Riding News

March 28, 2013 Canada and Ontario invest in bridge upgrades on highway 16 March 27, 2013 Park Bill receives Royal Assent March 21, 2013 Budget has important measures for Leeds-Grenville, notes Gord Brown February 22, 2013 Government of Canada helps Newterra Ltd. Partner with Queen’s University February 22, 2013 Burritts Rapids Renewable Energy Association receives support from the Eastern Ontario Development Program January 25, 2013 Harper Government Invests in War of 1812 Commemorations in Brockville January 22, 2013 Government of Canada supports improvements to leeds-grenville community infrastructure January 17, 2013 Federal Government and City Of Brockville Invest In Newterra January 13, 2013 Summer jobs program launched for 2013 December 24, 2012 Gord Brown encourages nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards December 24, 2012 Deadline for Canada Day grant applications December 20, 2012 Government makes saving easy and tax-free in the New Year!December 17, 2012 Successful year for MP Gord Brown November 30, 2012 Gord Brown gathers local input for upcoming Federal Budget November 28, 2012 Bill to change park name passes third reading November 01, 2012 Gord Brown encourages people to mark Veterans Week October 19, 2012 Harper Government Recognizes a Canadian First in Energy Management at Brockville’s 3M Plant October 18, 2012 Hurd Street Bridge work underway in Kemptville thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund October 18, 2012 Gord Brown pleased that canal season will remain intact October 17, 2012 Harper government helps Gananoque attract global investors to create jobs and economic growth October 15, 2012 Gord Brown highlights success of tax savings measures for businesses during Small Business Week October 09, 2012 Gord Brown Applauds Federal Great Lakes Nutrient Initiative October 01, 2012 Celebrating seniors in Leeds-Grenville September 19, 2012 Government of Canada invests to help a recent graduate in Brockville start a career September 18, 2012 Harper Government Supports War of 1812 Commemoration in Prescott August 07, 2012 Brown’s Private Member’s Bill to become benefit July 17, 2012 Gord Brown condemns gun violence – points to crime-fighting agenda of Harper government July 10, 2012 Gord Brown holds public meeting on Rideau July 06, 2012 Harper Government Takes Action to Improve Community Facilities Across the Country June 29, 2012 Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Elgin June 25, 2012 Consultations underway on Rideau Canal June 18, 2012 Gord Brown Welcomes Unveiling of Joel Stone Heritage Park June 14, 2012 Gord Brown supports Proposed Regulations Related to the Firearms Act June 13, 2012 House of commons passes safe streets and communities act (Bill C-10) May 31, 2012 Diamond Jubilee Medals nominations close June 15 May 31, 2012 Brown applauds action on Asian Carp May 19, 2012 War of 1812 Commemorated at Fort Wellington National Historic Site May 16, 2012 Gord Brown supports Waters Protection Act April 27, 2012 Gord Brown Highlights the Benefits a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement Would Bring to Leeds-Grenville and Ontario April 25, 2012 The Harper Government modernizing border facilities April 20, 2012 Responsible Resource Development is good for Ontario and Canada April 20, 2012 Gord Brown highlights new income support program for parents of victims of crime April 12, 2012 Harper government improves accessibility in Leeds-Grenville March 26, 2012 Federal, Provincial Reps invite nominations for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal March 06, 2012 Canadian Section of Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group Attends Winter Meeting of U.S. Governors and Meets with U.S. Congressional Counterparts March 05, 2012 Harper Government Invests in Culture in Kemptville February 23, 2012 Government of Canada invests to help youth in Golden Lake get jobs February 07, 2012 Possible changes to OAS will not affect retired or those nearing retirement February 02, 2012 Gord Brown invites local employers to apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2012 December 20, 2011 Gord Brown supports federal government commitment to health care December 19, 2011 Gord Brown welcomes royal assent of the keeping canada’s economy & jobs growing act December 12, 2011 Gord Brown pleased with initiative to protect travelling Canadian children December 09, 2011 Canadian efforts with IRS have paid off, says Brown December 07, 2011 Brown and Runciman applaud new border plans December 02, 2011 Gord Brown pleased with local border fee announcement November 24, 2011 Government of Canada helps youth in Brockville and surrounding areas prepare for the job market November 21, 2011 Government of Canada helps Kemptville youth prepare for the job market November 20, 2011 Hockey Night in Leeds-Grenville raises $105,000 for the United Way of Leeds-Grenville November 10, 2011 Pre-budget submissions encouraged November 03, 2011 Gord Brown re-elected for second term as House of Commons Chair of the Canada – US Inter-Parliamentary Group October 25, 2011 Harper Government introduces the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act October 18, 2011 Page program deadline is December 22 October 14, 2011 Harper Government Honours Canada’s Role in Naval Battles in the Commemoration of the War of 1812 October 14, 2011 Harper Government Invests in Local Commemorations of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 October 13, 2011 Gord Brown encourages constituents to stand up to violence against women October 11, 2011 Canada: “The Soundest Financial System in the World”October 05, 2011 Harper Government Invests in the Elgin and Area Heritage Society October 05, 2011 Government of Canada helps Prescott youth prepare for the job market September 27, 2011 MP Gord Brown and Congressman Bill Owens continue working to address boater concerns on U.S. - Canadian Waterways September 26, 2011 Government of Canada supports accessibility for Canadians with disabilities in Brockville September 22, 2011 Government of Canada helps people with disabilities in Brockville develop job skills September 20, 2011 Government of Canada helps youth in Renfrew, Pembroke and Lanark counties access career information September 19, 2011 Celebrating Canada’s First National Seniors Day September 15, 2011 Questions answered about the ecoEnergy Program July 22, 2011 The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Receives Government of Canada Support July 15, 2011 Canadians are invited to share their priorities for the 2012 federal budget July 13, 2011 Harper Government provides even more support for Canadians making Home Improvements July 12, 2011 Deadline for nomination for Prime Minister’s awards approaching July 11, 2011 The Government of Canada Supports Seniors July 08, 2011 Harper Government announces second call for proposals to help innovate local businesses June 06, 2011 Federal budget reflects platform promises June 03, 2011 Throne Speech outlines government agenda March 23, 2011 Red Tape Commission seeks input March 22, 2011 Gord Brown pleased with Budget March 21, 2011 FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Regional Integrated Community Sustainability Plan March 07, 2011 The Government of Canada improves accessibility for Canadians with disabilities March 07, 2011 The Government of Canada improves accessibility for Canadians with disabilities March 04, 2011 Funding announced to Restore North Augusta Monument March 04, 2011 The Township of Augusta Receives Government of Canada Support March 04, 2011 Eastern Ontario Development Program Invests in Local Initiatives with the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville February 09, 2011 Government of Canada invests in Dandelion Festival February 08, 2011 Prescott celebrates progress of Wastewater Infrastructure projec February 04, 2011 Gord Brown welcomes new power simulator at St. Lawrence College February 04, 2011 Government of Canada Supports Brockville Concert Association January 11, 2011 The Government of Canada helps Kemptville youth prepare for the job market January 10, 2011 Gord Brown holds pre-budget meetings January 05, 2011 The Government of Canada creates thousands of jobs for young Canadians December 17, 2010 Government of Canada suspends Old Age Security benefits for prisoners and passes other Bills December 16, 2010 Gord Brown pleased new fuel standards in effect December 15, 2010 Government of Canada helps youth in Eastern Ontario prepare for their careers December 14, 2010 Hockey Night In Leeds Grenville November 23, 2010 Hockey Night in Leeds-Grenville November 22, 2010 Gord Brown named Chair of Special Committee on Bill C-32 Copyright Modernization Act November 10, 2010 Government to Support Construction of New War Memorials November 08, 2010 Government of Canada helps rural youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness November 04, 2010 Government of Canada and VIA Rail Honour Canadian Forces with Reduced Year-Round Fares November 01, 2010 Government of Canada supports accessibility for all Canadians October 29, 2010 Government of Canada Supports Bicentennial Commemorations for the War of 1812 October 27, 2010 Government of Canada helps post-secondary graduates in Brockville gain career-related experience October 25, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in Youth Forum October 21, 2010 Gord Brown pleased with Preventing Human Smuggling Act October 18, 2010 Government of Canada Supports Manufacturing Innovation through Online Networks October 18, 2010 The Government of Canada helps Brockville youth prepare for jobs October 18, 2010 Government of Canada takes action to protect Great Lakes from Asian Carp October 05, 2010 The Government of Canada helps Kingston youth prepare for jobs September 27, 2010 Brockville and Cornwall youth encouraged to explore career options September 23, 2010 Gord Brown speaks to trade group, legislators and Canadian Ambassador in Washington September 22, 2010 Government of Canada investing in Community Action to preserve local Habitat and Species at Risk in Ontario September 13, 2010 Brown and Clark urge support for Seeley’s Bay Ultimate Fishing Village bid September 13, 2010 Gord Brown organizes Community Consultation on Palliative and Compassionate Care September 10, 2010 The Madison Montessori Academy Inc. Receives Government of Canada Support September 07, 2010 The Government of Canada helps youth in Eastern Ontario prepare for jobs August 30, 2010 Brockville Celbrates Renovations to Local Infrastructure August 27, 2010 The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Receives Government of Canada Support August 27, 2010 Government of Canada and Brockville Light Up the City August 24, 2010 The Government of Canada helps Brockville youth prepare for jobs June 10, 2010 SENATOR, MP MEET WITH IJC CHAIR OVER WATER LEVELS June 08, 2010 Government of Canada supports innovative research and development in Leeds-Grenville June 08, 2010 Economic Development series wraps up September 10 May 25, 2010 Gord Brown seconds reform motion May 21, 2010 Thousand Islands Playhouse receives event funding May 13, 2010 Gord Brown praises new border water Bill April 29, 2010 Gord Brown cleared of conflict alleged by Liberals April 16, 2010 Government of Canada funds rail crossing improvements in Leeds-Grenville April 06, 2010 Leeds-Grenville to receive Economic Action Plan funding to support job creating projects March 29, 2010 Gord Brown supports term limits for senators March 15, 2010 Canada and Ontario improve Charleston Lake Provincial Park March 15, 2010 Canada and Ontario improve Charleston Lake Provincial Park March 10, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in the Dandelion Festival March 04, 2010 Budget for jobs, growth and deficit reduction March 03, 2010 Speech from the Throne addresses local issues March 03, 2010 March 2010 – 2010 Tax Guide February 23, 2010 Legislation Restricting Credit for time served comes into force February 22, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action Plan stimulates Leeds-Grenville Economy February 22, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action Plan stimulates Leeds-Grenville Economy February 22, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action Plan stimulates Leeds-Grenville Economy February 10, 2010 Government of Canada invests in tourism infrastructures at Fort Wellington national historic site of Canada February 09, 2010 Environment Minister Jim Prentice makes announcement on wastewater in Brockville January 18, 2010 Government of Canada Invests in the Bicentennial Celebration of the Old Stone Mill and the Founding of the Town of Delta January 18, 2010 Government of Canada Supports Prescott's Bicentennial Anniversary Celebrations January 18, 2010 Gord Brown holds pre-budget consultation meetings in riding January 14, 2010 Government of Canada to match generosity of Canadians in response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti January 14, 2010 Government of Canada to match generosity of Canadians in response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti November 27, 2009 Gord Brown raises $70,254 for United Way November 26, 2009 Community celebration and opening of new and exciting discovery trails at St. Lawrence Islands National Park November 16, 2009 Canada—Ontario partnership creates jobs, stimulates economy in Leeds-Grenville November 13, 2009 Government of Canada and VIA Rail announce new station for Brockville November 04, 2009 Canada supports brockville ceremony to commemorate victoria cross hero October 16, 2009 Canada—Ontario partnership creates jobs, stimulates economy in Leeds-Grenville September 22, 2009 Friendship Agreement September 11, 2009 Government of Canada invests in Leeds-Grenville to stimulate local economy September 11, 2009 Grenville CFDC receives $500,000 September 11, 2009 Government of Canada invests in Leeds-Grenville to stimulate local economy September 10, 2009 Wolfe Islands Power Centre opens September 08, 2009 GreenField Ethanol Plant officially opens August 17, 2009 Canada's Economic Action Plan invests in heritage infrastructure at Old Stone Mill National Historic Site of Canada August 12, 2009 Canada's Economic Action Plan prepares Fort Wellington National Historic site for commemoration of the war of 1812 July 31, 2009 Canada and Ontario invest in broadband access for Eastern Ontario July 16, 2009 Government of Canada invests in Canadian biosphere reserves June 26, 2009 Leeds-Grenville receives funding for recreational upgrades June 23, 2009 World’s Collide draws attention to Malaria June 19, 2009 Government of Canada Invests in Johnstown Ethanol Plant June 12, 2009 Economic Development Summit Attracts Wide Interest June 12, 2009 STANDING UP FOR CANADA’S ECONOMY AND OUR COMMUNITIES June 05, 2009 Thirty more infrastructure projects approved in Leeds-Grenville May 11, 2009 GOVERNMENTS ACT TO RENEW RECREATIONAL CENTRES May 08, 2009 Local bridge replacements celebrated in Elizabethtown-Kitley May 08, 2009 The Government of Canada Supports the Brockville Concert Association May 08, 2009 STANDING UP FOR CANADA’S ECONOMY AND OUR COMMUNITIES April 09, 2009 Helping Homeowners. Energizing the Economy.March 27, 2009 Gord Brown applauds move to restrict pre-trial custody credits March 27, 2009 Gord Brown applauds move to restrict pre-trial custody credits March 11, 2009 Gord Brown elected House of Commons Chair of Canada-US Inter-Parliamentary Group March 10, 2009 Government of Canada Invests in the Dandelion Festival February 27, 2009 Successful series of meetings in Washington February 26, 2009 Gord Brown receives enthusiastic response from Chamber February 19, 2009 Gord Brown has issued a Tax Guide to ensure you apply for all your tax savings February 13, 2009 Leeds-Grenville receives over $23 million in infrastructure money from federal government February 11, 2009 Budget has opportunity for Leeds-Grenville December 31, 2008 Gord Brown holds pre-budget consultation - Jan 6 December 15, 2008 Charity Hockey Game September 03, 2008 Bill C-542 to be discussed at book launch in Kemptville July 01, 2008 Gord Brown’s knife Bill sent to committee April 11, 2008 C-393 receives first hour of Second Reading debate March 11, 2008 Blossoms Program Funded For Kemptville March 03, 2008 The Government of Canada Supports Kingston Aboriginal Women's Committee March 03, 2008 Notes for an address to the House of Commons Budget Debate February 26, 2008 Budget Addresses Leeds-Grenville Concerns February 25, 2008 Government Of Canada Announces Help For Producers February 21, 2008 The Government of Canada Supports St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology February 18, 2008 Leeds-grenville And Rural Eastern Ontario Benefit From A $10 Million Government Of Canada Investment February 14, 2008 Government Of Canada Moves Ahead With $64 Million For Clean Water In Ontario February 14, 2008 National Flag Day February 08, 2008 Gord Brown presents cheque to new manufacturing company in Prescott February 01, 2008 Gord Brown Discusses Economic Development Issues At Brockville Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast.February 01, 2008 Notes From An Address By Gord Brown To The Brockville Chamber Of Commerce December 18, 2007 Holiday Greetings From Gord Brown December 11, 2007 Grenville County To Benefit From $130,000 In Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) Funding June 07, 2007 Canada's New Government contributes to ecologically significant lands along the Rideau May 22, 2007 Border talks leads to further progress, says Brown May 09, 2007 Gord Brown working to clear up border delays for Casco April 24, 2007 More railway crossing improvements for Leeds-Grenville March 26, 2007 Gord Brown encourages people to sign Hershey Pledge March 19, 2007 Budget works for Leeds-Grenville while addressing national needs February 05, 2007 Gord Brown participates in delegation to Washington November 18, 2006 Leeds-Grenville businesses receive funds for enhanced marine / port facilities November 10, 2006 Gord Brown invites area farmers to a "Town Hall" meeting November 08, 2006 Gord Brown praises Brockville Rifles during House debate November 06, 2006 Gord Brown encourages participation in Veteran's Week October 21, 2006 Gord Brown helps celebrate St. Lawrence Islands National Park expansion October 20, 2006 Gord Brown recognizes local servicemen October 19, 2006 Gord Brown tapes railroad safety message October 18, 2006 Gord Brown re-introduces knife bill October 13, 2006 Farm families reminded to apply for Options before October 31 deadline September 26, 2006 Gord Brown condemns remark by Derek Lee September 05, 2006 Gord Brown applauds enhanced border security August 04, 2006 Federal Government supports rehabilitation of former Brockville (Fuller) Post Office Building August 03, 2006 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces $10 million for EODP July 26, 2006 Railway crossing improvements announced for Brockville June 22, 2006 Gord Brown chairs review of Anti-Terrorism Act May 18, 2006 Seeding loans and CAIS adjustments deliver budget money to farmers May 17, 2006 Changes to gun registry announced May 15, 2006 Gord Brown participates in Canada-US meeting May 02, 2006 Gord Brown says budget delivers real tax relief for Leeds-Grenville taxpayers April 06, 2006 Gord Brown applauds on-line budget consultation April 05, 2006 Gord Brown says Throne Speech addresses local concerns March 28, 2006 Gord Brown named Ontario Caucus Chair February 07, 2006 Gord Brown pleased with immediate progress on grains and oilseeds payments Welcome to my website ***