Pierre Lemieux M.P.- Press Releases

December 16, 2011 Pierre Announces Wireless High-speed Internet Access for More Than 8,000 GPR Residents “I am very proud of our federal government's commitment to deliver access to modern, high-speed internet service, which is a vital asset for businesses and people living in Glengarry-Prescott- Russell.”
November 28, 2011 Pierre Highlights Support for Supply Management	November 10, 2011 Pierre Announces $1 Million for Ontario Agriculture
November 9, 2011 Impressive Number of Passport Applications Processed in Embrun	November 7, 2011 MP Lemieux proud to end ineffective long-gun registry “This long-gun registry cost Canadians $2 billion and it is ineffective in preventing crime. The manner in which it criminalizes farmers, hunters and sport shooters is wrong.”
October 28, 2011 Pierre to Host New Passport Clinic in Embrun on November 8, 2011 “Passport clinics extend an important service offered through my MP offices, by helping a greater number of constituents to obtain or renew their passports. These clinics are an important part of my commitment to provide tangible results to the people of my riding.”	October 28, 2011 Pierre Explains Differences Between Canadian Wheat Board and Supply Management
October 24, 2011 Pierre Announces $61,600 in Federal Funding to Strengthen Local Economy	October 21, 2011 Pierre Announces Significant Federal Support for Economic Growth in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
October 14, 2011 Pierre Congratulates Grant Crack on Having Been Elected as the MPP for GPR	October 7, 2011 Tax Breaks for Small Business Good News for GPR "Our government is committed to helping small businesses weather these challenging economic times.”
September 23, 2011 Pierre Addresses Parliament on the IPM and Congratulates Prescott-Russell's Courtney Connors on being ‘Queen of the Furrow’	Sept 16, 2011 Pierre Offers His Condolences to Jean-Marc Lalonde and Family “ I count him not only as a colleague, but also as a friend and I ask that people please keep Jean- Marc in their prayers.”
August 22, 2011 Pierre Offers Condolences to the Family and Friends of Jack Layton Pierre was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jack Layton, Official Leader of the Opposition, on Monday August 22...	August 18, 2011 Pierre Announces $4,700 of Federal Funding for Glengarry Pioneer Museum “North Glengarry is one of the oldest communities in Ontario and represents one of Canada’s founding Scottish communities. The Pioneer Museum works successfully to celebrate Upper Canada’s dynamic history.”
August 12, 2011 Pierre Announces $32,500 of Federal Funding for St-Albert’s Curd Festival “The St-Albert Curd festival is an important celebration for our rural community and has my full and long-standing support. I am very proud that our federal government can provide funding for the festival again this year.”	July 20, 2011 Pierre Announces Federal Support for Growing Agri-Food Industry “This investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan will enhance the safety of our food system as well as give Ontario producers one more tool in the toolbox when working to open new markets and keep those markets open.” Pierre Lemieux, MP
July 4, 2010 Pierre and Heritage Canada Announce $8,000 in Federal Funding for La Maison des Art and $9,500 for Le Chenail	June 17, 2011 Conservative Government Takes Action to Prevent Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System “This is good legislation for Canada. When the MV Sun Sea, filled with Tamil refugees, docked near Victoria, B.C., the people of GPR make it very clear to me that they wanted our Conservative Government to take action. We are taking action to protect the best interests of Canada.”
June 17, 2011 Pierre announces over $160,000 for Summer Jobs in Glengarry–Prescott–Russell “Canada Summer Jobs benefits our community, our local economy and especially the students of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.” Pierre Lemieux, MP	June 10, 2011 Pierre Supports Conservative Low-tax Budget that will Benefit GPR
June 10, 2011 Pierre Thanks his Volunteers with a Large Appreciation Party in Casselman	March 23, 2011 Liberals Hurt Firefighters, Seniors and Jobs in GPR by Forcing an Election “ Liberals are voting against our volunteer firefighters, our families, our seniors and our local businesses by forcing an election. Not only are they triggering an unnecessary election, they are depriving people across our riding of these positive initiatives.”
March 18, 2011 Pierre Congratulates Dalkeith Resident Rachel MacGillivray “We are very proud of Rachel's accomplishments and of how she has honoured our veterans. Well done Rachel!”	March 18, 2011 Pierre Announces $80,000 in Federal Funding for Riding Businesses and Students “With this $80,000 I have announced, post-secondary students will gain hands-on experience working on e-commerce projects under the mentorship and coaching of entrepreneurs.”
March 14, 2011 Pierre Welcomes Minister Blackburn to Alexandria to Meet with Veterans "Our veterans from Alexandria and the surrounding areas have made great sacrifices so we may live in the Canada we know today. With his presence today, Minister Blackburn is giving them the recognition they deserve and is proving once again that our government is determined to listen and adapt its services and programs to their needs”	March 14, 2011 Pierre Announces Federal Funding for Sainte Euphémie’s 125^th Anniversary Celebration "Sainte Euphémie is historically important, in addition to playing a key role in Casselman’s faith community.” said MP Pierre Lemieux. “I am delighted that our government is supporting this special year with the parishioners of Sainte Euphémie”
March 7, 2011 The Liberals Don't Understand Agriculture "Farmers are doing better now than they have in a very long time! Surely this is good news. It's unfortunate that the Liberals have taken this good news for farmers and turned it into bad news."	February 25, 2011 Pierre Announces $10,300 in Federal Funding for Wendover Western Festival “The funding from Heritage Canada will ensure that local talent takes the stage with other Canadian performers again this year. The Wendover Western Festival provides an opportunity for our community to gather in celebration of its exciting heritage.”
February 18, 2011 Pierre to Host the Hon. Jason Kenney at His 2011 Spring Gala Pierre invites everyone to his upcoming Spring Gala 2011, to be held Saturday, March 5th at the Wendover Community Centre.	February 11, 2011 MP Pierre Lemieux and Canadian Heritage Announce a $6,800 Contribution to the Dalkeith History Club “ Dalkeith is an important community with a rich history. Celebrations such as this one bring pride to our rural communities and I am glad to be contributing to this important anniversary.” - Pierre Lemieux, MP
January 15, 2011 Upcoming Budget: Conservative Government to Focus on Job Creation and the Economy