Cuzner, Eyking invite you to attend Canada at 150 webcast, town hall event

March 15, 2010
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CPAC spends a day In the Riding with Rodger Cuzner

February 23, 2010
DOMINION, NS – Like many Canadians, the Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) was wondering what Members of Parliament were up to while the House of Commons was prorogued.

Cape Breton M.P.s call on government to fund important environmental programs

February 3, 2010
SYDNEY, NS – Cape Breton MPs Rodger Cuzner and Mark Eyking are calling on Environment Minister Jim Prentice to provide a funding update to all 16 Atlantic Coastal Action Programs, including ACAP Cape Breton.

Cuzner encourages employers to apply for Canada Summer Jobs 2010 funding

January 28, 2010
DOMINION, NS – Rodger Cuzner, M.P. for Cape Breton-Canso, is encouraging eligible employers to apply for funding to hire a student this summer.

Cuzner returns to Parliament Hill; Liberal Caucus hard at work

January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010

How to help the relief effort for Haiti

January 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the tragic earthquake in Haiti. Canadians who wish to help are encouraged to donate money through an experienced humanitarian agency. For a list of agencies, please visit this link:

Holiday Message

December 21, 2009
Dear Constituents,

Fall message

December 4, 2009
Dear Constituents,

Summer message

September 1, 2009
After a long Spring Session of Parliament, I must say it was a pleasure to have a few months at home in Cape Breton—Canso this summer. I had the opportunity to travel around the riding to many festivals and events, over forty in the month of July alone. Travelling the riding is one of the most enjoyable parts of my job as MP, and I admire the community spirit of those who donate their time to ensure these events run successfully. 

Welcome to my web site

September 1, 2009
Thank you for taking the time to visit my official website. As the Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, I feel that the sharing of information is a fundamental activity of an effective representative. I hope this website will become an efficient method for communicating information on federal programs, current issues, and my ongoing work in the both the House of Commons and our constituency.

Cuzner Calls for Federal Support for Reduction Efforts in East Coast Lobster Stocks

July 31, 2009
DOMINION – Cape Breton – Canso MP Rodger Cuzner believes there is a degree of urgency on the part of the Federal Government to take action with regard to East Coast lobster resources.

Conservative Talking Points Small Comfort for the Jobless, Says Cuzner

June 17, 2009
OTTAWA – Cape Breton – Canso MP Rodger Cuzner is disappointed with the Conservative Government’s failure to take the concerns of the jobless seriously.

Cuzner Calls on Fisheries Minister to Aid the Lobster Fishery

May 14, 2009
OTTAWA – The government must take immediate action to address the crisis in the lobster industry by implementing a rationalization strategy and improving access to Employment Insurance for fishermen, said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton – Canso today.

Cuzner Responds to the European Parliament's Ban on Seal Products

May 6, 2009
Ottawa– Following the European Parliament’s decision to ban products from the Canadian seal harvest, Rodger Cuzner, Liberal MP for Cape Breton-Canso, requested an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday, May 5th. Following all-party consent, the debate took place later in the day.

Team Beaver Moves into the Goat Selling Business

April 28, 2009
OTTAWA – Cape Breton Liberal MPs Mark Eyking and Rodger Cuzner have moved on from rescuing disoriented beavers. The two are now competing in a Goat Challenge in support of the non-profit Children’s Bridge Foundation. The launch of the Goat Challenge took place on the grounds of Parliament Hill today.

Cuzner Speaks in Support of Bridge Financing for CBC

March 31, 2009
OTTAWA – The government must act immediately to provide financing that will reverse the job losses and cuts at CBC, said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton – Canso today.

Cuzner Voices Support for CBC Cape Breton

March 26, 2009
OTTAWA – The Conservative government must stop the inaction and intervene with adequate funding for the CBC in order to prevent job losses, said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton – Canso today.

Cuzner Voices Support For Hockey Canada Logo

February 23, 2009
OTTAWA – With the countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games in full swing, the Canadian Olympic Committee should be supporting Hockey Canada’s request to use their logo on Hockey and Sledge Team jerseys, said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton – Canso today.

EI Wait Times Unacceptable, Says Cuzner

February 23, 2009
OTTAWA – Wait times for the processing of Employment Insurance claims are climbing in the wrong direction, said Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton – Canso today.

More Action Needed to Address Job Losses, Says Cuzner

February 6, 2009
OTTAWA – The inaction of the Conservative government has been made obvious with today’s announcement of record job losses, said Rodger Cuzner, Chief Opposition Whip and MP for Cape Breton – Canso in today’s Question Period.