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Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) The Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) is a new federal initiative designed to help make electric vehicles more affordable for Canadians. The program provides point‑of‑sale incentives for eligible electric vehicles purchased or leased in Canada. What is EVAP? EVAP encourages Canadians to switch to cleaner transportation by offering financial incentives […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Guelph ON – March 18, 2026   Guelph residents came together on March 18 to attend a Town Hall hosted by Member of Parliament, Dominique O’Rourke. Participants were eager to engage in important conversations on the economy, jobs and affordability. The event was the latest in a series of events, meetings, […]

An evolutionary biologist at the University of Guelph is leading efforts to safeguard global biodiversity, backed by a significant investment in research infrastructure from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Dr. Paul Hebert, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science and founder of DNA barcoding, has received $9,208,765 from the CFI’s Innovation Fund to expand infrastructure and […]

Our local economy is changing quickly, and with that, the priorities and concerns of residents and businesses are evolving as well. Over the past months, I’ve heard from many of you — through community events, meetings, business visits, and roundtables — and these conversations continue to shape the work I do on your behalf in […]

    Many residents in Guelph can get help completing their tax return for free through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). These clinics are run by trusted community organizations and staffed by trained volunteers who help people with modest incomes and simple tax situations. This program is available across Canada and helps ensure everyone can access the benefits and […]

Federal Tariff Relief Support for Canadian Businesses PART 2

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Guelph, ON — January 20, 2026      Today, Guelph MP, Dominique O’Rourke, convened local partners and entrepreneurs for the Guelph Business Support Roundtable: Connecting SMEs to Opportunities, an information session focused on practical supports for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). With presentations from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Invest in Guelph, and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario the session connected business owners with financing options, advisory services, and […]

My heart is with the courageous people of Iran who continue to protest for freedom, human rights, and an end to the regime’s brutal oppression. The unjust detention and deliberate killing of Iranians for demanding fundamental rights must stop. Too many lives have already been lost, and those responsible must be held accountable. I have […]

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       MP O’Rourke meets Guelph youth to hear their ideas and priorities  Guelph, ON — January 13, 2026      Guelph MP Dominique O’Rourke hosted the second meeting of her Guelph Federal Youth Council this evening at her new constituency office, bringing together local youth, ages 17-24, to discuss priorities and opportunities for engagement in federal initiatives.  […]