May

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  MPndp
  300 people near my hometown of Kirkland Lake have been evacuated because of a forest fire. And in my adopted town of Halifax there's a fire out Spryfield way, no evacuations yet . Hoping everyone is safe, in both time zones!
  Mon 1:23 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Along with fellow NDP MPs, I just heard testimony from six witnesses at our public hearings on C-38 and the environment here in Ottawa. All six are truly inspiring leaders of environmental stewardship. To all those who are mobilizing on the budget across Canada: I can't thank you enough for your contributions!!
  May 17, 2012 9:46 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Yesterday, the New Democrats launched a website and social media campaign to highlight and explain the reckless nature of the Conservative’s Trojan horse budget bill. In the space of 24 hours, over 2500 Canadians have used this platform to voice their concerns on the bill. I invite you to speak out against this short-sighted and undemocratic bill by visiting our website and providing your feedback: http://budget2012.ndp.ca
  Speak out against Harper’s budget

  
  May 16, 2012 1:42 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Latest update: Today at Environment Committee I planned to introduce a motion for us to study the environmental aspects of the budget bill. We started our meeting in camera...and the Conservatives prevented us from moving to a public meeting so I could move my motion. Whenever they get scared they go in camera. Case in point.
  May 10, 2012 3:44 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  If you ever want to know what's being said about environment in the House of Commons, check out the Save Environment Canada site. It's really up to date with articles and videos. https://www.facebook.com/SaveEC?ref=ts
  Save Environment Canada

  
  May 10, 2012 5:35 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  The Conservatives just told us they won't let me sit on the Finance Committee when they're discussing environment in the omnibudget. This is outrageous!
  May 09, 2012 1:17 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  At 10:05 am Eastern, the Environment Commissioner will table his latest report. There will be chapters on Kyoto, Copenhagen and contaminated sites. I imagine we'll learn that a lot of these contaminated sites could be avoided with proper environmental assessment.
  May 08, 2012 4:39 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  The NDP is introducing a motion today to try and get the Conservatives to split the budget bill up so we can properly debate the environmental aspects of the Bill.
  May 07, 2012 9:57 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  This is an interesting idea: get Conservative MPs to call in sick. Worth a shot!! https://www.facebook.com/StopTheBudget?ref=ts
  Stop The Budget

  
  May 05, 2012 2:13 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Yesterday was the first time I asked a question in Question Period in my role as Deputy Leader. I was a bit nervous, but it was fun to get the Prime Minister up on his feet!!
  May 4, 2012 9:47am

  
  May 04, 2012 9:47 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Yesterday was the first time I asked a question in Question Period in my role as Deputy Leader. I was a bit nervous, but it was fun to get the Prime Minister up on his feet!!
  May 4, 2012 9:45am

  
  May 04, 2012 9:45 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Please let us know if you hear about Parks Canada job cuts in your community. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7pWgRl5MG0&feature=player_embedded
  Question Period: Megan Leslie on cuts to Parks Canada

  
  May 03, 2012 4:17 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  We are facing a looming mental health crisis in Canada that requires a national debate and a national strategy. http://www.ihcmd.org/mentalhealthcrisis
  May 03, 2012 10:11 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax

April

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  MPndp
  With the Atlantic Caucus in PEI: great meeting with agriculture reps, covering everything from supply management to food sovereignty
  
  Apr 27, 2012 4:39 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Back in Ottawa for the first day of a five-week Parliamentary stretch. Watch out, Harper.
  Apr 23, 2012 4:53 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  At the Victoria Earth Walk listening to a powerful speech by salmon activist Alexandra Morton
  
  Apr 21, 2012 11:17 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  In Victoria BC for meetings with amazing sustainable energy leaders. While Victoria is technically south of the 49th parallel, I don't even think that Minister Oliver will think he can crediblly call me a traitor for this.
  Apr 20, 2012 7:21 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Congratulations Megan Leslie for being named a Deputy Leader! So deserved.
  Megan Leslie

  
  Apr 19, 2012 6:19 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  I'm super honoured to be named one of Tom Mulcair's Deputy Leaders of our amazing team of MPs. Thanks for all the congrats and love, everyone!
  Apr 19, 2012 12:43 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Gather tonight to remember Raymond Taavel, the big, friendly, quick to laugh, gay, activist, Estonian, writer, community member we lost last night. Olë Hyvää, Raymond. https://www.facebook.com/events/369287179790804/#!/events/369287179790804/
  Remember Raymond Taavel

  
  Apr 17, 2012 8:31 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Raymond Taavel, I am so, so sad you're gone.
  Apr 17, 2012 7:31 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Happy birthday, Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  Apr 17, 2012 4:40 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  I'm here to report that the girls of the 27th Halifax Brownie Club are firmly against abolishing the penny. Best argument: they're fun to throw in wishing wells.
  Apr 12, 2012 4:20 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  http://www.canada.com/news/postmedia/Coyne%2Bscandal%2Bwhen%2Bgovernments%2Brespond/6443237/story.html
  Coyne: The F-35 scandal — when governments lie, how do we respond?

  
  Apr 12, 2012 2:33 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Take a moment to read this. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/harpers-disregard-for-aboriginal-health/article2396146/
  Harper’s disregard for aboriginal health

  
  Apr 10, 2012 6:10 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Look how a motion changes behind closed doors when the Conservatives have a majority! We introduced a motion for accountability, and out comes a PR opportunity for industry. http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=5499005&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=41&Ses=1
  Apr 04, 2012 11:55 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Peter Julian is on hour 7 of talking about the budget and how it's bad for Canada and Canadians!
  Apr 02, 2012 3:15 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Peter Julian, our formidable Finance Critic, is on his feet in the House speaking to the budget...for hours!!!
  Apr 02, 2012 9:28 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax

March

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  MPndp
  I've missed out on so much great Halifax theatre the past few months. I'll get my fix tonight! Off to Slowly I Turn by Zuppa.
  Mar 31, 2012 8:34 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  This is The Great Pipeline to China budget: pipelines at any cost - whether it's eliminating evidence (NRTEE axed), science (Env Cda cuts), dissent (charities witch hunt) or environmental safeguards (gutting enviro assessments).
  Mar 29, 2012 4:22 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  I'm in Ottawa awaiting the Budget release in the House of Commons. Looking to join in a Budget Watch? Head to the Italian Cultural Centre at 2629 Agricola to watch the budget release with community members!
  Mar 29, 2012 10:38 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Me & my dad at convention!
  
  Mar 24, 2012 6:58 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  In line to register at the NDP convention. This is the line on the *other* side of the room...before it vanishes out of sight!
  
  Mar 23, 2012 9:19 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  I am so excited!!!!!! In Toronto for day 1 of the NDP Leadership Convention.
  Mar 23, 2012 7:45 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Off to UPEI for a discussion on federal politics with an international relations class. Looking forward to it!
  Mar 22, 2012 6:18 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/03/20/where-did-jack-layton-stand/
  Where did Jack Layton stand?

  
  Mar 20, 2012 1:02 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Don't forget about our screening of Crude Sacrifice tonight, 7pm, at the Bus Stop Theatre. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/notifications#!/events/191593740944220/?notif_t=plan_user_joined
  Community Film Series, Hosted by Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax: Crude Sacrifice

  
  Mar 20, 2012 5:04 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Tomorrow! The next film in our Community Film Series: Crude Sacrifice at Bus Stop Theatre. It's free! https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/191593740944220/
  Community Film Series, Hosted by Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax: Crude Sacrifice

  
  Mar 19, 2012 7:00 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Two flights in a row cancelled from Saint John to Hali. Time to rent a car. I'll get home eventually!!
  Mar 17, 2012 4:56 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  On Monday March 19th at 6pm I am hosting an Income Tax Information Session in conjunction with the Canada Revenue Agency. I hope you will join us!http://www.meganleslie.ndp.ca/node/124909
  Public Income Tax Information Session

  
  Mar 15, 2012 6:11 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  In a weird bit of Parliamentary procedure, we're in "committee of the whole" and for votes, they're doing a headcount...
  Mar 13, 2012 9:02 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  10:50pm, second round of votes on the motion for back to work legislation for a situation where people haven't stopped working...
  Mar 13, 2012 7:54 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  8:30pm, and first round of votes on the motion for back to work legislation...
  Mar 13, 2012 5:39 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Back to work legislation introduced, but there is no work stoppage. And moved with closure, limiting debate. Here we go...
  Mar 13, 2012 12:53 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  I'm all for doing my democratic duty and voting in the House, but votes are scheduled for 4pm, when Minister Kent was supposed to be testifying at the Environment Committee. Grrrrrr.
  Mar 13, 2012 10:03 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Sorry folks, I forgot to update you last night. C-10, the omnibus crime bill, passed last night. Stay tuned for more updates on today's House business. I think it's going to be a looooong day...
  Mar 13, 2012 5:20 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  The Conservatives just voted. To support the NDP motion to give Elections Canada the powers it needs to investigate electoral fraud. Yay!
  Mar 12, 2012 4:08 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  The Conservatives moved time allocation on C-31 (immigration bill): here we go again. Nothing like limiting debate.
  Mar 12, 2012 2:07 pm | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  1pm off to Get Fraud out of Parliament rally in Parade Square. Then running to a Women & Environment conference at Kings. Both are great subjects!
  Mar 11, 2012 6:10 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax
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  MPndp
  Salt Truck Follies tonight! One of my favourite fundraisers, for Live Art Dance. The second act is best, featuring "Dancing with the Halifamous"...
  Mar 10, 2012 9:29 am | Nova Scotia, Halifax

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