Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Timiskaming—Cochrane communities are 100% behind HRDC. Here is what they have to say.
From the town of Cochrane: “I trust the federal government will continue with this program despite the negativity created by opposing parties”.
From the town of New Liskeard: “I request your continued support for financial assistance programs to improve the quality of life in Timiskaming—Cochrane”.
From the town of McGarry: “We wish to advise you of our support for your government. We trust that your government will continue to provide funding for these very important programs”.
From Cochrane Public Utilities Commission: “Without the assistance of HRDC, 76 people would still be unemployed in Cochrane”.
From the town of Iroquois Falls: “Please be assured of my community's full support on this issue”.
From the town of Kirkland Lake: “I would like to express my support to the HRDC minister”.
Finally from the town of Charlton: “We would like to support our MP in fighting the official opposition and extreme right wing media who want to eliminate these”—