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  Asking #ldnont residents to please respect outdoor water ban for the next 48 hours. Reservoirs need to be refilled, lets all do our part.
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  visited Taurus Stampings, small manufacturing business in my #ldnont riding to learn about the operation & issues of concern. #NDP #cdnp
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  Congratulations Alexa McDonough, proud to call you an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend: http://t.co/OUJE4is3 #cdnpoli, #NDP
  Thu 7:47 am
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  Visiting Welland for a #pensions roundtable with #NDP @Malcolm_AllenMP #Ontario #job losses plaguing retirement security everywhere #cdnpoli
  Wed 2:48 pm
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  Welcomed new Canadians from a multitude of backgrounds at citizenship ceremonies in #ldnont today-diversity strengthens our country #cdnpoli
  Wed 2:34 pm

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  visited Taurus Stampings in my riding this morning to learn about the operations and challenges facing small manufacturing businesses.
  
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  Around our community, Spring 2012

  
  Tue 1:39 pm
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  Taking part in Victoria Day festivities at Fanshawe Pioneer Village today. A beautiful afternoon with lots of fun for the whole family.
  Mon 10:38 am
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  Further fact based evidence that the OAS program is sustainable without raising the age of eligibility: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/05/17/pol-old-age-security-parliamentary-budget-officer.html
  Old Age Security affordable without changes, watchdog says - Politics - CBC News

  
  May 17, 2012 3:34 pm
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  It is of profound concern when the Minister says on national television "We haven't announced those details yet. We want to make sure the legislation gets through first.” Members of Parliament and the Canadian people they represent deserve to know the details of what changes are being proposed, before voting on or accepting those changes. And most certainly all Canadians should be concerned when cabinet will be given the authority to decide those details without parliamentary debate or a vote. “Trust us” isn’t good enough, especially in light of the Conservative record to-date. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/05/15/pol-ei-budget-changes.html
  EI changes need debate, NDP says - Politics - CBC News

  
  May 16, 2012 11:38 am

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  Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

  Madam Speaker, that is something we should be investigating.

  In December 2010, the federal government said it was going to sit down with the provinces and talk practically in a progressive way about the retirement crisis we face. Perhaps future talks with a different government would find something solid and workable. I hope there is a different government in 2015. In fact I know there will be a different government.

  Perhaps we can sit down with municipalities and find something solid and workable that would invest our pension funds in a way that provides a significant return, safety and security, defined benefits and the kind of pension deserved by Canadians who have spent their entire lives building this country, putting in place the social safety net. It would be far better than allowing that bunch to destroy our social safety net, because, quite frankly, that is what they are up to.

  May 17, 2012 7:25 am
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  Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

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  Motion No. 1

  That Bill C-25 be amended by deleting...

  May 17, 2012 7:10 am
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  Petitions

  Madam Speaker, as members will have noted, there is profound concern across the country with regard to pensions and...

  May 17, 2012 7:05 am
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  Petitions

  Mr. Speaker, I have yet another petition from constituents of all ages concerned about the proposed changes to old age...

  May 16, 2012 12:25 pm
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  Copyright Modernization Act

  Mr. Speaker, my favourite quotation is from the hon. Minister of Public Safety. He said, “For the government to bring...

  May 15, 2012 7:20 am

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  CP Rail unionized workers on strike - London Community News
  London Fanshawe NDP MP Irene Mathyssen called the government's interference in the collective bargaining process inappropriate and said the Conservatives shouldn't be “picking and choosing sides.” “This strike just began and this government should know ...and more »
  Wed 11:09 am
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  MP Holds Public Meeting Tonight on Federal Budget - News Talk 1290
  NDP MP for London Fanshawe, Irene Mathyssen says it is time to take this issue to the public directly to ensure Canadians know what's going on behind closed doors. Mathyssen is holding the public meeting from 6:30 to 8pm, at her Constituency Office's ...
  Tue 9:43 am
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  Royalty offers holiday thrill - London Free Press
  Brandon Pelltier and Felix Borchert, both 7, were among children in the crowd lined up to meet the Queen, played by London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen. Both boys admitted to being a little bit nervous but said it was the highlight of their day.
  Mon 4:16 pm
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  Chris Selley: The Conservatives send in the clowns - National Post
  But if large numbers of Canadians actually believe the New Democrats are tax-cutting, free-trading, gun-toting resource-extractors, and that their new Quebec MPs are Trudeauvian federalists, one must assume they aren't very susceptible to political ...and more »
  May 11, 2012 5:31 am
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  Brad Wall could tell Tories what's scary about Mulcair - Globe and Mail
  The worst offender is pensions critic Irene Mathyssen, who was allegedly once a cabinet minister in Bob Rae's government, with all that that entails. With these early salvos, the Conservatives are attempting to brand the NDP as the party of separatists ...and more »
  May 09, 2012 4:00 am