Ottawa Centre Conservative http://ottawacentreconservative.ca Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/leading-the-way-on-jobs-and-growth http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/leading-the-way-on-jobs-and-growth#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://e7a492b230c02f23d96252bfcdd23760 Today, Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented our Conservative Government’s Budget plan, which is helping to lead the way on jobs and growth.  
 
As Canadians remain concerned about jobs and the economy, our Government has held hundreds of consultations with Canadian workers and businesses.  As a result, Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on Canada’s economic recovery with action to sustain our country’s economic advantage and chart the way forward to balance our budget.
 
The priorities of Canadians are at the forefront of plan to lead the way on jobs and growth.  As Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan rolls out, it contains important stimulus measures to help create jobs now, including the rapid rollout of infrastructure projects across the country.  It takes additional steps to protect existing jobs and create new ones, and it looks ahead to the future in order to secure Canada’s long-term growth.
 
We are also taking steps to reduce the deficit and to return to balanced budgets in the medium term.  At the same time, we will not balance the budget by cutting transfer payments for health care or education, or by raising taxes on hard-working Canadians.
 
Compare our Conservative Government’s action to protect our economy with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.  Ignatieff has described himself as a “tax-and-spend Liberal”.  Senior members of the Liberal Party suggest we need to raise taxes.  Ignatieff brags that he was the first Liberal to tout a carbon tax.  And if he becomes Prime Minister, Ignatieff says he “will have to raise taxes.”  That’s not the way to strengthen our economy. 
 
Our Conservative Government’s Jobs and Growth plan will help solidify Canada’s economic recovery, and it will sustain Canada’s economic advantage now and for the future.
 
Canada is at a key moment in our history as we emerge from the global recession.  Thanks to Conservative leadership, our Government is taking a key role in ensuring Canada’s economic recovery.  

]]> Today, Canada’s Finance Minister Jim Flaherty presented our Conservative Government’s Budget plan, which is helping to lead the way on jobs and growth.  
 
As Canadians remain concerned about jobs and the economy, our Government has held hundreds of consultations with Canadian workers and businesses.  As a result, Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan builds on Canada’s economic recovery with action to sustain our country’s economic advantage and chart the way forward to balance our budget.
 
The priorities of Canadians are at the forefront of plan to lead the way on jobs and growth.  As Year 2 of Canada’s Economic Action Plan rolls out, it contains important stimulus measures to help create jobs now, including the rapid rollout of infrastructure projects across the country.  It takes additional steps to protect existing jobs and create new ones, and it looks ahead to the future in order to secure Canada’s long-term growth.
 
We are also taking steps to reduce the deficit and to return to balanced budgets in the medium term.  At the same time, we will not balance the budget by cutting transfer payments for health care or education, or by raising taxes on hard-working Canadians.
 
Compare our Conservative Government’s action to protect our economy with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.  Ignatieff has described himself as a “tax-and-spend Liberal”.  Senior members of the Liberal Party suggest we need to raise taxes.  Ignatieff brags that he was the first Liberal to tout a carbon tax.  And if he becomes Prime Minister, Ignatieff says he “will have to raise taxes.”  That’s not the way to strengthen our economy. 
 
Our Conservative Government’s Jobs and Growth plan will help solidify Canada’s economic recovery, and it will sustain Canada’s economic advantage now and for the future.
 
Canada is at a key moment in our history as we emerge from the global recession.  Thanks to Conservative leadership, our Government is taking a key role in ensuring Canada’s economic recovery.  

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/leading-the-way-on-jobs-and-growth/feed 0 Building a Stronger Canada – Now and for the Future http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/building-a-stronger-canada-%e2%80%93-now-and-for-the-future http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/building-a-stronger-canada-%e2%80%93-now-and-for-the-future#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://20e7e7b7f6cb7426c59dcf5ac5792834 Today, our Conservative Government unveiled the Speech from the Throne which outlined our Government’s broad agenda for the upcoming session of Parliament. 
 
We are proud that Canada will emerge from the recession powered by one of the strongest economies in the industrialized world.
 
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, jobs and growth will remain our Government’s top priority. We will focus on implementing year two of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to protect incomes, create jobs, ease credit markets, and help workers and communities get back on their feet.
 
Recognizing that too many Canadians are still looking for work, our Government will continue to work on job creation and job protection by helping young Canadians entering into today’s job market.
 
While we remain focused on jobs and growth, we are also planning a return to fiscal balance by winding down stimulus spending and by restraining federal program spending overall while protecting growth in transfers that directly benefit Canadians.
 
All the while, we will remain focused on building the jobs and industries of the future. We will invest in Canadians’ skills and education; we will keep taxes low; we will open markets to Canadian goods and services; and we will create the conditions for continued success of industries that are the foundation of Canada’s prosperity.
 
A stronger Canada now means a stronger Canada for the future.

]]> Today, our Conservative Government unveiled the Speech from the Throne which outlined our Government’s broad agenda for the upcoming session of Parliament. 
 
We are proud that Canada will emerge from the recession powered by one of the strongest economies in the industrialized world.
 
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, jobs and growth will remain our Government’s top priority. We will focus on implementing year two of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to protect incomes, create jobs, ease credit markets, and help workers and communities get back on their feet.
 
Recognizing that too many Canadians are still looking for work, our Government will continue to work on job creation and job protection by helping young Canadians entering into today’s job market.
 
While we remain focused on jobs and growth, we are also planning a return to fiscal balance by winding down stimulus spending and by restraining federal program spending overall while protecting growth in transfers that directly benefit Canadians.
 
All the while, we will remain focused on building the jobs and industries of the future. We will invest in Canadians’ skills and education; we will keep taxes low; we will open markets to Canadian goods and services; and we will create the conditions for continued success of industries that are the foundation of Canada’s prosperity.
 
A stronger Canada now means a stronger Canada for the future.

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/building-a-stronger-canada-%e2%80%93-now-and-for-the-future/feed 0 Ignatieff’s Liberals Threaten to Delay Conservative Action on Crime http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/ignatieff%e2%80%99s-liberals-threaten-to-delay-conservative-action-on-crime http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/ignatieff%e2%80%99s-liberals-threaten-to-delay-conservative-action-on-crime#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://1667d1377d60f3f6a47dca278ff48738 Once again, Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals are showing Canadians that they put the interests of criminals ahead of law abiding citizens.
 
In today’s National Post, Michael Ignatieff’s Justice critic Dominic LeBlanc clearly threatened that the Liberals will delay our Conservative Government’s important crime bills in the upcoming session of Parliament.
 
LeBlanc was also critical of our Government’s attempt to make tough laws clearer to Canadians by giving them meaningful titles. Our Government makes no apologies for trying to engage Canadians and informing them of our important justice initiatives.
 
Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals want Canadians to believe that they are tough on crime. But when it comes down to supporting important crime legislation, we can’t count on them to protect the safety of Canadians. 
 
Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Conservative Government intends to give police the tools they need, punish criminals and give greater rights to victims.
 
When it comes to getting tough on crime, are Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals more interested in defending the rights of criminals, or the rights of Canadians?

]]> Once again, Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals are showing Canadians that they put the interests of criminals ahead of law abiding citizens.
 
In today’s National Post, Michael Ignatieff’s Justice critic Dominic LeBlanc clearly threatened that the Liberals will delay our Conservative Government’s important crime bills in the upcoming session of Parliament.
 
LeBlanc was also critical of our Government’s attempt to make tough laws clearer to Canadians by giving them meaningful titles. Our Government makes no apologies for trying to engage Canadians and informing them of our important justice initiatives.
 
Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals want Canadians to believe that they are tough on crime. But when it comes down to supporting important crime legislation, we can’t count on them to protect the safety of Canadians. 
 
Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Conservative Government intends to give police the tools they need, punish criminals and give greater rights to victims.
 
When it comes to getting tough on crime, are Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals more interested in defending the rights of criminals, or the rights of Canadians?

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/ignatieff%e2%80%99s-liberals-threaten-to-delay-conservative-action-on-crime/feed 0 Canada Shines in Vancouver http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canada-shines-in-vancouver http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canada-shines-in-vancouver#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://97bf2cb7d90267ce769076a131e2755f This past Sunday marked the closing of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. 
 
Over the course of the Winter Games, our athletes amazed us with their skill and courage and showed the world the strength of Canadian athletics.
 
Canadians everywhere were proud to watch as Canada won its first ever Olympic gold medal on home soil. 
 
Our Canadian athletes set numerous records including an outright record for most gold medals won – 14 – in an Olympic Winter Games; a record for most ever gold medals won by a host Winter Games nation; and a record for most medals won by Canadians in a Winter Games.
 
We remember especially those Canadian athletes who overcame profound personal loss to fight their way on to the podium. The commitment, dedication, spirit and success of our athletes inspired the nation and will undoubtedly motivate young Canadians to follow in their footsteps.
 
We join with all Canadians in expressing our pride and admiration for our athletes. 
 
Go Canada Go!

]]> This past Sunday marked the closing of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. 
 
Over the course of the Winter Games, our athletes amazed us with their skill and courage and showed the world the strength of Canadian athletics.
 
Canadians everywhere were proud to watch as Canada won its first ever Olympic gold medal on home soil. 
 
Our Canadian athletes set numerous records including an outright record for most gold medals won – 14 – in an Olympic Winter Games; a record for most ever gold medals won by a host Winter Games nation; and a record for most medals won by Canadians in a Winter Games.
 
We remember especially those Canadian athletes who overcame profound personal loss to fight their way on to the podium. The commitment, dedication, spirit and success of our athletes inspired the nation and will undoubtedly motivate young Canadians to follow in their footsteps.
 
We join with all Canadians in expressing our pride and admiration for our athletes. 
 
Go Canada Go!

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canada-shines-in-vancouver/feed 0 Canadians Helping Haiti http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canadians-helping-haiti http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canadians-helping-haiti#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://44b3e3db1c108147fabd1ccad9fd51c8 This week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper witnessed the effects of the devastating earthquake in Haiti first-hand as he visited the damaged country.
 
While in Haiti, Prime Minister Harper announced that Canada will support the construction of a Temporary Government Administrative Base for the Haitian Government in Port-au-Prince.
 
This action is in response to a formal request from Haiti for Canada’s help in establishing a secure area where key government officials can work together. Most government buildings in Port-au-Prince have collapsed or have been severely damaged.  Establishing this government base will help Haitian officials and public servants organize more effectively and return to work.
 
Canada was one of the first countries on the ground after the earthquake. Since then we have been working around the clock to provide relief and do all that we can to help the Haitian people.
 
Countless Canadian volunteers and our own Canadians Forces remain on the ground in Haiti.  To date they have helped to deliver food, bottled water, emergency supplies and medical equipment. In addition, more than 1,000 people have been evacuated from the damaged country thanks to their efforts. 
 
Our Conservative Government is reminding Canadians that cash donations are the fastest, most efficient way to get help to people living in a disaster zone. Our efforts to match the $113 million in donations Canadians have made so far dollar for dollar, is additional help that we hope will make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people.
 
As Prime Minister Harper said, “The support that Canadians and the international community extended to Haiti is a testament to the compassion that unites humanity in the face of catastrophe.”
 

]]> This week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper witnessed the effects of the devastating earthquake in Haiti first-hand as he visited the damaged country.
 
While in Haiti, Prime Minister Harper announced that Canada will support the construction of a Temporary Government Administrative Base for the Haitian Government in Port-au-Prince.
 
This action is in response to a formal request from Haiti for Canada’s help in establishing a secure area where key government officials can work together. Most government buildings in Port-au-Prince have collapsed or have been severely damaged.  Establishing this government base will help Haitian officials and public servants organize more effectively and return to work.
 
Canada was one of the first countries on the ground after the earthquake. Since then we have been working around the clock to provide relief and do all that we can to help the Haitian people.
 
Countless Canadian volunteers and our own Canadians Forces remain on the ground in Haiti.  To date they have helped to deliver food, bottled water, emergency supplies and medical equipment. In addition, more than 1,000 people have been evacuated from the damaged country thanks to their efforts. 
 
Our Conservative Government is reminding Canadians that cash donations are the fastest, most efficient way to get help to people living in a disaster zone. Our efforts to match the $113 million in donations Canadians have made so far dollar for dollar, is additional help that we hope will make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people.
 
As Prime Minister Harper said, “The support that Canadians and the international community extended to Haiti is a testament to the compassion that unites humanity in the face of catastrophe.”
 

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canadians-helping-haiti/feed 0 Conservative Action To Protect Canada’s Housing Advantage http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-to-protect-canada%e2%80%99s-housing-advantage http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-to-protect-canada%e2%80%99s-housing-advantage#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://fd64deb85d7cf7d7b067392fa1fb4ce6 On Tuesday, our Conservative Government announced new measures for Canada’s housing market to help protect our economic recovery.
 
Although there is no clear evidence of a housing bubble in Canada, our Conservative Government is looking ahead and taking prudent and cautious steps to help prevent one.
 
To help Canadians prepare for the possibility of future interest rate increases, our Government is taking action such as requiring that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term. We are lowering the maximum withdrawal amount when refinancing mortgages and are now requiring a minimum down payment of 20 per cent for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner occupied properties. 
 
Today’s announcement will help to prevent Canadian households from getting overextended, and will help to avoid situations where lenders facilitate the problem.
 
Our Government understands the importance of the mortgage and housing sector to the economy and the country. That’s why we took action in 2008 to limit the kinds of excesses that plagued other countries around the world.
 
As recognized by the International Monetary Fund as well as others, Canada’s regulation of our financial services industry ensured that we were in a much stronger position to weather the economic downturn.
 
Through today’s announcement, our Conservative Government is looking ahead to the future and taking action now, before there is a problem, to protect Canada’s fragile economic recovery.

]]> On Tuesday, our Conservative Government announced new measures for Canada’s housing market to help protect our economic recovery.
 
Although there is no clear evidence of a housing bubble in Canada, our Conservative Government is looking ahead and taking prudent and cautious steps to help prevent one.
 
To help Canadians prepare for the possibility of future interest rate increases, our Government is taking action such as requiring that all borrowers meet the standards for a five-year fixed rate mortgage even if they choose a mortgage with a lower interest rate and shorter term. We are lowering the maximum withdrawal amount when refinancing mortgages and are now requiring a minimum down payment of 20 per cent for government-backed mortgage insurance on non-owner occupied properties. 
 
Today’s announcement will help to prevent Canadian households from getting overextended, and will help to avoid situations where lenders facilitate the problem.
 
Our Government understands the importance of the mortgage and housing sector to the economy and the country. That’s why we took action in 2008 to limit the kinds of excesses that plagued other countries around the world.
 
As recognized by the International Monetary Fund as well as others, Canada’s regulation of our financial services industry ensured that we were in a much stronger position to weather the economic downturn.
 
Through today’s announcement, our Conservative Government is looking ahead to the future and taking action now, before there is a problem, to protect Canada’s fragile economic recovery.

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-to-protect-canada%e2%80%99s-housing-advantage/feed 0 Conservatives protecting and defending Canada’s North http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservatives-protecting-and-defending-canada%e2%80%99s-north http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservatives-protecting-and-defending-canada%e2%80%99s-north#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://445ca542cb8aae176ca8c956ce854ec3 On Tuesday, our Conservative Government updated Canadians on our actions and leadership in exercising our sovereignty and strengthening the economy of Canada’s North.

Our Government is firmly committed to asserting sovereignty over Canada’s Arctic lands and waters – taking into consideration the history, international law, and way of life of the Inuit and other Aboriginal peoples who have inhabited the region for thousands of years.

Our Northern Strategy focuses on strengthening Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, protecting the fragile northern environment, and promoting economic and social development; while at the same time, giving Northerners more control over their own economic and political future.

To fulfill our commitments to the North, our Government created the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and is investing in future infrastructure projects in the North.

Our Government has long worked side-by-side with our international Arctic neighbours to deliver real results for the region. This relationship will continue to strengthen as we host the five Arctic Ocean coastal states in March, 2010.

Our Conservative Government is taking action for Canada’s North by working to assert our sovereignty, strengthen the economy, and put the region in position for a more prosperous future.

]]> On Tuesday, our Conservative Government updated Canadians on our actions and leadership in exercising our sovereignty and strengthening the economy of Canada’s North.

Our Government is firmly committed to asserting sovereignty over Canada’s Arctic lands and waters – taking into consideration the history, international law, and way of life of the Inuit and other Aboriginal peoples who have inhabited the region for thousands of years.

Our Northern Strategy focuses on strengthening Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, protecting the fragile northern environment, and promoting economic and social development; while at the same time, giving Northerners more control over their own economic and political future.

To fulfill our commitments to the North, our Government created the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and is investing in future infrastructure projects in the North.

Our Government has long worked side-by-side with our international Arctic neighbours to deliver real results for the region. This relationship will continue to strengthen as we host the five Arctic Ocean coastal states in March, 2010.

Our Conservative Government is taking action for Canada’s North by working to assert our sovereignty, strengthen the economy, and put the region in position for a more prosperous future.

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservatives-protecting-and-defending-canada%e2%80%99s-north/feed 0 Conservative action helping workers and businesses in Canada http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-helping-workers-and-businesses-in-canada http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-helping-workers-and-businesses-in-canada#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://841582d7baf0c1eb3e8129ba624ae5bb On Friday, our Conservative Government announced a successfully negotiated agreement with the Obama Administration that will allow Canadian companies to participate in U.S. infrastructure projects financed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Our Government stood up for Canadians in resolving this issue with our American partners and the result is an agreement that will benefit both sides of the border.

Canadian suppliers will have access to projects under the Recovery Act in a range of areas, including programs of the U.S. Department of Energy; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Environmental Protection Agency. Our Government and the Obama Administration have also agreed to establish a fast-track consultation process in the event that similar Buy American provisions are applied to future funding programs.

Furthermore, the agreement grants access to further opportunities under the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

This negotiation with the U.S. is helping to create jobs in Canada as well as recognize the integrated nature of our two economies.

Looking ahead to the future, Canada and the U.S. have agreed to further discuss a more comprehensive and permanent agreement for increased opportunities between our two countries over the long-term.

Preserving and creating jobs is our Conservative Government’s priority. Our Conservative Government is delivering the right action for workers and businesses in Canada.

]]> On Friday, our Conservative Government announced a successfully negotiated agreement with the Obama Administration that will allow Canadian companies to participate in U.S. infrastructure projects financed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Our Government stood up for Canadians in resolving this issue with our American partners and the result is an agreement that will benefit both sides of the border.

Canadian suppliers will have access to projects under the Recovery Act in a range of areas, including programs of the U.S. Department of Energy; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the Environmental Protection Agency. Our Government and the Obama Administration have also agreed to establish a fast-track consultation process in the event that similar Buy American provisions are applied to future funding programs.

Furthermore, the agreement grants access to further opportunities under the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

This negotiation with the U.S. is helping to create jobs in Canada as well as recognize the integrated nature of our two economies.

Looking ahead to the future, Canada and the U.S. have agreed to further discuss a more comprehensive and permanent agreement for increased opportunities between our two countries over the long-term.

Preserving and creating jobs is our Conservative Government’s priority. Our Conservative Government is delivering the right action for workers and businesses in Canada.

]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/conservative-action-helping-workers-and-businesses-in-canada/feed 0 Ottawa Centre 2010 Annual General Meeting http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/2010-agm http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/2010-agm#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:48:29 +0000 jameswielgosz http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/?p=143 This is a reminder to our membership that we will be having our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00pm (registration at 6:30pm). The meeting will be held at the Montgomery Legion in the Garrison Sgt. Hall, 330 Kent Street – see map below.

Minister SheaOur special guest speaker will be the Hon. Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. Gail Shea proves that all elections are winnable. Defying all odds, Gail has won Liberal strong-holds both in provincial and federal politics. In the provincial election in 2000, Gail became the Member of the Provincial Legislature for her western PEI riding, the first Conservative MLA to represent her region in almost 50 years. Again in 2008, Gail made history defeating a former Liberal premier and became the first Conservative to represent her Egmont PEI riding in the House of Commons in almost 30 years. No challenge is too big for Gail and her record of success proves she knows how to win!

For more information, please e-mail us at info@ottawacentreconservative.ca.


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]]> http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/2010-agm/feed 0 Canadians providing aid to Haiti http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canadians-providing-aid-to-haiti http://ottawacentreconservative.ca/canadians-providing-aid-to-haiti#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Conservative Party of Canada - Top Stories tag:conservative.ca://029a4e67a3ba46552311340f710e1c40 On Monday, during the Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti in Montreal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rallied the international community to a strategic and coordinated effort to help rebuild Haiti.

The Prime Minister outlined three principles to guide the work of Haiti reconstruction: 

  • Sustainability – the world must commit to Haiti for the long-term. 
  • Effectiveness – resources must be directed to where they are most needed.
  • Accountability – the commitments we make must be firm and lasting to ensure Canadian tax dollars are used effectively.

Last week, our Government was proud to announce Canada will provide an additional $80 million for humanitarian aid and assistance in Haiti. This brings our total response to a potential $135 million. 

Furthermore, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Laureen Harper recently visited the Canadian Red Cross office in Ottawa to make a personal donation towards the relief efforts in Haiti.  Our Government is reminding Canadians that cash donations are the fastest, most efficient way to get help to people living in a disaster zone. We encourage all Canadians to contribute to the registered charity of their choice to help in the earthquake relief. In order to avoid potential fraud, we urge everyone to ensure that their charity of choice is a registered charity. More information can be found at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/donors/index.html

To acknowledge the generosity of Canadians, our Government has also announced that we will match, dollar for dollar, Canadians’ charitable contributions to registered organizations for disaster assistance in Haiti. Thus far, over $30 million has been donated. This is in addition to the $5 million preliminary emergency contribution announced earlier this week. 

To date, Canada has provided rapid response to the current situation in Haiti:

  • A Canadian Forces DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team) team has been sent to Haiti.
  • Canadian Forces aircraft are being dispatched daily to bring such things as emergency supplies, personnel, and search and rescue helicopters.
  • These same planes are being used to bring Canadians home. To date, almost 1000 people have been brought safely back home.
  • Within a short time, we will have approximately 2,000 men and women, seven helicopters and two ships contributing to rescue, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
  • The HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskan, two Canadian naval ships loaded with food, bottled water, medical equipment and humanitarian supplies, have left for Haiti.
  • A Canadian field hospital is now operating in Haiti.
  • We are setting up expedited immigration procedures for Haitians with family in Canada.
  • The Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince continues to provide emergency support to Canadian citizens in need.

Our Government offers our most sincere condolences to those who have lost friends and family in this terrible event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haitian people, as well as those who are worried about the safety and security of their loved ones.

Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in Haiti should contact the Emergency Operations Centre by calling 1-800-387-3124. They may also send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

Updates on the situation in Haiti are available at:  http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/earthquake_seisme_haiti.aspx.


 

]]> On Monday, during the Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti in Montreal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rallied the international community to a strategic and coordinated effort to help rebuild Haiti.

The Prime Minister outlined three principles to guide the work of Haiti reconstruction: 

  • Sustainability – the world must commit to Haiti for the long-term. 
  • Effectiveness – resources must be directed to where they are most needed.
  • Accountability – the commitments we make must be firm and lasting to ensure Canadian tax dollars are used effectively.

Last week, our Government was proud to announce Canada will provide an additional $80 million for humanitarian aid and assistance in Haiti. This brings our total response to a potential $135 million. 

Furthermore, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Laureen Harper recently visited the Canadian Red Cross office in Ottawa to make a personal donation towards the relief efforts in Haiti.  Our Government is reminding Canadians that cash donations are the fastest, most efficient way to get help to people living in a disaster zone. We encourage all Canadians to contribute to the registered charity of their choice to help in the earthquake relief. In order to avoid potential fraud, we urge everyone to ensure that their charity of choice is a registered charity. More information can be found at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/donors/index.html

To acknowledge the generosity of Canadians, our Government has also announced that we will match, dollar for dollar, Canadians’ charitable contributions to registered organizations for disaster assistance in Haiti. Thus far, over $30 million has been donated. This is in addition to the $5 million preliminary emergency contribution announced earlier this week. 

To date, Canada has provided rapid response to the current situation in Haiti:

  • A Canadian Forces DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team) team has been sent to Haiti.
  • Canadian Forces aircraft are being dispatched daily to bring such things as emergency supplies, personnel, and search and rescue helicopters.
  • These same planes are being used to bring Canadians home. To date, almost 1000 people have been brought safely back home.
  • Within a short time, we will have approximately 2,000 men and women, seven helicopters and two ships contributing to rescue, recovery and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
  • The HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskan, two Canadian naval ships loaded with food, bottled water, medical equipment and humanitarian supplies, have left for Haiti.
  • A Canadian field hospital is now operating in Haiti.
  • We are setting up expedited immigration procedures for Haitians with family in Canada.
  • The Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince continues to provide emergency support to Canadian citizens in need.

Our Government offers our most sincere condolences to those who have lost friends and family in this terrible event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haitian people, as well as those who are worried about the safety and security of their loved ones.

Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in Haiti should contact the Emergency Operations Centre by calling 1-800-387-3124. They may also send an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

Updates on the situation in Haiti are available at:  http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/earthquake_seisme_haiti.aspx.


 

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