by Cheryl Gallant | Jan 30, 2017 | Defence & Readiness, Media Release, Mental Health, News (Local), News (National), Petawawa, Press Release
I was pleased to welcome Department of Veterans’ Affairs Ombudsman Guy Parent to an evening Town Hall at Garrison Petawawa. All Veterans, military, RCMP and their families were invited. The next morning a special stakeholders, meeting took place as an open forum to...
by Cheryl Gallant | Jan 23, 2017 | Farmers, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Our Community, Press Release
I was pleased to recently host representatives from the local Agricultural community. Thank-you to Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture representatives Dean Matheson and Deb Knapton; National Farmers Union Representatives Tony Straathof and Tim Tabbert; Renfrew...
by Cheryl Gallant | Jan 18, 2017 | All News, News (Local), News (National), Press Release
Carbon Taxes will make the Canadian economy less competitive at a time when new U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ease regulatory burdens on industry and lower corporate taxes. Jobs lost in the manufacturing sector in Ontario as a result of the carbon tax on...
by Cheryl Gallant | Dec 28, 2016 | Bonnechere Valley, Media Release, News (Local), Press Release
We have another reason to cheer on ‘Bish. It was my honour and privilege, on behalf of friends, family, and the wider Upper Ottawa Valley community, to nominate Melissa Bishop to the CAAWS 2016 list of the most influential women in sport and physical activity....
by Cheryl Gallant | Dec 21, 2016 | Defence & Readiness, Media Release, News (Local), Pembroke, Petawawa, Press Release
For their dedication, leadership, and perseverance, it is my pleasure to present Jolan Wong and Chantal Beauchesne with a 2016 MP Commendation award. Jolan and Chantal’s awards were given in recognition of their leadership and inspiration to all Canadians as members...
by Cheryl Gallant | Dec 14, 2016 | Bill C-462, Media Release, News (Local), News (National), Our Community, Press Release
The claim by a lobby group formed recently by disability tax credit promoters that Canadians living with disabilities will start smoking medical marijuana if they are not allowed to take at least 30% of any refund owed to someone who is entitled to claim this tax...