Dear Friends and Neighbours,

I hope this finds you all well.

I want to take time in this month’s newsletter to honour my father, Howard E. Grant, who passed away on March 29th. He was born Howard Hong to a Musqueam matriarch, Agnes Grant, and Hong Tim Hing, a Chinese immigrant. He grew up without a father; his own died when he was 10, and my dad was the greatest father that my five siblings and I could ever have.

He was Dad to many other people because of his large shoulders that we all stand upon. He built bridges between communities and cultures and became a bridge himself, someone who would bring people together. He encouraged me to come here and serve as your Member of Parliament, and to shake the hands of every person in the House of Commons, because we are all working together. That is the Canada he wanted for his children and his grandchildren.

Today I have a little secret to share with you: My full name is Howard Wade Grant. He named me after himself. If I could say something to him today, I would say that the love that I shared with him, the love that we shared, is so much better because I got to share his name.

This link will take you to my statement in the House of Commons regarding my father.

All the best,

Wade

Kerrisdale Little League Parade:

It was great to join families, players, and volunteers at the Kerrisdale Little League Opening Day Parade to kick off the season.

Since 1952, the league has brought young people together through sport, teamwork, and community. A big thank you to the coaches, volunteers, and families who make it all possible.

Wishing all players a fun and successful season ahead.

A Force of Nature: Our Government’s Strategy to Protect Nature and the Environment:

Earlier this month, we celebrated Earth Day, a time to appreciate the beauty of Canada’s natural environments and ecosystems. As one of the most nature-rich countries on earth, our natural beauty is foundational to the Canadian identity. Canada’s natural environment is increasingly under threat. Climate change, pollution, and industrialization are causing global habitat loss, an increase in invasive species, and more destructive wildfires and floods. Tackling this issue is both a moral duty and an economic imperative.

As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, I’m pleased to share with you our plan “A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature,” which outlines how our government is working with provinces, territories, municipalities, and Indigenous leadership to protect and value nature, to build Canada well, and mobilize capital for conservation. Through this new strategy, we are delivering on our commitment to protect 30% of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030.

“A Force of Nature” also allocates  $412.9 million over five years to renew the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI).  This funding will enable continued protection and recovery of wild Pacific salmon stocks. It will also strengthen science and monitoring, enable essential habitat restoration, modernize salmon fisheries, and expand collaboration with partners.

To learn more about our strategy, click here.

Fuel Excise Tax Suspension:

Global conflict and ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East are driving up fuel prices around the world. As of April 20th, 2026, our government has suspended the tax on gasoline and diesel until September 7th, 2026. This is expected to reduce Canadians’ bills at the gas station by 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and 4 cents on diesel. The government is also temporarily suspending the federal Fuel Excise Tax on aviation fuels.

Renewing Investments for Victims and Survivors of Crime:

The Protecting Victims Act is one of the most consequential reforms of the Criminal Code in a generation to help stop intimate partner violence and femicide, and keep our kids safe from predators. Under this legislation, our government has renewed approximately $50 million annually to support victims and survivors of crime across the country.

This support includes investments in the following areas: