New Job Growth
Statistics Canada announced that 58,200 net new jobs were created across the country in April, with large gains in the private sector, particularly in manufacturing, with most being full-time positions.
April's strong job growth and the over 750,000 net new jobs created in Canada since July 2009 (90% full-time jobs and over 80% private sector) are both positive signs that Canada's economy is seeing more positive growth.
Independent international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development are forecasting Canada to lead the G-7 in economic growth in the years ahead.
Canada's net debt-to-GDP ratio remains the lowest in the G-7. We recognize that the global economy is still fragile as seen by serious challenges in other countries, but for now let's celebrate this positive news. | |
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Victims' Rights |
Last week the Federal Government announced increased offender accountability measures to ensure more responsibility for their detention. All too often, victims tell us they feel criminals have all the rights.
Five new measures announced relating to increasing offender accountability, include: Increases to the amount inmates are charged for their room and board; Eliminating 'incentive' pay for inmates working in corrections facilities; Streamlining and standardizing the purchase of inmate goods from outside suppliers; Transferring accountability for all institutional canteens to Inmate Committees; and ensuring administrative costs associated with managing the inmate telephone system are charged to the inmate population. If they use it - they pay for it.
To learn more about Correctional Service of Canada, please visit http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca
Beware of Fraud
Occasionally, taxpayers
may receive either by
telephone, mail or email a
communication that
claims to be from the
Canada Revenue
Agency (CRA) but is
NOT. In all these cases,
the communication
requests personal
information such as a
credit card, bank
account, passport
and social insurance
numbers from the
taxpayer.
These fraudulent
communications are also
referred to as scams or
phishing. Invariably, the
communication argues
that this personal
information is needed so
that the taxpayer can
receive a refund or
benefit payment. Another
common scam refers the
person to a web site
resembling the CRA's
web site where the
person is asked to verify
their identity by entering
personal information.
Taxpayers should not
respond to such
fraudulent
communications. To
better equip taxpayers to
identify those
communications that do
not come from the CRA,
the following general
guidelines are provided.
The CRA does not do the
following:
- The CRA will not request personal information of any kind from a taxpayer by email.
- The CRA will not divulge taxpayer information to another person unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer.
- The CRA will not leave any personal information on an answering machine.
For more information and
examples of fraudulent
letters, faxes and online
forms click here.
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Staying Connected
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Hiebert Speaks out on the Persecution of Ethnic and Religious Minorities in Burma.
To watch the news conference click here.
(Ottawa) - MPs from all parties on the International Human Rights Sub-Committee held a news conference on Friday, June 1, 2012.
The subject of the news conference was the continuing widespread persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Burma by the military regime, despite recent modest democratic reforms that have seen Aung Sang Suu Syi take a seat in Burma's Parliament.
Members of the Commons sub-committee on International Human Rights who attended include Members of Parliament, Russ Hiebert, CPC, David Sweet, CPC, Wayne Marston, NDP, and Irwin Cotler, LIB.
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Cloverdale Rodeo Parade!
Russ and family wave to the crowd during the
Cloverdale Rodeo Parade.
A special thank you to all the parade volunteers!
Rick Hansen Man in Motion 
Speaking at the Rick Hansen Man in Motion 25th Anniversary in White Rock, BC - what an inspiration!
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50+ EXPO a Success!
(White Rock) - Local Member of Parliament Russ Hiebert says this weekend's 50+ EXPO was a success drawing in a large number of local resident interested in retirement planning and seniors issues.
"I was very pleased with the attendance and the feedback I received from residents and vendors at the 50+ EXPO," said Mr. Hiebert. "This event, and other seniors' focussed information sessions I've held in recent years have always drawn significant interest from the community."
The 50+ EXPO, held at the Star of the Sea Hall in White Rock on Saturday May 26 drew about 350 residents. The EXPO featured 37 vendors and several presentations from experts in government and the private sector on programs and services available to retirees.
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School Visit
Russ spends time with students from
Sunrise Ridge Elementary School.
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Making Travel Easier for Canadians
Russ joins Minister Nicholson and fellow MP's to announce changes to traveling with a rental vehicle.
Minister Nicholson and Minister of State Bernier, together with MP Leef and other border Members of Parliament, announced that effective June 1, 2012, Canadian residents will be able to bring a rental vehicle into Canada from the United States (U.S.).
To learn more click here.
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Vimy Ridge Memorial Banner
Pausing to remember: Russ signs the Vimy Ridge Memorial Banner.
On May 15th , a banner from the Vimy Ridge Memorial, signed by the students who travelled to Vimy with EF Tours as part of the Canadian delegation for the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, was displayed at Parliament Hill. The banner also features the signatures of the Prime Minister and Minister Blaney. |
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Speaking in the
House of Commons
Russ speaks in the House of Commons on Iran and the development of nuclear weapons. To watch the video click the image above.
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What's Your Opinion?
Iran is within months of developing nuclear weapons. Are you concerned?
A) Yes, Iran is a belligerent nation and a threat to peace in the Middle East and elsewhere.
B) No, Iran is on the other side of the world and its actions are unlikely to affect Canada.
To vote click here.
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