Edmonton MP gains new perspective on vision loss and CNIB services

Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, worked with service specialists from CNIB to experience firsthand how vision rehabilitation can empower Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. More than one million Canadians are living with blindness or partial sight, including approximately 100,000 in Alberta. Many people who […]

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Government of Canada Invests in Permanent Visitor Centre at Canadian National Vimy Memorial

Edmonton, AB – On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister for La Francophonie, and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, the Honourable Tim Uppal, Minister of State for Democratic Reform and Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Sherwood Park, and the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, […]

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The Hawn Report VLOG – May 9

MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa on May 9, 2013.

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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.

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Investing in the Spruce Avenue Community Centre in Edmonton

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 Spruce Avenue Community Centre under the Canadian Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects […]

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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. […]

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Meeting with Edmonton Police Service

Had an excellent meeting today in Ottawa with members of the Edmonton Police Service. Pictured with Bob Walsh, Rick Thomas and Trish Comeau.

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Supporting www.NeedHelpNow.ca

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Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Had a bit of fun in Question Period on Thursday asking the Minister of Heritage, James Moore, a question regarding the induction of Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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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.

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