Rob’s Column

The New Horizons for Seniors Program is once again accepting proposals for projects that meet the objectives of their organization. The New Horizons for Seniors Program will fund projects that meet one or more of the following objectives; promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations, engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others, [...]

Our government has moved to reform a federal program which has been providing a better standard of health care to refugee claimants residing in Canada than that afforded to Canadian citizens. “Our Government’s objective is to bring about transformational changes to our immigration system so that it meets Canada’s economic needs. Canadians are a very [...]

Having a child go missing is devastating.  The anguish and disruption caused to the affected family extends to the loss of earnings and even financial ruin.  With this in mind, our government’s new Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children program will provide financial assistance to families going through this traumatic event. [...]

By cutting taxes 140 times since 2006, our government has put more money where it belongs – in the pockets of hard-working Canadians.  We have cut personal income rates and removed over one million low-income families, individuals and seniors from the tax rolls entirely.  Our policies have resulted in tax savings of $3100 per year [...]

Our government recently launched its Economic Action Plan for 2012. By creating 610,000 jobs since 2009, we have helped maintain a strong economic base and the Economic Action Plan for 2012 will continue to bolster the economic growth of Saskatchewan. Our government is showing strong backing for Saskatchewan schools, hospitals and other critical services through [...]

Our government is committed to providing world-class wireless services to Canadians in rural areas. In 2008, our government set aside spectrum (frequency bands used for broadcasting, satellite and mobile services) for new entrants and geared the process toward creating improved competition.  Since this time, Canadian mobile wireless prices have dropped by more than ten percent. [...]

I would like to remind Canadians planning to travel abroad for spring break to visit http://travel.gc.ca for advice on planning a safe trip. The site helps inform travellers on safety, security and local laws in the region you are visiting, as well as such information as entry and exit requirements, health precautions and contact numbers [...]

It is with great pleasure that I confirm the end of the long-gun registry. This is a goal our government has held for a long time, and its elimination is a cause for celebration. This financial boondoggle, which has cost the taxpayers millions and inconvenienced farmers and hunters in Northern Saskatchewan and elsewhere for more [...]

I would like to encourage youth of Aboriginal descent (Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) to participate in the Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge. There are two age categories for participation, 14-18 and 19-29. The purpose of the project is to emphasize and demonstrate the importance of Aboriginal history and the rich heritage it has [...]

There has been speculation in the media recently that our government may make changes to Old Age Security. I can assure you that seniors will maintain all of the benefits that they currently enjoy and that there will be no changes to the amount of these benefits. Our government will act, and is acting, to [...]