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On tankers...Fri 4:31 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I had a chance to attend the first of our public meetings on the budget yesterday in Ottawa. Panel members included Sheila Regehr of the National Council of Welfare; Larry Rousseau of the Capital Region; Mathew Carroll of Leadnow.ca; Tyler Sommers, Democracy Watch; Errol Mendes, Professor, Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa and Roch Tassé of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group. After a brief presentation by the panel members, they were asked questions by 4 NDP MPs. Following this, questions were taken from the floor. Thanks to our Finance Critic, Peggy Nash, and others for making this public hearing possible. Check out the schedule for events across the country at http://budget2012.ndp.ca/.May 17, 2012 12:38 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Carleigh Whitman, Government relations for Teck Cominco, stopped by my Ottawa office earlier this month.May 17, 2012 11:43 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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With Colleen Ross of the NFU at the Mothers Day Peace march in Osoyoos.May 16, 2012 9:20 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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More safeguards being cutMay 15, 2012 4:13 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Your chance to provide input for the Selkirk College planning process.May 11, 2012 10:53 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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May 11, 2012 10:48 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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News Release for new funding opportunity: Regina, Saskatchewan, May 7, 2012 – Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund application period is now open. Now in its ninth year, the $1 million dollar fund will be awarded to rural community groups across Canada to support various capital projects. Registered charities, non-profit organizations and municipal bodies interested in funding this year are encouraged to visit www.agrispirit.ca for eligibility requirements and to apply online. Read more at the link.May 11, 2012 9:57 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I had the pleasure of having lunch earlier today with Mary Woodward, Ann Irving and Joan Harvey of Nelson, BC.May 09, 2012 11:55 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Food Sovereignty - A Concept to Fight ForMay 08, 2012 4:34 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Christina Yahn initiated the Queens Bees Project to save Kootenay bees when she learned that 96% of the world’s honey bees are dead and the losses continue. Her natural ways of healing with locally grown essential oils is steadily gaining respect from her peers. I hope you will watch Christina’s video and visit her website for more information. Website here: http://thequeensbeesproject.wordpress.com/ Video here: http://www.indiegogo.com/p/87921May 07, 2012 2:23 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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May 03, 2012 11:20 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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L to R: Mr. Andre Boskhomdzhiev, me, Mr. Bator Aduchiev and Malcolm Allen, NDP Agriculture critic. Both visitors are from the Kalmykia republic in Russia - Mr. Aduchiev is the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture Affairs and Environmental Management in the republic Parliament and Mr. Andre Boskhomdzhiev is currently studying in the US. They were in Ottawa to attend the international conference on Tibet along with the Dalai Lama. Mr. Aduchiev is hoping to visit some cattle feedlots in Ontario since the cattle industry is the main economic driver in the Kalmykia Republic (pop. 289,464 located south of the Volga on the north-western shores of the Caspian Sea). Since Russian is the main working language in Kalmykia I had a chance to speak Russian with our guests.May 01, 2012 12:50 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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Apr 26, 2012 2:08 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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“This insightful article gives us a sense of the value of what we have now and what we will lose as Canada Post proceeds along the corporate model, as opposed to one based on public service.”Apr 26, 2012 12:12 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Local to Global: Environmental Justice Conference This conference is being held on April 28−29, 2012 at L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson. It is funded by the BC Teachers’ Federation and hosted by the Nelson District Teachers' Association.Apr 24, 2012 3:27 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Apr 24, 2012 3:08 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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At the rally in support of Katimavik on Parliament Hill this morning, joining my colleagues, (L to R) MP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach and MP Charmaine Borg in the effort to save this program.Apr 23, 2012 1:26 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Saturday's graduation ceremonies at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences in Nelson - L to R: Adrienne Coombs, Hannah Kennett, Alison McDonald, Chelsea Raney, Sophie Richard and Lani Stokes. It was a privilege to be invited to speak at this pivotal event in the lives of these graduates. Congratulations to all!Apr 23, 2012 9:06 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Come learn about war tax resistance and the important work of Conscience Canada tonight at the Mir Centre for Peace in Castlegar. I've been invited to speak and there will be a documentary film screening of "Work for Peace, Stop Paying for War". Admission is by donation. Refreshments will be served. This event is co-sponsored by Conscience Canada. For more information, please call 250.365.1234.Apr 19, 2012 2:43 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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The final 2 days of the festival...Apr 19, 2012 9:07 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Two important by-elections tomorrow!Apr 19, 2012 9:05 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Visiting Unifab Industries in Grand Forks. L to R: Rob Stavenjord - Owner/Operations Manager, Me and Kevin Dowkes, Owner/General ManagerApr 18, 2012 2:30 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Conservative Wrecking Ball Demolishes More Rural ServicesApr 18, 2012 11:56 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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At Rotary fund raiser in Oliver with Marji Basso, NDP provincial candidate and Rotary exchange student from Argentina , Lautaro Ferrari. I would like to congratulate all Rotary clubs on the great job they do to sponsor international student exchanges. This is a tremendous opportunity for young people. Thanks especially to the Oliver Rotary club for their important community work.Apr 16, 2012 8:23 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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I was happy to have the opportunity to present MP certificates to Princeton Ambassador candidates.Apr 16, 2012 3:57 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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This may be of assistance to you or someone you know - please spread the word.Apr 16, 2012 10:46 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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At Council of Canadians forum in Kelowna "Food Labeling-Our Right to Know". Panel following film "David vs Monsanto" about Percy Schmeiser's struggle with Robert Dixon, experienced organic inspector and Heidi Osterman, certified nutritionist and founder of the True Food Foundation - a passionate advocate against GMOs. Many thanks to Karen and other Council members for hosting this important event. We need to work together to prevent the release of GM alfalfa in order to protect our farmers, especially those who are farming organically.Apr 16, 2012 9:06 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Apr 15, 2012 7:08 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Apr 15, 2012 7:08 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Have a listen! This is well worth a few moments of your time - this is a moving song with well-deserved honourable mention to Nettie WiebeApr 12, 2012 11:01 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Karate seminar in Castlegar 8 April hosted by Castlegar Karate Club with participants from other clubs including from Alberta. Thanks to Sensei Maurice Doucet (far right) for setting this up.Apr 11, 2012 2:18 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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On Genetically Modified (GM) Fish and Farm Animals during Question Period on Tuesday. Here's the clip.Apr 07, 2012 4:43 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of making a statement in celebration of Greenwood's 1st place award for its outstanding tap water. It's wonderful to share good news!Apr 05, 2012 2:00 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Take action on Katimavik cut! Check out my news release, letter to the Minister and user-ready petition forms all at this one link.Apr 05, 2012 11:02 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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I find it very disturbing that the Conservatives chose to gut Katimavik. A number of our communities have benefitted by the presence of these dynamic people coming from all parts of Canada. What a tremendous way to unite our country! Now with a stroke of a pen the program is cancelled. When we look at all the budget cuts we need to put this against 220 Billion dollars the government will have lost in revenue between 2006 and 2014 due to the reckless corporate tax cuts to those who do not need them. To pay for this seniors will have to wait until 67 to collect OAS and 12000 federal govt employees will lose their jobs. The whole scenario is perverse.Mar 30, 2012 1:53 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Sign on! Here's a link to Fin Donnelly's online petition in support of fish and protection of their habitat...Mar 30, 2012 12:44 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Some initial thoughts on yesterday's budget...Mar 30, 2012 11:28 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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In support of Canadian veterans...Mar 29, 2012 2:54 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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It was a great evening...Mar 29, 2012 2:03 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Danika and I with Brooklyn Orban from Cupar, Sask. The Forum for Young Canadians is such a great program that brings enthusiastic young dynamic people to Ottawa for a week. What a pleasure to spend some time with them!Mar 29, 2012 2:02 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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At this evening's Forum for Young Canadians dinner with Danika Hammond, a Lucerne Elementary Secondary School (New Denver, BC) student who recently completed a work experience placement in my Castlegar riding office.Mar 28, 2012 4:42 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Another wonderful stop on the tour last week...Mar 28, 2012 11:01 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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at Happy Hollow Farm with Gina Petrakos, Charles Webber, Colleen Ross and Bev Greenwell http://www.happyhollowfarm.ca/index.htmlMar 28, 2012 11:00 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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Mar 26, 2012 5:00 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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A stop on the way home...Mar 23, 2012 4:48 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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with Laurie Allinson and Paula Sittler at the Deadwood Cafe in Greenwood.Mar 23, 2012 4:47 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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From Wednesday evening...Mar 23, 2012 2:23 pm | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior - MP
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An album in progress with some highlights of the tour...Mar 23, 2012 9:18 am | British Columbia, British Columbia Southern Interior
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