2012-04-27 at 14:45
Even though parliament wasn’t sitting it was quite an eventful week in Ottawa with two new appointments for this Member of Parliament and a shadow cabinet announcement by New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair.
It was a great honour to learn that Tom Mulcair, the Leader of the New Democratic... Read More
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2012-04-13 at 13:03
Is it possible for a government to cut $10 billion in spending and more than 19,000 jobs without affecting the quality of the services delivered to the public?
No.
In fact, no one would even argue it was possible except for the Harper government. Let’s take a look... Read More
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2012-04-05 at 16:58
Auditor General Michael Ferguson tabled a scathing report in Parliament this week.
The report states the Conservatives did not conduct an open and fair selection process for replacing the aging F-18 fighters, that the government did not know how much the F-35 would cost when it was selected... Read More
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2012-03-19 at 11:58
On Friday, March 24, more than 130,000 New Democrat members will vote for a new Leader of the Official Opposition.
We have seven strong candidates, but one stands above all others in my opinion and would make the best Prime Minister. I will be casting my vote for Thomas Mulcair.... Read More
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2012-03-01 at 15:43
Do you ever worry about your privacy being violated?
You should.
Often our privacy is preyed upon, legally and illegally, by corporations and criminals in search of profit and personal gain.
Governments too have always posed a challenge to personal privacy, but... Read More
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2012-02-10 at 14:59
This past week in Ottawa was a busy one with continued uncertainty surrounding Harper’s plans to change Old Age Security (OAS), a key vote on the Long Gun Registry, and a meeting with my fellow New Democrat MPs from northern Ontario discuss the new riding redistribution scheme that is coming... Read More
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2012-02-03 at 11:51
Word is that there are some steep cuts to public services and drastic changes to our pension system coming in the next federal budget.
The big question I have is ‘why?’
The talk about what may be in the federal budget always begins early each year, and 2012 is proving... Read More
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2012-01-16 at 10:44
First off, I would like to extend my best wishes for a happy and safe new year for you, your friends, and your family.
With 2012 now well underway and another Christmas holiday season behind us we can look forward to what the year ahead may hold.
If 2012 is to be summed up in... Read More
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2011-12-16 at 13:39
I was very sorry to learn of the shutdown at the Global Sticks plant and the five week layoff at the Resolute Mill in Fort Frances.
These events, as well as the shutdown of the Terrace Bay mill and others across the province and country tell me that the forestry sector is still in a state of... Read More
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2011-12-09 at NOON
How do you know a disaster when you see one?
A pretty good sign is that the Red Cross is at the scene handing out food, blankets, clothing, and providing first aid.
This past week the Red Cross was in the Attawapiskat First Nations, which was much appreciated by the residents... Read More
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