CBC TOWN HALL IN SURREY - NOV 13 With small businesses facing threats and families living in fear, how can we come together to make our communities safer? Guests will include police, politicians and community leaders on what’s happening and the solutions being put forth. And we

I grew up in Surrey and it was never like this. But now violent crime, foreign gang activity, extortion and brazen daylight shootings are now so common they’re barely considered news. BC & Ottawa have spent endless tax dollars and driven government into record levels of debt,

JEWISH FESTIVAL We loved last night’s Chutzpah Festival running now for two weeks. The performance by Modi was so hilarious showcasing all things Jewish!

Another shooting in Surrey? We are in a crisis. surreynowleader.com/2025/11/12/sou…

SURREY EXTORTION & SHOOTINGS Tonight’s CBC Townhall was instrumental in shedding the realities and the on the ground fear by businesses and residents. We need to report, we need to talk about this, and we need to protect the victims. We need the federal government to deal with

SURREY TOWN HALL Last night focused on the national economic crisis of extortions and shootings. cbc.ca/news/canada/br… CBC News

People in Surrey are exhausted and scared. When a town hall ends with folks shouting “shame on you,” it’s not about politics. It’s about families who feel unheard, scared and a community desperate for safety. These frustrations are real. People want straight answers, real

We’ve landed in Toronto! Great to spend some time with my awesome brother. Loved the Reservoir Jazz Lounge tonight.

Michelle Obama says the country is ‘not ready for a woman’ president ctvnews.ca/world/article/…

CANADA FOCUS At today’s Outstanding Canadian Academy event in Toronto hosted by the Canadian Community Services Organization. I was honoured to have received this prestigious award in 2021 during the pandemic for my work in Canada. This is the first event that they’ve had since

CANADA ECONOMY My speech in Toronto today at the Outstanding Canadian Academy event.

Industry leader says tariff pressures are hitting Canadian manufacturing ctvnews.ca/canada/article…

Less talk, more action: Canadian small businesses demand more from leaders on internal trade cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/less-…

Small and big businesses may be hurting financially this holiday season as unionized Canada Post workers still don't have a deal. Details on CityNews Vancouver. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/17/no-…

Terrible situation

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ECONOMIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Workforce development is one of the foundations for economic growth. This Friday’s event will feature economic solutions. REGISTER: expoplazalatina.ca ExpoPlaza Latina 2025 returns on November 21 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, connecting

Mark Carney's budget narrowly passes trib.al/eWjDuQo

Some astonishing numbers from ongoing extortion crisis - Surrey has now crossed 100 reported files. As of Nov. 17, there are 101 cases with Surrey Police, including 44 extortion-related shootings this year alone. And 20+ new cases were opened in just first 17 days of November.