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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2011-11-28 at NOON
This past week saw the unveiling of the new Conservative plan for pensions in Canada.
As you can imagine, my New Democrat colleagues and I have something to say about this Conservative ‘plan’ and have a different view of what needs to be done to secure the retirement income... Read More
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2011-11-18 at 17:41
This week saw C-19 head to committee, some advancement of my work on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and the launch of the recruitment campaigns for the Parliamentary Page and Parliamentary Guide programs.
Let me fill you in on these developments.
Bill C-19, the bill to... Read More
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2011-11-11 at 16:03
Before I begin this week’s column I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to write, visit one of my offices, or speak with me about the long gun registry issue.
I was very encouraged by your support and believe that I have a clear mandate to vote to abolish the Long... Read More
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2011-11-02 at 9:00 AM
Looking out for constituents
think elected officials must look out for the interests for their constituents at all times, and that you don’t finish working until the job is done.
I’d like to think that these two beliefs have come together in a bill that I tabled this... Read More
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2011-10-21 at 13:34
This week was a busy one in Canada and around the world with many events having long-term implications.
Here is a recap of some of the events and my opinion on how this is likely to affect things moving forward.
The first really big development, and I do mean big, was the announcement... Read More
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