MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from outside Parliament on a chilly February day. In this edition MP Hawn blogs on the passage of the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act, upcoming events, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, and more.
MP Hawn Speech on Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield
The Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre gives a speech in the House of Commons on January 31st, focussing on the achievments of Chris Hadfield, who is currently commanding the International Space Station. Per Ardua Ad Astra (Through adversity to the stars)
The Hawn Report VLOG – Jan 31
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa, discussing the winter break, aboriginal affairs and the upcoming session of Parliament.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Budget 2012 Speech
The Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre gives a speech in the House of Commons on Monday, December 3rd.
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 […]
The Hawn Report – Remembrance Day Edition
The Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre does his weekly video blog from Ottawa, with a focus on the importance of Remembrance Day this coming weekend. Lest we forget.
MP Hawn Speaks on Remembrance Day and Canadian Veterans
The Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre speaking in the House of Commons on November 7th, 2012, regarding the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, and the over 117,000 veterans who have laid down their lives to preserve the freedoms we enjoy […]