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Slideshow of Photos from Kehilla Centre Tribute Dinner

On November 7, 2011, the Sephardic Kehila Centre honoured Dr. Gideon Cohen and Peter Kent at its Tribute Dinner. Click 'view more' to see the slideshow of photos from the night.

Photo credit: Digital Joe Photography

Family Skate with MP Peter Kent

Join MP Peter Kent at Garnet Williams Community Center for the annual Family Skate on November 20th at noon!

Federal Government Seeks Input on Location of National Holocaust Monument in Canada’s Capital

The Federal Government is seeking input on the location and other aspects of the National Holocaust Memorial. Residents of Thornhill are invited to participate and have their voices heard in this important endeavour.

Click 'view more' to have your say on the creation of a National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa.

Minister Kent Announces Enabling Accessibility Fund Grant for Chabad of Markham

On Tuesday, October 11th, Minister Peter Kent, MP for Thornhill, was proud to announce $1,044,000 in funding to help the Canadian Federation of Chabad Lubavitch build a fully accessible addition to its facility, the Markham Centre for Skills and Independence.

Government of Canada Launches National Holocaust Monument Project

Pictured: Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Timm Uppal and Avi Benlolo with a copy of the Act to Establish a National Holocaust Monument. Click "View More" to learn how to get involved in the National Holocaust Monument Project.

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Canada's post-Kyoto Plan

Posted : January 25, 2012 | 0 comment(s)

Orginially posted: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/01/20/canadas-post-kyoto-plan/?__lsa=033a7b27 Canada’s post-Kyoto plan Special to Financial Post Jan 20, 2012 – 7:01 AM ET | Last Updated: Jan 23, 2012 1:49 PM ET ... Read Post

After intervention by Peter Kent, Lucy the Goose goes home

Posted : January 25, 2012 | 0 comment(s)

Reposted from: http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/24/after-intervention-by-environment-minister-peter-kent-lucy-the-goose-goes-home/ "Lucy", the domesticated Canada Goose that was rescued from the side of the road as a chick by Diane Vander Wiel. Federal a ... Read Post

Harper Government Announces Investment in Clean Air

Posted : November 28, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

News Release OTTAWA, Ont. -- November 28, 2011 -- Environment Minister Peter Kent and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney today announced an investment of $600.8 million over five years to renew the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda, (CARA), which has served as the fr ... Read Post

Letter to Thornhill Residents on Minister Flaherty's November 8 Economic Update

Posted : November 10, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

Dear Residents of Thornhill, On Thursday, November 8, Minister Flaherty gave us an update on Canada’s Economic and Fiscal Projections. While the global economic recovery has slowed, and Canada is not immune to international developments, we have much to be proud of and we can ... Read Post

2012-2013 HOUSE OF COMMONS PAGE PROGRAM

Posted : November 07, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

A camera captures the Speaker of the House of Commons as he calls the House to order. A Member rises to ask a question, Hansard in hand. The Clerk of the House makes notes on the daily scroll. A House of Commons Page delivers an urgent message to the Prime Minister. These are some ... Read Post

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Black History Month

Posted : March 24, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

The Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association Black History Month celebrations were held on February 26 at the Dufferin Clarke Community Centre in Thornhill. I arrived at the community centre early enough to help the TACCA committee install their Black History Month ban... Read Post

Purim in Thornhill

Posted : March 24, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

Purim is one of the most joyous of Jewish holidays. Children and adults alike dress in costume while listening to the story of Purim, the story of the victory of the Jewish people, and their heroes Mordechai and Queen Esther, over the wicked Haman. It is a story of Good triumphing over Evil and o... Read Post

Celebration of Knowledge Infrastructure Program Funding at York University

Posted : March 23, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

On Tuesday, March 15, I joined York Univeristy President Mamdouh Shoukri and many of York's staff members for a celebration of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program (KIP) funding being used to construct York's new Life Sciences building and renovate Osgoode Hall Law School. The K... Read Post

Canada Blooms & Garden Tourism Awards

Posted : March 23, 2011 | 0 comment(s)

Last Tuesday, March 15th, I was honoured to congratulate the winners of the 2011 Garden Tourism Awards at the closing event of Canada's Garden Tourism Awards. Parks Canada employees like award winner Andrew Reford have every reason to take pride in the exceptional job they do. Canad... Read Post

Letter to the editor on Bill C-442, the National Holocaust Monument Act.

Posted : December 16, 2010 | 0 comment(s)

Dear Editor, The systematic slaughter of Europe’s Jews by the Nazis is undoubtedly the most grotesque, inhumane event in history. So utter in its depravity, so immense in its scope, the Holocaust led survivor Simon Wiesenthal to say, “God must have been on leave.&rdquo... Read Post

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