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February 12, 2010	Canada’s 2010 Winter Olympics
February 05, 2010	Unemployment Rate Down, Job Creation Up: January Labour Force Survey
February 04, 2010	This Government is at work for Canadians
February 01, 2010	Fairness for the Self-Employed To Take Effect
January 29, 2010	Canada’s November GDP: UP AGAIN
January 28, 2010	Statement by Minister of State Kent on Inauguration of Honduran President
January 28, 2010	Canada concerned over free speech rights in Venezuela
January 28, 2010	Protecting society from violent and repeat young offenders
January 28, 2010	The City of Vaughan stands out among Canadian cities for economic prosperity
January 27, 2010	Minister Kent Marks the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
January 27, 2010	Minister of State Kent Statement on Haiti:
January 26, 2010	The Proof is in the Numbers: Canada’s Economic Action Plan is WORKING
January 26, 2010	Liberal Spokesman Critical of Government for Marking Auschwitz Anniversary
January 25, 2010	Introductory Remarks by Minister Cannon at Ministerial Preparatory Conference on Haiti, Minister Kent attends
January 20, 2010	Calling All Students! -- Would you like to work on Parliament Hill, click here to apply for the Parliamentary Internship Program
January 19, 2010	Minister of State Kent to Visit Venezuela and Bolivia
January 17, 2010	Minister Peter Kent present as earth rangers celebrate green infrastructure upgrades
January 17, 2010	Minister of State Kent to Travel to Dominican Republic
January 16, 2010	Minister of State Kent Statement on Haiti:
January 16, 2010	Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with his Cabinet on the situation in Haiti
January 15, 2010	Minister Kent discusses the emotional return of Haitians to Canada
January 15, 2010	Minister Kent discusses situation in Haiti
January 14, 2010	Minister of State Kent Statement on Crisis Haiti:
January 14, 2010	Minister Kent extends warm greetings to the Hindu / Tamil Communities on the occasion of the Festival of Pongal
January 14, 2010	Just the Facts: Canadian Government Matching Funds Dollar for Dollar for Haitian Earthquake Victims
January 13, 2010	The Haitian Earthquake Tragedy
January 11, 2010	Government of Canada Helps Newcomers Integrate Into the Labour Market: MP Peter Kent Announcement
January 10, 2010	Dateline Thornhill: Diversity works in the GTA -- most of the time
January 07, 2010	A Reminder to all Thornhillers: Take Advantage of Home Renovation Tax Credit
January 05, 2010	Message of the Day - Protecting the safety and security of Canadians
December 31, 2009	Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program pays off for Thornhillers
December 31, 2009	Securing our Institutions in Thornhill
December 23, 2009	Supporting our Troops at Christmas
December 22, 2009	Sheppard LRT work begins: The Honourable Peter Kent represents the Federal Government at Announcement
December 22, 2009	Congratulations to St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church on its 50th Anniversary
December 19, 2009	Helping Culture Flourish in Thornhill: Performing Arts York Region receives Federal Funding
December 18, 2009	Minister of State Kent to Discuss Canada’s Engagement in the Americas with Key European Partners
December 17, 2009	The Olympic Torch comes to Thornhill
December 16, 2009	Protecting our kids from drugs
December 15, 2009	The Harper Government is Fighting anti-Semitism
December 14, 2009	Message of the Day - Protecting Caregivers
December 14, 2009	Government of Canada Invests in Thornhill’s Captus Press
December 14, 2009	Minister Kent extends warm wishes to Chabad of Green Lane on the occasion of their annual Hanukkah Celebration
December 11, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent and Harper Government highlight accomplishments as fall legislative session comes to an end
December 11, 2009	Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Hon. Peter Kent extend greetings on Hanukkah
December 10, 2009	Helping Businesses Create Auto Sector Jobs
December 10, 2009	Minister Kent extends warm wishes to the Literacy Council York South in Thornhill
December 09, 2009	Dateline Thornhill: Protecting Canadian Jobs through Work-Sharing
December 08, 2009	National Holocaust Monument Act
December 08, 2009	Rabbi Mendel Kaplan honoured as civic hero by the city of Vaughan
December 07, 2009	Canada's governor general and Minister of State Peter Kent kick off Mexico visit
December 05, 2009	Minister Kent extends greetings to Thornhill African Carribean Cultural Association Christmas Party Event
December 04, 2009	Minister Kent concludes his participation in Cartagena, Colombia, in the Second Review Conference of the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines
December 04, 2009	National Essay Contest
December 02, 2009	Orthodox Union/NCSY honour Prime Minister, Minister Kent extends Greetings
December 02, 2009	Unemployment rate: November Labour Force Survey - 15,000 NEW JOBS!!!
December 01, 2009	UPS Canada Opens New "Door to the World" Through Expanded Thornhill Hub
December 01, 2009	Canada Congratulates Honduran People on Elections
December 01, 2009	Creating Jobs for Canadians
November 30, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Barbados’s Independence Day
November 27, 2009	Minister of State Kent Calls for Peaceful Elections in Honduras
November 27, 2009	Toronto-York spadina subway extension moves forward
November 25, 2009	Ugandan law targeting gays is vile and hateful: Minister Peter Kent
November 25, 2009	Suriname Celebrates Their Independence Day
November 25, 2009	PM and Peter Kent to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago
November 24, 2009	Protecting our Children: Mandatory Reporting of Online Child Pornography
November 20, 2009	Canada Welcomes UN Resolution on Iranian Human Rights Situation
November 20, 2009	Pierre Poilievre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, responds to accusations by the Liberals that the Conservatives used tenpercenter to call the Liberals "anti-Semitic
November 19, 2009	Are you planning on travelling abroad? Here are some things you and your family should know.
November 18, 2009	Minister Kent addresses questions in the House on the State of Israel plans to expand Southern Jerusalem Neighbourhood
November 17, 2009	Canada - Minister of State Kent Concludes Successful Visit to Cuba
November 17, 2009	The Government of Manitoba Supports Canada's International Labour Cooperation Agreements
November 16, 2009	Canadian PM Pays Moments of Silence At Chabad House in Mumbai India
November 12, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent’s Remarks at Bnai Brith Awards Dinner honouring David Kassie
November 12, 2009	Canada offers condolences and support after El Salvador floods
November 12, 2009	Minister Kent announces Canadian Heritage Grant for RK Publishing in Thornhill
November 10, 2009	Canada Concerned Over Venezuela-Colombia Tensions
November 10, 2009	Honouring the Members of our Armed Forces and their Families
November 10, 2009	Need a Summer Job? Why not apply to be a Guide on Parliament Hill, Click here for more details
November 06, 2009	Boosters gush about Pan Am's effect on Toronto: Peter Kent represents Federal Government
November 05, 2009	Few forced to wait at Markham flu shot clinic
November 04, 2009	Markham calls for action on subway; Peter Kent supports
November 04, 2009	Flu assessment centre opens in Vaughan
November 03, 2009	Fairness for the Self-Employed
November 02, 2009	Markham flu shot clinic earns kudos for being well-organized
November 02, 2009	Helping Canadians Get Back to Work
November 02, 2009	URGENT: H1N1 Vaccine Availability – PLEASE READ
November 02, 2009	Food bank gets by with help from friends
November 01, 2009	Markham flu shot clinic opens TODAY
October 30, 2009	Minister Kent speaks on Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
October 30, 2009	Canada Welcomes Agreement in Honduran Negotiations
October 27, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Their Independence Day
October 18, 2009	Canada-Poland Social Security Agreement Announcement
October 16, 2009	Federal government announces $3M for library renovations
October 14, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent Community Office is accepting donations for the Vaughan Food Bank
October 10, 2009	Who Speaks for the Liberal Party on the Middle East
October 08, 2009	The Liberals want to force an unnecessary Election
October 07, 2009	Canada Committed to Advance Peaceful and Prompt Resolution of Political Crisis in Honduras
October 06, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent, children and survivors participate in annual memorial service
October 01, 2009	Government of Canada announces special immigration measures for typhoon victims in the Philippines
September 30, 2009	Canada Pledges Support in Response to Tropical Storms in South East Asia
September 30, 2009	Government of Canada Helps Protect Canadian Credit Card Users
September 29, 2009	Filipino Community in Vaughan is calling for help to aid victims of the Philippine typhoon Ketsana
September 27, 2009	Hon: Peter Kent: Wilson Island Group Now Protected
September 25, 2009	Canada Continues Engagement to Support Peaceful Resolution to Situation in Honduras
September 24, 2009	Iran Sparks Walkout: An Interview with the Hon. Peter Kent
September 22, 2009	Canada Boycotts Iranian President's UN Speech
September 22, 2009	Canada Calls for Restraint and a Negotiated Solution in Honduras
September 22, 2009	Prime Minister Harper’s Economic Action Plan Pays Off For Thornhill
September 21, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis
September 21, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Belize on Occasion of their Independence Day
September 19, 2009	Thornhill Student's Initiative to Create a Holocaust Monument in Ottawa Introduced as Private Member's Bill
September 19, 2009	Canadian Conservative Government takes lead on Srilanka issue, holds Round Table
September 18, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks 199th Anniversary of the Independence of Chile
September 18, 2009	Michael Ignatieff Votes Against Canada’s Economic Recovery
September 17, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent condemns deeply flawed UNHCR report against the State of Israel
September 15, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Nicaragua on Occasion of Their Independence Day
September 15, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Honduras on Occasion of Their Independence Day
September 15, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Guatemala on Occasion of Their Independence Day
September 15, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of El Salvador on Occasion of Their Independence Day
September 15, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Costa Rica on Occasion of Their Independence Day
September 14, 2009	Minister of State Kent Meets with OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza
September 14, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent presents Harper Government’s Investment in Film Industry in GTA
September 12, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent and Fellow Ministers Announce almost 500 MILLION DOLLARS for Infrastructure Projects
September 07, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Brazil’s Independence Day
September 03, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent: What I did during my Summer
August 31, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day
August 29, 2009	Edward Kennedy laid to rest; Minister Kent attends Funeral on behalf of Canada
August 26, 2009	Canada Remains Committed to Seeking Resolution to Crisis in Honduras
August 25, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates the People of Uruguay on the Occasion of Their National Day
August 25, 2009	SERVICES AVAILABLE DURING TORNADO CLEANUP IN VAUGHAN
August 23, 2009	Shalom Toronto: An Interview with Hon. Peter Kent, MP
August 22, 2009	Canada to Participate in OAS Mission to Honduras
August 22, 2009	Minister Kent tours damage from Vaughan Tornado
August 21, 2009	Tips to Get Prepared for Severe Storms
August 21, 2009	Minister Kent extends his concerns to the Citizens of Vaughan
August 16, 2009	Minister Kent extends his greetings to Naomi Jules and the Inaugural Sickle Cell Anemia Miracle Network Dinner
August 10, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Ecuador on Bicentennial of First Call for Independence
August 08, 2009	Minister Kent addresses Grand Opening Ceremony of the Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat Jaffari Centre in Thornhill
August 07, 2009	Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Participate in North American Leaders’ Summit in Guadalajara, MEXICO
August 06, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Jamaica’s Independence Day
August 06, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates the People of Bolivia on the Occasion of Their Independence Day
August 05, 2009	Improving Employment Insurance
August 05, 2009	Minister Kent visits Brantford Ontario
August 01, 2009	Minister Kent attends Caribana 2009 Festivities
July 28, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates the People of Peru on the Occasion of Their Independence Day
July 28, 2009	Canada’s Conservative Government is working for families
July 26, 2009	Corriere Canadese – Tandem Magazine Weekend
July 24, 2009	Statement by Minister of State Kent on Situation in Honduras
July 22, 2009	Minister Kent delivers memorial address at the B'nai Brith AMIA 1994 Terror Bombing Commemoration
July 21, 2009	Pathfinders Canada
July 20, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates the People of Colombia on Occasion of Their Independence Day
July 20, 2009	Universal Child Care Benefit
July 19, 2009	Statement by Minister of State Kent on the Situation in Honduras
July 17, 2009	Minister Kent hosts a Senior's roundtable at the Glynnwood Retirement Home
July 14, 2009	Minister Peter Kent welcomed at JACP Dinner
July 10, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Bahamas’ Independence Day
July 07, 2009	Heritage Foundation one step further in protecting the David Dunlap Observatory
July 05, 2009	Oas suspends membership of Honduras
July 05, 2009	Concord West Rate Payers Association 24th Annual Community Picnic
July 03, 2009	MARKHAM TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR RECREATIONAL UPGRADES
July 03, 2009	CONSTRUCTION SET TO BEGIN ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EAST YORK
July 02, 2009	Rookie MP wraps up two "adventures"
July 01, 2009	Minister Kent welcomes new Canadians at the Canada Day Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony in Markham at The Civic Centre
July 01, 2009	Canada Day greetings from Ministers Kent, Cannon and Day
July 01, 2009	Canada Day Greetings from the Prime Minister
June 28, 2009	Thornhill Community BBQ is a huge success
June 28, 2009	Statement by Minister of State Kent on the Situation in Honduras
June 24, 2009	Jamaicans Praised for Contribution to Canada but Urged to Get More Involved Politically
June 22, 2009	Newsweek demands release of Canadian journalist detained in Iran
June 19, 2009	MP Peter Kent comments on conclusion of the Spring Session of Parliament
June 18, 2009	Westmount students lauded for global efforts
June 12, 2009	CANADA - ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN OAK RIDGES - MARKHAM
June 12, 2009	Government of Canada Announces Support for Scotiabank Caribana
June 12, 2009	CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
June 11, 2009	Thornhill MP supports decision to welcome Cuba
June 11, 2009	Minister Kent extends Canada Day Greetings to Bayview Glen Church's Annual Luncheon
June 05, 2009	Vaughan gets big boost from Federal Government and Ontario as host of Communities in Bloom Conference
June 05, 2009	Highway 407 ETR Planning Meeting and Public Information
June 05, 2009	Sponsor Peter Kent in the Zareinu Move-a-thon, by clicking here
June 05, 2009	The Regional Municipality of York holds public information meeting on proposed light rail transit project
May 29, 2009	Time for Cuba to rejoin OAS: Kent
May 27, 2009	Minister of State Kent Marks Guyana's Independence Day
May 26, 2009	Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), today congratulated the Argentine people
May 26, 2009	Peter Kent BBQ - June 28
May 21, 2009	Funding assists communities targeted by hate crime in Thornhill
May 20, 2009	Van Loan announces funding to assist communities targeted by hate crime
May 19, 2009	Markham Applauds Federal and Provincial Partnership on Sheppard East Light Rail Transit (LRT)
May 18, 2009	Government of Canada Announces Renewed Partnership With Save the Children to Fight Malaria and Pneumonia
May 16, 2009	2010 Winter Games Touring Pavilion Touches Down at South Asian Festival
May 16, 2009	Canada, Cuba must talk publicly, says minister
May 15, 2009	UN rights chief calls for war-crimes probe on both sides of 25-year conflict
May 14, 2009	Canada renews calls for Aung San Suu Kyi release
May 14, 2009	Gas in tank is money in bank for town hall
May 13, 2009	Local Hero
May 13, 2009	Security funding renewed
May 13, 2009	Teen volunteers recognized for helping others
May 11, 2009	Federal Gas Tax Funding to Double, Payment to Municipalities Accelerated
May 08, 2009	Passport procrastinators flock to Promenade
May 07, 2009	Serious partying marks Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations in Montreal, Toronto
May 07, 2009	CJPAC party links politicians, young professionals
May 06, 2009	May Issue of Post City Magazine
May 05, 2009	Promenade Shopping Centre Passport Clinic
May 04, 2009	Canadians quarantined in China over H1N1 worries
May 01, 2009	May 2009 Newsletter
April 29, 2009	The Hon. Peter Kent extends Harper's greetings on Israel Independence Day at the Beth Avraham Yoseph Synagogue
April 29, 2009	Implementing Harper's Americas Vision
April 29, 2009	Guatemala Is On Side
April 27, 2009	West Thornhill Flooding Problems - Up for part of Stimulus Funding
April 27, 2009	Minister to Prod Cuba on Reforms Peter Kent Visit
April 27, 2009	Marquee day for arts festivals
April 26, 2009	Get Ready for the Green Energy Revolution!
April 24, 2009	Passport Clinic to coming to The Promenade Shopping Centre May 3 from 11 am to 4pm (beside Black's Photography)
April 22, 2009	W-FIVE Investigates the Canadian Casualties of Mexico's Broken Judicial System, April 25 on CTV
April 21, 2009	CARICOM committed to free trade negotiations with Canada
April 18, 2009	U.S. seeks 'new beginning with Cuba': Obama
April 16, 2009	GTA residents poised for economic recovery
April 15, 2009	PM to attend fifth Summit of the Americas
April 14, 2009	Trust Fund for the Victims of the Earthquake in Italy
April 14, 2009	Thornhill Garden and Horticultural Society - Plant Sale May 9
April 14, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent and His Worship, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti
April 06, 2009	2009 Thornhill Spelling Bee
April 06, 2009	Litter Clean-Ups around our area
April 05, 2009	Controversial Afghan family law halted: minister
April 03, 2009	Don't put down that hammer - Rebates abound for recession renos
March 31, 2009	Minister of State Kent Concludes Successful Visit to Colombia
March 30, 2009	Notes for an Address by The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas), at the 50th Annual Meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank
March 30, 2009	Minister defends Colombia free-trade deal
March 27, 2009	Prime Minister Helps Inaugurate Newly Expanded Toronto Synagogue
March 26, 2009	Problem ran deeper in Thornhill election: Kent
March 26, 2009	Harper reaffirms Tory support for state of Israel
March 25, 2009	Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Visits Canada
March 24, 2009	Political Leaders Rally Behind Newest Film From Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center
March 16, 2009	Regional heads agree to early trade negotiations with Canada
March 16, 2009	The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Thornhill, Vaughan and Concord
March 09, 2009	Minister of State Kent Congratulates People of Dominican Republic on Occasion of their Independence Day
March 05, 2009	Feds Urged to Follow Ruling
March 04, 2009	Gang violence in Canada linked to Mexico drug wars
March 04, 2009	Attack doesn't alter official stance on Barbados travel
March 01, 2009	Engaging Canada
February 27, 2009	MP asked feds for Yonge subway money
February 27, 2009	Canada, U.S. warn tourists of Mexican drug violence
February 26, 2009	Minister of State Kent Welcomes to Canada Head of International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala
February 24, 2009	Canada seeks strategic ties by focusing aid on Americas
February 20, 2009	Many services to help Seniors stay in their homes
February 20, 2009	Canadian minister reaffirms commitment to regional development
February 17, 2009	Hon. Peter Kent, P.C., M.P Statement on Harassment of Jewish Students at York University
February 16, 2009	Minister of State Kent to Visit Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname
February 11, 2009	The House of Commons Page Program
February 04, 2009	Emergency Debate on Sri Lanka
February 04, 2009	Canada Protests Seizure of Gaza Relief Supplies
February 03, 2009	Health Canada Advises Consumers That RetroFoam Insulation Was Illegally Sold in Canada
February 03, 2009	Canada condemns vandalism at Caracas synagogue
January 28, 2009	PETER KENT PLEASED THAT CANADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN GOOD FOR CANADA AND GOOD FOR THORNHILL: LOCAL PROJECTS READY TO ROLL
January 26, 2009	RCMP for Obama
January 26, 2009	Canada's 'been in quite intimate contact' with Obama administration
January 21, 2009	Kent Blasts Nicaragua as Free Trade Talks Proceed
January 16, 2009	Canada close to Central American trade deal
January 15, 2009	Guatemala receives Canadian Secretary of State on Exterior Affairs for the Americas for official visit
January 15, 2009	Canada Contributes to Rural Development Project in one of Guatemala's Poorest Regions
January 13, 2009	Thousands support Israel’s war against terror across Canada
January 12, 2009	New minister makes right noises on arts
January 09, 2009	Minister of State: ‘Victory of goodness over evil … a message well told’
January 06, 2009	Fate of Canadians in Gaza in hands of Hamas: Kent
January 05, 2009	SI, MINISTER
December 15, 2008	From Thornhill to Parliament Hill, this former newsman on the thrill of starting a new career at 65 and his plans for the 905
December 11, 2008	Happy Chanukah
December 09, 2008	US Jewish community honours Harper’s leadership
November 16, 2008	Kent wins in stunning upset
November 11, 2008	Cabinet an honour for rookie MP
November 01, 2008	At home with MP Peter Kent
October 15, 2008	Peter Kent: Our man in Thornhill