Newsletter
June 2010
June 2010 I am home for the summer months, looking forward to meeting you at any number of Sault and Algoma community events I will be attending. Beside enjoying being in the riding, I particularly enjoy the more relaxed time to meet and chat with constituents. The last week of Parliament was remarkable as it included introducing my legislation, An Act to Eliminate Poverty in Canada. I have also just returned from Toronto and the alternate summit, speaking to some 250 people from around the world gathered for the G8 and G20 meetings. Here is a report on some of my recent activity both here and in Ottawa and also announcements on some summer events. May everyone have a safe and enjoyable summer. In the News HST Deal: The apparent breakthrough to exempt Ontario First Nations from the HST happened because of strong Aboriginal and public pressure, Sault MP Tony Martin said today. Read more ... Fednor: Despite the Minister's number-less denials, documents released by the government confirm the Conservatives reduced Fednor’s overall project funding and number of projects approved over the past 3 years while money to their two Conservative ridings soared. Read more ... Ban on Bulk Water Exports: A federal government plan to strengthen a ban on bulk water exports is good legislation that still needs a big loophole closed, Sault MP Tony Martin said today. Read more ... Canada-Portugal Day: I was happy to be part of the city's Canada-Portugal Day celebrations and bring news of our motion in Parliament introduced by New Democrat Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina), on behalf of the Canada-Portugal Parliamentary Friendship Group, to declare June 10 Canada-Portugal Day received unanimous consent in the House of Commons. Read more ... NORDIK Institute: Pending confirmation of funding, NORDIK is looking for qualified applicants for 3 positions: Community Events July 1st: 9 a.m. Richards Landing Tractor Trot Farmers Market, Sault Ste. Marie, Wed.3-6 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m. to Noon, Roberta Bondar Place
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April 2010
April 2010 I am happy to send you my April MP e-newsletter. Looking at my April calendar, I met Habitat for Humanity, Canadian Federation of Medical Students, Sault Algoma Farmers Market, Goodwill Industries Ottawa, Canadian and Ontario Cattlemen's Association, Canadian Police Association, among others. I enjoyed a constituency week including exchanging views with Korah Collegiate civics classes and visiting the Indian Friendship Centre. Helping the poor here is never far from my goals when I am on the national or international stage, as it was earlier this month in Montreal on a panel at the Basic Income Conference. Here is my report on some of our current work In the News Credit Card Relief: My Northern Ontario caucus colleague, Glenn Thibeault, did a phenomenal job last Friday telling stories and tips for constituents on credit card relief. Government has to protect consumers and small business from financial institutions turning huge profits on high interest and hidden fees. Read more..... Pension and Retirement Savings Campaign: I got into politics believing together citizens can make a difference. I like our New Democrat campaign collecting stories from either pensioners or others saving for retirement to send to the prime minister. Sault Algoma residents are invited to add their stories to Canadians from coast to coast to coast joining a campaign to pressure the government to fix serious flaws in Canada’s retirement savings system. Read more... Fairness at the Pumps? The government's proposed "Fairness at the Pump Act" is too little, too late and won't stop the other real gas gouging hurting consumers, New Democrats said today. Tony Martin said it is "weak legislation that misses the real gas gouging hurting consumer". Read more... Tribute in Parliament to Area Mullticulturalism: Sault MP Tony Martin paid tribute today to The Algoma Multicultural Centre, Passport To Unity, Algoma University, the Labour Council, Steelworkers and faith groups for fostering the growing multicultural identity of the community. Read more... Aboriginal Petition: I am always happy to introduce in the House of Commons local petitions on important causes. "Sault MP Tony Martin introduced a petition today to extend funding for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation as New Democrats make a last-minute appeal directly to the Prime Minister." Read more... Tribute to Clarence Dungey: Statements are another part of my work and I especially like to find local riding stories to profile. "Because of that "virtual" picture beside the Sacred Heart of Jesus picture in his family kitchen growing up, Sault MP Tony Martin knew he had to be in Ottawa this past weekend." Read More... EcoEnergy Cancellation: The federal Conservative government is making a huge mistake canceling the successful retrofit program that provided incentives for Canadians to reduce their energy consumption, Sault MP Tony Martin said today. Read more...
Tuesday, April 27 - The NORDIK Institute Conference: NORDIK Conference, Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies and Sustainable Communities, on Tuesday, April 27 to Thursday, April 29, The Water Tower Inn. For more information call Robert Rawn at 949-2301, ex. 4370 or send him an e-mail Wednesday, April 28 - Day of Mourning Celebration: Labour and public honour workers killed at workplace, Marconi Hall, 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28 - Justice Walk, St. Basil's Students, 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 28 - Sault Metis Centre Open House and Official Opening of Aboriginal Apprenticeship Centre and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sault College, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., signing at 2 p.m. in the Enji Maawnujiding Centre Friday, April 30 - Art Show: Algoma Art Society presents its Spring 2010 Art Show & Sale at the Station Mall Dennis Street Entrance from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 30, May 1, May 7 - The North Shore Community Singers. Presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury" Friday, April 30 at Bruce Mines United Church, Saturday, May 1 at Thessalon Oddfellows Hall and Friday May 7 at St. Joseph Island Free Methodist Church. Call 842-1476. Friday, April 30 - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, proceeds for Aboriginal Pow Wow Day, $8, 4:00-7:00 p.m., IFC Hall, 122 East St., call Melanie/Genny 256-5634 or Melodie 945-0963 Saturday, May 1 - Medal of Merit Ceremonies, Civic Centre 5 p.m. Saturday, May 1 - Northern Music and Film Awards: Music and Film in Motion, the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards, May 1, Sudbury, Ontario. Sunday, May 2 - 4th Annual Soogrammas Luncheon Sunday May 2 at 12:30 p.m., Algoma's Water Tower Inn Pavilion, $25.00 fundraiser. Jennifer Kersley will be presenting excerpts from '28 Stories of AIDS in Africa'.Kenyan Kazuri Jewellery for sale. Proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. For more information, please contact Doris Welz at 942 – 9466 or Merle Donald at 942 – 1761: Monday, May 3 - Scholastic Book Fair, Arthur Henderson School, St. Joseph's Island Thursday, May 6 - Canadian Fiddle Championship, Scott Woods Concert, John Wesley United Church, call 949-8001 Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 - Lake Superior Bi-National Forum: The Lake Superior Binational Forum will hold its next meeting on May 7th and 8th, 2010 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. You are invited to attend the Forum's public session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7th at the Delta Waterfront Hotel on the banks of the St. Mary's River. The session will centre on the Lake Superior Aquatic Invasive Species Complete Prevention Plan, as developed by the Lake Superior Binational Program. Please RSVP to organizers Ashley Priem EcoSuperior Environmental Programs Thunder Bay, Ontario by e-mail, or call 1-888-301-5253 (toll free) Friday, May 7 - Sault Ste. Marie Professional Firefighters Association 5th Annual Hockey Marathon for Local Charity, John Rhodes Community Centre, Noon to Midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pasta Dinner 4 to 8 p.m. Friday Call Dave Lang 248-1988 Saturday, May 8th - Canada's Navy 100th Anniversary International Charity Ball Sunday, May 8th - Mother's Day Lunch, Bruce Mines and District Lions Club, 785-3458. Sunday, May 9th - "Ready, Willing and Able", a free public event that will showcase various adapted sports for persons with a disability, 12 noon to 4 p.m., John Rhodes Community Centre, sponsored by the Sault Accessible Sports Council and Parasport Ontario. Tuesday, May 11th -- Canadian Hearing Society: The Hearing society is hosting a luncheon and open house May 11 to celebrate Hearing Awareness Month. Free hearing screenings will be available and there will be a communication devices display. Refreshments will be served. 130 Queen St. E., Noon to 3 p.m. RSVP by phoning Anna Riseng at 705-946-4320 Ext. 232 or TTY 705-256-2752 or please e-mail at ariseng@chs.ca or tcollins@chs.ca Thursday, May 13 - Ham and Bean Supper, Desbarats United Church, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 14-Sunday, May 16 - New Democrat Northern Council All Northern Ontario MPs and MPPs and federal and provincial leaders meet in Sault Ste. Marie at the Day's Inn to discuss northern issues. Wednesday, May 19 - Northern Ontario Rally, "Save Northern jobs and Northern Communities", sponsored by the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Ontario Region and the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council, 4:30 p.m. meet at Tony Martin MP office, Queen St. Friday, May 21 - The Air Force Association of Canada, Ontario Group 61st Annual General Meeting hosted by the 422 RCAF (Algoma), 7 p.m., Delta Hotel
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March 31
MARCH 2010
Welcome to my March MP e-newsletter. Parliament is now sitting again but neither the Throne Speech nor the budget offered much relief to northerners including people in Sault Algoma hard hit by the recession.. Part of being a MP is representing Sault Agloma in Ottawa so I was pleased this month to present in the House of Commons some anti-HST tax petitions and greet Sault film producer Dan Nystedt early in his epic journey for his documentary on short-line rail. It has also been a busy and productive month as community campaigns I have helped champion were successful - $5 million for tourist attractions, $800,000 for Fort St. Joseph and Ontario signing the framework agreement leading to funding for the Huron Central Railway from both Ottawa and Ontario. Here is a report on some of that work.
In the News
NDP Motion Limits Prorogue Powers of PM: The New Democrat motion to limit the Prime Minister’s powers to prorogue Parliament was adopted by a majority of the House of Commons on Wednesday – a major victory for democracy and transparency of government. “Since taking office, Stephen Harper has used prorogation as tool to dodge accountability,” said New Democrat Leader Jack Layton. “This power was never meant as reset button. This motion will now hopefully curb the abuse of prorogation.” Read more...
Martin Presses for Ottawa and Ontario HCR commitments: With the March 31 deadline looming for Huron Central Railway’s (HCR), the Conservative government told Sault MP Tony Martin today in Question Period it supports HCR funding but needs Ontario to sign the base funding agreement. Read more...
Self Employed Now Have Access to EI: Self-employed workers in Canada can now register voluntarily for the Employment Insurance plan in order to qualify for parental, maternity, sickness and compassionate care benefits. Yvon Godin (Acadie-Bathurst) encourages the self-employed to register quickly, in order to be able to use this improved system if the need arises. See in Calendar below an information session and Read more....
$5 Million for Tourist Attractions: Long campaigns by municipalities, residents and Sault MP Tony Martin paid off Thursday with the federal government announcing about $5 million for the Sault Ste. Marie canal, Fort St. Joseph and Ermatingeur Clergue tourist attractions. Read more....
Sault film-maker's rail journey comes to Ottawa: Dan Nystedt’s six-week cross Canada train journey landed here at Parliament today, with the Sault film producer interviewing MP Tony Martin and other advocates for his documentary on short-line rail. Read more...
Martin Presents Anti-HST Petitions, Attends Aboriginal Protest: Sault MP Tony Martin introduced in Parliament today three riding petitions against the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) coming this July after attending outside a largely Aboriginal Peoples’ protest against the tax that violates treaty rights and will raise taxes on many goods and services. Read more....
New Horizons Seniors Funding: New Horizens for Seniors Program is accepting applications for it’s COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND LEADERSHIP funding until Friday, April 16th, Grants are available up to $25,000.00 to non-profit organizations for projects that encourage seniors to contribute to their communities. Details are available here or you can call 1-800-277-9914
Energy Assessments: Energy Assessments are now available for the first time in the Algoma District, for small apartment buildings, tri- and four plexes, also known as MURBS (multi-unit residential buildings) for the ECOENENERGY GRANTS Program. For more information you can emai Erin Russell or call toll free, 1-877-672-3242, ex. 117.
Great Lakes: International Joint Commission- Check out their newsletter, “On the Level” for up to date information on issues concerning the Great Lakes such as the St. Clair River Report, maps, articles, and in March’s issue an article about the Chicago Diversion and its history.
Learning Disabilities:The LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION has undergone significant change in the last six months. They have a full-time learning resource person and an assistant technology specialist available. The Association works with people of all ages and has a brand new location at 123 March Street, Unit 1, Sault Ste. Marie. You can visit their website or call them at 705-942-4310.
Light the Cross: As Light the Cross chair, I have been part of a small but determined group to keep lit the 37-metre illuminated cross on Moffly Hill. The cross celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Sault Star recently highlighted the cross, its history and challenges for the future. Read more...
Community Events
Fight Credit Card Fees Forum: Glenn Thibeault, MP, Sudbury, NDP Caucus critic for Consumer Protection and Sport, will host with Tony a “Fight Credit Card Fees” workshop. Friday, April 23rd, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Days Inn, The Crown Room, 320 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie. The Public is welcome, For more info call: 941-2900
Food for Fines: The Food for Fines campaign continues at the Wishart Library to April 9, 2010!. During this period, you can bring in non-perishable food items to pay down library fines. One food item = $3 in fines.Cash payments and donations will also be accepted (thanks for this news from Rebecca Stuebing, Food Sustainability Researcher NORDIK Institute, Algoma University)
Making Poverty History: Thursday, April 8th, “Making Poverty History” event, organized by the Social Services Worker 2010 graduating class of Sault College fand the first year Social Services Worker Native Specialization class. The event will be taking place at Vincent’s Place, 222 Albert St. E. Call Michele Jolin at 705-257-6571 for more information.
Day of Mourning: Canadian Labour Congress National Day of Mourning commemoration locally, April 27, to remember those who have died in the workplace, Marconi Hall, Ballroom “A”, 11 a.m.
Charlotte's Web: Theatre SMC at St. Mary's College is presenting Charlotte's Web April 14th, 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th, 8:00 p.m.at St. Mary’s College Theatre Tickets: $18.00 for Adults & $12.00 for Students & Seniors.Tickets available at the Station Mall Box Office (945-7299) and at the door.
Health and Safety Conference: Tuesday, April 29th & Wednesday, 21st, Superior 2010 Health and Safety Conference & Trade Show, Delta Waterfront Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie. Email Mary Ellen Graham by April 8th.
The NORDIK Institute Conference: NORDIK Conference, Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies and Sustainable Communities, on Tuesday, April 27 to Thursday, April 29, The Water Tower Inn. For more information call Robert Rawn at 949-2301, ex. 4370 or send him an email.
Northern Music and Film Awards: Music and Film in Motion, the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards, May 1, Sudbury, Ontario.
Lake Superior Bi-National Forum: The Lake Superior Binational Forum will hold its next meeting on May 7th and 8th, 2010 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. You are invited to attend the Forum's public session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m on Friday, May 7th at the Delta Waterfront Hotel on the banks of the St. Marys River. The session will centre on the Lake Superior Aquatic Invasive Species Complete Prevention Plan, as developed by the Lake Superior Binational Program. Please RSVP to organizers Ashley Priem EcoSuperior Environmental Programs Thunder Bay, Ontario by email , or call 1-888-301-5253 (toll free).
Self Employed EI Session: Information Session on the new Employment Insurance for the Selp-Employed, April 7, 2010, 7 p.m., at the Delta Waterfront Hotel, St. Mary's River Drive, the Etienne Brule Room.
Downtown Association AGM: Thursday, April 15th, 5:30 p.m. The Downtown Association Annual General Meeting, The Grand Theatre, Sault Ste. Marie
Tastes of Ecuador Dinner: Thursday April 8th at 5:30PM in the Speak Easy at Algoma University. Tickets are $12 for non students and $6 for students and children. A dinner event fund raiser by The CESD Club at Algoma University College. Door prizes. For further information, please email Dustin Hoogsteen
Tony Martin MP
369 Queen St. East, Suite 100
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 1Z4
Tel. 705-941-2900
Fax 705-941-2903
Email Tony
Federal New Democrat Advocate for Social Policy and Poverty Eliminationl. For more on Tony's work in the community and in Ottawa, and for more community events, visit Tony’s website
If you would like an event or notice posted in this e-newsletter, please send it to my volunteer editor, Jeff Arbus. We will try to keep our website calendar up to date with these events too. If you wish to subscribe or unsubscribe to the enewsletter, also contact Jeff.
February 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
What a start to 2010! Sault Algoma hosted the Scotties national women's curling championships. I attended the Bon Soo and several district winter carnivals. I also hosted the Canada Summer Jobs meeting for prospective employers and welcomed our New Democrat Veteran Affairs Critic Peter Stoffer as we met with local veterans and contnued a campagn for justice for all our men and women in uniform. Here is a report of my current work on behalf of the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma.
In the News
Government Assistance Failing Both Older and Younger Veterans and Families: New Democrat Veterans Affairs Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore) and Tony Martin (Sault Ste. Marie) want the Conservative government to make immediate changes to the New Veterans Charter to help disabled veterans and their families. They hosted a series of meetings with veterans in Sault Ste. Marie. Read More...
Hope for HCR If Ottawa and Ontario Sign Funding Agreement - New Democrats: Transport Minister John Baird's letter to Ontario explaining why Ottawa is waiting on Ontario to flow major funding for Huron Central Railway still has the “silver lining of a real solution for HCR, Sault MP Tony Martin said today. He is working hard to get Ottawa and Ontario agreement on rail investment. Read more...
Home Renovation Tax Credit Must Be Maintained: New Democrats: Sault MP Tony Martin said the home renovation tax credit needs at least another year to really help grow the economy as homeowners improve on their investment and help the building and construction industry too.” Read More...
Apply for Funding to Celebrate Canada! Sault MP Tony Martin is encouraging municipalities and groups to apply to Canadian Heritage for funding to support community-based activities organized for Celebrate Canada. The application deadline is February 28th. Read more...
Spend the Housing Money, Martin Tells Conservatives: With only a fraction of $3.4 billion in federal housing money spent, Sault MP Tony Martin wants 2 area projects approved to ease a housing crisis for frail and at risk seniors. Approval for these projects would help alleviate a serious housing crisis in the region. Read more...
New Democrats Call for Extension of EI BenefitsThis jobless recession has hurt many in our region and the extension of EI benefits is a smart move to help them get back on their feet, said Sault MP Tony Martin. Read More...
Recession Relief Coalition Town Hall - Conversation About Poverty That Included the Poor: Tony traveled to Toronto this month invited to speak at a Recession Relief Coalition town hall. It was an opportunity for the poor and their advocates to talk directly about the adverse impacts this recession is having on their lives. Read more ...
'I think he'll work his way through this,' MP Martin says of his leader Jack Layton: While he's concerned about Jack Layton's health, Sault Ste. Marie MP Tony Martin backs the federal NDP leader's decision to keep working while fighting prostate cancer. Read more...
Community Events
Haiti Bowling Fundraiser: Canadian Red Cross-Haiti Earthquake Appeal, Churchill Plaza Bowling Lanes Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.,
Retirement Party for Gary Premo: USWA 2251, Elks Hall, Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m., Call 942-3900 for tickets, $20.00
Bruce Mines Citizen of Year Banquet: Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m.
30 Hour Famine Fundraiser - Pancake Breakfast Date Saturday, February 27, 2010 Time 8:00am - 11:00am Address 1074 Second Line West. The Youth of Bethany Baptist Church are doing a Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for World Vision's 30 Hour Famine. Pancakes and Sausages will be served for DONATION only.
Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake - The Comedics & The Reptiles: Enjoy an evening in support of the earthquake relief, Riuniti Banquet Hall, $30 ticket, cocktails 5 pm, dinner 6 pm, tickets available at Riuniti Banquet Hall or Red Cross office, 105 Allard St or Nortax at 143 Great Northern Road
Hilton Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, Feb. 28th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Pancake Breakfast at the Hilton Beach Town Hall, Haiti fundraiser sponsored by the St. Joseph Island Lion’s Club.
Echo Bay Fish Fry: Fish Fry at the Echo Bay Elks Hall sponsored by the Echo Bay Elks Club, 4-7 p.m.
5th Annual Pow Wow: – March 5, 6, & 7 2010 at the George Leach Center, Algoma University. Honouring Life long Learners. Host Drum: Bear Creek Singers, Adult Dance Competitions, 3-Man Hand Drum Competition Education Day Friday 10am- 2pm, Grand Entries Saturday: 1pm & 7pm, Sunday: 12noon.
Shadows of the Mind is a film festival that showcases films and other art forms for two purposes: to entertain and to educate. It runs from March 23 to March 28. By attracting audiences through the entertainment value of film, we use select films and events to increase awareness and education on mental health and addiction issues, as well as other prevalent social topics as decided each year. Visit our website at www.shadowsfilmfest.com.
GED TEST: GED Test will occur April 7th and 8th 2010 at the former Alex Muir Public School. Registration deadline is March 5 2010 and costs $100, Indian Friendship Centre Education Unit - call (705)945-0963 for details. The GED Tests allow people who have not finished high school the opportunity to demonstrate high school academic knowledge and skills.
Queer Voices of the North Film festival which runs concurrently with Shadows. The Centre for Digital Storytelling will offer an opportunity for ten young queer people from in and around Sault Ste Marie to create their own digital stories, to be shared during the Fifth Annual Queer Voices of the North Film Festival in March 2010, as well as featured on our website, www.queervoices.ca. To qualify, you must self-identify as queer (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, ogichidaakwe, ogokwenini, transsexual, or otherwise queer or two-spirited), and be under the age of 30. Anishinaabek, Métis, and Francophones are particularly encouraged to apply.
Home and Outdoor Show: March 5,6,7th Home and Outdoor Show, Essar Centre.
25th Anniversary Celebration - Alzheimer Society of SSM & Algoma District - March 6th, 2010 at the Marconi Club. The evening will include a fabulous meal, live music by The Cloud Bandits and many exciting silent auction prizes. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Please call the Alzheimer Society office at 942-2195 or visit us at 633 Albert Street E. for tickets.
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast: March 10th, labour, topics for Business, Great Northern Hotel, 8 am-11 am.
Irish Stew Supper: Annual Irish Stew Supper, 5 pm, Jocelyn Hall Recreation Committee, 246-2025.
Passport to Unity: March 20th,, Noon to 5 p.m., Essar Centre, call Becky at 945-1600.
Tony Martin MP
369 Queen St. East, Suite 100
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 1Z4
Tel. 705-941-2900
Fax 705-941-2903
Email Tony
Federal New Democrat Advocate for Social Policy and Poverty Eliminationl. For more on Tony's work in the community and in Ottawa, and for more community events, visit Tony’s website
If you would like an event or notice posted in this e-newsletter, please send it to my volunteer editor, Jeff Arbus. We will try to keep our website calendar up to date with these events too. If you wish to subscribe or unsubscribe to the enewsletter, also contact Jeff.
January 2010 Enewsletter
JANUARY 2010
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to my first 2010 electronic newsletter. The tragedy in Haiti following the earthquake remains an urgent priority for Canada and the world. I commend the generosity of so many area residents and organizations who have donated to relief agenices or organized fundraising events. Meanwhile, even though Parliament is prorogued, I have been busy, attending riding events and meetings -- including earlier this month the Sault Arts Council Politics and the Arts, the Aboriginal HST forum at the Batchewana Band Learning Centre and the annual meeting of the Algoma Cattlemen's Association. Here is a report of my current work on behalf of the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. Read More ...
December 2009 Enewsletter
Welcome to my December electronic newsletter issue where I share highlights of my work on behalf of the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. I want to invite you to drop by the constituency office December 21 for our popular Holiday Open House. Details are below. It’s been a hectic but productive month in both Ottawa and here in the riding. I share highlights here of my work in Parliament and in the riding. Read More ...
Enews for September 25, 2009
Welcome to the second issue of my electronic newsletter where I will continue to share highlights of my work on your behalf in Parliament and in our community. I've often said in Ottawa that the riding of Sult Se. Marie Algoma is a snapshot of Canada - vibrant, urban and rural, a remarkable collage of business and industry, post-secondary institutions, First Nations, agriculture, the arts, youth and seniors, and so much more. In this newsletter I share highlights of my work on behalf of the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and its immediate areas as well as news on new resources for rural povery, grants for seniors' programs and a few community events some have told us about. Information on adding or removing names for this e-newsletter is at the bottom.
Best regards, Tony
Community Newsletter Fall 2009
Dear friends,
I am happy to report in this fall newsletter on the hard work and results of our much larger Northern Ontario New Democrat caucus. We report on federal funding to the riding, making FedNor independent, rail infrastructure investment, helping the forestry sector and much more.
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the summer. I don’t think there is a better place to be in Canada in the summer than Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. It was good to be home and work out of the riding office and see many of you at our various festivals and community celebrations.
--Tony
Enews for September 8, 2009
Welcome to my electronic newsletter where I will share highlights of my work on your behalf in parliament and in our community. I've often said in Ottawa that the riding of Sault Ste. Marie Algoma is a snapshot of Canada - vibrant, urban and rural, a remarkable collage of busibness and industry, post-secondary institutions, First Nations, agriculture, the arts, youth and seniors, and so much more. In this newsletter I'll share highlights of my work on behalf of the citizens of Sautl Ste, Marie and its immediate areas.
Best regards, Tony
Sault Recession Survival guide
Welcome to our Recession Survival Guide. We in Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma are all being affected by the current recession. However, this is also an opportunity for us to pull together and support each other, relying on our northern spirit and hospitality. I hope the information in this booklet will help you navigate through the economic storm.
Sincerely,
Tony Martin
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