In recognition of the upcoming National Day of Honour on May 9, 2014 for those who served our country in Afghanistan, I have put together an album of my personal memories of the mission. Since being elected in 2006, I have had the privilege of travelling to Afghanistan seven times. For five of those occasions, […]
National Day of Honour
Dear Constituents, Friends and fellow Canadians, A Royal Proclamation has named Friday May 9th, 2014 as a National Day of Honour in Canada, in honour of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, airwomen, police and civilian personnel who served our country in Afghanistan. Canada’s mission in Afghanistan lasted more than 12 years, and served with distinction, honour […]
Response to C-593 feedback
For the folks who understand and agree with the intent of C-593 and have sent me positive responses, I thank you. For the folks who have raised questions, some very forcefully, I am not ignoring you. I have answered a few and will do a larger overall response later this week. The bill was tabled […]
Book of Condolence
Dear Constituents, I wanted to let you all know that we will have a condolence book available to sign at my constituency office in memory of the Hon. Jim Flaherty. My office is located at 11156 142nd Street. If any of you wish to stop by and sign it with a brief message of condolence, […]
Very, very sad day for Canada yesterday with the passing of Jim Flaherty. Irish eyes are not smiling.
“It was with great sadness that yesterday I learned of the sudden passing of Jim Flaherty. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim’s wife Christine, and his sons Quinn, Galen and John. Jim will be sorely missed, by me and many others. His passing is made all the more difficult because, looking back, it seems […]
70th Anniversary of D-Day: Canadian Veteran Remembrance Tours
Reinforcements being rushed ashore from HMCS Prince Henry. Photo: Library and Archives Canada PA-129053 This June, we will mark the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy. Recently, Veterans Affairs Canada has announced a travel subsidy for veterans of D-Day and the Normandy Campaign. EF Educational Tours is offering special pricing for veterans and […]