Tag Archives | jobs & growth
MP Hawn Speech on Canada-Honduras Economic Growth and Prosperity Act
Government of Canada Celebrates Community Infrastructure Milestone in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), joined the Downtown Edmonton Community League to celebrate the grand opening of their newly renovated facility, which received support under the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement […]
The Hawn Report VLOG – Throne Speech Edition
By Laurie Hawn on October 18, 2013 in Call to Action, International Affairs, News (National), Parliament Hill, The Hawn Report, The Hawn Vlog, Videos
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 […]
Budget 2013 Implementation Act
MP Laurie Hawn gives a speech in the House of Commons on June 3rd, laying out important details from Budget 2013 and explaining how it will continue to keep Canada’s economy on the right track.
The Hawn Report VLOG – May 3
By Laurie Hawn on May 3, 2013 in Local Announcements, News (Local), News (National), Parliament Hill, The Hawn Report, The Hawn Vlog, Videos
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.
Budget 2013: Connecting Edmontonians with Jobs
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Hon. Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance unveiled the next phase of Economic Action Plan 2013, a plan for jobs, growth and long term prosperity to the House of Commons. Budget 2013 commits to returning to a budgetary surplus by 2015 without raising taxes on Canadians. Skills training and job creation are […]
Supporting Aboriginal Skills Development in Alberta
Edmonton, AB – In Alberta, 350 Aboriginal people will be trained for high-demand jobs in the energy sector, thanks to investments from the Governments of Canada and Alberta, and other partners. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of […]
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 […]
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 […]