Parry Sound-Muskoka MP Scott Aitchison made his first remarks in the House of Commons today, the opening day of the 43rd Parliament.
His comments, a Member’s Statement made just before Question Period, were a heartfelt plea to all MPs to work together for the benefit of Canadians.
“To the people of Parry Sound-Muskoka and all Canadians, I have a simple message today: it is time for all of us to start working together,” he began.
Aitchison referenced a bitter election campaign that left the country divided, and added, “In this minority Parliament I hope that we will tone down the rhetoric, turn up the positivity, and take up the good work of nation-building.”
He called on MPs to find common ground and commit to finding solutions to housing problems and “the very real challenge of climate change,” and added that “we need to get all levels of government, along with the private sector, working together.”
See Aitchison’s full statement in the video below:
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Scott you are a class act. I hope the rest of the Members of Parliament will follow your sage advice and try and heal the rifts in this country
Nice job Scott. Great start.
Well said Scott and thank you for leading the day and setting a positive tone for the House of Commons and country!
Well spoken Scott. I am very happy you are off to a good start. I give you my best wishes that you will keep this positive approach throughout your term.
Well done, Scott! Very proud of your first comments in the House, especially the plea for parliamentarians to work together for the good of Canadians and to focus on the critical challenges of climate change, housing and infrastructure.
In terms of toning down the ugly rhetoric and bitterness, you and the other candidates in Parry Sound-Muskoka, led by example. The campaigns were respectful and debates and messaging generally positive during the election campaign .
Well done Scott!You done us proud!
Well done Scott, you make Muskoka proud!
Mike Stevens
Keep up the good work, Scott, and don’t forget, you have four more years of bumpy road ahead of you.
A good beginning!
It was a proud moment to hear the Speaker of the House announce ‘Scott Aitchison, Representative of Parry Sound-Muskoka’ .
An awesome message too. Thank you Scott.
Many thanks to The Doppler for the video clip.
M. MacLeod
Well done, Scott!
You certainly articulated what is urgently needed and we are grateful to know you will be a fervent advocate for your Parry Sound Muskoka constituents.
The Sky and Beyond is the Limit.Onward and upward .You make us Proud Young Scott !
Well done Scott. That is exactly what is needed. Thank you.
Congratulations, Scott, on your Maiden speech, and thank you for your very important message about working together across all levels of government and the private sector to solve problems of housing and climate change.