Hi folks, Parliament has re-opened and we’ll see what the tone will be. I suspect that it won’t change much. The PM’s very successful trip to the Middle East and a Free Trade Agreement with the European Union probably won’t matter as much to the opposition as the pure political fun of things like the […]
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The Hawn Report VLOG – November 21
MP Hawn does a video blog from Ottawa, discussing recent meetings with organizations, his upcoming trip to Halifax for a security conference, and recent achievements and departures of his staff.
The Hawn Report VLOG – Throne Speech Edition
MP Hawn does his first video blog back in Ottawa to kick off the new session of Parliament. This edition focuses on measures laid out in the Speech From The Throne, as well as a call to action to take part in the upcoming Edmonton civic elections on October 21, 2013. Full text of the […]
The Hawn Report VLOG – US Intern Edition
In this special edition of The Hawn Report, MP Laurie Hawn sits down for a Q+A with Chase Gipson of Texas while working in the Ottawa office of MP Hawn through a US exchange internship. Topics of conversation are the life of an MP, Canada/US relations of trade and security, and lessons learned in Canada.
The Hawn Report VLOG – May 30
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa. In this edition he discusses recent events in Edmonton, taking part in the MS Walk, touring the National Research Council facilities, and legislation currently before the House of Commons. http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/index.html
The Chair-Leader Challenge with MP Hawn
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from a wheelchair on Wednesday, May 22nd while taking part in the Spinal Cord Injury Chair-Leader Event. The challenge was for 26 Parliamentarians to spend a day in a wheelchair to better understand the challenges faced by folks with spinal cord injuries. MP Hawn is a co-chair […]
The Hawn Report VLOG – May 9
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa on May 9, 2013.
The Hawn Report VLOG – May 3
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Parliament Hill in Ottawa. In this edition he discusses Budget 2013, fundraisers in Edmonton, recent funding announcements, and spending the upcoming weekend in Ottawa.
The Hawn Report VLOG April 25
MP Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa on April 25th, 2013. In this edition he discusses the events in Boston and recent legislation to fight terrorism, meetings with police and firefighters, attending the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital’s Courage Gala, the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong in Korea, and upcoming events in Edmonton. […]
The Hawn Report VLOG April 18
Here is my latest weekly video blog from Ottawa. In this edition, I discusses a recent trip to Taiwan and moving forward with Bill S-2 to ensure that families living on reserve have similar rights and protections as other Canadians.