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CONSERVATIAVES SUPPORT
COMMUNITY FESTIVALS
From left to right: Petty Officer 1st Class Harry Fong, Port Moody City Councillors Mike Clay and Bob Elliott, Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini,
Commanding Officer Elaine Fisher, Heritage Minister James Moore, Port Moody Commemorative Society President Jim Bodo, Golden Spike Days Society President Peggy O'Neil,
Lt. Commander Kris Phillips and Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Bruce Docherty
TRI-CITIES – The Honourable James Moore,
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official
Languages, has announced funding for four
community celebrations this summer in the
Tri-Cities.
■ Golden Spike Days - Port Moody
■ Canadian Naval Centennial - Port Moody
■ Festival du Bois - Coquitlam
■ May Day Festival - Port Coquitlam
“These celebrations will provide Tri-City
residents with access to a variety of cultural and
artistic experiences, while strengthening
community ties,” said Minister Moore. “Our
Government is proud to support organizations
which contribute so much to our community.”
PORT MOODY
The Port Moody Golden Spike Days Society
will receive $54,900 from Canadian Heritage’s
Minister James Moore announces funding for the Golden
Spike Days and Port Moody Commemorative Society
Port Moody - Westwood - Port Coquitlam
Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
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Building Communities Through Arts and Culture than $100,000 to support Festival du Bois last
program in support of the 34th annual Port Moody February, celebrating French-Canadian history.
Golden Spike Days Festival, July 1 - 4, 2010.
Festival activities include professional and
amateur dancers and musicians, aboriginal artists
and artisans, and gold panning.
The Port Moody Commemorative Society
will receive $13,800 from Building Communities
Through Arts and Culture for celebrations this
summer commemorating the Canadian Naval
Centennial. The celebration will invite local
residents to participate in activities to mark this
historic milestone, including music and dance
performances by local artists and tours of navy
Johanne Dumas, Festival du Bois’ Executive and Artistic
vessels in Burrard Inlet at the Pacific Coast
Director and Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore
Terminal port. The casting of a Navy Centennial
Bell will also be unveiled as a community legacy. Festival du Bois featured children’s activities
live music performances, workshops, art
PORT COQUITLAM
Port Coquitlam May Day Task Force will exhibitions and a variety of traditional culinary
receive $25,400 from Building Communities offerings. With this funding, the federal helped the
Through Arts and Culture in support of the 87th festival become an established cultural and tourist
annual Port Coquitlam May Day Festival, April attraction in the Greater Vancouver area by
30 to May 9, 2010. The festival will showcase enhancing marketing and promotional efforts to
over 550 local artists and performers. Children attract both domestic and international visitors to
will participate in interactive theatrical story time the event and surrounding areas.
shows, while older audiences will enjoy jazz, big The Marquee Tourism Events Program is one
band, and popular music. of several tourism-related programs announced in
Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
COQUITLAM
The Government of Canada, through the Visit us online at
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 Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth
OTTAWA – Budget 2010 will help solidify
Canada’s economic recovery and sustain our
economic advantage now and for the future.
The budget plan has three key objectives:
Delivering Year 2 of Canada’s Economic
Action Plan
First, it confirms $19 billion in new Federal
stimulus under Year 2 of Canada’s Economic
Action Plan to create and protect jobs. This new
stimulus will be complemented by $6 billion from Canadian innovation, and make Canada a
provinces, territories, municipalities and other
partners. The new stimulus for 2010–11 includes: These measures include:
■ $3.2 billion in personal income tax relief
■ Over $4 billion in extra benefits, training
and Employment Insurance premium relief ■ $108 million to support young workers
to help unemployed Canadians
Coquitlam MLA Doug Horne and Mayor Richard Stewart.
Minister James Moore and
Coquitlam Olympic Torchbearer Chris Wilson
Ottawa Invests in Lougheed &
Barnet Highway Upgrades
COQUITLAM – The Honourable James Moore
and His Worship Richard Stewart, Mayor of
Coquitlam, have announced funding to upgrade
the Lougheed and Barnet Highways.
“Improvements to the Lougheed and
Barnet highways are yet another example of
how Canada’s Economic Action Plan
delivers for B.C.,” said Minister Moore.
“Our Government, under the leadership of
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, remains
focused on investing in infrastructure that
will stimulate the economy and create jobs
for Canadians.”
“We are thankful to the Federal Government
to have been given this opportunity to move
forward with this project,” said Mayor Stewart.
“It will result in a better movement of goods
and traffic flow, and improvements to the
drivability and safety of these critical highway
segments.”
Minister Moore and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart show a map of the proposed road rehabilitation
■ $7.7 billion in infrastructure stimulus to
create jobs
■ $1.9 billion for economy growth
■ $2.2 billion to direct support for industries research
and communities
Creating the Jobs and Economy of Tomorrow
Second, Budget 2010 invests in a limited
number of new, targeted initiatives to build jobs ■ Establishing a Red Tape Reduction
and growth for the economy of tomorrow, harness
destination of choice for new business investment. ■ Measures to support investment in clean
■ Over $100 million to protect jobs by extending
work-sharing agreements.
through internships and skills development
The Government of Canada will invest $6.2
million to repair and rehabilitate of
approximately 190,000 square metres of
pavement along the Lougheed and Barnet
Highways. The improvements will reduce
traffic congestion and improve safety for
motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
The funding is coming from the Federal
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund - a key component
of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The Fund
invests in construction-ready infrastructure
rehabilitation projects that will reach
completion by March 2011.
For further information on the
Government of Canada's
infrastructure investments in B.C., visit
www.creatingjobs.gc.ca
Over $600 million to strengthen our capacity
■
for world-leading research and development,
and improve the commercialization of our
■ Making Canada a tariff-free zone for
manufacturers, eliminating all tariffs on
machinery, equipment and goods imported by
Canadian manufactures
Commission to reduce paperwork for
businesses
energy generation
A Plan for Returning to Balanced Budgets
Third, Budget 2010 outlines a three-point plan
for returning to budget balance once the economy
has recovered.
1. The Government will follow through with the
exit strategy built into the Economic Action
Plan. Temporary measures in the Action Plan
will be wound down as planned
2. The Government will restrain spending
through targeted reductions. Towards
achieving this objective, Budget 2010 proposes
$17.6 billion in savings over five years
3. The Government will undertake a
comprehensive review of government
administrative functions and overhead costs to
identify additional savings and improve
service delivery
The Government will not raise taxes or cut
major transfers for health care, education and
pensioners.
National Consultations on
Canada’s Retirement
Income System
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
has launched online consultations and a
series of cross-country roundtable
discussions and town hall meetings to
gather input from Canadians on ensuring
the ongoing strength and security of
Canada’s retirement income system.
For further information,
http://www.fin.gc.ca/n10/10-022-
eng.asp
Support for local
marine ecology
PORT MOODY – The City of Port Moody will
receive $50,000 from Environment Canada’s
Environmental Damages Fund for the City’s
What Swims Beneath program.
The 10 month long program will allow the
City to work with community partners to conduct
fish inventories within the Port Moody Arm of
Burrard Inlet. The fish inventory sites are
located mainly within the City’s Tidal Park and
include shallow sub-tidal sites near Old Orchard
Park and the tidal channels near Pigeon Cove.
Burrard Inlet is part of one of Canada’s most
productive marine ecosystems with 190 km of
marine intertidal zone home to numerous species
of fish and waterfowl and an ideal rearing habitat
for juvenile salmon. The Port Moody Arm itself
is recognized for its regional role in maintaining
ecological health.
The Environmental Damages Fund is a
specified purpose account that receives monies
from fines, court orders and voluntary payments.
 Percy Perry/Town Centre Stadium gets Federal support
COQUITLAM – The Honourable James Moore,
on behalf of the Minister of State for Western
Economic Diversification, recently announced
Federal funding to strengthen economic
opportunities in the City of Coquitlam. The
Government of Canada is investing $713,130 to
ensure that Percy Perry Stadium is able to
replace the stadium roof and the eight-lane
sport track.
Funding for this investment is being provided
From left to right: Councillor Linda Reimer, Councillor Brent Asmundson, Minister James Moore,
Mayor Richard Stewart and Councillor Lou Sekora
Evergreen Cultural Centre
COQUITLAM – Ottawa is investing $67,430
from Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural
Spaces Fund in the Evergreen Cultural Centre.
This funding will allow the Evergreen Cultural
Centre Society to upgrade and modernize the
black-box Studio Theatre. This project will
enhance the quality and standards of the facility
and improve the Theatre's capacity to stage
artistic presentations.
“By supporting the Evergreen Culture
Centre Society's specialized equipment
upgrade, we are helping to ensure that local
residents have access to exceptional artistic
experiences here in their communities,” stated
Minister James Moore.
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under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada
(RInC) program, a major job creating investment
from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
“At the heart of the Tri-Cities, Percy Perry
Stadium is widely used and universally loved by
those who use the facility” said Minister Moore.
“This track replacement is needed, and I know my
constituents will welcome this important
investment.”
Percy Perry Stadium is a multi-purpose, fully
The Conservative government
Invests in local
infrastructure
Mary Hill ByPass upgrades
PORT COQUITLAM – Prime Minister
Stephen Harper has announced critical
transportation infrastructure investments across
British Columbia, including the Mary Hill
ByPass. Canada will invest more than
$17 million in 15 key infrastructure projects
under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. This
investment will allow communities to upgrade
critical transportation infrastructure while
creating about 220 more direct jobs across the
province. In Port Coquitlam, the Federal
Government will invest $832,500 to upgrade
the Mary Hill ByPass road resurface to
extend its longevity and improve driver
comfort and safety.
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lit stadium built for the 1991 B.C. Summer
Games. This state of the art facility can host a
variety of track events including long jump/triple
jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, hammer, shot
put, and javelin. This funding will ensure the
Stadium is able to serve the community for years
to come.
“We are thankful to the Federal Government
for this opportunity to move ahead with this
project,” said Coquitlam Mayor, Richard Stewart.
“The roof and track replacement at Percy Perry
Stadium enhance the newly expanded Town
Centre Sport Complex as a first-class sports
facility for our community and to attract world-
class competitions and events.”
Canada’s
Economic Action Plan is
investing in a number of
key sectors, including
arts and culture, social,
transportation and recreational
infrastructure”
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James Moore
Ottawa supports local seniors
COQUITLAM – The Coquitlam Public Library
will receive $14,800 for its Where we were,
Where we are − a History of Coquitlam book
project. Participating local seniors will produce a
book on the history of Coquitlam for readers in
grades 6 to 8. The funding comes from the
Community Participation and Leadership
component of the New Horizons for Seniors
Program, which encourages seniors to continue to
play an important role in their communities by
helping those in need, providing leadership, and
sharing their knowledge and skills with others.
“Seniors are valuable members of society. They
contribute a diversity of skills, knowledge and
experience to our community,” said James
Moore.
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 Ottawa Takes Action to Ensure
Fairness at the Gas Pumps
PORT COQUITLAM – The Honourable
Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, recently
announced that the Government of Canada is
taking measures to protect Canadian consumers
from inaccurate measurement when purchasing
gasoline or other measured goods. The proposed
Fairness at the Pumps Act will make retailers
more accountable for the accuracy of their pumps
and other measuring devices.
“When Canadians pull into a station to gas
up, they want to know that what’s on the
pump is what’s in the tank,” said Minister
Clement. “The proposed Fairness at the
Pumps Act gives businesses strong incentives
to ensure the accuracy of their devices and will
save Canadians millions of dollars annually.”
The proposed Fairness at the Pumps Act
would increase retailer accountability for
measuring device accuracy by requiring that they
have devices such as gas pumps and retail food
scales inspected at regular intervals. Additionally,
increased court-imposed fines of up to $10 000
for minor offences and $25 000 for major
offences, as well as a new fine of up to $50 000
for repeat offences, are proposed in combination
with the introduction of a system of administrative Clement. “The proposed act means Canadian
monetary penalties to ensure appropriate
deterrence against measurement inaccuracy.
The new act also proposes the creation of a
system of authorized service providers, trained
and certified by Measurement Canada, to perform
inspections. The proposed use of non-government
inspectors to fulfill mandatory inspection
requirements would create or expand business
opportunities in communities, as well as allow
Measurement Canada to leverage its resources to
improve measurement accuracy and raise
consumer confidence in the marketplace.
Under the Fairness at the Pumps Act,
Measurement Canada inspectors would continue
to assess the accuracy of measurement devices
through independent inspections, as well as
respond to complaints of inaccurate measure and
perform follow-up inspections of non-government
inspectors. Measurement Canada inspectors would
be solely responsible for taking enforcement
actions when offences are identified.
“Consumer confidence in the accuracy of
measurement-based transactions directly affects
Canada’s economic health,” added Minister
consumers will be protected against unfair
business practices and can be more confident in
everyday transactions that involve measurement.”
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Mike Farnworth MLA TransLink
Canada Pension Plan, Old Age 604.927.2088 604.453.4500
Security Doug Horne MLA Crime Stoppers/Tips
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Canada Customs and Border Protection Agency Enquiry BC Port Coquitlam City Hall
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Child Tax Benefit Earthquake, Flood, Dangerous Spills Port Moody City Hall
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Canada Revenue Agency I.C.B.C. Coquitlam City Hall
General Inquiries: 1.800.959.8281 New Claim: 604.520.8222 604.927.3000
GST Credit: 1.800.959.1953 Book a driving test: 604.661.2255 Village of Anmore
Tax Refund Status: 1.800.959.1956 Health Information Line 604.469.9877
Employment Insurance 1.800.465.4911 Village of Belcarra
1.800.206.7218 B.C. PharmaCare 604.937.4100
Canada Immigration/Citizenship 1.800.663.7100 Police (Non-Emergency)
1.888.242.2100 Crisis Centre Coquitlam: 604.945.1550
RCMP Public Complaints 604.540.2221 Port Coquitlam: 604.945.1550
1.800.665.6878 B.C. Transit Port Moody: 604.461.3456
Veterans Affairs 1.250.385.2551 Fire: (Non-Emergency)
1.866.522.2122 B.C. Hydro Coquitlam: 604.927.6400
Passport Office 604.224.9376 Port Coquitlam: 604.927.5466
1.800.567.6868 Workers’ Compensation Board Port Moody: 604.469.7795
Other Government of Canada programs Claim Centre: 604.231.8888 Ambulance (Non-Emergency)
and services, call: Employer Assessment: 604.244.6181 Coquitlam: 604.872.5151
1.800.622.6232 Help Line for Children Port Coquitlam: 604.872.5151
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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT 1.888.769.3766 604.939.9201
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