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The Future of Work and Employment

February 22, 2013 No comments

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The Ottawa West-Nepean Federal Liberal Association invites you to the first of its “Community Issues” Series in 2013 “The Future of Work and Employment” An information and discussion evening for local Liberals and other members of the public to get together to

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Policy Corner September 2012 Update

August 26, 2012 No comments

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As part of the effort in rebuilding the Liberal Party, one of the issues that has generated discussion is how to engage people in policy-making in a way that is in keeping with the real-time world of today and that

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Policy Corner March 2012 Update

March 26, 2012 No comments

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Recently, I have been preparing a presentation for the Africa Study Group (ASG). which is made up of people who have an interest in Canada/Africa relations. As part of the Canadian International Council (CIC), this group focuses on African issues

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PENSIONS and OAS COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

March 3, 2012 No comments

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Are you worried about the future of your and your children’s pensions and OAS? You worked hard, paid taxes, and saved for retirement. Now a secure future may be at risk. In the next federal budget the Conservative government is

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Policy Corner November 2012 Update

November 26, 2011 No comments

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Welcome to the Ottawa West-Nepean Federal Liberal Association E-Newsletter (OWNFLA) Policy Corner. This section of the Newsletter is part of a diversified effort on the part of OWNFLA that is intended to bring Liberal members and supporters into the Party

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- Conservatives Must Come Clean on Voter Suppression
  OTTAWA AND MONTRÉAL– Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the Federal Court’s ruling that fraud occurred […]
- Just the Facts: Top 10 Questions Stephen Harper Must Answer on the PMO Ethics Scandal
  In recent days, serious questions have emerged about the ethics of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). First, it appears the PMO whitewashed and obstructed an audit […]
- Ask Mr. Harper to come clean
  Secret deals. False expenses. Cover ups. This is not what Canadians expect from their government -- or the Prime Minister. Canadians deserve better. If you want Mr. Harper to come clean about what he knows -- please sign and share this petition. […]
- Just the Facts: Top 10 Questions Stephen Harper Must Answer on the PMO Ethics Scandal
  In recent days, serious questions have emerged about the ethics of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). First, it appears the PMO whitewashed and obstructed an audit report on Senate expenses; then Mr. Harper’s right-hand man apparently cut a $90,000 cheque to cover-up potentially fraudulent expenses. […]
- Yvonne Jones arrives on Parliament Hill
  As I left my home community of Mary's Harbour Tuesday, the early morning rise, and the two-hour trek over gravel roads and worn pavement were the same, but something was different. Labrador was about to change and I was going to lead that progress for people. I looked forward and I saw an even bigger land with vast potential. […]

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- Politics in the Pub – May 27 2013
  The Ottawa West- Nepean Federal Liberal Association invites you to “Politics in the Pub” Come out as we continue our monthly socials, for a casual gathering of liberal members, supporters and friends to meet and discuss topics such as; Should we continue to have an unelected, unaccountable, yet all-powerful body in our […]
- Join us May 13th for our AGM
  Now that the leadership race is over its time to focus on your local community Come join Ottawa West-Nepean Federal Liberals at our Annual General Meeting and hear our very special guest From the Leader’s Office speaking about his “Blood, sex and guts” tour of Parliament Hill: Kevin Bosch Monday, May […]
- Leadership Result Party
  The Ottawa West- Nepean Federal Liberal Association invites you to “Leadership Result Party” The end of the leadership race is almost here! Join the riding associations of both Ottawa Centre and Ottawa West Nepean on April 14th at Maclarens on Elgin, as we watch the results announcement live and start a new chapter in the […]
- Watch the 2013 LPC Leadership – Halifax Debate
  We had our third chance with the Liberal Party of Canada’s Halifax Debate to directly compare and contrast the nine promising candidates to lead our party. The two-hour, sold-out event was hosted in Halifax, with thousands of Canadians watching online or on TV. There is one more to come, before the April leadership vote. Do […]
- Ottawa West Nepean Federal Liberal Association Update March 2nd
  In this issue The Future of Work and Employment Supporter Sign-Up Deadline Connect with the Candidates Upcoming Liberal Leadership Events in Ottawa International Women’s Day Events Upcoming Liberal Leadership Events in Ottawa 4th Leadership Debate Party Ottawa, Ontario 3 March 2013 11:30 – Join the Ottawa Centre Federal Liberal Association for an afternoon […]

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- Policy: Northern Telecommunications Rehabilitation
  Abstract Internet in isolated communities, especially in the Canadian North, is expensive and limited. With the end of the Community Access Program, seed funding is now gone for a number of communities. Like the railway of the 19th century, the internet and modern telecommunications can link the country and make the distances between our citizens […]
- Policy: Nationalization of Canadian Oil Industries for Canadians
  Abstract Foreign ownership of and profit from the Alberta oil sands is at an all-time high. Environmental concerns are frequently ignored, and the cost of Canadian oil and gas to Canadians is rising. Further, oil interests exercise unprecedented influence in politics. In order to begin correcting these issues, Canadian oil should be nationalized and new [... […]
- Policy: Funding Green Energy in New Homes
  Abstract Currently, low-impact sources of energy are not cost-effective. Limited, large-scale projects like wind and solar farms are good first starts, but putting those technologies on all doorsteps would jumpstart the industry. By providing a granting program to subsidize the installation of those technologies in new-built homes, contractors would be able […]
- Policy: Forward-Looking Education in Ontario
  Abstract Ontario’s education system is outdated. Architected in the 19th century to service an emerging industrial base and saddled with pre-Confederation-era legislation, the current primary and secondary systems are increasingly unable to produce students who go on with healthy living, fitness, life skills, and basic job skills. Universities must cater to […]
- Example Policy
  Hey Young Liberals! Policy Parliament is right around the corner, and as such, it’s time to flex our own policy muscles. We’ll of course workshop our policies at our upcoming policy meeting (go and vote on a time if you haven’t already!) but here’s a place to start building out your idea. Federal/Provincial – is […]