MPs reflect on an eventful spring

By Mike Stimpson  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KENORA – Local Conservative MP Eric Melillo believes his party has done a fine job standing up for Canadians squeezed by inflation. “I think overall I’ve been proud of our advocacy as the Official Opposition advocating for trying to make life more affordable for Canadians,” he told Newswatch as the House of Commons neared closing for the summer. “Of course, that’s been a concern that we’ve had for quite some time is as the cost of living continues to soar, whether it’s groceries, housing, home heating – many essential things that are becoming more expensive for people. “So I’ve been very, very proud of our advocacy holding the government to account on that and advocating for some common sense solutions – as well…

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