Unfortunately, London’s Conservative MPs are simply not telling the truth in their joint letter “NDP carbon tax a job killer”. Neither the NDP nor our leader have advocated for a Carbon tax - we have, in fact, opposed it whenever one has been suggested.
What we have proposed and Mr. Mulcair is still proposing is a cap-and-trade system. It is very similar to the one advocated by the Conservatives in their 2008 platform, something they have failed to deliver.
MP Irene Mathyssen's speech to the London Firefighters Association at the September 11th Memorial Service for Firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty:
LONDON –With Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II are in full swing across the Commonwealth, NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) is pleased to announce the thirty individuals to whom she will be awarding this honour.
"I'm so honoured to be included, and to be in such great company. Wow!" said Penn Kemp, London's first Poet Laureate who was selected for her contributions to the community and the country's arts and culture.
MP Irene Mathyssen is pleased to announce the following members of our community have been selected as recipients of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their contributions to our community.
In partnership with the United Way of London & Middlesex, the recipients will be recieving this honour on Wednesday June 27th, at a special awards banquet. For details and tickets please visit:
Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions. The first is from Canadians of all ages who are very concerned about the proposed changes to the old age security program. They regard it as a direct attack on the poorest seniors of the present and the future. They are calling on the government to rescind any idea in terms of increasing the age for pensions for Canadians from 65 to 67.
