Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Work Party @9am on Sat and MP Geoff Reagan

Hi everyone:
A friendly reminder many hands make light work. Please join us at Maskwa this coming Saturday at 9am to help clean up the grounds, put the docks in and get the playground ready for play for the children. I promise hot coffee and treats for all!

Also, I wanted to post this recent notice about our MP, Geoff Regan, who has been so helpful to Maskwa over the years. Way to go Geoff!

Regan appointed Liberal Critic for Industry and Consumer Affairs

June 1, 2011 (Ottawa) – Geoff Regan, Member of Parliament for Halifax West was appointed Wednesday as the Liberal Critic for Industry and Consumer Affairs.

Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae announced his new team on Wednesday and noted the talent and experience he had to draw on.

Mr. Regan’s new critic portfolio will put him at the heart of a number of key issues in the 41st Parliament and his responsibilities reflect his experience in the House and his record of standing up for Canadian consumers and promoting Canadian businesses.

“I’m pleased our leader has given me these important responsibilities,” Regan said. “These portfolios will touch on issues that are crucial to my constituents in Halifax West and to all Canadian consumers.

“I look forward to holding the Harper government to account on a number of significant files.”

Mr. Regan has held several central critic roles, including Human Resources and Skills Development, Public Works and Government Services and Natural Resources.