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“In Atlantic Canada we have fewer people than most good employees. Making this happen is hard, and At the end of 2017 the Canadian economy was adding historic investment by the way - it is made to order other areas in Canada and so our voices must be immigration policy plays an important role. The Atlantic jobs at a rate not seen in 15 years according to the for . It will create new jobs, protect an united around the decision making table in Ottawa,” Immigration Pilot will help strengthen our communities Globe and Mail (January 5th, 2018). This job growth industry of strategic importance and enable leaders CANADA CHILD BENEFIT HELPING said MP Sean Fraser. and grow the economy in our region.” said Fraser. has led to Canada’s lowest unemployment rate in four and businesses to leverage both the Northumberland decades. Strait and the Eastern Shore for generations to come,” 11,280 CENTRAL NOVA KIDS EVERY MONTH With that in mind, Fraser and his colleagues came Coming from County, Fraser is familiar with explained Fraser. together in 2016 to begin developing the Atlantic uphill battles and working hard to get ahead. “I have “This is great news, but, these are national numbers. In 2015 the people of Central Nova made a choice Growth Strategy - a first of its kind approach to amazing parents who gave me a world of opportunity I’m laser focused on jobs and opportunities in Central to help pull thousands of kids out of poverty. representing the people of Atlantic Canada. All 32 and taught me how to work my tail off; that’s how I Nova, ”noted MP Sean Fraser before the release of At the time, 1 in 5 kids in our area were living in Atlantic Canada MP’s have signed on to the strategy approach my work in Ottawa,” explains Fraser, a native Budget 2018 in Ottawa. and it’s beginning to really show dividends. of Merigomish. poverty. “I made a commitment to be a voice for everyone at As a starting point, the plan challenged Ottawa to pilot “I’m not really interested in what political party a home, to take clear messages to Ottawa and work Since being elected, our Government has invested a new immigration plan that will see 2000 talented person is from, I’m focused on the degree to which to ensure they are heard. I’m happy about these job more than $72 million in kids and families across people and their families make Atlantic Canada their that person is invested in making life better in Caribou, numbers, everyone in the communities I represent is Central Nova. home each year to help local businesses grow our Goshen, or Necum Teuch. By banding together and feeling this growth,” said Fraser. economy. applying some real work ethic we’ve been able to 72 million dollars! That means that in Central make things move in Ottawa for constituents here at Fraser pointed to Budget 2018 as a smart investment Nova, the average payment per family, for those “We want to bring more young people and families home. I’m proud of that - I know that’s what I was sent plan focused on the middle class so that more and who qualify is $6,800. to our communities and help local businesses find there to do.” more people in Central Nova can find stable and rewarding work. As well, the Atlantic Growth Strategy That is the impact of the Canada Child Benefit on Children across Central Nova are smiling a little wider is bringing the best of our region to the table as we kids and families from Cape John to Cape George, thanks to the Canada Child Benefit. revitalize the local economy. from Port Bickerton to Middle Musquodoboit, and the CCB to make sure it keeps pace with the rising NATIONAL PHARMACARE “When I look at a two hundred and fifty million all the towns and communities in between. cost of living —and we’re doing this two years dollar investment in small craft harbours - that’s an ahead of schedule, starting July 2018. PROTECTING CANADIANS FROM HIGH DRUG PRICES Monthly cheques to qualifying families have made healthy groceries more affordable. It With payments delivered to eligible families every No Canadian should be unable to take their As part of Budget 2018, the Federal Government means new hockey skates, back to school clothes, month, the CCB is helping lift approximately medication because they cannot afford it. announced the creation of an Advisory Council on summer camps, and the ability to just be a kid for 300,000 children out of poverty across Canada the Implementation of National Pharmacare, with thousands of our most vulnerable young citizens We hear it on the doorsteps in Central Nova and over representation from by former Nova NEW CANADA WORKERS BENEFIT here at home. You may not have realized it but chances are that the phone in our offices every day - we’re proud of Scotia MLA and Cabinet Minister Diana Whalen. This you‘ve had first hand experience on how impactful Canada’s publicly-funded, universal healthcare system will begin a national dialogue including experts from This sort of investment helps level the playing field the Canada Child Benefit can be. At more than $4 – one based on a person’s need and not on their ability all relevant fields as well as with national, provincial, so that children whose parents might be struggling to pay. territorial and Indigenous leaders. The Advisory million dollars monthly in Central Nova alone, your Our community includes many hardworking people help keep the lights on, pay for school supplies, or don’t fall behind their peers. This benefit ensures community has experienced the benefit of this Council will report to the federal Minister of Health and that fewer kids experience the fear, stress, and And yet, we know there is room for improvement: the Minister of Finance and will recommend options that are struggling to get by financially. It’s hours on allow a child to participate in sports or the arts. tremendous investment. your feet, standing and serving others, for a low or anxiety that comes with knowing mom or dad are on how to move forward together on this important worried about money. • Today, at least one in 10 Canadians cannot afford the subject to ensure that all Canadians can afford their minimum wage. Then it’s home to the family, the bills Best of all, beginning with the 2019 income tax return, Need help or have questions about your families’ prescription drugs they need; medication, regardless of how much money they make. and one hundred other stresses in life. That’s what each this benefit will be automatically calculated for those CCB? We’re here to help! Phone us toll-free at: day is like for thousands of families right here in Central eligible so nobody will miss out. Tax free, the Canada Child Benefit is helping 1-844-641-5886. • Every year, over a million Canadians are forced Nova. families give their children the best possible start to give up food and heat in order to afford their “These are dollars that will be spent in our in life. Additionally, our government is now able to medicines; That’s why the Federal Government is introducing the communities, by the hard working people who need it provide more support for middle class families by new Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), replacing the the very most,” explained MP Sean Fraser regarding further strengthening the Canada Child Benefit. • Those who can afford to pay for their medication face Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) that generates a the new benefit. “This sort of worker benefit is how a — SEAN FRASER some of the highest costs among developed countries. refundable tax credit on the fair and caring society can act to level the playing field. We’re making annual cost of living increases to tax returns of low-income workers. It doesn’t solve every problem, not by a long shot, but The Government has demonstrated its commitment if you’re working hard and can’t seem to make ends Beginning in 2019, maximum benefits for single meet, you’ve earned some help.” to improving access to necessary prescription Sean is #HERETOHELP, so follow him on social media to contact him, or get updates on what he is doing! medications, by taking concrete steps to lower drug workers without dependants will rise from annual prices, streamline regulatory processes for drug payments of $1,043 to $1,355 with the new CWB, while approval, support better prescribing practices and families can receive up to $2,335 per year, up from [email protected] /SeanFraserMP @SeanFraserMP $1,903 under the old program. This could very well explore a national drug formulary. But more can be Prime Minister and Sean Fraser, MP. in done. 1-844-641-5886 @SeanFraserMP

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PENSION FOR LIFE TO SUPPORT ILL AND INVESTING IN SINGLE PARENTS ACROSS INJURED VETERANS CENTRAL NOVA Putting life and limb at risk for your country is a Parents have lots of responsibility but they often harrowing experience for the men and women run out of time and money before their kids run who serve in our Armed Forces. As Canadians out of energy. In communities from Seafoam to we owe a great debt to these men and women Lochaber to Lake Charlotte parents work hard to in uniform, who are also mothers, fathers, sisters, meet the needs of their young families. The new brothers, partners and friends. That is why in DOING RIGHT BY CANADIAN VETERANS EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS Canada Child Benefit provides a much-needed the 2018 budget the Liberal Government has AND BUSINESS LEADERS monthly payment, helping to make life just a little announced a Pension for Life - reliable financial To date, our Government has invested in excess easier. support for ill and injured veterans. of $10 Billion into new veterans services and Accessing capital is harder for female programming. entrepreneurs than their male counterparts. Whether the extra money is used for things such •A monthly tax-free payment for life, up to $1150, as after-school care, tutoring, or a new pair of for ill and injured Veterans. Budget 2018 invests an additional $66.4 million This kind of inequality is unacceptable in 2018, and skates, the CCB helps parents with the high costs over two years to better serve our veterans and it’s costing Canada billions. This unequal access of raising their kids. The CCB is fully tax-free and •A monthly tax-free payment for life, up to $1500, respect those who have fallen. means it is tougher for female led businesses to targeted to those who need it most — low and for veterans whose injuries greatly affect their get off the ground, harder for them to grow and middle-income families get higher payments, and quality of life. 42 million will be invested to ensure that veterans hire more employees and more difficult for them those with the highest incomes receive less than and their families receive the services and benefits to enter new markets around the world. under the previous system of child benefits. On •A monthly Income Replacement Benefit at 90% they need, when they need them. average, families benefiting from the CCB receive of a veteran’s pre-release salary for veterans who THE SCIENCE IN CREATING THE JOBS OF Budget 2018 is helping women entrepreneurs about $6,800 in CCB payments annually. are experiencing barriers returning to work after TOMORROW Introduced this spring, the new Veterans’ grow their businesses with access to financing, military service. Education and Training Benefit will be providing talent, networks and expertise, through the new About 65 per cent of families receiving the PROTECTING PEOPLE & JOBS BY FIXING Countries that best adapt to change will create up to $80,000 in post-secondary education. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. Ensuring maximum CCB amounts are single parents, of •Support for survivors will increase from 50 per WHARFS & HARBOURS and control the jobs of the future. That’s why the that women and women-owned companies have whom 90 per cent are single mothers. cent to 70 per cent of the Veteran’s Income Federal Government, in Budget 2018, is making In addition, $24.4 million will be spent to clear access to this range of support and opportunities Replacement Benefit. Ensuring mom or dad are safe at work is essential. the single largest scientific investment in the backlog of graves cared for by Veterans is essential to meeting the outcome of a more Now we are going one step further and increasing Thousands of families in our coastal towns worry Affairs Canada that require repairs. The funding diverse innovation economy. And we all know that the CCB to keep up with the cost of living in •Services and benefits to help veterans in a wide about loved ones stuck using wharfs and harbours Canadian history. $2.5 Billion dollars over five will be used for cleaning, restoring, or replacing women run great businesses. Canada, two years faster than we had planned. range of areas, including education, employment, that have aged and become years is a statement to the world, and represents headstones, and fixing foundation issues. This means more money for families – up to $6,500 caregiver support, and physical and mental health. an opportunity for researchers and scientists Entrepreneurial sexism leaves thousands of smart per child under age 6 – and it means people won’t dangerous. So, we’re fixing them. Not only will across Canada, including here in Central Nova, to This is in addition to nine Veterans Affairs offices and talented minds on the business sidelines. By lose out if the cost of living rises. Indexing the In addition, to support veterans who rely on these projects improve safety - they will also discover the newest technologies and solutions that have been reopened, including one in addressing this issue more Canadian businesses CCB will ensure that it will continue to play a vital psychiatric service dogs, Budget 2018 will expand ensure the jobs associated with those harbours that will drive development in our country for the Cape Breton, that were closed by the previous will grow, create more jobs, and strengthen our role in supporting Canadian families and reducing the Medical Expense Tax Credit to include the cost and wharfs are safe for years to come. 21st century. government. shared economic engine. child poverty. of these animals for the 2018 and future tax years.

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