MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa, 2 hours after Budget 2013 was tabled. View Budget 2013 at www.budget.gc.ca/2013/
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 [...]
Edmonton, AB – Some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds working in diverse scientific disciplines will receive significant support from the Harper Government, through the Canada Research Chairs program, to pursue world-class research at postsecondary institutions across Canada. The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Centre, today announced $5.8 million to support eight [...]
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 Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Organizations like the Edmonton West Zone Soccer Association [...]
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 [...]
MP Laurie Hawn does his weekly video blog from Ottawa. This weeks edition focusses on International Womens’ Day, the passing of Stompin’ Tom Connors and more.
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 North Glenora Community League’s outdoor rink under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure [...]
“Personally, as a frequent patron of the Edmonton Opera, I can attest to the high quality performances they produce, as well as the success they have in promoting all aspects of arts and culture in Edmonton” said MP Hawn
The Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre does his weekly video blog. In this edition, he discusses meeting with Scouts Canada, Parliamentary Interns, the Canadian Defence Association conference and the departure of an NDP MP to the Bloc Quebecois.
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 [...]
