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May

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Thanks Monica Bacic for the video! CFDC of CK is here to help businesses in Chatham-Kent.
Community Futures Development Corporation 25th Anniversary Video
Fri 11:57 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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met Colin Brown who was a participant in the Frank Graham Cycle Liberation Tour. We were in Holland at the same time a few weeks back. Check out his wooden shoes! Great to meet Colin!

Fri 11:50 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1169553/harper-government-launches-call-for-proposals-for-projects-led-and-inspired-by-seniors
Fri 5:32 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2013/05/23/ottawa-theo-fleury-walk-abuse.html
Theo Fleury completes Victor Walk - Ottawa - CBC News
Thu 3:28 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Ran into Theo Fleury on the Hill today

Thu 3:28 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Riding week: May 13-19 2013
Wed 12:41 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Leamington Passport Clinic today, 10-2 at the Sherk Centre. See you there!
May 16, 2013 6:35 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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The investiture of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
May 03, 2013 6:02 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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back in Ottawa today. Last few days were great, thank you for all the kind words. Hoping to upload some more pictures from the trip soon. Had my usual committees this morning with Question Period in 10 mins. This afternoon sitting in for Mr. Shipley on Public Accounts Committee.
May 02, 2013 10:47 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex

April

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With the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte

Apr 30, 2013 5:52 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Proud to represent the Government of Canada at the coronation of the Netherland’s new King, Willem-Alexander.

Apr 30, 2013 6:57 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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April 21-27th is National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. Find out more at http://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html
Home - National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
Apr 22, 2013 6:33 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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http://www.tccb.gov.tr/news/397/85703/mp-van-kasteren-of-the-canadian-parliament-visits-gul.html
Apr 11, 2013 8:36 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex

March

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http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2013/03/21/retraining-and-infrastructure-receive-boost
Retraining and infrastructure receive boost | Local | News | Chatham Daily News
Mar 22, 2013 5:45 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Budget day in Ottawa.
Mar 21, 2013 7:14 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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This will be my 5th summer hosting passport clinics throughout the riding! I'm pleased to announce the first one will be held on Tuesday April 2nd from 10am-2pm at Blessed Sacrament Church, 145 Victoria Avenue in Chatham. Contact my offices with any questions.
Mar 20, 2013 10:30 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Today is International Women's Day. I encourage everyone to celebrate the women in our community and to work together, with women, to prevent violence against women and girls in all its forms, wherever it occurs. http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/iwd-jif/index-eng.html
International Women's Day | Status of Women Canada
Mar 08, 2013 7:49 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex

February

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Yesterday the leader of the Tibetan government in exile visited Ottawa. He has an honours degree in law from Harvard where he won a Fulbright scholarship. Mr. Sangay appeared before the subcommittee of human rights where he testified before the Committee members.

Feb 28, 2013 6:37 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Feb 26, 2013 8:12 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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with organizers of Chatham-Kent's Heritage Days today, where I announced The Government of Canada will provide funding for the reenactment of the Battle of the Thames this October 5th 2013.

Feb 22, 2013 10:48 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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with Caldwell First Nations Councillor Lonnie Dodge unveiling the new plaque naming the building.

Feb 22, 2013 10:45 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Announced the Federal building in Chatham on Wellington St will now be known as the Tecumseh building, after Shawnee Chief Tecumseh.
Feb 22, 2013 10:37 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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In Leamington today. Meeting with constituents this morning, speaking to the Chamber of Commerce at lunch and touring The Bank Theatre & Meeting Place.
Feb 21, 2013 7:09 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Committees this morning, question period this afternoon, then flying home tonight for a great announcement tomorrow at the Active Lifestyle Centre in Chatham!
Feb 14, 2013 6:25 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2013/2013-021-eng.php
Health Canada Releases Revised Research Design for the Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study
Feb 10, 2013 1:11 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Full morning of committees almost done. This afternoon Question Period followed by a meeting with the Canadian Red Cross.
Feb 07, 2013 9:22 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Picture from my meeting on Monday with Simon & Brad from Citizens for Public Justice. Great to see the younger generation stepping up.

Feb 06, 2013 7:45 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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both committees this morning followed by meetings with the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Canadian Seed Trade Association.
Feb 05, 2013 6:41 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Canadians making a difference in the developing world
Feb 04, 2013 12:55 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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busy morning in my Ottawa office with a wide variety of meetings including the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Canadian Federation of Medical Students & Students for Public Justice. Never a dull moment!
Feb 04, 2013 6:51 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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I am proud to represent a riding which has such a rich heritage. This being the start of Black History Month, I would encourage all to learn more about our area’s rich Black history. http://www.ckblackhistoricalsociety.org/
Chatham Kent Black Mecca Museum
Feb 01, 2013 12:37 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Feb 01, 2013 12:08 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Feb 01, 2013 7:40 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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House duty today until 2:30pm, then back to Chatham for the weekend.
Feb 01, 2013 7:35 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex

January

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This session both my committees are on Thursday mornings. 845-1045 I have Finance, then at 11am - 1pm I have Foreign Affairs.
Jan 31, 2013 6:24 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Wednesday mornings I always have Caucus. SW Ont from 8-9 & National from 930-12. This afternoon I will be in the House from 2-630.
Jan 30, 2013 6:21 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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will be briefed on Mali this morning with the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Jan 29, 2013 6:41 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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(from before holiday break) my SW Ontario colleauges and I meeting with PM Harper

Jan 28, 2013 2:03 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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(from before holiday break) my SW Ontario colleauges and I meeting with PM Harper

Jan 28, 2013 1:58 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/2013/01/26/c-k-companies-in-talks-with-oil-sands-sector
C-K companies in talks with oil sands sector | News | Chatham Daily News
Jan 28, 2013 9:41 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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picture from last Thursday's visit by Alberta delegation. Speaking with L-R Rick Walsh (COO, OSUM Oilsands Corp) Richard Sendall (Senior VP, MEG Energy) & Glen Schmidt (CEO, Laricina) Hearing all those in attendance felt it was very beneficial.

Jan 28, 2013 9:36 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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back in Ottawa, meetings this morning in my Hill office include new Ambassador from Turkey.
Jan 28, 2013 7:56 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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finished my morning meetings in Chatham. Home for a quick bite to eat then off to Bradley Center to welcome a delegation from Alberta's Energy sector to meet with CK Manufacturers. Happy to introduce the two groups to one another.
Jan 23, 2013 9:08 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Announced $36,750 for the Sun Parlour Curling Club in Leamington through FedDev - Never curled before, so gave it a try!

Jan 22, 2013 1:17 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Announced $24,298 for the LTVCA for Merlin Conservation Area. In picture is Don Pearson (GM) Con. Brian King (CK) and Con. Linda McKinlay (Lakeshore)

Jan 22, 2013 1:13 pm | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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In the Chatham office meeting with constituents this morning. At 1pm announcing funding to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, then at 3pm announcing funding for the Sun Parlour Curling Club in Leamington.
Jan 22, 2013 7:42 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex
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Busy week ahead. First stop: Leamington District Secondary School.
Jan 21, 2013 6:43 am | Ontario, Chatham-Kent—Essex