Chris Bittle

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.

My reponse to Marineland's letter to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans:

A minute isn’t nearly enough to say goodbye to a friend as accomplished as Jim Bradley. But it was important for me to rise in the House and pay tribute to his remarkable life of service.

Marineland requested federal approval to sell beluga whales to a facility in China. The Minister of Fisheries has rightly denied that request.

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.

To borrow a line from Shakespeare, Jim Bradley was as constant as the Northern Star.

Horrific news from the Kiwanis Aquatics Centre in St. Catharines, where a child was tragically killed.
Words can’t express the heartbreak.

Our community mourns with the family and loved ones. In moments like this, we must come together and support one another.

For Pierre Poilievre, defending Freedom Convoy convicts is a political survival strategy The Conservative leader needs to keep the far-right elements of his base fired up.

Last week, Pierre Poilievre and Conservative MPs attacked the Crown prosecutors in the Tamara Lich / Chris Barber convoy trial

What's maybe more remarkable is Poilievre only did this after far-right influencers called him out and began questioning his leadership

I broke this down for @thestar.com:

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!

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

This year feels different. At a time when Canada faces new global challenges, we’re also seeing Canadians come together in ways we haven’t in years.

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

Big news from PM Mark Carney today: Canada is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Armed Forces.

We’re hitting NATO’s 2% defence target this year—5 years early.

Canada’s new government just introduced the Strong Borders Act — focused on safety, security, and integrity.

It strengthens:
🔹 Border inspections
🔹 Coast Guard patrols & intel
🔹 Immigration + asylum systems
🔹 Anti-money laundering rules
🔹 Canada Post’s authority to stop crime by mail

Canada’s new cabinet met for the first time this morning.

One of our first orders of business: a tax cut for the middle class. Starting July 1, hard-working Canadians will keep more of their paycheques.

Thank you, St. Catharines! I’m honoured and humbled to be re-elected for a fourth term in Parliament. It’s the privilege of a lifetime to serve this community. I’m ready to get back to work and continue fighting for you.

Bas Slujimers skipped the only local debate—and now we know why. Comparing a woman’s right to choose to the Holocaust is vile and extremist. In 2025, we’re still fighting for bodily autonomy. St. Catharines deserves better.

St. Catharines Conservative candidate a no-show for debate Federal Liberal and NDP candidates talk about a broad range of issues, including housing and tariffs.

www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara...

It is concerning that the Conservative candidate did not show up to the only debate scheduled for St. Catharines.

If you want the job, you have to show up for work. It’s about being accountable and standing up for what we believe in, even if others disagree.

It was a great open house at the campaign office for @chrisbittle.bsky.social last night. There’s lots of hard work ahead but Chris has a fantastic team.

@katekw.bsky.social and I are lending our front lawn to @chrisbittle.bsky.social for the election campaign. He’s a good friend and has been a wonderful MP for St. Catharines.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded that in times of crisis, you want Justin Trudeau in your corner—fighting for you.

As we choose a new leader today, I just want to say: It has been an honour to serve with him.

Thank you, Prime Minister.

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As Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure & Housing, I want to work with local leaders on solutions.

Not a single Niagara Regional Councillor has reached out. It’s easier to blame others—but that won’t build homes.

This is a crisis. Let’s act like it.