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Wednesday, 07 November 2007 |
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 Column By Lynne Yelich, Member of Parliament Blackstrap
Canada stands on a proud history that is founded on the principles of peace, order and good government. This is the birthright of all Canadians thanks to our veterans’ efforts. We pay tribute to their memory, even as we think of Canada’s sons and daughters in uniform today. We honour our men and women in uniform who defend Canadian values at home and abroad; who quietly act to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians. At monuments and cenotaphs both large and small, we will remember those that gave their lives for the freedom of all Canadians. This moment of reverence links our honourable military history to our current military efforts around the world. This Remembrance Day, veterans of past wars and conflicts and young soldiers deployed today will stand shoulder to shoulder at cenotaphs across Canada, sharing a commitment and selfless dedication to duty. |
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Friday, 02 November 2007 |
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OTTAWA – Blackstrap MP Lynne Yelich says the Fall Economic Statement will reduce the overall tax burden for individual Canadians and their families, “Everyone will benefit from our Government’s tax relief package,” said MP Yelich. “Broad based tax reduction strengthens our economy and stimulates investment creating more and better jobs.” The tax cuts received easy passage on first reading November 1, 2007, with the Liberals abstaining from this critical vote on the Government’s Fall Economic Statement that included broad-based tax cuts for all facets of the Canadian economy while the New Democratic Party and the Bloc voted against it. “This statement brings the federal tax burden to its lowest level in nearly half a century,” explained Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, at the financial update announcement. Unprecedented in recent Canadian history, broad-based, measurable tax cuts of this nature have not been implemented since 1963, prior to expansion of Canada’s social safety net. Retroactively as of January 1, 2007, personal income tax has been reduced from 15.5% to 15% and the basic personal amount has been increased from $8,900 to $9,600. Highlights of the Fall Economic Statement include: |
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Monday, 22 October 2007 |
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 “Canada’s greatest strength lies in its energy and determination to build a better future,” says MP Yelich OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada delivered the Government’s Speech from the Throne, outlining a long-term agenda of clear goals and real results, focused on making life better for Canadians and their families on October 16, 2007. A mid-mandate Speech from the Throne provides an opportunity to frame the next phase of the Government’s policy agenda while highlighting accomplishments to date. The Speech from the Throne is an expression of Government policy priorities that will deliver tangible results for ordinary Canadians. "We take inspiration from the great explorers of our true north – Radisson and Groseilliers, Hudson and Franklin, Bernier, Amundsen and the rest. Just as they were guided by the North Star, we will be guided by a five-point agenda for Canada," Prime Minister Harper explained in his reply to the Speech from the Throne, October 17, 2007. In the next session of Parliament, Government will focus on five clear priorities: - Strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and place in the world by upholding our heritage and sovereignty at home and by living by our values abroad. Our government will vigorously protect our Arctic sovereignty and will realize a responsible and effective path forward in Afghanistan.
- Strengthening the federation and modernizing its democratic institutions by respecting provincial areas of responsibility. Our Government will continue to strengthen our democracy by addressing the need to shorten senators’ tenure from a maximum of 45 years to eight years.
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