the annual South Wentworth Plowing Match at the Calder Farm in rural Ancaster.
Had a great time at the Gujju’s of Hamilton for inviting me to their Garba.
Great to be back at the Annual Rockton World’s Fair!
September 2025
Attended The first Rotary Satellite Club of Paris Duck Derby launched on the Nith River beside Paris Lions Park.
Had a wonderful time joining Liberty For Youth (LFY) in Binbrook to launch LFY’s “Sustain the Impact” campaign, and presenting founder Frederick Dryden with his King Charles III Coronation Medal.
It was honour to participate in Salute to Brant.
It was a great turnout for the St. George Apple Fest.
Great connecting with the people of Ancaster at the annual Ancaster Fair.
Stopped by Mount Hope Community CRC’s annual Fall Festival.
Great to be part of the annual Binbrook Fair!
Went to Alexander Place in Waterdown for a tour, information and discussion for the 2nd Annual Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day.
Visited the Open House and celebration of Eagle’s Nest HOPE Centre in Waterdown.
Enjoyed the Afro-CariBrant festival in Paris.
It was inspiring to connect with eight walkers who treked72 kilometres from Brantford through Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown and Burlington on the way to Hamilton. It’s The Long Walk Home. $60,000 has been raised so far to support vulnerable men in finding stability, hope, and home through the YMCA Men’s Residence.
August 2025
Happy to be part of the 2025 Paris Fair!
Joined Prism Music for my first Garba of the season!
Had a terrific visit to Sanskar Canada seniors group in Waterdown.
Joined the Pakistan Canada Business Organization for the greater Hamilton area to celebrate 78 years since Pakistan’s independence.
Celebrating Miracle Treat Day at the Waterdown Dairy Queen.
Many great conversations at Will Bouma MPP’s annual community BBQ at Lion’s Park in Paris.
Enjoyed a terrific Dinner at Juniper Dining Co’s new location in Downtown Paris.
July 2025
Delighted to join Gelderman Landscape Services for their celebration of 70 years in business in Waterdown and across the Greater Golden Horseshoe!
Great to be part of Hamilton’s 9th Annual Assyrian water festival, Nusardil.
Had the greatest time at Hamilton’s Fiesta Extravaganza!
Attended Summit Station Dairy & Creamery’s coffee bar opening in Lynden.
Honoured to attend L3Harris WESCAM’s annual Employee-Family Fest in Waterdown.
Had a great time attending the opening of Jersey Mike’s in Waterdown.
Visited the Brant Community Healthcare System for an update on the early planning for the new hospital.
Stopped by CTRL V in Ancaster before their official grand opening.
Made stops to multiple Tim Horton’s in the Riding to support Camp Day.
Had a welcoming visit to Camp Marydale in Glanbrook, which is run by the Catholic Youth Organization of Hamilton.
Honoured to meet Her Honour Edith Dumont Lt. Governor at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead just outside of St. George.
Attended Hamilton-Wentworth 4-H for the 45th annual community safety night in Binbrook.
Visited Nebo Mushrooms in Glanbrook.
Honoured to attend the Change of Command ceremony for HMCS Star in Hamilton.
Attended many festivities for Canada Day in the riding!
June 2025
Had a blast at the 2025 Waterdown Oh Canada Rib Fest!
Visited Chris Amell (The Fry Guy) of Waterdown, to join him for his street party on Riley Street.
Celebrated Canada Day fireworks at Southbrook Golf & Country Club.
Joined the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project at the Uyghur Centre in Troy to welcome newcomers to our great nation.
Honour to award the King’s Coronation Medal to 31 deserving community-minded local residents.
Visited Seven-year-old Ava organized a lemonade stand to raise funds for rare diseases like aHUS, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Paris and Brant County she raised over $7,200.
Had a delicious treat at Homestead Ice Cream in Mount Hope.
Excited to be in the Hamilton Malayalee Samajam-HMS Thattu Kada festival.
Had the pleasure of visiting with Rohit and other constituents to talk about local and national matters.
Attended the Waterdown Legion for it’s sixth annual RED Friday event.
Visited the Saint Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamilton for their annual Egyptian Festival.
May 2025
Went to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Had a fantastic meal at Juniper Dining Co, and visited local shops in Paris during the downtown construction.
Stopped by the Grace Christian School spring Bazaar
Visited Bellstone School Plant Sale in Mount Hope to help raise funds for the school.
Attended the Grand Inauguration of the Yugal Kunj Temple in Hamilton.
Joined the Waterdown Indian Association with a spring clean-up of Skinner Park in east Waterdown.
Celebrated Israel’s 77th Birthday at the Hamilton Jewish Federation.
