Casey Grundy
From: Community News from Your MP John Weston
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed
The Riding Report Dec 2013
Stay Informed! Dear Casey,
"Returning to Session with a Bang, not a Whimper!"
I can't recall any Parliamentary session starting up with such a "bang" for our riding as when we got going again last September! Seaspan's In This Issue massive contract in our riding - $3.3 billion to build coastal protection vessels - will create an untold array of jobs and promote the economy, Blockbuster Announcement not only on the North Shore, but throughout the riding, and beyond.
Senator Raine's NHFD Bill
New page for NHFD2014 Riding residents called on me to focus on at least two areas for the year to come: the intertwining of economy and environment; and the Fisheries investments promotion of health and fitness. Since our last E-Letter, we have seen Supporting Women significant developments on both fronts. Industry Minister James Moore
Train Noise was in our riding to solicit responses to the Throne Speech and hear New Employee in Powell River concern about cell towers and Fisheries Minister Gail Shea met with our
Telephone Town Hall ambitious Sea to Sky Fisheries Round Table, which received Federal
Some Upcoming Events funding support for habitat restoration. Meanwhile, I had the honour to announce Federal funding for several projects beyond Seaspan, including the upgrade of West Van's John Lawson Park; Arts Festivals on the Sunshine Coast; the Squamish Historical Society, and more. Taking Your Voice to Parliament On the Health side, groups such as Sole Girls have led the way. I participated in the Terry Fox Run in West Van and helped get the Run going again in Taiwan. We saw Bowen Island's Orchard Recovery Centre promote recovery from substance abuse with another successful Recovery Day; and I have helped expand the reach of National
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Meanwhile, in Ottawa, I have given speeches in the House on the economy health, and human rights, and am engaged in of my role on the Fisheries and Immigration Committees, while participating in the Aboriginal Affairs Minister's Caucus Advisory Committee.
Off to a fast start for 2014? Yes. But the key is not how fast we're John is shrinking the distance to moving; it's how well we're serving. As ever, you have our commitment Ottawa to fulfill our Mission: "to serve the people of our riding, passionately and effectively, without fear or favour".
My wife Donna and I wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and Did you know? prosperous 2014!
What "A Mari Usque Ad With best regards, Mare" means, where it is used and why?
Answer : As an expression of national pride after the First World War, Canada adopted an official coat of arms and a national motto which in Latin John Weston, M.P. means "from sea to sea." The West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country
arms contain symbols of England, France, Scotland and Ireland as well as red maple Blockbuster Announcement for the Riding! leaves. Today the arms can be seen on dollar bills, government documents, and public buildings.
Profiling People and Places
MP John Weston, Minister of Labour and Status for Women Kellie Leitch, Minister of Public Works Diane Finley, and Brian Carter, President of Seaspan Shipyards
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Jill Lawlor from West Government Services, on October 7, 2013 joined with John Vancouver Senior Centre to announce that Vancouver Shipyards, in the North Profiling People and Places is a Vancouver part of the riding represented by John, will build web-based series of videos to up to 10 additional large non-combat ships for the
2 promote the people Canadian Coast Guard fleet, at an estimated cost of $3.3 and magnificence of the West billion. MORE... Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding. Another Blockbuster Announcement for NHFD 2014
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PM Website MP Weston and Senator Raine How to Submit a Petition On November 21st, the Honourable Nancy Greene Raine introduced a Travel Advisory Website Bill in the Senate - An Act to establish a National Day to Promote Health and Fitness for All Canadians. The Bill designates the first Saturday in How to Find Your MP June as "National Health and Fitness Day".MORE
En Route for NHFD 2014 Get Involved! Join our amazing volunteer team to serve our community.
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This year, we are aiming at seeing 300 cities to support National Health and Fitness Day and, together, make Canada the Fittest Nation on Earth. The Exciting New Page for NHFD2014 is Online. Have a look at it!
Fisheries Investments in the Riding
The Squamish River Watershed Society's Edith Tobe, MP John Weston, Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea, another member of the SRWS, Parliamentary Secretary of Fisheries & Oceans Randy Kamp, and Randall Lewis of Squamish First Nations The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, accompanied by John announced on September 24, 2013 that, through the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, the Government of Canada will provide funding of up to $142,000 to support two projects to restore, rebuild and rehabilitate recreational fisheries habitat in the Squamish area of British Columbia. MORE
Canadian Women Receive Support in Digital Economy
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From left to right: Ms. Fariba Pacheleh, Director of Strategic Development, Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST); Maria Issa, Past President of SCWIST; MP Weston; Minister Leitch; MP Wai Young; Hilda Ching, Past President of SCWIST; Hiromi Matsui, Past President SCWIST; Ms. Rosine Hage-Moussa, President of SCWIST The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, joined with John to announce funding for the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology, in support of a new project to help women succeed in Canada's technology sector. MORE...
MP spends part of the night outside to check out train noise
Last September, John spent a late evening with residents in the North Vancouver part of our riding to get a firsthand impression of train noise and security issues. More..
We have a New Employee in Powell River We are pleased to announce that Linda Wegner joined our team as Constituency Assistant for Powell River. The new office contact information is: Office Hours: Wednesday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
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Welcome aboard, Linda! ______
Upcoming Event: FREE Telephone Town Hall with MP WESTON on Tuesday, January 28th, 2014@ 7pm PDT
January 28th, 2014 @7:00pm PDT A one-hour telephone call will be held the evening of January 28th. Beginning at 7:00PM (10:00PM Eastern), callers will be invited to phone and ask questions directly to their MP John Weston. A Telephone Town Hall utilizes the latest communication technology simultaneously to call thousands of individuals and invite them to participate in an interactive discussion with a featured host. Everyone in the riding is invited to dial: 1.877.353.4701 MORE
Some of John's Upcoming Events
Day/Date Location Event Name
December 14, 2013 West Rotary Seniors Lunch Vancouver
December 16, 2013 Squamish Mountain Life with Kirstin Ridout
December 16, 2013 Powell Interview with Alex Rawnsley River SUNFM
December 16, 2013 Sunshine Sean Eckford Interview COASTFM Coast
Dec 18, 2013 West Open House at the North Vancouver Shore Constituency Office
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January 8, 2013 Powell Constituent Meetings, Chamber of River Commerce Luncheon, Local Museum
January 9th, 2013 Sunshine Events on the Sunshine Coast Coast
January 28, 2014 1.877.353.4701 Telephone Town Hall
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