Blake Richards

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Conservative MP for Wild Rose (Alberta)

Won his last election, in 2011, with 74.70% of the vote.

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Yesterday

Posted on Twitter Our government announces EI reforms to help Canadians who want to work get back to work by connecting w available jobs http://t.co/eyIbaM3U

Two days ago

Mentioned by Cochrane Eagle Tourism continues to be a top priority for Richards In the wake of National Tourism Week, Wild Rose MP and chair of the Parliamentary Tourism Caucus, Blake Richards, is energized by the success of the country's travel and hospitality sector and what his Conservative Government is doing to prolong that ...

Three days ago

Posted on Twitter In Washington for mtgs w US Senate and Congressional Tourism Caucuses, including Co-Chair Sen Begich http://t.co/xFcye9qA

Posted on Twitter A powerful message....one that all of us who enjoy a life of freedom and democracy should pay heed http://t.co/TGlFIlRW

Mentioned by backofthebook.ca A Modest Opinion – You'll be breaking the law, while you're breaking the law Therefore, I know what Conservative MP Blake Richards is talking about in his new Bill, C-309, which would make it illegal for rioters to wear masks while rioting — offering up a penalty of 10 years in prison if convicted. It turns out that it's really ...

This week

Posted on Twitter @markstrahl One might say the most beautiful riding in the entire country in fact... #godscountry #wildrose

A week ago

Mentioned by Updated News Montreal bans wearing masks at protests The bill is awaiting its final two votes in the House of Commons and will then proceed to the Senate. The private member's bill, sponsored by Conservative MP Blake Richards, would impose a 10-year penalty on rioters who try to conceal their identities.

Mentioned by CBC.ca Montreal to vote on masked protester bylaw The private member's bill, sponsored by Conservative MP Blake Richards, would impose a 10-year penalty on rioters who try to conceal their identities. The proposed law wouldn't apply to peaceful protests. A woman protests against the proposed bylaw ...

Posted on Twitter Wild Rose Report - Celebrating Canada's Tourism Industry #constantcontact http://t.co/W3XbmQ5Z

Posted on Twitter $1.4 million raised for cancer research...Hockey Heroes @KidsCancerCare: Congratulations @hockeymarathon we are all so proud of you! #heroes

Voted No on Vote #224 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize the contributions that the baby ...

Voted Yes on Vote #223 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #222 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #221 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #220 That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving ...

Mentioned by Airdrie City View Riot bill gets backing from federal government Participants of riots and unlawful assemblies can run but they won't be able to hide if Wild Rose MP Blake Richards' new bill continues through Parliament. “This will help prevent riots or unlawful assembles from occurring because it's a deterrent ...

Mentioned by Cochrane Eagle Canada's review process needs streamlining, says Richards Wild Rose MP Blake Richards believes his Conservative Government has introduced an effectual measure to address Canada's review practices while maintaining environmental awareness. “I know how important it is to be a good steward of our environment,” ...

Spoke in the House on Tourism Week Mr. Speaker, May 14 to 20 is Tourism Week in Canada, a national initiative that showcases the economic impact of travel and tourism from coast to ...

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on New Democratic Party of Canada Mr. Speaker, the recently announced NDP shadow cabinet contains the member for London—Fanshawe, the critic for pensions. The member opposite is a union activist who had ...

Spoke in the House on Justice Mr. Speaker, Canada's justice system should always put the rights of law-abiding Canadians ahead of those of criminals. Canadians are increasingly concerned about the violent and ...

A month ago

Spoke in the House on Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity During Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act Mr. Speaker, for the last several nights fires have been burning in the streets of Montreal. Police officers and journalists have been assaulted, stores and other ...

Two months ago

Spoke in the House on Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to speak to Bill C-31, the protecting Canada's immigration system act. I am proud to ...

Spoke in the House on Air Canada Mr. Speaker, a work stoppage at Air Canada would be damaging to Canada's fragile economy and would strand over a million Canadians this week alone. Early ...

Three months ago

Spoke in the House on Port of Québec Mr. Speaker, I rise today to continue the discussion in response to the member's Motion No. 271, which proposes that the federal government recognize the importance ...

Spoke in the House on Diamond Jubilee Medal Mr. Speaker, Canadians who have distinguished themselves in service to others are being awarded Diamond Jubilee Medals in this, the 60th year of Queen Elizabeth II's ...

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-309 An Act to amend the Criminal code (concealment of identity)