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  NDP Misleading Canadians (as usual) Yesterday, the NDP and MP Malcolm Allan made it clear that their only goal is to get media attention even if it means misleading Canadians and attacking processors, Canada's largest manufacturing sector. Here are the facts: FALSE - The NDP recklessly claimed that "Road Kill" would end up in the grocery store. (NDP Release, May 15, 2012) FALSE - MP Allan said "dead Stock" would be allowed into the processing system. (Toronto Star, Tuesday, May 15) FALSE - MP Allan said the Canada Gazette is under "the cover of darkness". (Power and Politics, Tuesday, May 15) TRUE - The NDP are recklessly hurting Canada's largest manufacturing sector with their widely irresponsible and false claims, while the Harper Government is focused on protecting the economy and jobs. TRUE - MP Allan admits to using misleading tactics - "You know, in this business you choose your words carefully and every now and again you really need to get the attention of folks and what we've done is got the attention of folks." (Power and Politics, May 15) TRUE - Deadstock or roadkill would never be allowed into the food system. A veterinarian must examine the live animal and verify that the animal is healthy and safe for human consumption, but unable to be safely or humanely transported to a processing facility. TRUE - These proposed regulations have been published in the Canada Gazette so that the Government could receive feedback from all Canadians. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING - "I'm concerned that some of the coverage I've read elsewhere thus far conveys the incorrect impression that meat from any animal just found dead on the farm or on a truck could be harvested and sold. Meat from such animals will remain ineligible for sale to the public under the amended regulation." - John Masswohl, Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Power and Politics "It is an insult to farmers to suggest that this is road kill. It is very controlled. The veterinarian is there. The animal is euthanized. It's fallen. It's had an accident. Otherwise it's safe to enter into the food chain." - Frank Valeriote, Liberal MP, Power and Politics, May 15, 2012 "This is a common sense proposal that will allow the meat from injured or aggressive animals to be safely harvested in a manner that is respectful to the welfare of the animal and does not put health or safety at risk." - President Martin Unrau, Canadian Cattlemen's Association
  May 17, 2012 8:02 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Opération séduction pour l'Alberta au Québec | Hélène Baril | Québec

  
  May 11, 2012 1:28 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Interesting read: BlackBerry 10’s open secret: It’s aimed at the walled garden http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/tech-news/blackberry-10s-open-secret-its-aimed-at-the-walled-garden/article2429114/
  BlackBerry 10’s open secret: It’s aimed at the walled garden

  
  May 11, 2012 7:16 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Startup Edmonton hopes to help launch 500 entrepreneurs

  
  May 09, 2012 9:51 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Unacceptable. Days ago, federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair stated that Alberta's oilsands are hurting the economy in other regions of the country. Today, Edmonton NDP MP Linda Duncan defends his statements. http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/ndp+leader+targets+oil+sands/6442636041/story.html
  NDP leader targets oil sands

  
  May 07, 2012 1:18 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Interesting analysis from Dr. Leach. http://andrewleach.ca/oilsands/refine-it-where-you-mine-it/
  Refine it where you mine it?

  
  May 07, 2012 1:05 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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  Make your voice heard: Fed Electoral Boundaries Commission for Alberta accepting suggestions until April 30 http://tinyurl.com/72zrm4m
  Alberta Commission - Redistribution Federal Electoral Districts

  
  Apr 25, 2012 8:33 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  If you are in Edmonton on April 27 you don't want to miss this event! https://www.facebook.com/events/212181238891820/
  Apr 17, 2012 8:50 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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  March 30: You won't want to miss this event! https://www.facebook.com/events/262089180542504/?ref=notif¬if_t=plan_user_invited
  Budget 2012: Harper's True Conservative Budget?

  
  Mar 14, 2012 9:18 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Mar 12, 2012 7:44 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Liberals admit sending anti-Tory robo-call in Guelph during 2011 campaign

  
  Mar 09, 2012 9:16 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Subject: Employment Opportunity - Office of the Prime Minister / Opportunité d’emploi - Cabinet du Premier ministre SPECIAL ASSISTANT This position serves as the direct administrative point of contact between the Executive Office and other departments within PMO, PCO and Ministers’ Offices. Responsibilities Providing administrative support to the Executive Office, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and phone calls Relaying information between departments and offices in a timely fashion Maintaining filing systems and databases Travelling to provide administrative support to senior staff Any other duties assigned Qualifications University or college diploma Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Writing and speaking skills in English and/or French Bilingualism an asset Detail-oriented, good organizational skills, able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others, under pressure and long hours Have the ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment Have excellent judgment and utmost discretion Be able to work on tight deadlines Secret clearance an asset Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV outlining their suitability to Karine Hopper at Karine.Hopper@pmo-cpm.gc.ca by March 15, 2012. All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. ADJOINT SPÉCIAL La personne qui occupe ce poste sert de point de contact administratif direct entre le bureau de la direction, d’autres services du CPM, du BCP, ainsi que les cabinets ministériels. Responsabilités Soutien administratif du bureau de la direction, notamment en rapport avec le calendrier et la coordination des réunions et des appels téléphoniques Transmettre rapidement l’information entre les services et les cabinets Tenir à jour les systèmes d’archivage et les bases de données Se déplacer pour assurer le soutien administratif destiné au personnel supérieur Assumer d’autres fonctions Qualifications Diplôme universitaire ou collégial Excellentes compétences en Word, Excel, Outlook et PowerPoint Expression écrite et parlée en anglais et/ou en français Le bilinguisme est un atout Minutie, bon sens de l’organisation, capacité d’établir des priorités et de travailler à de multiples projets en même temps Solides compétences en relations interpersonnelles et capacité de bien travailler en équipe, sous pression et pendant de longues heures Capacité de s’adapter dans un milieu où les activités se déroulent à un rythme rapide Jugement sûr et grande discrétion Capacité de respecter des délais serrés La cote Secret est un atout Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à adresser une lettre de présentation et leur CV montrant que ce poste leur convient à Karine Hopper, à l’adresse Karine.Hopper@pmo-cpm.gc.ca d’ici le 15 mars 2012. Les candidatures seront traitées en toute confidentialité.
  Mar 09, 2012 12:29 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Way to go Team Alberta! (And Laurie Hawn MP!)
  MP Laurie Hawn Speaks on Team Alberta's Victory at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts

  
  Mar 01, 2012 10:16 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Sounding alarm on labour shortages

  
  Mar 01, 2012 7:48 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

February

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  http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/02/27/ontario-needs-albertas-oilsands?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=recommend-button&utm_campaign=Ontario+needs+Alberta%E2%80%99s+oilsands
  Ontario needs Alberta’s oilsands

  
  Feb 28, 2012 8:58 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Terrifying. Mr. McGuinty blaming Alberta for Ontario's economic woes. This is a terrible precedent from Canada's largest province. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/mcguinty-rebuffs-redfords-oil-sands-plea/article2351145/
  McGuinty rebuffs Redford's oil-sands plea

  
  Feb 27, 2012 8:14 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Big thank you to https://www.facebook.com/leach.andrew Dr. Leach for his presentation this morning. Very interesting. Stay tuned for the next events by keeping an eye on our page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003534422018
  Andrew Leach

  
  Feb 24, 2012 9:59 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Take a stand against the special interests. Stand up for Alberta. Join the 2015 club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/300031863362379/
  The 2015 Club

  
  Feb 22, 2012 5:42 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Edmonton area conservative? Have you RSVPd for your ticket to this event yet? https://www.facebook.com/events/300226213358830/
  "Alberta's Worst Nightmare" - featuring Dr. Andrew Leach

  
  Feb 21, 2012 3:33 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Calgary SUN

  
  Feb 08, 2012 2:54 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  On February 24, the inaugural "Edmonton Conservative Speakers Series" breakfast event will take place, featuring the University of Alberta's own Dr. Andrew Leach. Please join us! https://www.facebook.com/events/300226213358830/
  "Alberta's Worst Nightmare" - featuring Dr. Andrew Leach

  
  Feb 01, 2012 9:23 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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  "Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty urge resumption of peace talks ‘without preconditions’ and insist on the acceptance of Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people"
  In West Bank meeting, Canadian ministers take firm line with Palestinians

  
  Jan 30, 2012 7:06 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Today is the six year anniversary of Stephen Harper and the Conservative Party of Canada taking office. We were elected on a mandate to 'Stand Up for Canada' and our PM & team has done exactly that for six years. Very proud to be part of his team. Mike Lake Tim Uppal Rona Ambrose Brent Rathgeber Laurie Hawn cc James Rajotte
  Jan 23, 2012 10:19 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Upcoming Debate on Senate reform: Senator Bert Brown vs Stephane Dion, 5 Feb @ UofA, 3-5pm, Humanities Centre, Room L-2.
  Jan 18, 2012 10:07 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/204807-obama-administration-keystone-pipeline-announcement-seen-as-imminent-
  Jan 18, 2012 8:59 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Ryan Hastman You know, Edmonton has a perfect airport for this sort of thing. It's conveniently located right downtown, minutes away from the downtown core. Oh.... wait. No we don't, anymore.
  WestJet planning new regional airline, adding smaller planes to fleet

  
  Jan 16, 2012 10:53 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  http://yfrog.com/nx9ibaij
  #cpc check, check, check #cdnpoli #yegfed

  
  Jan 14, 2012 4:44 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Tim Uppal: The Government of Canada is committed to bringing Canadian elections into 21st century by introducing legislation to get rid of the dated ban on early transmission of election results. The ban, enacted in 1938, does not make sense with widespread use of social media and modern communications technology. Canadians should have freedom to communicate about election results without fear of heavy penalty. Paul Bryan should be acknowledged for his advocacy on this issue.
  Jan 13, 2012 8:19 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Brent Rathgeber : Member of Parliament for Edmonton -- St. Albert : Brent's Blog

  
  Jan 12, 2012 10:06 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Today, Liberal MP and architect of the “Green Shift” Stéphane Dion repeated the commitment that a Liberal government would impose a carbon tax of “$40 a tonne.” (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, January 10, 2012)
  Jan 10, 2012 10:17 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Want to spend the summer in Ottawa working for a Conservative parliamentarian? The Conservative Party of Canada internship application is now open. The deadline to apply is March 6th, 2012. If you are interested message me and I will send you more information. "Q: What is the Conservative Internship Program? A: The Conservative Internship Program is an opportunity to get a hands-on education about politics and parliament while attending educational programming, all the while getting to know fellow conservative youth from across Canada."
  Jan 05, 2012 1:31 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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  On behalf of Lianne, Henry & Winny, we wish you all a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year!
  
  Dec 23, 2011 2:58 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Christmas season

  
  Dec 23, 2011 2:37 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/second-reading/brian-topp/a-modest-proposal-for-harper-why-not-ethical-landmines/article2267252/ What do you think of this comparison? "In addition to being a global salesman for carbon, Peter Kent can take on a new ethical sales job: Let's get into ethical landmines. Consistent with their vision, the Harper team can next withdraw from the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, also known as the Ottawa Treaty. After all, if the world's despots and paramilitaries can't buy ethical landmines from Canada, they'll have to buy them from countries like Iran, Burma, and China. To the Harper government's mind, it's not ethical for a child to be killed by a landmine produced by prison labour, or in a country where women are not allowed to vote. Not when they could be killed by a landmine produced ethically right here in Mr. Harper's Canada."
  A modest proposal for Harper: Why not ethical landmines?

  
  Dec 16, 2011 9:12 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  To complete the series of provincial candidates that overlap with federal Edmonton-Strathcona (stay tuned for the Edmonton-Mill Creek candidate), here's John Corie. John is a great guy, a father and a tireless worker who has been working hard to give Edmonton-Riverview a better choice. http://www.facebook.com/ElectJohn
  John Corie - Wildrose Party of Alberta

  
  Dec 15, 2011 2:02 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Linda Carlson, a good friend and terrific candidate, is running for the Wildrose in Edmonton-Gold Bar. Check out her page at: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=692813638
  Linda Carlson

  
  Dec 15, 2011 2:01 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  As Canada looks to expand on our international trading partners, it's time to have a conversation about supply management. http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/377.aspx?view=d
  Dec 15, 2011 12:05 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  PM Netanyahu's Christmas Greetings 2011

  
  Dec 14, 2011 12:28 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Ralph Klein Lecture, February 7, 2008 "I refer to dome disease as a disease of the legislature whereby you start to think that the most important thing in the world happens under the dome. It happens either under the dome in the nation’s capital or in the legislatures. When you start to believe what the opposition, the media, the bureaucracy, and members of your own caucus say is the absolute truth, then you have dome disease (laughter). It’s only when you get out and about, do you find that ordinary people, the Marthas and the Henrys, the Mr. and Mrs. Grundys, of the world have different priorities altogether. They’re talking about, oh building a new hockey rink, they’re talking about the secondary highway, they’re talking about basic things that affect them on a day to day basis. My advice to my caucus was to get out from under the dome, avoid catching that terrible disease called dome disease and find out what the real people are thinking." Great wisdom from Ralph.
  Dec 14, 2011 10:23 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Way to go Kelly ! http://software.clickback.com/external_pages/view_content.aspx?myID=62051&rID=14013593&sID=47486
  View Content

  
  Dec 13, 2011 10:19 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  The NDP just can't stop from attacking Alberta's oilsands, it's almost pathological. Perhaps they should read this: "Economic'Impacts'of'New'Oil'Sands' Projects'in'Alberta'(2010>2035)" http://www.ceri.ca/images/stories/CERI%20Study%20124.pdf
  Dec 12, 2011 3:26 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Kristen's story is worth reading.
  Withey: Health crisis no barrier to joyful Singing Christmas Tree

  
  Dec 12, 2011 9:21 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Yesterday Thomas Mulcair suggested that he supported not just a cap and trade carbon tax but a second tax as well. “A carbon tax is just that, and it can be an interesting addition. (...) But the only way to ensure that result is to have a cap-and-trade system. One can complement the other, but a carbon tax in and of itself cannot guarantee the result of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why you have a cap-and-trade system as well.” (Georgia Straight, December 8, 2011) Both of these NDP job-killing carbon taxes would have the same effect on Canadian families - Canadians would pay more for gas, electricity, and almost everything else. Mulcair is not alone in supporting a carbon tax: The only debate within the NDP over carbon taxes is how high can they go. Nathan Cullen has included as part of his energy platform praising the carbon tax recently introduced in Australia. (http://www.nathancullen.ca/en/media/nathan-cullens-energy-policy) Brian Topp and Paul Dewar both want a cap and trade carbon tax to fund their big spending priorities. Peggy Nash thinks a tax on everything would be good for the economy (National Post, November 3, 2011; The Hill Times, July 11, 2011). In these uncertain economic times, Canadians who are working hard to pay their bills do not need to be paying more with a tax on everything. The determination of the NDP leadership candidates to hike taxes, kill jobs and set Canadian families back is yet another worrying example of how the NDP is unfit to govern.
  Nathan Cullen’s Energy Policy - Nathan Cullen 2012

  
  Dec 09, 2011 12:13 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  First time ever: Four of Top 5 albums in U.S. are Canadian acts

  
  Dec 09, 2011 9:08 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  Morning News Dec 5 - Singing Christmas Tree

  
  Dec 05, 2011 10:44 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  http://www.calgarysun.com/2011/11/30/life-lessons-learned-by-occupiers?utm_source=addThis&utm_medium=addthis_button_facebook&utm_campaign=Life+lessons+learned+by+Occupiers+%7C+Columnists+%7C+Opinion+%7C+Calgary+Sun#.Ttfnyufqors.facebook
  Life lessons learned by Occupiers

  
  Dec 01, 2011 1:06 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

November

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  Garry is a great guy and Edmonton ex-pat. Help spread the word.
  Baird aide goes public with search for kidney donor

  
  Nov 29, 2011 8:17 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-majority-topples-wheat-board-monopoly/article2252644/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A+RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2252644
  Harper majority topples Wheat Board monopoly

  
  Nov 28, 2011 4:37 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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  The 2011 Edmonton-Strathcona CPC Volunteer of the Year, Russ Moser!
  Wall Photos

  
  Sep 12, 2011 1:03 pm | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona
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  I hope Mr. Mar isn't serious about modelling Danny Williams and his destructive approach to fed/prov relations.
  Wall Photos

  
  Sep 06, 2011 8:02 am | Alberta, Edmonton--Strathcona

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