Steve

JUST IN: Pierre Poilievre will be heading to the UK and Germany on his first international trip as Leader of the Opposition. I'd much rather have this than Mark Carney jetting around the world at the taxpayer's expense and getting nothing done. Go Pierre! 🇨🇦

Four Charged For Sex Trafficking Children As Young As Eleven Peel Police Vice and Human Trafficking Unit have arrested and charged four individuals following an investigation into the alleged trafficking and sexual exploitation of young girls across the Greater Toronto Area. Police say the investigation began in January 2024 after officers received allegations that several female victims between the ages of 11 and 14 were being trafficked and exploited in the sex trade throughout the GTA. According to investigators, the accused are alleged to have used coercion, manipulation, and threats of physical violence to control and influence the victims. Police further allege the suspects profited financially from the exploitation. Authorities have confirmed that four individuals have been taken into custody and face charges in connection with the investigation. Charged: Mohamad Omar Al-Saleh, 21 of Toronto -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Mustafa Abdo, 22 of Toronto -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Yousif Al-Gburi, 20 of Mississauga -Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration – Person Under 18 Years -Sexual Assault – Female Under 16 Years -Sexual Interference Young Offender, 15 -Procuring – Person Under 18 Years x3 -Receiving Benefit Resulting from Trafficking in Persons x2 -Material Benefit from the Sexual Services Provided by a Person Under 18 Years x2 -Exercise Control, Direction or Influence x3 -Trafficking in Persons Under 18 Years x2

I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government. Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice. I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service as a strong voice for Edmonton Riverbend in Parliament. For more than a decade, Matt has been entrusted by Albertans to help shape a stronger future. He was first elected to Alberta’s Legislature in 2012 and to Canada’s Parliament in 2015 — earning four consecutive mandates in the House of Commons. In Ottawa, he has taken on portfolios that are central to Canada’s economic strength, security, and national resilience — including as Shadow Minister for supply chains, innovation, infrastructure, health, and housing. He is a strong voice in international engagement and parliamentary diplomacy, having served as Vice-Chair of the Canada-UK Interparliamentary Association and Founder of the Canada-ASEAN Parliamentary Group, and building direct working relationships with lawmakers across NATO, Europe, Asia, Africa, the United States and the OSCE. As a new special advisor on economic and security partnerships, Matt’s leadership will contribute to strengthening Canada’s alliances and trade partnerships, advancing Canada’s leadership in global security cooperation, and building our strength at home. The world has changed, and Canada must change with it. This is a time to come together — and together, we will build a stronger future for Edmonton, Alberta, and all Canadians.