Liberal M.P.s and Senators will gather in Baddeck for their annual Summer Caucus meetings from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. My colleague and friend, Mark Eyking, and I are extremely excited to welcome our colleagues from across the nation to our very special corner of Canada. We would like to invite you to attend a [...]
Canada Day Message from Rodger
Each year, on Canada Day, we gather with our friends and families to celebrate the birth of our nation – the greatest country on Earth. We are able to do that because of the peace and freedom we enjoy thanks to the brave Canadians who served in two World Wars, in Korea, and on many [...]
Cuzner expresses condolences to family of fallen soldier from Glace Bay
DOMINION, NS – Cape Breton-Canso M.P. Rodger Cuzner was extremely saddened to learn of the death of Sgt. James ‘Jimmy’ MacNeil in Afghanistan. The 28-year-old soldier was from Glace Bay and was based in Petawawa, Ont., with the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. He was killed by an improvised explosive device after dismounting [...]
Liberals push for Sydney Harbour project
OTTAWA – As the Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia celebrates Ports Day tomorrow, Liberal MPs are calling on the Harper Conservatives to make an investment in the dredging of Sydney Harbour. “Sydney has the potential to become a major international trading port, but it first requires a one-time dredge to accommodate larger vessels,” said [...]
