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Dear Friends,
There is a lot happening here in Central Nova. I'm happy to share this information with you about important projects I'm working on to improve our daily lives through federal investments in community infrastructure, highways, wharves, water and sewer systems, main street revitalization projects, recreation facilities, workers retraining programs, and programs promoting sustainability of our natural resources.
With your ongoing support and continued input from the community, our federal government is continuing to invest in significant projects and initiatives that benefit Central Nova. Since 2006, our Government has invested more than $408 million in this region. Central Nova has the people, skills, and know-how to turn today's ideas into a productive and bright future.
As always, I look forward to working with you to build a stronger Central Nova.
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The Failed Long-Gun Registry
- Hard on farmers
- Hard on hunters
- Ineffective against Criminals
The Liberals and NDP support this waste of $1 BILLION.
We are scrapping it! [..]
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May 18, 2013
Royal Humane Association Bravery Awards Presented to New Glasgow Police Officer and Citizen (link)
front row (l to r) Barbara Smith, Jamie Jardine, bravery award recipient Donald Gunton
back row (l to r) Trenton Mayor Glen MacKinnon, New Glasgow-Trenton Police Chief Delaney Chisholm, bravery award recipient Cst. Anthony Thomas, Hon. Peter MacKay, New Glasgow Mayor Barrie MacMillan
Today we are here to recognize and honour the bravery of New Glasgow citizen Donald Gunton and Cst. Anthony Thomas of the New Glasgow Police Service, whose actions saved the life of Jamie Jardine.
Both of these men possess the rare characteristic vital to bravery – self-sacrifice in the wake of another’s safety. With disregard for their own safety, two determined citizens – one motivated to serve and protect and another acting as a Good Samaritan – were brought together under the mutual goal of saving a life.
On Tuesday, July 05th, 2011 after the observance of a wheelchair going over a steep bank towards the East River at high tide. Cst. Thomas arrived on the Sampson Trail and was met by Donald Gunton. Quickly, it was realized that Jamie Jardine, was confined to his wheelchair and almost completely submerged in the East River.
Realizing the direness of the situation - due to the threat of the rising tide to the immobilized Mr. Jardine - Cst. Anthony Thomas, without hesitation and with a profound sense of duty, entered the river up to his chest and began the rigorous task of pulling the 200 pound wheelchair towards the shore.
Mr. Jardine was positioned on uneven underwater terrain and just inches away from a deep channel in the river. After direction from Cst. Thomas, Mr. Gunton attempted to locate a rope out of the trunk of the police car. Mr. Gunton, however, was unable to locate a rope so he began climbing down the bank.
He then selflessly entered the East River to assist Cst. Thomas and braced the wheelchair from sliding into of the main channel of the river. He was also vital to positioning the semi-conscious Mr. Jardine’s head above water to avoid drowning.
These actions were undertaken on an extremely slippery and hazardous footing, inches away from another steep drop into the river channel. Cst. Thomas & Mr. Gunton are an inspiration to all Canadians; they answered the call when a fellow citizen was in need.
For their courageous efforts in saving a person from a life threatening situation the Bronze Medal for Bravery is awarded to Cst. Anthony Thomas and to Donald Gunton.
The Royal Canadian Humane Association was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1894 and is one of the oldest institutions in the nation that recognizes heroism and bravery. The age of this institution demonstrates Canada’s long tradition of bravery and courageous acts among its citizens.
I am also pleased to present an Honourary Testimonial Certificate to Ms. Barbara Smith, who keen senses altered her to something unusual happening on the west side of the river as she was driving her car across the bridge and for her quick actions to alter others of the need for help.
Hon. Peter MacKay [..]
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05/21/2013
02:00 PM
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Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison Awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit
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OTTAWA – Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) by Admiral Jonathan Greenert, United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations, during a full honours ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on April 26. Vice-Admiral Maddison was recognized for his dedication to superior maritime partnership and security cooperation efforts with the United States during his time as the Commander Royal Canadian Navy.
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05/21/2013
09:01 AM
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Statement By Ministers MacKay And Findlay On The Occasion Of Aboriginal Awareness Week
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OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta-Richmond East, today issued the following statement on the occasion of Aboriginal Awareness Week (May 21-24, 2013):
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05/18/2013
12:00 PM
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Year-End Ceremony at Royal Military College Saint-Jean
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SAINT-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Québec. – Royal Military College Saint-Jean marked the end of the academic year with a parade this morning after some 113 officer cadets were presented with a college certificate or diploma in a Convocation Ceremony yesterday evening.
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05/17/2013
04:02 PM
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Aboriginal Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces
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The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) celebrate the contributions that First Nations, Inuit and Métis Canadians have made to the military, and continue to refine ongoing work with communities and leaders to increase awareness of what the CAF has to offer.
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05/17/2013
02:00 PM
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Canadas Chief of the Defence Staff attends NATO Military Committee meetings
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OTTAWA – The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Tom Lawson, joined his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) counterparts this past week for the 169th meeting of the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting provided the Chiefs of Defence of NATO and its Partners with an opportunity to review and discuss updates on a number of issues relevant to the Alliance.
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05/17/2013
01:43 PM
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Member of Parliament Crockatt Opens Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre
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CALGARY, AB — Joan Crockatt, the Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, officially opened the new Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Calgary today.
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05/16/2013
03:37 PM
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Minister MacKay Salutes the 94th Class of the Royal Military College of Canada
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KINGSTON, Ont. –The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Chancellor of the Royal Military College of Canada, presented more than 300 graduating students with their Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the College in Kingston today.
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05/15/2013
05:25 PM
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Royal Military College Of Canada To Hold Convocation
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KINGSTON, Ont. - Media are invited to Convocation Ceremony at the Royal Military College of Canada on May 16, 2013.
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05/15/2013
02:00 PM
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Government Of Canada Invests In Primary Care Paramedic Training And Infrastructure At Canadian Forces Base Gagetown
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OTTAWA - The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister for Fisheries and Oceans and Minister of Atlantic Gateway and Member of Parliament of the Federal Constituency of Fredericton, on behalf of The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced a contract award for Primary Care Paramedic training for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) medical technicians, and for the renovation and expansion of the Gagetown Military Family Resource Centre.
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05/14/2013
01:00 PM
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Minister MacKay and MP Kerr announce investments in Canadian Youth
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CORNWALLIS, N.S. – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, along with Mr. Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, today announced the awarding of a contract valued at approximately $11 million to the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre of Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, to provide the facilities and services required to operate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Acadia, the largest Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre in Canada, for nine weeks over the next three summers and provide year-round storage facilities.
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