Conservative Ontario Senator Salma Ataullahjan and the Canada-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Group hosted a reception on Parliament Hill entitled “A Strong Partnership for Polio Eradication in Pakistan: Celebrating Canada’s Leadership Towards the End of Polio” along with the Global Poverty Project’s End of Polio campaign. The senator recognized the commitment made by Canada in the global … Read more
Honouring timeless traditions was the focus of this year’s BAPS Women’s Conference at the stunning Shir Swaminarayan Mardir Temple in Toronto. The women’s conference reflected the commitment of BAPS in helping women pursue their fullest potential in understanding and enriching their knowledge on Hindu traditions while promoting gender equality and community involvement. Conservative Ontario Senator … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith issued a statement regarding Canada's dialogue with Iraq. “I would like to congratulate the Canadian Government on opening diplomatic relations with Iraq. This dialogue is a hopeful beginning for Iraqi citizens, Canadians and the global community” said Meredith. More information is available online. Call 613-996-7142.
Following the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs’ decision to reject Conservative MP Mark Warawa’s (Langley, B.C.) appeal on the votability of Motion 408, Warawa stated that he is very disappointed with their decision. Warawa will announce his next step when the House returns. More information is available online. Call 613-947-9474.
Conservative MP Mark Warawa (Langley, B.C.) made a statement following the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business decision that his Motion 408, which calls to condemn discrimination against females occurring through sex-selective pregnancy termination, was unvotable. Warawa announced his intention to appeal the decision, which could include an unprecedented secret ballot in the House of Commons. More information … Read more
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, N.L.) has resigned from the House of Commons and Cabinet. Penashue said that in the by-election he will be asking the people of Labrador to re-elect him so that he can continue to deliver for Labrador. Call 613-755-2035.
Conservative Ontario Senator Asha Seth discussed the government's vision for strong Canada-India relations. Students from across Canada had an opportunity to engage in open discussion with academics, entrepreneurs, and parliamentarians invested in enhancing relations between Canada and India as the École des Hautes Études commerciales de Montréal, Canada’s oldest management school, teamed up with the … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that the government will not support Bill C-400, Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing Act, which is NDP legislation that calls on the federal government to create a new national social housing strategy. More information is available online. Call 613-755-2035.
In the ongoing effort to restore Lake Winnipeg, Conservative Manitoba Senator Janis Johnson is calling on the City of Winnipeg to move up its plans for the upgrade of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre. More information is available online. Call 613-996-6071.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) made a statement explaining his resignation from the post of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister. Duncan said that he had written a character reference letter to the Tax Court of Canada on behalf of an individual to whom his constituency staff was … Read more
