News and Information from Peter Kent

On February 21, 2013- Carolyn and Robert Buchanan, co-founders of Polar Bears International (PBI), the world's leading polar bear conservation group, presented The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment and the Minister responsible for Parks Canada, with PBI's highest honour, ...   Read Post

Hon. Peter Kent meets with Mats Sundin, former Toronto Maple Leafs captain and NHL Hall of Famer to discuss The Mats Sundin Fellowship in Developmental Health, a partnership between the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and the University of Toronto.     Read Post

Our Government recognizes that first-time home buyers can face additional expenses such as legal fees, land transfer taxes, and other costs involved in buying a family home. We also understand that buying a first home is a milestone for many Canadians and is likely the single largest investment t ...   Read Post

On February 4, 2013 the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies. On this date, businesses will be encouraged to begin rounding cash transactions. To help you with this transition, we have prepared the information below. Introduction: In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Govern ...   Read Post

January 24th, 2013, Minister Kenney announced that Canada will launch Start-Up Visa, a brand new program starting on April 1, to recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will create new jobs and spur economic growth. The Start-Up Visa Program will link immigrant entrepreneurs with ...   Read Post

Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister Moore marked the celebration of Sir John A. Macdonald Day. Minister Moore also announced support for projects that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir John A. Macdonald in 2015. -Our Government is proud to invest in ...   Read Post

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO- DECEMBER 18, 2012- From left, Ancaster- Westdale-Dundas-Flamborough MP David Sweet, Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring, Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina, Canada's Environment Minister Peter Kent, Ontario's Environment Minister Jim Bradley and Burlington MP Mike Wallace, are on ...   Read Post

BURLINGTON, ONTARIO- DECEMBER 18, 2012- From left, U.S. Steel Director of Envrionmental and Corporate Affairs Frank Harrison, Ancaster- Westdale-Dundas-Flamborough MP David Sweet, Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring, Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina, Canada's Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, Canada's Env ...   Read Post

From December 9th to December 10th, the Canadian Minister of the Environment, Peter Kent, together with the Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Paul Hunt, embarked on a tour of Israel with KKL-JNF. Photo: KKL-JNF From December 9th to December 10th, the Canadian Minister of the Environment, Pe ...   Read Post

Hospice Thornhill Sunday, May 6, 2012 Thornhill MP Peter Kent attended the 3rdAnnual Garden Party at Hospice Thornhill who are celebrating their 25thAnniversary. In his brief address, Mr. Kent recognized Hospice Thornhill as having been established in 1987 as a non-pro ...   Read Post