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conMar 22, 2013 10:05 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa - MPconOne hour till show-time. Be sure to sure to watch it live here at 4pm et. http://ow.ly/jinUa Une heure avant le grand moment. Regardez-le en direct, ici, à 16 h, he. http://ow.ly/jinXAMar 21, 2013 12:07 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconOne hour till show-time. Be sure to sure to watch it live here at 4pm et. http://ow.ly/jinUa Une heure avant le grand moment. Regardez-le en direct, ici, à 16 h, he. http://ow.ly/jinXAMar 21, 2013 12:07 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconFollow @JimFlaherty tomorrow for a behind-the-scenes view of Minister Flaherty's day!Mar 20, 2013 2:07 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconFollow @financecanada on Budget Day and use the #eap13 hashtag in the lead-up to Thursday to share live budget tweets. You will also get a behind-the-scenes view of Jim's day on March 21!Mar 19, 2013 1:21 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconOnly two more sleeps...Mar 19, 2013 1:07 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconWith Budget Day approaching, find out how your tax dollars were spent for 2011-2012 at http://www.fin.gc.ca/tax-impot/2012/html-eng.aspMar 18, 2013 8:37 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon"In the face of a fragile global economy, the Harper Government is preparing for the upcoming budget with a focus on supporting economic growth and job creation and returning to balanced budgets by 2015."Mar 14, 2013 10:21 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconBudget Day has just been announced! The federal budget will be delivered on Thursday, March 21, 2013.Mar 14, 2013 9:11 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
February
- MPconHave questions about the penny phase out? Finance Canada has provided a helpful resource for consumers and business available at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/1cent/index-eng.asp#intro Did you know that it costs 1.6 cents to produce a single penny? The estimated cost savings for eliminating the penny amounts to $11 million a year!Feb 06, 2013 10:52 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconFarewell to the Penny!Feb 04, 2013 8:40 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
January
- MPcon"Our Government is committed to helping more people with disabilities be employed by encouraging inclusive workplaces and removing barriers to employment, but we can’t do it alone. Employers in the private sector also have a key role in employing Canadians with disabilities.”Jan 16, 2013 11:51 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government's Venture Capital Action Plan to improve access to venture capital financing by high-growth companies so that they have the capital they need to create jobs and growth.Jan 14, 2013 1:04 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconToday, Statistics Canada announced +39,800 net new jobs were created in December, with the unemployment rate falling to a post-recession low of 7.1%.With December’s job growth and the over 922,000 net new jobs created since July 2009 (90% full-time and 75% private sector), we’re on the right track for the Canadian economy and jobs. The upcoming Economic Action Plan 2013 will build on our Government’s pro-growth initiatives to support job growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians.Jan 04, 2013 6:27 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
December
- MPcon“Over the last few years, we have made government spending more efficient and effective. Now we need to hear more specifics from Canadians about how we can achieve the best use of taxpayers’ dollars.” The Government invites all Canadians to take part in the pre-budget consultation process. To voice your opinion, head over to the Department of Finance webpage and submit your recommendations online. Cross-country consultations will continue into the new year, with venues and details to be announced as they become available.Dec 20, 2012 9:44 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconTomorrow is Jim Flaherty's Blood Donor Clinic at St. Mark's United Church in Whitby. The clinic will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at 201 Centre St. S., Whitby. Help save lives this holiday season by giving the gift of blood. Visit www.blood.ca for more information.Dec 17, 2012 6:38 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“We are pleased that Standard & Poor’s has confirmed our federal government’s top credit rating, while pointing to the effectiveness and stability of our policymaking, the resilience of our economy, and the strength of our monetary and fiscal flexibility."Standard & Poor's Reaffirms the Government of Canada's Triple-A Rating and Praises Canada's Resilien
Dec 11, 2012 6:00 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa - MPconHappy Holidays from Jim FlahertyDec 10, 2012 1:08 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconStatistics Canada announced today +59,300 net new jobs were created in November (over 90% full-time), with the unemployment rate falling to a post-recession low of 7.2%. November’s strong job growth and the over +880,000 net new jobs created since July 2009 (90% full-time and 75% private sector) are both positive signs that the Conservative government is on the right track for the Canadian economy and Canadian families.Dec 07, 2012 10:08 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“This Act is an important step in securing jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians. It promotes innovation and trade, supports families and communities, and respects taxpayers’ dollars.”Dec 06, 2012 9:24 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
November
- MPcon"On behalf of the Government and all Canadians, I would like to thank Governor Carney for his work at the Bank of Canada and offer my best wishes in his future role at the Bank of England,” said Minister Flaherty. “This appointment, which marks the first time a foreign national has headed the Bank of England, is another strong example that Canada’s monetary and fiscal systems serve as models to the world. While other countries have faced significant turbulence, our financial system has consistently been ranked as the soundest in the world.”Nov 26, 2012 8:33 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMinister Flaherty has partnered with CIVIX to promote student involvement in Budget 2013. High schools across Canada are invited to participate in the Student Budget Consultation. Participating classes will explore the breakdown of revenues and expenditures for the federal government and learn about the budgeting process. Their responses will be analyzed and compiled into a report which will be presented to the Minister and the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. To register your class, please visit http://civix.ca/Nov 22, 2012 2:00 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon"Our Government is striking the right balance between returning to balanced budgets over the medium term and continuing to invest in the key drivers of economic growth and job creation.”Nov 13, 2012 12:18 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconNov 06, 2012 1:25 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“Through our ongoing leadership role in the G-20, our Government will continue to call for measures that will address risks and persistent weaknesses in the global economy.”Nov 05, 2012 12:31 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
October
- MPcon"We want to be sure Canadians understand what fees and conditions apply to prepaid products so that they can continue making informed financial decisions in their day-to-day lives. These changes will ensure that Canadians get the full value of their hard earned dollar when using a pre-paid credit card.”Oct 24, 2012 8:02 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“With Canada achieving one of the strongest economic performances in the G-7 and over 820,000 net new jobs created since July 2009, our Government is on the right track for the Canadian economy and Canadian families,”Oct 18, 2012 8:34 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
September
- MPcon"By delivering this project as a P3, we can realize greater savings and efficiency in the delivery of this much-needed facility while reinforcing our government's commitment to jobs, growth and long-term prosperity."Sep 21, 2012 7:01 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“As the school year starts again across Canada, students and their parents are faced with costs for textbooks, bus passes and extracurricular activities such as hockey practice or ballet classes. These costs can add up. That’s why the Harper Government has introduced important tax relief measures to help families save.”Sep 17, 2012 1:43 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
August
- MPconAug 16, 2012 10:36 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“During the next day and a half, we will focus on the key challenges and opportunities in our economy, and the actions that governments—and, more importantly, the private sector—can take to build a stronger, more prosperous country"Aug 15, 2012 12:43 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
July
- MPconHappy Canada Day!Jul 01, 2012 5:33 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
June
- MPcon“These are positive developments. It is yet another accomplishment for Canadians and a testament to our strong working relationship with our American neighbours.”Jun 28, 2012 7:01 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconhttp://blogs.wsj.com/canadarealtime/2012/06/27/irish-university-to-bestow-honor-on-canadas-flaherty/Jun 27, 2012 10:06 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconCanada Day is just around the corner, and if you are celebrating our nation’s 145th birthday in the Whitby-Oshawa area, consider stopping by Jim’s 7th annual Canada Day Celebration. The event will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. W. from noon until 4 p.m. There will be music, a jumping castle, folk dancing, face painting, clowns, cake and ice cream, demonstrations and more. Admission is free! If you are unable to join us in celebrating, Jim wishes you and your family a happy and safe Canada Day.Jun 26, 2012 7:28 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“Our Government stands behind the efforts of hard-working Canadian families to save by investing in their homes and their future,” said Minister Flaherty. “The adjustments we are making today will help them realize their goals, build on the previous measures we have introduced to keep the housing market strong, and help to ensure households do not become overextended. As just one example, the reductions to the maximum amortization period since 2008 would save a typical Canadian family with a $350,000 mortgage about $150,000 in borrowing costs over the life of that mortgage.”Jun 21, 2012 5:46 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconThe Fraser Institute announced today (June 11th) is Tax Freedom Day – the day Canadians have earned enough to pay the taxes they owe to all levels of government for the year. In 2005, the last year of the old Liberal government, Tax Freedom Day was over two weeks later (June 26th). That means Canadians are keeping more of their hard earned money where it belongs: in their pockets.Jun 11, 2012 12:52 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
May
- MPcon“Volunteer firefighters play a critical role in serving their communities, often putting themselves at risk to ensure the safety of their neighbours and the protection of their property. The Harper Government values and salutes firefighters’ courage and commitment.”May 31, 2012 9:28 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon"Our country, our region, are very well positioned. There's growth, a high quality of life, a high standard of living. We have a brilliant future," -Minister FlahertyMay 30, 2012 8:51 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMay 28, 2012- The Minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area announced up to $250 000 of funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the Hockey Hall of Fame on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. “It is a great pleasure to see the results of our Government’s investment,” said Minister Flaherty. “This is a great facility, home to the Stanley Cup, which attracts visitors to Toronto from across Canada and around the world. Our Government is proud to play a role in ensuring this space will be celebrated and enjoyed for decades to come.”May 29, 2012 12:31 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMay 28, 2012- The Minister responsible for the Greater Toronto Area announced up to $250 000 of funding through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the Hockey Hall of Fame on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. “It is a great pleasure to see the results of our Government’s investment,” said Minister Flaherty. “This is a great facility, home to the Stanley Cup, which attracts visitors to Toronto from across Canada and around the world. Our Government is proud to play a role in ensuring this space will be celebrated and enjoyed for decades to come.”May 29, 2012 12:31 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMay 04, 2012 12:11 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon“For over a hundred years, the penny played an important role in Canada’s coinage system,” said Minister Flaherty. “Although the cost of producing the penny now outweighs its value to Canadian consumers and businesses, it has had a long history that is worthy of recognition.”May 04, 2012 9:38 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMay 03, 2012 11:38 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMinister of Finance Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney unveiled the new and more secure $20 polymer bank note at the Bank of Canada's head office, on Wellington Street in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. For more information on the new polymer bank note, check out the following video: http://www.youtube.com/bankofcanadaofficialMay 03, 2012 7:04 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPconMinister of Finance Jim Flaherty and Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney unveiled the new and more secure $20 polymer bank note at the Bank of Canada's head office, on Wellington Street in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. For more information on the new polymer bank note, check out the following video: http://www.youtube.com/bankofcanadaofficialMay 03, 2012 7:04 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
- MPcon"Canada believes in the eurozone’s ability to solve this crisis. We also believe in a strong and fair IMF where emerging economies can take their appropriate seat at the table. This is why we have decided not to provide additional resources to the IMF for the eurozone."May 02, 2012 12:55 pm | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
April
- MPcon“While Canada has created almost 700,000 net new jobs since July 2009, we recognize global economic turbulence remains and too many Canadians are still looking for work,” said Minister Flaherty. “That’s why Economic Action Plan 2012 takes responsible action to support the economy now and over the long term, while keeping taxes low and returning to balanced budgets.”Apr 26, 2012 8:35 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
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- MPconApr 04, 2012 9:42 am | Ontario, Whitby—Oshawa
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