Yesterday

Didn't vote on Vote #692 That this House do now adjourn.

Didn't vote on Vote #691 That, notwithstanding any Standing or Special Order or usual practice of the House, commencing upon the adoption of ...

Didn't vote on Vote #690 That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “Fridays” and substituting the following: ...

Didn't vote on Vote #689 on Bill C-463 Amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses)

Didn't vote on Vote #688 That, in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians ...

Two weeks ago

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Briefing on Security of Rail Transport Thank you very much, Chair. I do appreciate Mr. Leef's point of order because we've already heard in this committee previously from the RCMP that their ...

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to my colleague's comments, and I have to say before I begin my question that I know this member from ...

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Economics of Policing Yes, and as I look at this list of things and the direction you're going in, it looks the Commissionaires organization is going to be quite ...

Spoke in the House on Veterans Affairs Mr. Speaker, it seems the new Conservative hobby is trolling the Internet, hunting down quotes the PMO boys can twist around and use to play partisan ...

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Economics of Policing It's very kind, in fact. One of the things we've heard from a number of witnesses is the use of other professionals, in some cases in ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Volunteers are integral – John Rafferty MP Volunteers are integral – John Rafferty MP. 29 April 2013; By John Rafferty MP · Politics. John Rafferty MP. THUNDER BAY – Politics – Volunteers are an integral part of any community and since last week was National Volunteer Week in Canada I would like ...

A month ago

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Economics of Policing One of the things that was brought up in the last session that I'd like to follow is the responsibility of the federal government with the ...

Spoke in the House on Combating Terrorism Act Mr. Speaker, I listened intently to my colleague's remarks. I found a parallel to what he was talking about with the Senate and the current government ...

Spoke in the House on Taxation Mr. Speaker, the Minister of State for Finance likes outdoor taxes. He is a fly fisherman. He knows that if there are fewer people on the ...

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Economics of Policing I do want to talk about first nations' policing, which you have talked about, and the problems they have, and in particular, my experience in northwestern ...

Spoke in the House on Taxation Mr. Speaker, Canada's fishermen do not deserve another tax. It is wrong. Budget 2013 will make life more expensive for fishermen and outfitters in Thunder Bay, ...

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Economics of Policing Thank you, Chair. Thank you, everyone, for being here. I have three questions, one for each of you. I hope I can get to them. Chief ...

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak on this opposition day motion which is a very important one. The core of the matter is what we see ...

Mentioned by Hill Times (subscription) Subscribe to The Hill Times Cheer up, John: NDP MP John Rafferty, who represents Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright. NDP MP Linda Duncan, who represents Edmonton-Strathcona, Alta. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright. NDP MP Peter ...

Two months ago

Mentioned by TbNewsWatch.com Rafferty says he understands frustration of some Tory MPs Last week several Conservative MPs complained that the Prime Minister's Office had removed them from that list. MP John Rafferty (NDP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River) said even if the MPs were removed for supposedly wanting to discuss sex-selective abortion, ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Sault Ste Marie Police Report March 29 2013 Sault Ste Marie Police Report March 29 2013 · Taxes Increases from Conservatives - John Rafferty MP · Friends of Chippewa Park AGM · police CrimeBeat · Sault Ste Marie Police Report March 29 2013 · Sault Ste Marie Police Daily Report March 27 2013 ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Friends of Chippewa Park Report We have received this grant from Canada Summer Jobs program for a number of years and are greatly appreciative of the support we have received from MP John Rafferty in obtaining funding to support our work. The students provide the public relations ...

Mentioned by Net Newsledger Taxes Increases from Conservatives – John Rafferty MP Taxes Increases from Conservatives – John Rafferty MP. 29 March 2013; By John Rafferty MP · Local. John Rafferty MP. THUNDER BAY – Politics – Tax increases coming. Last week the 2013-14 federal budget document was presented to parliament.

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Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Main Estimates 2013-14: Vote 25 under PRIVY COUNCIL and Votes 1, 5, ... This is a first nations policing question, Minister Toews. While the funding has come across—which is great, and there has been lots of pressure, I know, ...

Spoke in the House on Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak to Bill C-15, which would amend the National Defence Act to strengthen military justice. This is following a couple of ...

Spoke at the Public Safety committee on Bill C-51, An Act to amend the Witness Protection Program Act and ... Thank you very much, Chair. Thank you to both of you for being here today. I have a question for Mr. Mukherjee, but I would also ...

Spoke in the House on The Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to Bill C-55 today. I am thankful to my friend, the very hard-working member for Beauharnois—Salaberry, for her ...

More than 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

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

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)

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