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  Thank you to everyone in Thunder Bay - Rainy River for your feedback and support on the LGR. http://t.co/v7Cecyjx #gunregistry #cdnpoli
  Feb 15, 2012 3:50 pm
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  Thank you Jack. You will be missed by all Canadians. http://t.co/Yk44IhJ #jacklayton #cdnpoli
  Aug 22, 2011 11:28 am
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  Later in Thunder Bay, fireworks in Upsala then back to Fort Frances ready for July 2nd festivities! Over 1,000 kms.! And yes it IS fun! 2/2
  Jun 30, 2011 9:50 am
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  Busy prepping goodies for July 1st, the busiest day of the year! Starting with a parade in Fort Frances, then off to Shebandowan (1/2)
  Jun 30, 2011 9:49 am
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  http://bit.ly/jDhhsJ In this weeks column I talk about seniors poverty & the choices we can make to eliminate it in Canada #cdnpoli
  Jun 29, 2011 7:40 am

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  Go figure...Norway has 5 million people, 3.25% unemployment, a budget surplus, and $611 billion (!) in the bank. Maybe they're on to something...?
  Norway slows oil spending to avoid 'Dutch Disease' - CBC News

  
  May 17, 2012 8:39 am
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  My weekly column with more on how New Democrats are trying to shed light on Harper's Trojan Budget and several issues pertaining to First Nation communities in Canada and Thunder Bay - Rainy River.
  From the House - Week of May 18 - 25, 2012 - Conservative Budget Secrecy and First Nation's Matters

  
  May 16, 2012 12:57 pm
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  The Conservatives are refusing to respect for democracy and hear from Canadians about their 400-plus page budget. Because of this Tom Mulcair and Canada's New Democrats are ready to provide real leadership for Canadian families . Visit our website and tell us what you think of Harper's Trojan Horse budget.
  Speak out against Harper’s budget

  
  May 16, 2012 9:06 am
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  The Conservatives can spend $1 billion on a three day G8/G20 meeting yet cut a program for aboriginal youth in Thunder Bay that provides lunch, after-school snacks, recreational activities, First Nations cultural teachings and emotional support to elementary school students at a cost of just $5 dollars per student. Disgraceful.
  Rafferty Blasts Conservatives for De-Funding Biwaase'aa Program

  
  May 15, 2012 12:00 pm
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  Credit: Brian Gable/The Globe and Mail.
  
  May 15, 2012 9:09 am

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Blog

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  From the House - Week of May 25 - June 1, 2012 - Canada's Case of the Dutch Disease
  New Democrats have never been shy about taking on difficult issues.   It would often be easier to deny that there was a problem and just carry...
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  From the House - Week of May 18 - 25, 2012 - Conservative Budget Secrecy and First Nations Matters
  In addition to working hard to bring some transparency and accountability to the Harper Government over their massive 400-plus page budget bill that is...
  May 16, 2012 12:52 pm
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  Rafferty Blasts Conservatives for De-Funding Biwaase'aa Program
  OTTAWA – Thunder Bay – Rainy River Member of Parliament John Rafferty rose in Question Period to blast the Harper Conservatives for de-funding the...
  May 15, 2012 11:11 am
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  From the House - Week of May 11 - 18, 2012 - The Trojan Horse Budget Bill
  This week in Ottawa an important debate was taking place.  It was focused on whether the Harper Government should be presenting its massive 400-plus...
  May 11, 2012 5:41 pm
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  Rafferty Presses Harper Government for Answers on Toxic Sites
  Big Grassy First Nation one of 142 Toxic Sites Awaiting  Clean-up OTTAWA – Thunder Bay – Rainy River Member of Parliament John Rafferty rose in...
  May 09, 2012 12:14 pm

Hansard

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  Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act

  Madam Speaker, I have enjoyed the debate today because it is a very important one, not just for us now, but for future...

  May 17, 2012 8:55 am
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  Aboriginal Affairs

  Mr. Speaker, Biwaase’aa is the after-school program for aboriginal youth in Thunder Bay. It provides healthy food,...

  May 15, 2012 11:55 am
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  The Environment

  Mr. Speaker, we know the government has identified 142 heavily contaminated sites across Canada. One example is Big...

  May 09, 2012 12:05 pm
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  The Budget

  Mr. Speaker, we in northern Ontario know the economy is suffering under the government's watch.

  In...

  May 01, 2012 12:00 pm
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  Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to invite MPs and my constituents in Thunder Bay—Rainy River to...

  May 01, 2012 11:05 am

News

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  Rafferty Blasts Conservatives over BIWAASE'AA funding cut - Net Newsledger
  OTTAWA – Thunder Bay – Rainy River Member of Parliament John Rafferty rose in question period to blast the Harper Conservatives for de-funding the Biwaase'aa after school program in Thunder Bay while wasting billions of tax dollars on other 'misguided' ...and more »
  May 16, 2012 6:34 am
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  Public Water Coming to DCE-Tainted Sections of Evansburg - Patch.com
  With headquarters in Voorhees, NJ, the company employs approximately 7000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada.and more »
  May 10, 2012 11:50 am
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  Teen honoured with medal for work with CNIB - insideTORONTO.com
  That's 22500 Canadians whose sight could be saved every year. "Early detection of eye disease is critical to ensuring you can receive treatment that could save your sight," John Rafferty, CNIB's president and CEO said in a statement.and more »
  May 08, 2012 4:23 am
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  Blind people need publicly funded rehabilitation - Vancouver Sun
  Re: Canada needs national vision health plan, May 1 Eyesight preservation is different from rehabilitation. Preserving eyesight is a public health issue. Rehabilitation fights poverty and promotes economic and social integration.
  May 08, 2012 2:28 am
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  My green canoe - TbNewsWatch.com
  He and his one time colleague John Rafferty snubbed the NDP over the long-gun registry and went rogue just like Sarah Palin. They broke the rules to make their point. Unfortunately nobody was impressed with these two northern mavericks, not Parliament ...
  May 04, 2012 9:42 am