Helena Konanz

Konanz urges Canada-U.S. softwood lumber deal

Scrap Monster reports that Konanz said Canada needs to reach a softwood lumber agreement with the United States after years without one. The story says she framed the issue as important for forestry communities and called for federal cooperation with affected regions and MPs.

Local coverage says Konanz was elected MP for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay

Castanet reported that Penticton city councillor Helena Konanz was heading to Ottawa after being elected MP for the riding. The article notes the election outcome and the local political consequences, including a likely by-election for her council seat.

Global News projects Helena Konanz as the winner in the federal election

Global News reported that Helena Konanz, running as a Conservative, had been elected in Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay. The report reflects the election result and confirms her new status as the riding’s MP.

Conservative MP Helena Konanz is appointed to the Standing Committee on Health

Castlegar News reports that Konanz was appointed as a member of the Standing Committee on Health for the parliamentary term. The appointment indicates a policy role focused on health-related legislation and oversight.

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Konanz says the latest deficit budget puts Canada in a difficult position

A local news report says Konanz criticized the federal budget’s large deficit and argued that the new spending would not meaningfully help reduce the cost of living for her constituents. She framed the budget as worsening Canada’s fiscal outlook while offering limited relief on affordability.

Konanz condemns Liberal energy delays and regulatory barriers

A video post features Konanz arguing that Canada has suffered a decade-long failure to provide continental access to energy and that regulatory barriers are driving investment away. She links the issue to pipeline delays and major public-project overruns, and presses the government on its response.

Konanz highlights lumber and critical minerals job losses in attack on federal policy

Another video post shows Konanz blaming federal policy for job losses and mill closures in the lumber sector and calling for action on critical minerals infrastructure. She argues that the government has failed to restore U.S. market access and support key industries.

Konanz’s first House of Commons speech focuses on housing and homelessness

Local coverage of Konanz’s first House of Commons appearance says she thanked constituents and family before outlining concerns about housing affordability, homelessness, and public safety in her riding. She called for investment in treatment, recovery, and prevention in small and rural communities, pairing a constructive policy pitch with criticism of current conditions.

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Helena Konanz thanks riding residents as Parliament resumes work

MP Helena Konanz posted on Instagram thanking everyone she heard from across her riding during the summer as Parliament resumed its session this week.

MP Helena Konanz shares stories of seniors struggling amidst economic outlook debate

Conservative MP Helena Konanz criticized the federal government's spring economic statement in the House of Commons, arguing that seniors in her riding are facing severe financial hardship due to rising costs. She highlighted personal stories of elderly citizens who are unable to afford basic necessities, emphasizing the urgent need for policy changes to support vulnerable populations[5].

With Parliament resuming this week, MP Konanz thanks riders across her community

In an Instagram reel posted as Parliament resumed, MP Helena Konanz expressed gratitude for the conversations she had with residents across Similkameen–South Okanagan–West Kootenay over the summer. She emphasized her commitment to listening to community concerns and representing their interests as legislative work continues[8].

MP Helena Konanz highlights third consecutive annual increase in child poverty

MP Konanz posted on Instagram criticizing Liberal MPs for making excuses regarding programs that fail to address the rising child poverty rate, which has increased for three consecutive years. She urged the government to take concrete action to support families and reduce the growing number of children living in poverty[9].

Public profile pages identify Helena Konanz as the Conservative MP for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay.

An openparliament profile lists Helena Konanz as the Conservative MP for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay in British Columbia. The page also notes that she won her last election in 2025 with 44% of the vote.

South Okanagan MP Helena Konanz presents three local petitions surrounding highways, water issues, and fishing concerns.

MP Helena Konanz called for action in Ottawa earlier this week. She tabled three petitions on Thursday for the Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay riding. The petitions address local concerns related to highways, water issues, and fishing.