A week ago

Spoke in the House on Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act Madam Speaker, I have enjoyed the debate today because it is a very important one, not just for us now, but for future generations of Canadians. ...

Voted Yes on Vote #224 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize the contributions that the baby ...

Voted No on Vote #223 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #222 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #221 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #220 That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Rafferty – Working hard to bring some transparency and accountability to the ... For our part, New Democrats will continue to work for a more open and accountable government and more timely, effective, and sensible investment in First Nation health matters moving forward. John Rafferty MP.

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Rafferty Blasts Conservatives over BIWAASE'AA funding cut OTTAWA – Thunder Bay – Rainy River Member of Parliament John Rafferty rose in question period to blast the Harper Conservatives for de-funding the Biwaase'aa after school program in Thunder Bay while wasting billions of tax dollars on other 'misguided' ...

Spoke in the House on Aboriginal Affairs Mr. Speaker, Biwaase’aa is the after-school program for aboriginal youth in Thunder Bay. It provides healthy food, recreational activities, first nations cultural teachings and emotional support ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger This Conservative government is making all the wrong choices - Rafferty OTTAWA – Thunder Bay Rainy River Member of Parliament John Rafferty rose in question period to blast the Harper Conservatives for de-funding the Biwaase'aa after school program in Thunder Bay while wasting billions of tax dollars on other 'misguided' ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger From the House – This week in Ottawa an important debate was taking place New Democrats will have more to say on this budget in the coming days, but you can be sure that we will do our best to ensure that there is proper and transparent debate on all bills put before our democratically elected parliament. John Rafferty MP.

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on The Environment Mr. Speaker, we know the government has identified 142 heavily contaminated sites across Canada. One example is Big Grassy River First Nation on Lake of the ...

Mentioned by The Chronicle Journal Vets call closure of Thunder Bay office a 'disgrace' MP John Rafferty said the government can't send soldiers to war theaters and not give them full support when they return home. “These offices also provide support to RCMP vets, too, which is sometimes forgotten,” said Rafferty (NDP-Thunder Bay-Rainy ...

Three weeks ago

Mentioned by Toronto Star Bruce Hyer would return to NDP if Thomas Mulcair stopped whipping votes Relations had already been tense after Hyer was disciplined for breaking party ranks along with fellow NDP MP John Rafferty (Thunder Bay–Rainy River) to side with the Conservatives on a whipped vote to kill the long-gun registry.

Spoke in the House on The Budget Mr. Speaker, we in northern Ontario know the economy is suffering under the government's watch. In the March budget, the government chose to cut money that ...

Spoke in the House on Thunder Bay Multicultural Association Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to invite MPs and my constituents in Thunder Bay—Rainy River to join me in a 48-hour trip ...

A month ago

Spoke in the House on Economic Development Mr. Speaker, service groups, not-for-profits and small businesses in northern Ontario are taking stock of the local initiatives program that has been pulled out from under ...

Two months ago

Spoke in the House on The Budget Mr. Speaker, I listened to my hon. colleague's comments with great interest. I have the utmost respect for him, and I am sure he certainly believes ...

Spoke in the House on Canada-Panama Economic Growth and Prosperity Act Mr. Speaker, I am always very impressed when my friend and colleague, the hon. member for Nanaimo—Cowichan, speaks, not just because of her background and knowledge, ...

Three months ago

Posted on Twitter Thank you to everyone in Thunder Bay - Rainy River for your feedback and support on the LGR. http://t.co/v7Cecyjx #gunregistry #cdnpoli

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-338 An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (termination and severance pay)

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-294 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (illness or injury)

Posted on Twitter Thank you Jack. You will be missed by all Canadians. http://t.co/Yk44IhJ #jacklayton #cdnpoli

Posted on Twitter Later in Thunder Bay, fireworks in Upsala then back to Fort Frances ready for July 2nd festivities! Over 1,000 kms.! And yes it IS fun! 2/2

Posted on Twitter Busy prepping goodies for July 1st, the busiest day of the year! Starting with a parade in Fort Frances, then off to Shebandowan (1/2)

Posted on Twitter http://bit.ly/jDhhsJ In this weeks column I talk about seniors poverty & the choices we can make to eliminate it in Canada #cdnpoli

Posted on Twitter A Thunder Bay office day today. First time for shorts this year!!!

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-227 An Act respecting the establishment of a National Strategy for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-569 An Act respecting the establishment of a National Strategy for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-532 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning labels regarding the consumption of alcohol)

Statements in the House