I am honoured to be nominated as your federal
@Liberal_Party
candidate and so grateful to everyone who has supported my candidacy to this point.
What a milestone!
But so much work still ahead, I can’t wait to get started.
#cdnpoli
#guelph
Today, families across
#Guelph
will receive the Canada Child Benefit in their bank accounts.
This crucial support provides relief to middle-class households.
It’s a significant step in making life more affordable and supporting the well-being of families nationwide.
#cdnpoli
Every door counts and despite the heat, Team O’Rourke wasn’t going to miss out on the opportunity to chat with neighbours here in the west end of
#Guelph
! ☀️
We had some very productive chats and signed up some new volunteers.
#DayofAction
#cdnpoli
@liberal_party
@LPC_O
Thank you Mayor Guthrie. I have deep understanding of the issues facing
#Guelph
and I want to help advocate for solutions to housing, affordability, climate and a new fiscal framework for cities.
Great conversation today w/
@yaarasaks
, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and
#Guelph
MP
@lloydlongfield
about some of the most challenging issues communities face: toxic drug supply, mental health services and polarization. Thank you both.
I'm excited to announce that I will be seeking the federal
@liberal_party
nomination for
#Guelph
. Visit to learn more about the service, hard work and experience I’ve shared with our community and want to bring to Ottawa next.
Big news
@uofg
. Merci
@FP_Champagne
.
The University of
#Guelph
is well positioned to help feed a growing world in a changing climate. I am looking forward to learning more about the innovations that will stem from these important federal government investments.
#UofG
has been awarded $6.6 million in federal funding from
@GenomeCanada
This investment supports the launch of two groundbreaking genomics hubs: the Agricultural Genomics Action Centre and the Climate Smart-Data Collaboration Centre.
Learn more:
Young people today are deeply concerned about affordability, opportunity, climate change, equity, inclusion, and basic decency.
I hear you, and I share your concerns.
I know we can address these issues through progressive policies.
#cdnpoli
#guelph
#onpoli
For 27 years I’ve been serving Guelph in the private and public sector.
While people may know me as a hard-working, dedicated and effective city councillor, I can’t wait to meet thousands more people across Guelph to share more about my background and to get to know them.
Aren’t these thank you cards from
@hospicewell
’s art therapy program beautiful? I bought mine at Art on the Street in
@DowntowGuelph
. Such an easy way to support important local programs.
#Guelph
✅The Bank of Canada was the first central bank among G7 countries to cut interest rates in June.
✅Inflation fell to 2.5% in July, the slowest increase in the Consumer Price Index since March 2021.
✅The economy grew more than expected in the second quarter at 2.1%
I’m honoured to have earned endorsements and support from hundreds of people during the nomination process over the past several months.
I am also very grateful for the support of my solid and dedicated team.
I’m eager to hit the streets for more conversations with people, businesses and organizations so I can understand their concerns and priorities and to articulate the Liberal government’s vision to support them and to make Canada thrive.
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to the land we share.
A reminder that an event commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day will be held tonight from 5:30-8:30 pm at Riverside Park!
Thanks for visiting. These programs are critically important to community wellbeing.
Merci d’être venue visiter. Ce sont des programmes essentiels pour le bien être de nos communautés.
Child care, supports for seniors, the National School Food Program, and ways to combat climate change. These are all things that matter to the people of Guelph. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me.
#childcare
#sustainability
#schoolfood
#Canada
What does
#HopeandHardwork
mean?
🍎launching a national school food program
🦷the creation of a national dental care plan
🧸$10 a day childcare
👵enhancing CPP benefits by up to 50%
and we still have so much more work to do!
#cdnpoli
@liberal_party
I've had the pleasure of working with Dominique for several years and she has the skills, knowledge, and commitment to make an excellent MP representing Guelph and all of Canada.
Congratulations on the nomination
@orourke4guelph
!
Welcome back, Gryphons! 🖤❤️💛
Move-In Week is always a time of energy and excitement!
Let’s work together to make this year one of achievement and positive impact, both on campus and in the wider community.
Welcome back, and best of luck in the year ahead! 📚
@UGYL
Happy Canada Day, Guelph! 🇨🇦
From far and wide, let's celebrate how lucky we are to call this country home.
I hope you're able to celebrate today with your family and friends.
This is big news for cities like
#Guelph
! A strong public transit system helps us combat climate change and connect our communities to one another.
#cdnpoli
The Canada Public Transit Fund is the biggest investment in public transit Canada’s ever seen.
We’re building up subways, light rail, and bus routes across the country — getting people where they need to go, faster. It’s a game changer.
Canadians deserve decorum in their Parliament via
@globeandmail
“The integrity of our democratic process hinges on fostering an environment where rigorous debate is conducted with respect, integrity, and a genuine pursuit of the public good.”
Joyeuse fête des franco-ontariens! Je célèbre l’histoire, la culture et les contributions des franco-ontariens avec vous depuis son inception en 2010!
Franco-Ontarian day looks different every year but what a great moment to celebrate with
#Guelph
Francophones and francophiles.
Chaque électeur compte alors l’Equipe O’Rourke a profité d’un bel après-midi pour rencontrer les gens de l’ouest de la ville pour des conversations fructueuses et l’inscription de nouveaux bénévoles. ☀️
#Journ
éesDAction
#cdnpoli
@liberal_party
@LPC_O
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This year’s theme is “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all.” We need to speak out against hate and support
#RainbowEquality
.
Yes we are! Thank you
@JustinTrudeau
for making the announcement in
#Guelph
this morning. It’s just one example of how federal government policies and funding are making a real difference in Canadian communities to help us tackle our most critical challenges
@LloydLongfield
Guelph is building more housing!
We’re partnering with them to add 750 new homes in the next 3 years, and 9,450 in the next 10. This will help to ensure that as Guelph grows, students, young people, families, and seniors can find affordable places to live.
Il est important de soutenir les mères et les familles à tous les jours. Voilà pourquoi les services de garde d'enfants abordables et la Prestation canadienne pour enfants sont des investissements essentiels pour les familles.
Great news today – the Canadian Dental Care Plan is on the way 🦷
Building on our work to provide dental coverage to kids across the country, applications for seniors will begin this December, and by 2025, our plan will ensure all Canadians have access to this critical care.
Today the Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah. As we enter this new year in Judaism, I am wishing all those celebrating a happy and healthy year.
Shanah tovah u'metukah!
How do you celebrate
#FoodDayCanada
? A market? New recipe? Dinner with friends? Thank a farmer, grower, producer or fisher? Whatever you do, take 10 minutes to watch this documentary about Anita Stewart and
@FoodDayCanada
produced by
@ward1studios
and premiered
@uofg
last week
Food in Canada is as diverse as the people who live here. A brand new documentary short film, A Nation's Table, explores the life's work of Anita Stewart, the "patron saint of Canadian cuisine". Available on YouTube and our website
#FoodDayCanada
Today on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we remember the lives that were forever changed by residential schools.
Here are some ways you can observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Happy Lunar New Year! 🐉 Embrace the fiery spirit of the Dragon as we usher in a year filled with strength, courage, and good fortune. May your journey be bold and adventurous, just like the mighty dragon soaring across the sky.
#ChineseNewYear
#YearOfTheDragon
Thank you Liz, your unwavering support for our campaign is truly invaluable. Your dedication and commitment to both our community and our party have not gone unnoticed. Your endorsement carries immense significance, not just for me, but for everyone involved in this campaign.
Libérer le potentiel, une leçon à la fois ! 🌐✏️ Bonne Journée internationale de l'éducation ! Défendons le pouvoir du savoir, adoptons la diversité dans l’apprentissage et ouvrons la voie à un monde où l’éducation ne connaît pas de frontières. 📚🌟
Fun fact: 12 years ago today was Dominique's convocation for her MA in Leadership
@uofg
Her major research paper: A literature review on building trust between organizations.
#GoGryphons
On my way to
#Guelph
city hall today i stopped in at
@uofg
club fair today to visit with Hamza, President of
@UGYL
. It’s wonderful to see the passion engagement of young people on issues they care about most. Well done!
Today we celebrate 150 years of OAC!
We’re excited to bring the OAC community together to reminisce, reconnect, and reflect on our impact on the global agri-food system.
We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the next 150 years!
#OAC150