Costas Menegakis, MP Richmond Hill SUMMER 2011 Thank you Richmond Hill!

Dear Friends,

After meeting with thousands of residents, hearing your views, your hopes and challenges, I am honoured and humbled to be representing you as your Member of Parliament in Ottawa. Thank you for putting your trust in me. I appreciate that you exercised your democratic right to stand up for the

values and concerns of Canadians and I will work every day to defend your interests in Ottawa..

On May 2, Canadians chose a strong, stable, national Conservative majority Government, focused on the top priorities of many families in — our economic recovery and creating jobs. We

received a strong mandate, but this is no time to change course. There is much more to be done.

Take a look inside these pages to see all the hard work our Government plans to do as part of the

Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

In the coming weeks and months, I urge you to contact my office with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to continuing the dialogue together, as we move forward during this great

time in Canada’s history.

Best regards,

Costas

ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes

Program—Extended!

From July 13, 2011, until March 31, 2012, homeowners may be eligible to receive reimbursements of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy-efficient.

Homeowners must have a licensed local energy advisor perform a pre-retrofit and

post-retrofit evaluation, and provide receipts. To participate in the program, register online at www.ecoaction.gc.ca/homes or call 1-800-622-6232. All upgrades, and the post-retrofit evaluation, must take place

before March 31, 2012.

Table of Contents Those participating in the program before April 1, 2011, and who have not received the Balancing Canada’s Budget……………………………...……..p.2 maximum amount, can submit an application Creating and Protecting Jobs…………………………….……..p.2 for improvements purchased and installed

Keeping Taxes Low……………………………………………..…..p.2 after June 6, 2011. Supporting Families………………………………….……………..p.3 Register early as the program will close to new Supporting Seniors………………………………………..………..p.3 registrants once the financial limit of $400 Costas in the Community .……………………………..………..p.4 million has been reached nationally.

Costas Menegakis Constituency Office 9555 Yonge Street, Suite 400 Richmond Hill ON L4C 9M5 Email: [email protected]

905.770.4440 www.costasmenegakis.ca The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, has launched two calls for proposals.

The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for eligible projects. For more information visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors.

The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports community-based projects that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in, and contribute, to their communities. Grants of up to $50,000 per project are available. Visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/disability for more information. Application deadline for both proposals is September 16 and 23, respectively.

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COMMENTS Costas Menegakis, in the community and working hard, for Richmond Hill

Encouraging Richmond Hill youth to get involved in our community

Informing residents about the issues

Introducing the Honourable Tim Uppal, Meeting residents at the Ward 3 BBQ MP Information Booth Minister of State for Democratic Reform, to the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce

Costas with Richmond Hill Councillors Greg Beros (Ward 1) and Castro Liu (Ward 3) Celebrating federal funding for the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts with Mayor Dave Barrow and Theatre Manager Michael Grit

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Costas Menegakis, MP 9555 Yonge Street Suite 400 Richmond Hill, L4C 9M5