OTTAWA – Today, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced prudent adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages to support the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market and support hard-working Canadian families saving through home ownership. “These changes will significantly reduce the total interest payments for Canadian homeowners,” said the Hon. Laurie Hawn, […]
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Government of Canada Launches New Anti-drug Campaign: New Ads Latest in Effort to Help Parents Keep their Children Drug-free
“This edgy new campaign effectively demonstrates the devastating effects of drug use on teens and exposes the facts and risks involved in drug use” said Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre.
Government of Canada and VIA Rail Honour Canadian Forces with Reduced Year-Round Fares
“Today, only days before the start of Veterans Week, is a most fitting time to offer them another tangible and important demonstration of the respect and gratitude we owe them.”
Government supports our Veterans and local Legions with ‘Poppy tax’ relief
“This action recognizes the special status of both poppies and wreaths, as an important symbol for the courage, and sacrifice, shown by the brave men and women who served, or are proudly serving in Canada’s Armed Forces”
MP Hawn Sworn In As Government Representative to Review Afghan Documents
“It’s a tremendous honour and privilege to be selected by the Prime Minster to carry out such an important task for our country,” said MP Hawn. “I look forward to the opportunity to bring some resolution to this issue.”
MP Laurie Hawn Returns Home from Afghanistan
Edmonton, AB – Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre, returned to Canada today from a week-long trip to Afghanistan with the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan. MP Hawn met with Canadian and Afghan soldiers as well as members from the Afghan National Police. He visited Sarpoza prison and Forward Operating Base Panjwai. […]