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  • MARKETING FREEDOM FOR WESTERN GRAIN FARMERS

    Ottawa, Ontario, December 6, 2011 –Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz appeared before a Senate Committee today to reinforce the importance of passing the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act before year’s end. Minister Ritz addressed the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on the need for timely passage of Bill C-18 in order to give Western Canadian grain farmers the rights they deserve while providing stability in the marketplace.

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  • REPORT TO CANADIANS

    I am pleased to announce that the “Report to Canadians” was tabled on December 9, 2011 in the House  of Commons, The report covers the period from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.

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  • HOUSE OF COMMONS TO VOTE ON THE SAFE STREETS AND COMMUNITIES ACT (BILL C-10)

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Hello and Welcome!

Here you will find events that have happened in the Medicine Hat riding as well as in Ottawa. I am pleased to update you on my activities since being elected to the House of Commons.

- LaVar Payne

FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS

Are you aged 15-19 years old, and looking for the experience of a life time? Then consider the Forum for Young Canadians!

Students spend one week on Parliament Hill to share their voice, connect with each other, develop leadership skills, learn about parliamentary democracy, civic and political engagement, how government works and how they can make a difference.

You will get to sit in the House of Commons and the Senate, talk with Parliamentarians and senior Public Servants.  You will take part in various simulations such as an election, cabinet meeting and a first Ministers Conference while sharing your priorities for Canada.

Two sessions are available in 2012 February 26 to March 2 , 2012 And March 25 to 30, 2012

For more information, visit Forum for Young Canadians online at www.forum.ca.

RECENT NEWS

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER’S EXPENDITURES 2010-2011

The Board of Internal Economy is the governing body of the House of Commons and provides the information that is disclosed to the public. The report entitled Individual Member’s Expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 has been tabled in the House of Commons. Click on this link to learn more and access the information tabled: Individual Member’s Expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011

CANADIANS ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012 FEDERAL BUDGET

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance is inviting Canadians to participate in its annual pre-budget consultation process. The Committee will invite witnesses to appear at hearings in Ottawa and in the communities indicated below…

->Full Article here

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR HOME AND NATIVE LAND?

Take the Canadian Citizenship Challenge for a chance to win prizes, including a trip to Ottawa!

Check out this link to learn more about the Historica Dominion Institute’s second annual Canadian Citizenship Challenge

SIGN THE PETITION TO MAKE WILD HORSE A 24 HOUR POE!

If you agree that the Wild Horse Border crossing is vital to our Provincial and National economy, and you would like to see the hours and facilities increased for travelers and commercial use, please follow the link below and sign this on line petition. This petition will be presented by LaVar in the House of Commons.

->Sign Petition here

MP PAYNE APPLAUDS THE PASSAGE OF BILL C-3 IN THE SENATE, SUPPORTING VULNERABLE SENIORS AND STRENGTHENING CANADA’S ECONOMY

Medicine Hat MP LaVar Payne is applauding the next phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, saying it will have positive benefits for Alberta families, seniors and job-creating businesses…

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INDIVIDUAL MEMBER’S EXPENDITURES 2009-2010

The Individual Member’s Expenditures report for 2009-2010 was tabled in the House of Commons on October 28th, 2010 and is therefore now available to the public.

->Full Report here



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Friday Feb 3, attended Taber Pro-Life annual meeting. Guest speaker Michael Coren, excellent speech!7 hours ago