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Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce funding to River Bank Development Corporation to help those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the city of Prince Albert.
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, participated in discussions at the G20 Labour and Employment meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico, on May 17 and 18
Dean Del Mastro, Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce funding from the Government of Canada to help the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Peterborough.
The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will address members of the Vancouver Board of Trade about economic growth, job creation, and the importance of cutting red tape for businesses.
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New Horizons Looking for Seniors Projects to Fund
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 17:01
May 16, 2012
Ottawa—Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, is encouraging local organizations to answer the call for proposals by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
The 2012–2013 call for proposals for community-based projects under the New Horizons for Seniors Program launched on May 8, 2012 for all provinces and territories.
Harper Government Support for Food Processors Means a Stronger Canadian Economy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:57
May 16, 2012
Chilliwack, British Columbia, May 16, 2012 – Canada's Economic Action Plan is helping a British Columbia fish and animal feed manufacturer hire more workers and buy more agricultural produce to grow its business. Member of Parliament Mark Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced the investment of $175,000 to Taplow Ventures Ltd. toward the purchase and installation of a new dryer at its processing facility.
A Message Worth Repeating
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:35
May 10, 2012
On May 2, conservatives across the country celebrated the one year anniversary of the election of a "strong, stable, national, majority, Conservative government." Those who followed the 2011 campaign closely will know that this line was repeated each and every day of the campaign by the Prime Minister and all Conservative candidates, including myself.
Strahl urges passage of Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 22:57
May 03, 2012
Ottawa- Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, rose in the House of Commons today to speak in favour of Bill C-38: Jobs Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act. The bill would implement key elements of the Government's Economic Action Plan 2012.
Strahl salutes local search and rescue teams
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 20:25
Apr 30, 2012
Ottawa- Standing in the House of Commons, local MP for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, Mark Strahl, saluted RCMP, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue and Chilliwack Search and Rescue, for their response to the hang gliding accident in Harrison Mills.
"I just would like to take a moment to thank the RCMP, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue, and Chilliwack Search and Rescue which, just yesterday, participated in a very difficult, very dangerous recovery effort after a tragic hang gliding accident in my riding of Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon," said Strahl.
Strahl supports reforms to refugee health benefits
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 20:36
Apr 26, 2012
Ottawa- Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, said he supports reforms to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) that will ensure benefits for refugee claimants are not more generous than what Canadians receive through their provincial health insurance programs.
"It is simply unfair to ask Canadians to fund benefits for refugees that they themselves are not entitled," said Strahl.
Responsible Resource Development will create jobs and protect the environment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 16:08
Apr 25, 2012
Ottawa– Streamlining the review process for major resource development projects by the federal Conservative Government will create jobs and provide better environmental protection in British Columbia, according to Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl. Strahl was reacting to changes announced by Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver.
Boston Bar to benefit from New Horizon for Seniors Program
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 16:44
Apr 23, 2012
Chilliwack- Seniors across the nation including those in Boston Bar will soon have new opportunities to remain active in their communities thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon made local announcements today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
Lillooet to benefit from New Horizon for Seniors Program
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 16:46
Apr 23, 2012
Chilliwack- Seniors across the nation including those in Lillooet will soon have new opportunities to participate in the activities of their community thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Mark Strahl, Member of Parliament for Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon made local announcements today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
Hope to benefit from New Horizon for Seniors Program
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 16:41
Apr 23, 2012
Chilliwack- Seniors across the nation including those in Hope will soon have new opportunities to participate in the activities of their community and share their knowledge, skills and experiences to the benefit of others thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Speeches
Strahl Salutes the Community of 'Vancouver Bar'
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 17:43
Jun 13, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ottawa- Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, stood in the House of Commons today to salute the community of Boston Bar. In support of the Vancouver Canucks the community of 800 people has, for the month of June, renamed itself, 'Vancouver Bar'.
"Mr. Speaker, my riding of Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon is a vast riding that encompasses a number of small communities, including the Fraser Canyon community of Boston Bar. Boston Bar is home to about 800 people and has its history rooted in the gold rush.
Budget Delivers Low Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 15:38
Jun 08, 2011
Mark Strahl delivers maiden address in House of Commons
Ottawa- Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP, Mark Strahl, delivered his maiden address in the House of Commons during debate on the Conservative Government's Budget.
"As a Conservative I campaigned on our Low Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth and I am proud to see that we have delivered on our campaign commitments." Strahl added, "We promised to keep taxes low –something that no other party in this place campaigned on –and we have delivered."
