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Government Invests in Improvements to North Glenora’s Community Infrastructure

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the North Glenora Community League’s outdoor rink under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure […]

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Governments of Canada and Alberta invest to help Aboriginal youth get jobs

Edmonton, AB – The Governments of Canada and Alberta are providing support for youth in Alberta to help them gain the skills, experience and knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC,CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Diane […]

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Investing in Edmonton’s Community Infrastructure

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for renovations to the Downtown Edmonton Community League Centre under the Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “I am proud to see the City of […]

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Government of Canada Invests in Edmonton’s Community Infrastructure

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding for the Glenora Community League Gym under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term […]

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Lowest Unemployment Rate Since the Recession

Edmonton, AB – Statistics Canada announced today that 59,300 net new jobs were created in November with the unemployment rate falling to a post-recession low of 7.2%. Of the tens of thousands of new jobs created last month over 90% were full-time positions. “These are encouraging figures for Edmontonians and all Canadians. Though we aren’t done […]

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MP Hawn Announces Agreement That Will Bring Versatile New Oat Variety Closer to Market

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Ceapro Inc. to complete the breeding process, to test, and to register a specialty oat variety developed by Agriculture and […]

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Proudly Supporting Canadian Military Families

Edmonton, AB– The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, joined General Walt Natynczyk, Alberta Legislature Speaker Gene Zwozdesky, Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk and the staff of Valour Place in celebrating the opening of Valour Place, a facility that will provide the comforts of home to injured soldiers, veterans, RCMP members and their […]

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MP Hawn Appointed to Treasury Board Cabinet Committee

Ottawa, ON – Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, to the Treasury Board Cabinet Committee. This appointment will allow the Government to benefit from MP Hawn’s experience and knowledge from the Strategic and Operating Review, as well as his previous experience in the […]

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MP Laurie Hawn Awards 30 Diamond Jubilee Medals

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre celebrated the accomplishments of 30 outstanding citizens by awarding those individuals Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals for their contributions to their local community, and to Canada. “It is an honour to be able to recognize thirty Edmontonians who have made significant […]

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Connecting Young Canadians with Jobs

Edmonton, AB – Today the Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, highlighted the Government of Canada’s investment of $50 million in the Youth Employment Strategy (YES), a new approach to help approximately 3000 young Canadians find jobs in high demand sectors of the economy. The initiative will help address labour shortages by equipping […]

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