MP Report

National News

100 additional RCMP officers will be assigned to Surrey

Federal Funding Illuminates Surrey's Urban Screen

Prime Minister Announces Canada 150 Community Infastructure Program

Expansion of Canada's China Transit Program

Harper Government Supports Canadian Organic Sector

CRTC warns Canadians about illegal calls from people claiming to be from the National Do Not Call List

Government Supports Economic Opportunities for Women in Business

Minister of National Revenue highlights Economic Action Plan 2015 measures to support small and medium-sized businesses

Reopening the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program

Government of Canada funds innovative family law projects in British Columbia

Seniors Guides available online

If you were unable to attend the 50+ EXPO or did not receive a copy, the Seniors Guide is now available online.

To learn more, visit www.RussHiebert.ca

24 Seven

In this episode of 24 Seven, the Prime Minister visits Nova Scotia to announce the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, which will help renovate and expand local community and cultural centers across the country. This includes curling rinks, arenas, walking trails, bike routes, theaters and community halls.

To watch past episodes of 24 Seven, please visit the Prime Minister's website.

Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program

In 2017, Canada will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. To mark this special event, our Government launched a national program through Economic Action Plan 2015 that dedicates $150 million to celebrate Canada's history, heritage, values and future by reinvesting in community infrastructure across the country.

Learn more about this program by clicking here.

Economic Action Plan 2015

The Government is fulfilling its promise to balance the budget in 2015 and has paid down $37 billion in debt since 2006. Balanced budgets keep taxes low and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to support the programs that Canadians depend on rather than paying interest costs.

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows Canadians to set money aside in eligible investment vehicles and watch those savings grow tax-free throughout their lifetimes. TFSA savings can be used for any purpose, such as to purchase a car, renovate a house, start a small business or take a family vacation.

Learn more about EAP 2015 by clicking here.

Staying Connnected

I invite you to connect with me on my various social media sites to receive up-to-date government news, information on events I am hosting, resources, videos and much more.

www.RussHiebert.ca

Government Supports Local Business in White Rock

Russ and Steve Bird discussed the new technology developed by Fluvial Systems Research near the Nicomekl River. This technology will eliminate the need for probes and instead use satellite images to reveal water quality of shallow bodies of waters.

Our Government is proud to support local businesses across our nation. Public Works and Government Services Canada has awarded a $542,643 contract to Fluvial Systems Research Inc. of White Rock, British Columbia, under the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) for its Spaceborne Water Quality Assessment technique.

Fluvial Systems Research Inc. has developed a new cutting-edge technique that extracts information about water quality in small, shallow rivers using imagery from a new high-resolution satellite. The innovative technique allows for daily water monitoring and provides water resource officials with vital information in the event of water contamination in rivers and streams. Officials can rapidly identify sources of contamination and take comprehensive precautionary measures to ensure sustainable management of water resources. The Spaceborne Water Quality Assessment technique is cost-effective as it does not require crews to access remote bodies of water. The innovation will be tested by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

To learn more about this announcement, visit www.RussHiebert.ca.

Sunrise Ridge Elementary School Visit

Russ greets students at Sunrise Ridge

Elementary School in Surrey.

Russ visited the Grade 5 and 6 classes at Sunrise Ridge Elementary School in Surrey on May 8th, 2015.

The students asked many insightful questions about the Canadian political system. What an intelligent bunch of students!

Cloverdale Rodeo Parade

Team Hiebert at the Cloverdale Rodeo Parade.

The Hiebert Family.

On Saturday, May 17, 2015, the 69th Annual Cloverdale Rodeo Parade attracted hundreds of parade watchers to the historic town center.

Russ, his family and a team of volunteers participated in the parade with the Hiebert Homestead float. There were more than 80 entries featuring clowns, floats, bands, and marching units, showcasing both community organizations and commercial entities.

Thank you to all the volunteers who came out and assisted with the parade!

4th Annual 50+ EXPO!

Russ with the members of CARP, a vendor

at the 50+ EXPO.

Russ draws prize winners at the 50+ EXPO. Over $7,000 in prizes were donated.

The McDonald's Restaurants Coffee and Cookie Tent attracted many constituents to Star of the Sea.

Russ chats with constituents at the 50+ EXPO.

Several hundred people attended the 4th Annual 50+ EXPO on Saturday, May 9th in White Rock. Over 60 organizations and businesses were present, including representatives from home care, legal, fitness, security, local and national government, investment, travel, safety, insurance, real estate, hobby, health, and hearing services, among many others.

The purpose of the 50+ EXPO is to provide information and resources to those over the age of 50 in our community.

Russ noticed that there is a real demand for information on a lot of programs and services that are available to retirees, and having the opportunity to ask questions of a knowledgeable representative is greatly valued. That is what first inspired Russ to start hosting these EXPOs.

Vendors generously donated over $7,000 in prizes, and McDoanld's Restaurants provided free coffee and cookies.

To view more pictures from the 50+ EXPO, visit www.RussHiebert.ca.