Richard Bragdon
- Political Experience
- Elected to represent the riding of Tobique—Mactaquac in the House of Commons of Canada for the Conservative Party in the 2019 Canadian federal election.
- Notable
- Private member bill An Act to establish a framework to reduce recidivism (Bill C-228) was adopted to require the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, within one year, to develop a federal framework to reduce recidivism. Voted "nay" to Bill C-6 which would make conversion therapy illegal in Canada.
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Richard Bragdon won with 23,322 votes (58.8%)
Total votes cast: 39,667
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Mr. Speaker, the government recently called Canada's trade arrangement with the United States the best of any country in the world. Then, at the eleventh hour, negotiations collapsed and the tariff war escalated, yet there was no emergency recall of Parliament, no first ministers or cabinet meetings convened, just more rhetoric and posturing. Meanwhile, let us consider the facts:110,000 fewer
Mr. Speaker, this week is Small Business Week in Canada, and I want to recognize the hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners across Tobique—Mactaquac, Atlantic Canada and the nation. One of the greatest privileges I have had of serving as a member of Parliament has been visiting small businesses throughout my region and witnessing first-hand the perseverance of all those who helped
Mr. Speaker, I give my deepest respects to the service member, who paid a huge price in service, and to his family. Canadians are looking for the best way to invest in our armed forces to give them the adequate supports that they need and make sure it is timely. Canadians also want, and are demanding, that this be done with integrity. They want it done in a way that is transparent, open, with
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his service to our country. I share the member's concerns, as do many Canadians. Obviously, past behaviour can sometimes be an indicator of future behaviour. Members can understand why Canadians are looking at this with a bit of leeriness and wondering if we are establishing a corporation through which perhaps associates and friends could be rewarded with
C-40 Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague across the way for sharing her time. It is an honour to rise in the people's house once again, to speak in regard to Bill. I would like to commence my remarks by recognizing and giving honour to those to whom honour is due. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families who have been affected
Mr. Speaker, indeed, I share my colleague's concerns. Regarding the procurement process, we want to make sure that checks and balances are put in place that protect taxpayer dollars and hold the government to account. I share the member's concern that there is the potential for this to be abused, and it does not have adequate oversight and accountability from this body, from the House. We have
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Minister, for being here. I just want to follow up in regard to the Nappan research facility and the research facilities across the country. We have heard multiple witnesses over various committees raise the alarm bell on the closures of these research facilities. This is detrimental to food security across this country. I cannot recall one witness who