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Press Releases
July 28, 2010
Harper Government Out Of Step On Human Rights
Historic United Nations vote recognizes human right to water, as Canada abstains
July 20, 2010
Hyer Solicits Small Business Concerns
Bruce Hyer, MP hosts breakfast meeting to hear concerns of local small businesses
Bruce Hyer to Hold Public Meetings on Health Care
New Democrat Health Critic Megan Leslie, MP (Halifax) joins Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer to host public forums on Seniors’ Health Care, Aboriginal Health Care
July 1, 2010
Statement on Canada Day 2010
Hyer: It’s incumbent upon Canadians to appreciate what makes Canada special
June 30, 2010
HST Begins With a Bang on Canada Day
Fireworks celebrations on July 1st do not escape Harmonized Sales Tax
June 21, 2010
Bruce Hyer – Statement on National Aboriginal Day
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP recognizes rich cultures of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples
June 17, 2010
Restrictive Cell Phone Locks Must End, Say MPs
Bill tabled to ban confining mobile phone network locks, boost competition & consumer choice
June 9, 2010
Northern Ontario New Democrats Slam Clement on Pork-Barrel Spending
May 21, 2010
MPs Tour Canadian Forest Industry Success Story
Employee-owned Harmac mill to increase production despite decimated sector, MPs find
May 17, 2010
Hyer Statement on International Day Against Homophobia
Thunder Bay – Superior North MP advocates “tolerant, inclusive” society
May 11, 2010
Multi-Partisan Support to Shepherd Climate Bill Through Senate
Liberal Senator Grant Mitchell sponsors MP Bruce Hyer’s landmark Bill C-311
May 7, 2010
Bill to Help Retired & Disabled Vets, Mounties Defeated
Government kills Bill C-201 that would end punitive clawback of service pensions, disability
May 6, 2010
HST: Bruce Hyer Calls on Feds to Honour Treaty Exemption
Ball is in Flaherty’s court after Ontario signs memorandum on Harmonized Sales Tax
May 5, 2010
House of Commons Adopts Key Climate Change Bill
Opposition parties unite to pass C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, 149 to 136
April 30, 2010
HST Starts May 1st on Many Purchases
Sales tax hike to hit unsuspecting consumers on items intended for use after July 1
Hyer Looking for Centennial Flame Award Applicants
Citizens researching contributions of Canadians with disabilities to public life eligible for $5,000
April 28, 2010
Opposition Unites to Pass Bills, Motion
Opposition legislation on foreign investment, apology for Italian-Canadian internment, compassionate leave for workers pass as final Climate Change Bill debate concludes
Statement on International Day of Mourning
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP commemorates workers injured or killed on the job
April 27, 2010
Rafferty & Hyer Congratulate National Champions Thunder Bay Sportop Queens Hockey Team
Queens take crown at national championships in Regina
April 22, 2010
Final Climate Change Vote Looms on 40th Earth Day
MP Hyer building on cross-party support for country’s only federal climate change bill
April 14, 2010
Canada’s Climate Change Bill Progresses to Final Vote
C-311 unites opposition, survives crucial challenge 155 votes to 137
Hyer Calls for National Cyclotron Network
Says building local cyclotrons like Thunder Bay facility best way to mitigate isotope shortages
April 12, 2010
Bill to Tackle Climate Change Faces Crucial Vote
April 1, 2010
Federal Government Cancels Popular Home Energy Retrofit Program
Axing of popular program to impact local homeowners, jobs, small biz says MP Hyer
March 30, 2010
Final Climate Change Bill Debate to Ignite in Commons
Last House debate starts on Bill C-311, Climate Change Accountability Act, before final vote
Emergency House of Commons Debate Held on Aboriginal Healing
MPs call on Government to fund Aboriginal Healing Foundation before time runs out
Click here to read Bruce's speech in the House of Commons
March 27, 2010
Bruce Hyer: Canadians to Send Message with Earth Hour
MP’s landmark Climate Change Bill to face final showdown in House of Commons
March 24, 2010
New Northwestern Ontario Immigration Portal Launched
MP Bruce Hyer speaks on International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination
Government Stalling on Needed Pension Reforms: Hyer
Finance Minister Flaherty Announces Limited ‘Consultations’ on Pension Crisis
March 22, 2010
World Water Day: First Nations Awash in Unsafe Water
115 First Nations under Drinking Water Advisories
March 17, 2010
Parliament Clips PM’s Power to Prorogue
Opposition Day Motion to require majority approval for prorogation passes 139 to 135
March 16, 2010
Motion Tabled to Limit PM’s Powers of Prorogation
Opposition Day Motion would require House support for suspensions longer than a week
March 10, 2010
Budget Passes House of Commons Vote
Budget 2010 passes 142 to 132 in Tuesday night vote as 31 Liberals absent
Bruce Hyer Addresses First Nations HST Protest
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP tells Parliament Hill crowd that treaty rights are being disrespected
March 9, 2010
New Democrats Table Budget Amendment to Eliminate Federal HST Money
Move would effectively kill 8% sales tax increase in Ontario
March 8, 2010
Bruce Hyer Celebrates International Women’s Day, Highlights Pay Equality
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP recognizes contribution of women to nation
March 4, 2010
‘Bay Street Budget’ Leaves Northwest Ontario Behind
HST & Payroll Tax Increase to Hit Consumers and Small Business Hard
March 3, 2010
Hyer: Throne Speech Lacks Coherent Jobs Strategy
Indicates Harper will spend billions on corporate tax cuts instead of job creation
March 2, 2010
Golden Olympic Lining Precedes Dark Clouds for Amateur Sport
Northern MPs congratulate Olympians, raise sport tax concerns
February 26, 2010
Hyer Calls for Young Aboriginal Writers to Have their Stories Heard
Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge open to youth aged 14-29
February 24, 2010
Hyer Champions Rural Care at New Democrat National Health Panel
Hyer’s proposal to support rural health care now party policy
February 22, 2010
Hyer Pushes for Passenger Rail to North Shore & the Lakehead
Rail Motion to be introduced, petition launched, local Facebook group approaches 2,500 people
February 18, 2010
Hyer Seeks Applications for Parliament Hill Summer Student Jobs
House of Commons positions open to full-time secondary or post-secondary students
February 10, 2010
Hyer Announces Community Arts & Heritage Funding
Heritage program accepting funding applications for festivals, historical capital projects
February 5, 2010
Hyer, Rafferty Offer Support to Layton
New Democrat Leader announces prostate cancer diagnosis, will continue as Leader
February 3, 2010
Hyer Encourages Applications for Canada Day Grants
Funding deadline looms for Canada Day, Aboriginal Day, Multiculturalism Day festivities
January 29, 2010
Hyer Launches 2010 Budget Public Consultation Tour
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP to host public meetings across region starting Feb 1st
Hyer Critical of Harper’s 5 Latest Senate Appointments
MP condemns Friday appointment of Conservative party insiders to control Senate
January 28, 2010
Northern New Democrats in Final Push to Save Rail
Decision on essential lines like Huron Central Railway expected as early as this week
January 23, 2010
Hyer Backs Parliamentary Reforms at Prorogation Rally
Says outpouring of support for democracy gives hope for nation’s future
January 22, 2010
Bruce Hyer to Speak at Saturday Anti-Prorogation Rally
MP will address Thunder Bay crowd before returning to work in Ottawa Monday
January 21, 2010
Hyer Calls for Italian-Canadian Apology & Redress
Opposition united in support of MP Massimo Pacetti’s Private Members’ Bill C-302
Bruce Hyer – Statement on Election of Hon. Joe Comuzzi as IJC Chair
Thunder Bay – Superior North MP congratulates former MP on appointment & election
January 15, 2010
Bruce Hyer Calls for HST Exemption for Schools, Hospitals
Northern Ontario MP calls on Feds, Ontario to follow B.C. example to save jobs
January 13, 2010
Summer Jobs Funding Increases in Thunder Bay–Superior North
MP Bruce Hyer asks for local input as program deadline approaches
January 8, 2010
Government Priority on HST when Jobs Strategy Needed Instead
Hyer, Horwath & Rafferty call for urgent action to save Northern Ontario jobs, develop economy
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