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MP Gallant Pays Tribute to 450 Helicopter Squadron in House of Commons
Monday, May 30th ,2016 Statements by Members Mrs. Cheryl Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, CPC): Mr. Speaker, it was a historic moment recently for the flight crew of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron operating one of Canada's new CH-147F Chinook helicopters, in...
MP Cheryl Gallant Hosts Environmental Presentation
I was pleased to host Dr. Peter Ottensmeyer, (Professor Emeritus, Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto), and Dr. John Hilborn, (PhD Nuclear Physics, McGill University, Reactor Physicist, AECL, 1954-1991) for a presentation on Parliament Hill about...
Report from Parliament May 2016
Earlier this year in Parliament, I asked the Federal Government to launch an inquiry into Ontario electricity rates. I asked this question in the context of the acquisition by the recently privatized Ontario Hydro monopoly, now called Hydro One, of a competitor, and...
MP Cheryl Gallant Questions Defence Minister on Medical Release
During a special sitting of Parliament to examine the budget of the Department of National Defence, I questioned the Defence Minister regarding “universality of service” and the challenge medically released soldiers have when they exit the military. In recent...
MP Gallant Hears From Local Farmers
Together with Conservative Agriculture Critic Chris Warkentin, M.P. for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, I was pleased to host Craig McLaughlin, President of the Renfrew County Cattleman Association; Jennifer Doelman, from the Crop Sector; Barry Gould, Poultry Operator; and...
Former 427 Squadron Commander Major-General Christopher Coates Greets MP Cheryl Gallant at NORAD Headquarters
As Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence, I visited the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) Headquarters. The visit was a part of the committee’s study of the Canadian NORAD Region and aerial readiness. It was my pleasure to be greeted by MGen...
Defence Cuts Risk Lives
The decision to cut equipment purchases approved by our previous Conservative Government risks lives. That is my thought when in regards to the decision by the Trudeau Government to withhold funds for equipment like search and rescue helicopters and personal armour...
MP Cheryl Gallant Question Government’s commitment to protecting our Troops
On Friday in Question Period, I asked the Liberal Government to explain their decision to revoke support of a program which helps protect Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from chemical and biological agents in the field.
MP Gallant Questions Liberal Government on Military Funding Cuts
ON Wednesday, I asked the Liberal Government to explain their decision to return the Canadian Armed Forces to the decade of darkness.
I Need to Hear From You
I am requesting your opinion regarding physician-assisted dying. Physician-assisted dying raises many deep legal, moral and ethical questions. The Conservative Party believes that its Members should be able to speak and vote freely on legislation involving matters of...
MP Cheryl Gallant Hosts International Trade Meeting in Arnprior
I was pleased to be joined by the Hon. Ed Fast, MP in Arnprior to a special briefing for local businesses on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). As Minister of International Trade in the Conservative Government, Mr. Fast negotiated the blockbuster trade deal....
The Selfie Budget
An out of control deficit is short-term pain followed by long-term pain. This is what you get when you have a self-absorbed Prime Minister who only cares about taking selfies with the beautiful people. All the budget mistakes made in Toronto are being repeated in...
MP Gallant Questions Public Safety Minister in Committee
On March 8th, 2016 I had the opportunity to question the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, regarding his Government's plans for protecting Canadian's Cyber Security.
MP Gallant Questions Defence Minister in Committee
On March 8th, 2016, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, appeared before the Standing Committee of National Defence. I questioned the Minister twice on his Government's plans for National Security and the Canadian Armed Forces.
MP Gallant Questions Government on CF-18 Withdrawl
On March 8th, 2016, I rose in Question Period to ask the Government how many Canadian Armed Forces members must die before they realize the necessity of air cover.
Report from Parliament March 2016
As we observe the Season of Lent, culminating in Easter Sunday, I was moved to recognize, in a statement to the House of Commons, the genocide directed against Christians in the Middle East. The United Nations (UN) defines genocide as wilful acts intended to destroy a...
MP Cheryl Gallant Highlights Canada’s Female Leadership on International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women's Day (#IWD2016), I would like to highlight the leading women on the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and on the NATO Parliamentary Association, with both the Canadian representatives to the NAC and the head of the delegation filling...
MP Gallant Announces New Accessibility Funding in Calabogie
I was pleased visit Calabogie Peaks Resort to announce $44,200 in funding through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). The funding will go towards the Paving a Pathway to Enable Accessibility to Activities and Building at Calabogie Peaks. Paul and Liz Murphy have...