Today

Posted on Twitter This project represents great opportunities for #tourism & better knowledge of our national #parks' natural history. http://t.co/RFciyTHg

Posted on Twitter RT @DowntownCharles: DVBIA supports MP Richards' Bill C-309. If passed, wearing a disguise/mask during riot wd be a crime #vancouver

Yesterday

Spoke in the House on Preventing Persons from Concealing Their Identity During Riots and Unlawful Assemblies Act Madam Speaker, we have had some excellent debate on my private member's Bill C-309, the preventing persons from concealing their identity during riots or unlawful assemblies ...

Voted Yes (against his party) on Vote #123 on Bill C-306 Amend the Parliament of Canada Act (political affiliation)

Voted Yes on Vote #122 on Bill C-11 Amend the Copyright Act

Posted on Twitter Final hour of Second Reading debate on my Private Members Bill C-309 starts in about half an hour...will be speaking to close it out

Mentioned by Cochrane Eagle China key to economy moving forward: Richards With Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit to China, Wild Rose MP Blake Richards wants to recognize the importance of Canada's relationship with the Middle Kingdom. “Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and China reached nearly $58 billion in ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca Mask ban bill back up for debate by MPs Conservative MP Blake Richards said he is feeling confident about his bill that would make it a crime to wear a mask during a riot as it comes up for debate again in the House of Commons Wednesday. It is the second time MPs will have the opportunity to ...

Two days ago

Voted Yes on Vote #121 on Bill C-19 Amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act

Voted No on Vote #120 on Bill C-19 Amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act

Voted No on Vote #119 on Bill C-19 Amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act

Posted on Twitter And after a marathon session of voting on amendments the end of the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry is one step closer

Posted on Twitter New Parliamentary Coalition: BQ-Green (aka Elizabeth May) working together on a number of amendments. Green Party members must be proud...

Posted on Twitter Great meeting with @oldscollege President Tom Thompson getting updated on all the upcoming happenings for next year's Centennial

Three days ago

Spoke in the House on Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act Mr. Speaker, for many years now law-abiding Canadians who use rifles and shotguns for legitimate reasons have spoken out against the wasteful and ineffective long gun ...

This week

Spoke in the House on Public Safety Madam Speaker, Canadians gave our government a strong mandate to keep our streets and communities safe. That is why we have introduced the safe streets and ...

Spoke in the House on Petitions Madam Speaker, I would like to present a petition signed by 28 residents of Canmore in my riding of Wild Rose. The petitioners call upon Parliament ...

A week ago

Mentioned by Cochrane Times Wildrose candidate embraces grassroots ideology Lyster, who lives in Exshaw and owns his own business teaching first aid, previously served as the campaign manager for Conservative MP Blake Richards and has a long history of community service. And with a provincial election looming, he said he sees ...

Two weeks ago

Mentioned by Cochrane Eagle Red tape a negative, says Richards When it comes to regulation, Wild Rose MP Blake Richards feels there has to be a fine balance of enough, yet not too much. “Government red tape is a bugbear of mine,” Richards said in his weekly release. “I think there's good evidence that ...

Mentioned by Cochrane Eagle Exshaw resident seeks nomination for Wildrose Party Lyster has also dug his political heels into MP Blake Richards' reelection bid as the manager for his campaign. “It was a great opportunity to refine my grass-roots campaign skills and meet people all over the area,” explained Lyster.

Mentioned by Rocky View Weekly MP gathers input at open houses Blake Richards continued his Rocky View County pre-budget consultation tour, speaking to Airdronians, Jan. 11. People were encouraged to thumb through a budget information packet and fill out a survey of where money should be spent or cut.

Two months ago

Spoke in the House on Fair Representation Act Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak to this bill, the fair representation act. Representation by population was the guiding principle in determining the allocation of ...

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, in examining the motion we have before us here today, I have to wonder if the opposition members took the time to consider the ...

Spoke in the House on National Parks Mr. Speaker, a new study confirms something that every Albertan already knows. Nothing matches the experience of a visit to Alberta's majestic Rocky Mountains. The study ...

Three months ago

Spoke in the House on Ski Tourism Industry Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today as chair of the parliamentary tourism caucus to congratulate Senator Nancy Greene Raine and her husband, Al Raine, on ...

More than three months ago

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

Statements in the House