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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 our community, our federal government is continuing to invest heavily in significant projects and initiatives that benefit Central Nova. Since 2006, our Government has invested more than $400 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 on these important initiatives.
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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 10, 2012
Grand Opening and Support for LORDA Park (link)
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, participated in the grand opening of a new multipurpose facility at the Lansdowne Outdoor Recreational Development Association (LORDA) wildlife park on May 5th. A $69,898 investment through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has helped LORDA construct a multipurpose facility on their wildlife recreational park site in the small rural community of Lansdowne.
'Our government is proud to support this important community asset here in Pictou County,' said Minister MacKay. 'The wilderness park is a special place where local people and visitors alike can enjoy the beauty and the health benefits of interacting with nature, and the new facility will add to the park’s tourism appeal and enrich the quality of life of area residents for years to come.'
'This new multipurpose building will allow us to extend our operating season, increasing visitation to our wilderness recreational park, as well as enhancing the programs we offer,'said Ray Levangie, LORDA President. 'We will be able to host community groups, sports teams, and other organizations which serve our community, and bring young and old together in a place where they can have unique experiences.' [..]
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05/17/2012
07:21 PM
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Please see below for a statement from the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence.
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I wish to reaffirm that the defence team is working to fulfill our commitment for an operational mandate for Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay so that the Base, and the community, prospers for years to come. Minister Penashue and I look forward to announcing this operational mandate as soon as work is complete.
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05/17/2012
12:00 PM
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Minister MacKay meets Lithuanian Minister of National Defence
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OTTAWA- Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, met with Lithuania’s Minister of National Defence, Her Excellency Rasa Jukneviciene, to discuss next week's NATO Chicago Summit and to reaffirm Canada and Lithuania's defence relationship.
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05/16/2012
05:19 PM
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Ontario Military Museum To Receive Decommissioned Oberon Submarine
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OTTAWA - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, has signed an agreement that will allow the Elgin Military Museum in St. Thomas, Ontario, to take possession of one of the Royal Canadian Navy's decommissioned submarines - the former HMCS Ojibwa - for permanent, public display.
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05/16/2012
01:04 PM
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Force Mobility Enhancement Project
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The Force Mobility Enhancement (FME) project includes the acquisition of a fleet of Armoured Engineer Vehicles (AEV) that will provide crucial support to the Leopard 2 tanks, Light Armoured Vehicle III, and future fleets, such as the Close Combat Vehicle and the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle. The project will also include the installation of tactical mobility implements on the fleet of Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
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05/11/2012
07:42 PM
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Statement made by Major-General Jon Vance on the cost of Canadian Forces Operations - Op Mobile Technical Briefing of May 11th, 2012.
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Good afternoon.
Thank you for joining us this afternoon.
My name is Major General Jon Vance. I am the Director of Staff of the Strategic Joint Staff.
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05/11/2012
05:00 PM
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Minister MacKay introduces new Canadian Forces Operational Command and Control structure
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Today, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, is pleased to announce a new Operational Command and Control structure for all Canadian Forces (CF) operations and Naval transformation.
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05/11/2012
05:00 PM
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Canadian Forces Transformation: New Operational Command and Control Structure
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Over the past decade, the Government has made a strategic investment in the Canadian Forces (CF) through balanced investments across the four defence pillars upon which CF capabilities are built – readiness, personnel, equipment and infrastructure. It has helped to develop a flexible, agile and resilient force that is both highly regarded by our allies and an enduring source of pride for Canadians.
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05/11/2012
05:00 PM
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Navy Transformation: Adjusting to deliver a revitalized Navy
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The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has undertaken a series of actions to transform and streamline the navy’s organizational structures and processes. The intended goal of these initiatives, which support the overall Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces (DND/CF) Transformation efforts, is to ensure the RCN is structured to operate efficiently and effectively, today and tomorrow.
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05/11/2012
04:04 PM
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Minister Fantino welcomes CanadaÂ’s Final CC-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft Delivery Ahead of Schedule
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The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Lieutenant-General André Deschamps, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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05/11/2012
01:00 PM
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Statement By The Minister Of National Defence On The Occasion Of MotherÂ’s Day
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OTTAWA—The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today issued the following statement on the occasion of Mother’s Day:
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