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After a very successful GMO event in Osoyoos last week with Dr. Thierry Vrain and Dr. Shiv Chopra, the tour shifts to Grand Forks this Thursday (7 pm at Seniors Centre tomorrow), then on to Castlegar and Nelson on Friday (Selkirk College at noon and Nelson United Church at 7 pm). thanks to GE Free BC, Thierry Vrain and Shiv Chopra for making this possibleWed 4:41 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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It was a pleasure to host our federal NDP Pension critic Murray Rankin in Olive last Saturday. Heis presentation was informative and to the point. Clearly we need some rforms. Increasing CPP is the most logical way of improving retirement security for Canadians. Well done, Murray!Wed 4:37 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I am looking forward to meeting constituents in my Castlegar office for the Christmas Open House this Thursday (tomorrow) from 12-3 pm.Wed 2:28 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thanks to Murray Rankin for tabling this motion.Wed 2:25 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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Very well said, Brad.Nov 28, 2013 12:41 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thoughts I'd share Michael Hollihn's feedback on the Thierry Vrain GMO talk in Oliver the other night. "Kam and i took our three children and my cousin to a GMO talk tonight in Osoyoos sponsored by our MoP....the two scientists speaking both used to work for Health Canada, are experts in their fields and walked us through what GMO's are, how they "work" and what they are doing to our digestive system, nervous system and blood....they are basically killing us slowly and ensuring that our death, if we choose to eat these "foods", will be one of multiple degenerative diseases, starting with anemia, allergies, and some form of leaky gut syndrome, then eventually manifesting as cancer....the talk was shocking, and sad but we were encouraged by the huge turnout of people and the strong organic food movement we are seeing in the area....big thanks to Alex Atamanenko, MP for sponsoring these two scientists....i love hearing scientists talk, especially the ones who aren't bought by the corporate science community."Nov 28, 2013 11:17 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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As always it was a pleasure to meet with Members of NFU. I am appalled that no Conservative Member of Parliament agreed to meet with this group of dedicated farmers. I am looking forward to attending NFU convention today. Keep up the struggle! [Photo L-R: Colleen Ross, Peter Eggers, Kathleen Charpentier, Joyce Ollika, with me and Maril Hendricken in front row]Nov 28, 2013 9:40 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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With Federation of Cities and Municipalities (FCM) Reps in Ottawa [Photo L-R: Heather Deal, City of Vancouver, Nancy Bepple, City of Kamloops, me and FCM staff member, Donna Chiarelli]Nov 27, 2013 12:42 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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With Dr. Konstantin Romanov who has been doing his post-doc at Carleton and will be teaching Canadian Studies in Moscow next year. Thanks to my friend Koozma Tarasoff for bringing Konstatin to Parliament for a visit. It was fun to be able to converse over lunch in Russian." [Photo L-R - Dr. Konstantin Romanov and me]Nov 27, 2013 9:14 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 26, 2013 2:46 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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awesome work!Nov 26, 2013 2:45 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 26, 2013 2:44 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 26, 2013 2:43 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Congratulations to the Tulameen Community Club and all those involved, including the local businesses, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen as well as the provincial government, for bringing about a very successful ice rink roof raising project. As your press release stated, this has truly been a community effort. I am only sorry that I was not able to be present on November 10th, but will be taking a firsthand look at the new roof next time I am in the Princeton area. Well done Tulameen!Nov 26, 2013 2:18 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I would share this link to a great article by Corky Evans on the Agriculture Land Reserve. Hope you will share it widely. Thanks to Richard Hughes for posting it.Nov 25, 2013 12:28 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Can't help sharing this great video! Worth sharing widely.Nov 21, 2013 1:16 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 20, 2013 3:31 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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MOTION TO PROTECT CANADA’S LONG-TERM ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROSPERITY DEFEATEDNov 20, 2013 2:55 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is my rebuttal to GM Golden Rice article in Western Producer.Nov 20, 2013 2:52 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I really enjoyed myself at the local food seminar in Grand Forks on Saturday - Our Food: The Next Chapter - sponsored by the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society in partnership with Kettle Valley Food Co-op and Boundary Family and Individual Services Society. Thanks to all involved for the excellent and informative presentation!Nov 19, 2013 1:44 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thank you to all those that showed up at my office on Saturday for this important day of protest. In spite of what our provincial and federal governments do and say we must all stand firm and begin to take meaningful action on climate change. We will not allow the Enbridge pipeline to go through! [Photo: Castlegar in front of MP office Sat Nov 16/2013]Nov 19, 2013 1:32 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I'd share this great NDP initiative for Canadian sports fans.Nov 19, 2013 12:55 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thanks to Assiz, Rachel and Collum of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associates for taking the time to meet with me today. Not too long ago I met with representatives of the Canadiain Federation of Students. Students come to Ottawa every year to talk to politicians from every party. Sadly, not much has changed over the years - student debt is still rising, fewer First Nations are able to access post-secondary education and to date, Canada has no Post-Secondary Education Act. I listen to these student resps and I get angry - why is it that other developed countries have free tuition while our students have to struggle and on average, wind up a $30,000 debt upon graduation. This is simply not acceptable. Young people must become involved in the political process to make change! The future of our country is in their hands! [Photo with reps from Canadian Alliance of Student Association Left to Right: Ramz Aziz, Rachel Barr, me and Colum Connolly]Nov 19, 2013 12:24 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The title says it allNov 15, 2013 4:25 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Please share this link widely.Nov 15, 2013 2:45 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 15, 2013 2:39 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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In case you are not aware, last month, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched the consultation Let's Talk TV: A conversation with Canadians. Please share widely!Nov 15, 2013 2:01 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 15, 2013 9:36 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 14, 2013 4:50 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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GE FREE BC Tour - Looks like Dr. Thierry Vrain and Dr. Shiv Chopra will be in our area at 5 different forums to present the scientific arguments against GMOs. As I mentioned in earlier post Dr. Vrain is a former scientist with Agriculture Canada and has done extenisve research on this subject. Dr. Chopra is a former officical with Health Canada Dates to mark on your calendar: Nov 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm - Watermark Beach Resort Hotel - OSOYOOS Dec 05, 7:00 – 9:00 pm - Seniors Centre, City Park – GRAND FORKS Dec 06, 12:00 – 2:00 pm - Selkirk College Campus - Room K-11 - CASTLEGAR Dec 06, 7:00 – 9:00 pm – Nelson United Church - NELSON Dec 14, 6:00 – 8:00 pm - St. Andrews Hall - KASLONov 14, 2013 4:09 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I was deeply saddened to learn that Dave McPherson has passed away. As my campaign manager he was tireless in his efforts to get me elected as an MP for the first time. Dave's creative approaches to fighting the good fight and bringing awareness to social justice issues will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Dave.Nov 14, 2013 4:06 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Important information for Filipinos with immigration applications underway. A special email address and phone line have been set up to help expedite applications for those who are "significantly and personally affected by Typhoon Haiyan." See attached link.Nov 14, 2013 3:02 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Andre Carrel provides some good insight in this article.Nov 14, 2013 2:53 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is a list of organizations that are accepting monetary donations for Philippine typhoon relief. The federal government will provide matching funds for individual donations that meet the following criteria: "To be counted for the purposes of the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund, donations from individual Canadians may not exceed $100,000 per individual and must be: • monetary in nature; • made to a registered Canadian charity that is receiving donations in response to the impact of Typhoon Haiyan; • specifically earmarked for response to the impact of Typhoon Haiyan; and, • be made between November 9 and December 9, 2013" All of the Canadian charities listed below qualify for matching funds. 1. The Canadian Red Cross. Donations can be made at your local Red Cross office, by calling 1-800-418-1111 or online at http://www.redcross.ca/donate/donate-online/donate-to-the-typhoon-haiyan-fund 2. Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): https://msf.donorportal.ca/MSFEN/Donation/DonationDetails.aspx?L=en-CA&G=21&F=545&T=GENER&cscid=Nov2013-Typhoon 3. UNICEF Canada. Donations can be made by mail to UNICEF Canada, 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 100, Toronto ON M4S 2C6, by calling 1-877-955-3111 or online at https://secure3.unicef.ca/site/Donation2?2440.donation=form1&df_id+2440&s_locale+en_CA&utm_source=unicef&utm_campaign=Haiyan 4. World Vision Canada. Donations can be made by calling 1-866-595-5550 or online at http://www.worldvision.ca/GIVE-A-GIFT/Pages/Philippines-Disaster-Relief.aspxNov 12, 2013 3:09 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Thought I'd share this info on campaign by Council of Canadians and CUPE against the $36 Billion in cuts to Health Care and a push for a health accord that creates national standards across Canada. http://www.canadians.org/blog/new-health-accord-campaign-peiNov 12, 2013 2:12 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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GE FREE BC Tour - I am very pleased that Dr. Thierry Vrain and Dr. Shiv Chopra will be in our area to present the scientific arguments against GMOs. Dr. Vrain is a former scientist with Agriculture Canada and has done extenisve research on this subject. Dr. Chopra is a former officical with Health Canada Dates to mark on your calendar: 26 Nov 7:00 PM - Osoyoos - Watermark Resort 05 Dec 7:00 PM - Grand Forks Seniors Centre 14 Dec 6:00-8:00 PM - Kaslo St. Andrews Heritage HallNov 12, 2013 2:04 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The proposed Canada European Trade Agreement (CETA) is now being discussed at the Agriculture Committee that I sit on. It is disturbing that the gov't has not yet released the text of the agreement. Although from various leaks and government sources, we have apretty good idea of what it entails. As a result the NDP has reserved judgement on CETA until the final text is released and we have had a chance to study it. Nevertheless, there are some disturbing signs. CETA will negatively impact the dairy sector, in particular our artisan chees manufacturers by allowing up to 17,000 T of European cheese into our market. What is often not mentioned is that EU farmers are heavily subsidized by the government so in effect we would be allowing subsidized products to compete with our Canadian industry that is not. Our current system of Supply Management (SM) in the dairy, eagg and poultry sector is based on a system of tarrifs and quotas that protect our farmers while providing us all with a good quality, fairly priced product. Ironically the federal governemnt has intimated that it will help our cheese processors offset the lossses due to CETA. I am concerned that SM will be further eroded when negotiations begin on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). New Zealand which has gotten rid of SM is pressuring Canada to open the floodgates for unlimited access of NZ poultry and dairy products. Should this happen our dairy and poultry farmers will not be able to compete and would be forced out of business. None of this is necessary. We have a system that works well for everyone and does not cost the taxpayer anything. It should not even be on the table in trade discussions. It is my understanding the CETA will include the investor state rights provisions that Australia refused. This would mean that a European corporation will be able to sue the federal government if it feels it has been unjustly treated by, for example, our environmental laws or local food poliices. How ludicrous! Such provisions should be off the table. (To date, the Canada has paid out over $160,000,000 to US Corporations that have sued us under similar provisions in Chapter 11 of NAFTA.Nov 12, 2013 1:59 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The Conservatives are continuing to ram through omnibus legislation and shutting down democratic debate. They have introduced motions at various committee to require independent MPs to present any amendments to legislation at the committee stage, rather than in the HOC. This in effect shuts down the possibillity of Elizabeth May and others to present amendments in the House as she has ably done in the past. I and my NDP colleagues voted against the Conservative motion while the Liberals, for some reason, supported it.Nov 12, 2013 12:38 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Last week was another 'wild week' in Ottawa. In spite of the expulsion of the three senators from the Senate this issue is not going away. The public deserves to know the truth about the whole Nigel Wright affair and involvement of the PMO.Nov 12, 2013 12:35 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Those wishing to apply for Canada Summer Jobs positions next summer should be aware that the deadline has changed. Applications will be available beginning December 02, 2013 and must be submitted by January 10, 2014. They may be obtained at Service Canada Centres and online at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csjNov 12, 2013 12:33 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I hope that folks will be able to take in one of the Remembrance Day ceremonies in their community tomorrow. As we remember those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our country, let us also reflect on the toll that wars have taken and the suffering they have caused. I believe that sending our men and women off to war must always be a last resort. We must do all in our power to strive for peaceful settlements of conflicts. Canada has a crucial role to play in this regardNov 10, 2013 9:00 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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There are currently four by-elections taking place as a a result of MPs retiring. I had the chance to visit our campaign office in Tonoto Centre last weekend and to meet our exceptional candidate, Linda McQuaig, author of "The Trouble with Billionaires" and many other important books. Although Toronto Centre is a Liberal stronghold, Linda is such a great candidate that we might just pull this off. Keeping my fingers crossed!Nov 08, 2013 5:08 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Here is the NDP Opposition Motion that will be debated in parliament tomorrow. November 5, 2013 — Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster) — That, in the opinion of the House, the Keystone XL pipeline would intensify the export of unprocessed raw bitumen and would export more than 40,000 well-paying Canadian jobs, and is therefore not in Canada’s best interest.Nov 06, 2013 10:25 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 06, 2013 9:47 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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A really great initiative by my NDP colleague Chris Charlton.Nov 05, 2013 12:59 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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How shameful for a rich country like Canada.Nov 05, 2013 9:31 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Nov 04, 2013 11:45 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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Oct 29, 2013 10:08 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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At my colleague Niki Aston's Women's Forum in Ottawa. Niki is the NDP MP for Churchill MB - This year's theme is “Fighting the Inequality Agenda” I will put up a link to the website as my next post as it is possible to participate online as well[Photo: Niki to my left and Elena Banfield from Nelson on my right.Oct 29, 2013 10:07 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I had the opportunity to present petitions in Parliament this week dealing with chem trails, animal cruelty and support for my anti-horse slaughter Bill c-322. Petitions are one way of getting answers from the government and can be on any topic. Anyone interested in presenting petitions to Parliament should consult the guidelines provided in this link to the Parliament of Canada website: http://www.parl.gc.ca/about/house/practicalguides/petitions/petitionsPG2008__Pg02-e.htmOct 24, 2013 1:11 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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