Rob Clarke, M.P. | Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River

Rob’s Column – February 16, 2012

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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 than ten years, is no more. Bill C-19 has brought an end to the Long Gun Registry Act, a huge victory for our government, hunters, farmers, ranchers and sport shooters.
The bill now only requires passage in the Senate in order to become law, but we have received assurances from Liberals in the Senate that they will not attempt to filibuster the bill once it reaches their house. Accordingly, in the near future, we will see the beginning of deletion of information on non-registered long-guns.
This marks a victory for democracy, as it has been obvious from the beginning that the long-gun registry was tremendously unpopular with Canadians from all walks of life. “It does nothing to help put an end to gun crimes, nor has it saved one Canadian life,” said Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.
We will take the necessary steps to ensure that gun control in Canada is focused on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and preventing crimes. Tough legislation that we have brought into law ensures punishment for those using guns to commit crimes and the illegal possession of firearms.
The ending of the long-gun registry does not remove the obligation for a license of possession for firearms, meaning that anyone wishing to purchase a firearm must pass the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and will still be subject to a background check to ensure that they are fit to own a firearm.
By taking a common-sense approach to gun ownership we have provided massive savings to the Canadian taxpayer while protecting the rights of hunters, farmers, ranchers and sport-shooters.
As always, I look forward to your letters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. I hope you will find time to visit my website http://www.robclarkemp.ca To contact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca or call my constituency office toll-free at 1-866-400-2334.
Rob Clarke MP
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River

Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:30:20 +0000

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 produced.
Participants are urged to write short creative pieces (which can include short stories, poems, plays or screenplays) or create two-dimensional artwork about a moment in Aboriginal history. Those submitting work will have the opportunity to showcase their talent, develop their creativity and win up to $2000 as well as other valuable prizes. Group entries are eligible for a special classroom prize, so this is a great project for school participation. There is a teacher’s guide available on the website which includes curriculum correlation.
Those interested in entering must do so by March 31, 2012 and can learn more about the project by visiting http://www.our-story.ca.
As always, I look forward to your letters, e-mails and calls. Write me at: Rob Clarke MP, House of Commons, 502 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6. I hope you will find time to visit my website http://www.robclarkemp.ca To contact me via e-mail use clarkr@parl.gc.ca or call my constituency office toll-free at 1-866-400-2334.
Rob Clarke MP
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River

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