Kyle Seeback, MP Dufferin-Caledon Constituency Office NOW OPEN! 229 Broadway, Unit 2 Orangeville, ON L9W 1K4 Happy New Year Dufferin-Caledon! I wish you all the very best for 2020. My office is open, please contact me regarding any federal concerns you may have. I’m always happy to assist constituents with any federal government issues, including: Passport Canada, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Service Canada, or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), to name a few. I also welcome hearing your thoughts on all matters regarding the federal government, including bills before the House of Commons. Kyle Seeback, MP (Dufferin-Caledon) 519-941-1832 1-866-941-1832 [email protected] Kyle with his children at his Swearing-In Ceremony (November 20, 2019) Kyle participating in the Bolton Santa Claus Parade (December 07, 2019) Kyle attending the 10th Anniversary of the Palgrave United Community Kitchen (November 16, 2019) Kyle participating in the Orangeville Santa Claus Parade (November 16, 2019) Kyle joining Sylvia Jones, M.P.P. (Dufferin-Caledon) and Town of Orangeville Mayor, Sandy Brown, at the BIA’s annual Moonlight Magic and Tractor Parade of Lights (November 15, 2019) Kyle attending the 27th Annual Optimist Christmas in The Park (December 06, 2019) Shelburne BOOK YOUR WINTER MAINTENANCE PKG FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PR. 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