Yesterday

Voted Yes on Vote #685 That the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status ...

Voted Yes on Vote #684 on Bill S-9 Amend the Criminal Code

Voted No on Vote #683 That, in light of $3.1 billion of missing funds outlined in Chapter Eight of the 2013 Spring Report ...

Voted No on Vote #682 That the motion be amended by adding the following: “and that in order to avoid losing funds in ...

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Chair, I rise to speak to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's main estimates for 2013-14. Before I begin, I would like to indicate that ...

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Anaphylaxis Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to stand before the House today to speak about anaphylaxis, which is a serious allergic reaction that can occur after ...

Spoke in the House on Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on the important issue of the health and safety of all Canadian citizens, and, in particular, on Canada's first ...

Voted Yes on Vote #681 on Bill S-213 Respecting a national day of remembrance to honour Canadian veterans of the Korean War

Spoke at the Health committee on Technological Innovation Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I want to thank both our witnesses for being here today. I appreciate that it could probably be fairly frustrating ...

Spoke at the Government Operations committee on Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings, Structures and Public Works and Main Estimates ... Thank you very much. For my second question, I'm looking at your message and picking up on something you spoke to when you stated that you ...

Spoke in the House on Questions on the Order Paper With regard to the Good and Services Tax, what would it cost the government, on an annual basis, to add to Part II of schedule VI ...

Spoke at the Government Operations committee on Main Estimates 2013-14: Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE, ... Okay, great. My next question is for you, Ms. Robinson. I'm looking at your report on plans and priorities and note that you talk about three ...

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Health committee on Technological Innovation Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming all of you here today. It has been an amazing panel. ...

Spoke in the House on The Princess Shop Mr. Speaker, as high school students prepare for graduation, I would like to highlight the work of the Princess Shop, whose annual benefit I had the ...

Spoke at the Special Committee on Indigenous Women committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women Sure. I can start. Thank you so much, Madam Chair. Thank you so much for being here. I feel privileged to have been asked to serve ...

Spoke at the Health committee on Technological Innovation I could comment on what you focused on earlier in terms of end-of-life care. One can well imagine that the investment in technological innovation in health ...

Spoke at the Government Operations committee on Main Estimates 2013-14: Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE, ... Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I would like to welcome you to the committee as well. It's always good to get the testimony of individuals ...

A month ago

Spoke at the Government Operations committee on Main Estimates 2013-14: Votes 95, 100, 105 and 110 under CANADIAN HERITAGE, ... Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I'd like to welcome our guests here today as well. I will be sharing my time with my colleague Mr. ...

Spoke in the House on Aboriginal Affairs Mr. Speaker, women on reserves are some of the most vulnerable people in Canada and have been victimized without the protections they need. In situations of ...

Spoke in the House on Aboriginal Affairs Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Liberal member for St. Paul's yelled disrespectful comments. She said that instead of having the same matrimonial right to property as all ...

Mentioned by traders (press release) WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION CANADA : Harper Government ... - 4 Today, Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Perdue arena under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). "Our Government is pleased to support infrastructure projects across the country, like upgrades to the Perdue arena's roof," said MP Block. "The Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund will benefit ...

Two months ago

Mentioned by traders (press release) WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION CANADA : Harper Government ... - 4 Today, Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Delisle Town Hall under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). "Our Government is focused on what matters to Canadians - creating jobs and growth," said MP Kelly Block. "Through investments in local infrastructure, our Government continues to support communities across the ...

Mentioned by StarPhoenix Onion Lake prepared to fight on Conservative Saskatoon-area MP Kelly Block introduced bill C27, and said she is “very pleased” it has passed into law. “Obviously this is legislation that members from first nations communities have been calling for,” she said. “It's important that members of ...

Mentioned by Vancouver Sun Reserves transparency law passes Conservative MP Kelly Block introduced a private member's bill in 2010 to enhance First Nation governments' financial transparency, but it died on the order paper due to the 2011 election. The Conservatives revived it as C-27 after winning a majority ...

Mentioned by Vancouver Sun First Nations transparency bill signed into law Conservative MP Kelly Block introduced a private member's bill in Oct. 2010 to “enhance the financial transparency of First Nation governments,” but it died on the order paper due to the 2011 election. The Conservatives revived it as C-27 after winning a ...

Mentioned by Ottawa Citizen First Nations transparency bill signed into law Conservative MP Kelly Block introduced a private member's bill in Oct. 2010 to “enhance the financial transparency of First Nation governments,” but it died on the order paper due to the 2011 election. The Conservatives revived it as C-27 after winning a ...

Spoke in the House on Employment Mr. Speaker, since the recession, we have seen over 950,000 net new jobs created. Budget 2013 announced an exciting new job creation initiative, the Canada job ...

Posted on Twitter Not an inexperienced staff member or overzealous volunteer but my 18 month old grandbaby who appears to be pretty tech savvy :-)

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More than three months ago

Posted on Twitter Many thx to ALL emerg staff @RUH who provided superb care while mending my broken arm in the wee hours this am. Thx to Drs Fox and Bond

Posted on Twitter Awarded a Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal to a very deserving recipient @ the Perdue Fall Supper this evening. Congratulations Jean!

Posted on Twitter Just voted at the advance poll for our civic representatives. Make sure you get out and vote.

Posted on Twitter I am pleased to join with my colleagues in celebrating the International Day of the Girl, and all that girls represent for Canada's future.

Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-575 An Act respecting the accountability and enhanced financial transparency of elected officials of First Nations communities

Statements in the House