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Raitt Responds To Economic Action Plan 2013
OTTAWA, ONTARIO. Today, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered the Economic Action Plan 2013, a plan focused on supporting jobs, expanding training, spurring economic growth and ensuring long-term prosperity for Canadians. “Over the last five years, our Government has been implementing Canada’s Economic Action Plan, a plan that created jobs in Halton and lessened the impact ...
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Lisa Raitt Presents Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
It was truly an honour to be in Milton this past Saturday on behalf of His Excellency David Johnson, the Governor General of Canada to celebrate individuals who have dedicated so much of themselves to help build a more prosperous community for all of us. The greatness of our Nation stems from the strength of ...
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Lisa Raitt Speaks at Ford Plant in Oakville
Lisa Raitt joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the annoucement of the renewal of the Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF), highlighting the strategic importance of the automotive sector to Canada’s economy and job market. “Our Government remains focussed on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity and to keeping Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector globally competitive and innovative,” ...
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Troy Newton Awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Lisa appeared live on Breakfast Television Monday to present Troy Newton of Troy’s Diner with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his local community service efforts including Miracle on Main Street The event, formally known as ‘Troy’s Toy Drive”, is presented in co-operation with the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation to raise donations in support of ...
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Statement on the Passing of Lincoln Alexander
Minister Lisa Raitt today issued the following statement on the death of Lincoln MacCauley Alexander, former Ontario Lieutenant Governor: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lincoln Alexander this morning.” “I would like to assure his family, friends and colleagues that we all grieve with your loss.” “Lincoln was born in Toronto ...
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Col. Chris Hadfield Awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Born August 29, 1959, in Sarnia, and raised in Milton, Ontario. Colonel Chris Hadfield is married to Helene Hadfield. They have three children. He enjoys skiing, playing guitar, singing, riding, writing, running, and playing volleyball and squash. His parents, Roger and Eleanor Hadfield, reside near Milton. Her mother, Gwendoline Walter, resides in Victoria, B.C. Her ...
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Lisa Breaks Ground at Site of Halton’s First French High School
Lisa Raitt joined The Conseil scolaire de district Catholique Centre-Sud to hold a ground breaking ceremony for a new French Catholic high school at Dundas and Grand Oak Trail. Lisa delivered the following remarks: Bonjour à tous. Je tiens d’abord à remercier le Conseil scolaire du district catholique du Centre-Sud d’avoir organisé ce grand événement, ...
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Looking Back & Moving Forward: Jobs Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
Just over a year ago, Canadians went to the polls and elected a strong, stable, national, Conservative majority Government. They elected us because their priorities are our priorities. Since then, we have been working hard to deliver on our commitments to jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. It was a truly historic year. Wasting no ...
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Congratulations Olympians!
As our Canadian athletes return home from an unforgettable two weeks in London for the 2012 Olympics, I would like to offer my congratulations, not only to those athletes who made it to the podium, but to the entire Canadian team on reaching the pinnacle of their respective sports. The Olympics are one of our ...
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Off to London!
We can all remember what an honour it was to host the Olympics in 2010. This year we are proud of our athletes competing in the Summer Olympic Games in London. Last week, the Government congratulated Simon Whitfield on being named Canada’s flag-bearer at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games. Our ...
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