Serving as MPP for the Riding of Huron-Bruce, as well as Ontario Minister of Rural Affairs is truly the honour of a lifetime. I take this responsibility very seriously and I thank Premier Ford and the people of Huron-Bruce for placing their trust in me once again.

While participating in the ‘Keeping It Rural’ conference in Kelowna, it was awesome to catch up with BC Ministers Brittny Anderson and Lana Popham - they were participating in a cabinet meeting next door to the conference!

I was honoured to speak during the ‘Keeping It Rural’ Conference in Kelowna, BC. I highlighted Ontario’s #RuralOntarioDevelopment Program, as well as our 9 additional rural ec dev programs. A bonus was to hear another speaker endorse the value of Ontario’s #FirstImpressions program and the positive impacts it has already generated for BC rural communities.

🏀 We’re investing $330,000 in @MLSEFoundation to help nearly 2,000 children and youth across Ontario access affordable and inclusive sport and recreation opportunities. This funding supports organizations like @LibertyForYouth and their Prodigal Sonz program, which connects youth facing barriers with mentors through free basketball programming. It was great to join their Liberty & Justice Basketball event, where the Prodigal Sonz team took on the @HamiltonPolice All-Stars! 🔗 | news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…

Today the Municipality of #Kincardine launched Canada's first real-time beach safety signal that will help swimmers better understand hazards in the waters of Lake Huron. The Municipality says its Smart Beach Light will provide visitors to Station Beach with current swimming information throughout the summer. The initiative is part of Kincardine's Smart Beach program, which aims to improve waterfront safety through data, technology and public education.

Our government is making history by securing 640 megawatts of new clean electricity capacity through the Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2), enough to power up to 640,000 homes. The new capacity resources will ensure direct economic benefits to local communities with at least 50% First Nations equity ownership, building a resilient, self-reliant economy, supporting jobs and energy security across Ontario for decades to come. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… @samoosterhoff , @Sflecce

Did you know @Bruce_Power is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026! I was honoured to participate in a local celebration this spring! Here’s to the PEOPLE, over the last 25 years involved in building a tremendous foundation from which clean reliable & affordable energy is realized; Here’s to the PARTNERSHIPS that have taken Bruce Power to new heights in both nuclear energy and cancer fighting isotope production; and Here’s to the POTENTIAL that lies ahead for Bruce Power to continue to lead by example as the world’s largest nuclear generation site that also generates valued partnerships and regional economic development opportunities.

This was genuinely a proud moment for me! Thank you Minister @KevinHollandMPP for coming to #BernieMcGlynnLumber in #SouthBruce, near #Mildmay to announce this multi-generational family business is receiving $1.6 million from our government to advance innovation and global competitiveness for their wood products & good jobs close to home! Check out my new release for more details 👇lisathompsonmpp.ca/ontario-i…

Yesterday I was in Mildmay with Minister Lisa Thompson to announce a $1.6 million investment in Bernie McGlynn Lumber — a multi-generational family business that has been creating jobs and supporting South Bruce for more than 60 years. Read more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…

Thank you @ParrishHeimbeck for the invitation to celebrate the new Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) multi-million dollar bulk agricultural #marine terminal on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County. This facility will operate as a vital export hub for local @GrainFarmers processing up to 300,000 tonnes of corn, soybeans, and wheat annually which will undoubtably generate strong rural economic benefits throughout the region!

Ontario and Pennsylvania have supported generations of workers and businesses through cross-border trade. Today’s agreement, signed by Premier Ford and Governor Shapiro, will expand cooperation in areas of strategic importance to both economies. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… @fordnation @VictorFedeli

Started the day off at #MacGregorPointPark in #SaugeenShores with Mayor Charbonneau as we welcomed Minister @ToddJMcCarthy for a great announcement! As a continuation of our government’s $60 million into provincial parks - this year Ontario is opening 67 new campsites at MacGregor Point, Killarney and Driftwood provincial parks. The projects are part of Ontario Parks' broader campsite expansion and modernization efforts designed to improve visitor experiences and increase access to outdoor recreation. Reservations for the new campsites will open on June 15, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. ET, with arrival dates beginning June 26, 2026.

I was honoured to participate in the good news announcement at #NorthernTransformersCorporation where @Sflecce shared @Bruce_Power has facilitated the most successful refurbishment completion and return to service of a nuclear unit in Ontario history, as Bruce Power’s Unit 3 reactor refurbishment was completed!! 7 months ahead of schedule, saving ratepayers $150 million.

“The refurbished reactor, which had been approaching the end of its lifespan, will now generate enough electricity to power 800,000 homes for the next 30 years. Lecce highlighted the fact that 95 per cent of project spending stayed in Canada, saying there was no better “case study for a more deeply Canadian supply chain.”   lfpress.com/news/national/on…

Ontario’s Fortress North America growth plan is built on a simple truth: economic security is national security. By strengthening collaboration between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, we will create more jobs, lower costs and strengthen North American security. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… @fordnation; @VictorFedeli

In PEI, I participated in the Federal-Provincial/Territorial Ministerial Meeting on Rural Development on behalf of #Ontario alongside counterparts from across Canada to discuss the importance of collaboration across governments in supporting stronger rural communities and sustainable economic growth. Thank you to co-chairs the Hon. @BuckleyBelanger and the Hon. @ErnieHudsonPEI for hosting productive discussions on the future of rural Canada. #ONRural

When Ontario successfully executed the world's largest nuclear refurbishment at Darlington, critics said it couldn’t be done again. Watch LIVE as @laurasthornhill, @RudyCuzzetto, @LisaThompsonPC & our government prove them wrong. youtube.com/live/Q00JrZ2KdA8…

Bruce Power has returned Unit 3 to service more than seven months ahead of schedule following its Major Component Replacement, with the renewed unit set to power Ontario for decades to come. The Unit 3 MCR project was delivered safely and successfully, continuing Ontario’s track record of delivering nuclear refurbishments on time, on budget and with quality by a skilled workforce, industry partners and a robust Made-in-Canada supply chain. brucepower.com/2026/06/08/re…

Did you know the Port of #Goderich is the 3rd busiest port in #Ontario and the #10 across Canada!! Thank you to the leadership at the #GoderichPortManagementCorporation for hosting us not only for an update but for introducing us to the local #CoastGuard Crew and the #OceanASimard tugboat crew for a very informative visit. This meeting was valuable & timely given our commitment to expanding trade at the global level!

Our government is upgrading Highway 17 Near Echo Bay! Rehabilitating this key section of the Trans-Canada Highway will improve safety, support economic growth and keep workers on the job in northern Ontario. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1… @fordnation , @PrabSarkaria , @GeorgePirieMPP

Did you know the first Sunday in June marks Canadian Armed Forces Day and celebrates the contributions of Canadian military personnel, past and present - and the 47th Review of the #PortElgin Griffin Squadron #340 was a perfect program to recognize this important day. Captain Jackie Book served as the Reviewing Officer #340. Jackie is recognized by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in a Permanent exhibit as one of Canada's leading Women in Combat for her time in Afghanistan.