Archive for category Rural Issues
Federal Liberals pledge tax break for volunteer firefighters
Posted by sitemaster in Crime & Safety, Liberals, Rural Issues on May 3, 2010
May 3, 2010. Huntsville – A Government of Canada under Liberal leadership would introduce a $3,000 refundable tax credit in recognition of the costs Canada’s volunteer firefighters incur for their emergency public service, Shawn Pudsey, Liberal candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka has announced. Read on »
Michael Ignatieff commits to more doctors and nurses in rural Canada
Posted by sitemaster in Health Care, Liberals, Rural Issues on April 16, 2010
For Immediate Release – April 16, 2010
HANTS COUNTY, NS – During a visit to the Hants Shore Community Health Centre outside of Halifax, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff committed to attract more doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners to underserved rural communities by forgiving up to $20,000 of their student debt.
“All Canadians should have a high quality of life and comparable levels of service, regardless of where they live,” said Mr. Ignatieff. “Too many rural families have to drive for hours to access health services for their loved ones – and that’s just not right.” Read on »
Internet access: Funding to stay, minister apologizes
Posted by sitemaster in Conservatives, Rural Issues, Science & Technology on March 17, 2010
By Mia Rabson, Winnipeg Free Press, 17/03/2010
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Tony Clement apologized Tuesday for letters mailed to community groups across Canada telling them their funding for Internet access was being cut. Read on »
Cuts coming to rural Internet link funding
Posted by sitemaster in Conservatives, Rural Issues, Science & Technology on March 15, 2010
By KATHLEEN HARRIS, PARLIAMENTARY BUREAU, The Toronto Sun, March 15, 2010
OTTAWA — Critics are panning a Conservative move to cut funds to a program that helps rural communities link to the Internet. Read on »
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