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MP Cheryl Gallant Concerned UN Peacekeeping Mission Set For Failure
I spoke out today in response to the Liberal government announcement that it is prepared to risk the lives of 600 Canadian soldiers for the “selfie” Prime Minister’s vanity project to buy a seat on the United Nations Security Council. It is one thing to join our NATO...
Report from Parliament – August 2016
At the end of June, Canada was host to a meeting with the Presidents of the United States and Mexico. One does not have to read very much of their “Statement on a North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership” to know this declaration is full of...
MP Cheryl Gallant Questions Unfair Tax Treatment of Tourism Small Business
As Official Opposition Critic for FedNor, I recently questioned announced Federal Tourism funding when family campgrounds are struggling to stay in business as a result of unfair taxation. The federal government is throwing away hard-earned taxpayer dollars when it...
MP Cheryl Gallant warns of door-to-door pressure sales
Don’t be fooled by misleading pitches for no-cost upgrades I am drawing attention to a recent warning issued by the Competition Bureau about deceptive door-to-door sales of water heaters and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. It seems every...
MP Gallant Hosts Defence Policy Meeting
I recently hosted a forum in Arnprior as part of the ongoing Defence Policy Review Forum. I would like to thank all the participants in today’s discussions. Their wide range of experience and knowledge led to a lively and insightful discussion on the purpose and...
Trudeau Liberals Approve Ontario Hydro Sale
Consumers are the big losers with the decision by the Trudeau Liberals to rubber stamp the recent sale of Great Lakes Power Transmission to Ontario Hydro (now called Hydro One). Earlier this year in Parliament, I asked the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic...
MP Gallant Defends Family Campgrounds
I am calling on the Trudeau Liberals to drop plans to go after private, family-run campgrounds as a source of revenue to pay for out-of-control spending. This is a direct assault on middle class Canadians. Jobs in rural Ontario are scarce. This is another attack on...
Is Political Correctness Putting Canadians at Risk?
Is political correctness putting Canadians at risk? That question needs to be asked following ill-advised comments made by senior Trudeau advisors about the recent vote in Great Britain to leave the European Union (EU). The referendum vote for British Exit from the...
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MP Gallant Challenges Liberals on Their Treatment of Soldiers
I challenged the Minister of Defence in Parliament over the liberal party’s disdain for Canada’s Armed Forces. Hansard June 6, 2016 In the Upper Ottawa Valley, every Friday is Red Friday. I ask all Canadians to remember the brave women and men of the CSOR regiment as...
Soldiers Put at Risk
The Trudeau Government is unnecessarily putting soldiers’ lives at risk for the sake of a few publicity photos. Military families were horrified to read details in the press that would not have been disclosed by our Conservative government, nor should they be. We...
Federal Taxpayers on the Hook for Ontario Electricity Scandal
Ontario Residents will see their Federal taxes increase to pay for Ontario’s electricity rate scandal. Federal legislation (Bill C-15) includes the Ontario Electricity Support Program as a budget measure. It is important to point out to Canadian taxpayers that Part 1...
MP Cheryl Gallant Re-Introduces Private Members Legislation to Protect Jobs
I am pleased to confirm the re-introduction of Bill C-278, An Act to Amend the Lobbying Act (reporting obligations), to be read as the Foreign Lobbying Transparency Act. I introduced this legislation to protect local jobs. Thousands of Canadians rely on the working...
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...