ISSUES - Social Programs and Government Services   Column for the week of June 1, 2015 - Honouring Canada’s D-Day Veterans . . . click here Column for the week of May 25, 2015 - June 6th is National Health and Fitness Day . . . click here Column for the week of May 18, 2015 - Standing Up Against Discrimination . . . click here Column for the week of May 11, 2015 - PRIME MINISTER’S VOLUNTEER AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS . . . click here Column for the week of May 4, 2015 - Enhanced UCCB deadline extended to May 15th . . . click here Column for the week of April 20, 2015 - Supporting Canadian Students . . . click here Column for the Week of April 6, 2015 - New Law Protecting Canadians from Online Crime . . . click here Column for the week of March 30, 2015 - Royal Canadian Mint invites Canadians to design circulation coins for 2017 . . . click here Column for the week of March 2, 2015 - More help for Canadian families . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 16, 2015 - Canada’s flag turns fifty . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 2, 2015 - Celebrating Black History Month . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 19, 2015 - Celebrating the Accomplishments of our first Prime Minister . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 22, 2014 - Building on improvements to Canada’s Caregiver Program . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 15, 2014 - Canada Summer Jobs progam now accepting applications . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 8, 2014 - New Infrastructure Investments Across Canada . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 24, 2014 - Government pronounces 2015 the Year of the Sport . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 17, 2014 - Protecting Health and Helping Save Lives . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 13, 2014 - Paying tribute to Veterans of World War II . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Oct. 6, 2014 - Celebrating Canada’s Forests . . . click here; audio version News Release: Sept. 2, 2014 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTES OVER $130,000 TO PARKLAND COLLEGE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROJECT . . . click here Column for the week of June 23, 2014 - Celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of June 9, 2014 - Canadians join the world in support of elders . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 26, 2014 - Government of Canada launches New Horizons for Seniors Program 2014-15 . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 19, 2014 - Standing Up for Maternal and Newborn Health . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 14, 2014 - Government of Canada delivers greater employment opportunities for Veterans and Member of the Canadian Armed Forces . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 7, 2014 - Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards: Nominating outstanding volunteers in our communities . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 31, 2014 - Canada’s Action Plan on Lyme Disease and Private Members Bill C-442 . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 24, 2014 - First Nations control of First Nations Education Act . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 17, 2014 - The Play Exchange: A new program to increase the health of Canadians . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Feb. 10, 2014 - Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act . . . click here; audio version News Release: February 7, 2014 - Government of Canada and Heart and Stroke Foundation install AEDs in local recreational arenas. . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 27, 2014 - How Should We Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday? . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Jan. 20, 2014 - Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Prescription Drugs . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Dec. 30, 2013 - Apply for Celebrate Canada Funding before January 15th . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Dec. 23, 2013 - Historic Words from Dief the Chief . . . click here; audio version News Release: November 27, 2013 - CANADA SUMMER JOBS EMPLOYER APPLICATION DEADLINE CHANGE . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 18, 2013 - Malala Yousafzai . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Nov. 11, 2013 - Delivering for Canadian Veterans – Actions speak louder than words . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Nov. 4, 2013 - Take the Remembrance Day Challenge . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Oct. 14, 2013 - A New Horizons for Seniors Program to reduce seniors’ social isolation . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Oct. 7, 2013 - Supporting Canada’s North . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Sept. 23, 2013 - Honouring contributions of our seniors through National Seniors Day . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Sept. 9, 2013 - Applauding those behind the Olde Tyme Harvest for Hunger . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of August 26, 2013 - Out with paper cheques—in with direct deposit by April 2016 . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of August 19, 2013 - Preparedness is key to facing an emergency . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of August 12, 2013 - Our government is working to prevent cyber bullying . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of August 5, 2013 - Government is already acting to improve our support for Veterans . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of July 29, 2013 - Budget 2013 Supports Recreational Fisheries Across the Country . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of July 22, 2013 - Deferred Payment of Old Age Security now available . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of July 1, 2013 - Plan to enjoy a summer of fresh air and fitness . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of June 24, 2013 - Canada Day – A day to celebrate more than a document . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of June 17, 2013 - Changes coming to Passport Canada July 1, 2013 . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 27, 2013 - In case your wallet is stolen…here’s how to replace your information . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 21, 2013 - The New Horizons for Seniors program . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 13, 2013 - Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors and Nurses . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 29, 2013 - Exercise caution when entering a sponsorship marriage . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 22, 2013 - After Boston: Information and Determination Will Combat the Climate of Fear . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 1, 2013 - Second Nomination Call: the PM’s Volunteer Awards . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 18, 2013 -Apply now for the 2013 Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 11, 2013 - Support Continues for Very Needy Veterans and their Families . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of March 4, 2013 - The Prime Minister Introduces the Office of Religious Freedom . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Feb. 25, 2013 - Yorkton-Melville Constituents Awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals . . . click here; audio version Government of Canada News Release: Feb. 22, 2013 - Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces support for defibrillators in community hockey arenas . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 11, 2013 - Summer Student Employer Funding Applications Accepted Until Feb. 28, 2013 . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Jan. 7, 2013 - Seeking Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Dec. 10, 2012 - A political quiz for year-end fun . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Dec. 3, 2012 - Celebrating the 100th anniversary of football’s big Cup . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Nov. 26, 2012 - Statistics Canada surveys provide vital information about Canada . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Nov. 19, 2012 - Promoting a National Day for the Sunshine Vitamin . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Nov. 5, 2012 - Our government remembers Canada’s veterans every day . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Oct. 22, 2012 - Inspiring young Canadians to explore science and technology . . . click here; audio version Government of Canada News Release: Sept. 5, 2012 - Harper Government Helps 3000 Young Canadians Find Jobs . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 1, 2012 - Celebrating Canada's Seniors . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Sept. 24, 2012 - Why is an unborn human LESS than human in Canada? . . . click here; audio version News Release: Aug. 28, 2012 - ENABLING ACCESSIBILITY FUND APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED TO IMPROVE FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL CANADIANS . . . click here Column for the week of June 18, 2012 - Elder Abuse - It's Time to Face the Reality . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of June 11, 2012 - A Toolkit to Build Strong Dads . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of June 4, 2012 - Revisiting Employment Insurance . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of May 28, 2012 - Lessening the burden on Canada’s health care system . . . click here; audio version News Release: May 9, 2012 - GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LAUNCHES CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROJECTS LED AND INSPIRED BY SENIORS . . . click here Column for the week of April 16, 2012 - Securing Old Age Security for Seniors . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of April 2, 2012 - The New Horizons Program for Seniors . . . click here; audio version News Release: March 16, 2012 - YORKTON-MELVILLE COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS . . . click here News Release: March 8, 2012 - Saskatchewan’s Regional Magazine Receives Innovation Funding . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 27, 2012 - Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Award . . . click here; audio version News Release: Feb 23, 2012 - Government of Canada invests to help youth in Melville get jobs . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 13, 2012 - Canada Summer Jobs Program Says YES! . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Jan. 23, 2012 - Canada's Consular Services - Resources for Safe Travel . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Jan. 16, 2012 - Helping Canadians Make Sound Financial Decisions . . . click here; audio version Column for the week of Dec. 5, 2011 - Canada’s Military Heroes — All Worthy of Honour . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 7, 2011 - Veterans’ Week—Remembering Our Military Personnel . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 17, 2011 - Taking a Closer Look at Energy Drinks . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 10, 2011 - Standing up for Religious Freedom around the World . . . click here News Release: Oct. 5, 2011 - GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES CALL FOR PROJECTS TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN RURAL AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES . . . click here Column for the week of Sept. 26, 2011 - Canada’s First National Seniors Day . . . click here News Release - Feb. 8, 2011 - MP Breitkreuz announces funding for the centennial celebration of Pelly . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 7, 2011 - SUMMER JOBS - Gearing Jobs Toward Students . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 31, 2011 - FAMILY - The Importance of Marriage for Men . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 24, 2011 - HEALTH - Protecting Infants Where They Sleep . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 17, 2011 - Introducing Better Ways to Take Care of Our Veterans . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 10, 2011 - HEALTH - Taking Action to Reduce Obesity Among Children . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 13, 2010 - DRUG AWARENESS - Educating Teens About the Dangers of Drug Use . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 29, 2010 - DISABILITIES - International Day of Disabled Persons . . . click here News Release: Nov. 22, 2010 - The Government of Canada helps youth in Yorkton prepare for the labour market . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 22, 2010 - ADULT PREDATORS - Protecting Our Children . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 8, 2010 - VETERANS - Challenging Canadians to Remember . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 25, 2010 - EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Raising EI Premiums Slows Recovery . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 11, 2010 - SENIORS - Volunteering Helps Positive and Active Aging . . . click here NEWS RELEASE - Sept. 29, 2010 - Funding available for projects supporting seniors . . . click here Column for the week of Sept. 27, 2010 - SENIORS - Celebrating Senior Citizens . . . click here Column for the week of July 26, 2010 - DEMOCRACY - Marking an Important Step toward Modern Democracy 300 Years Ago . . . click here Column for the week of June 14, 2010 - COPYRIGHT - Updating copyright laws to reflect modern technology . . . click here Column for the week of May 31, 2010 - NATIONAL PARKS - Students Encouraged to Explore Canada . . . click here Column for the week of May 3, 2010 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Are you prepared for an emergency? . . . click here Column for the week of April 26, 2010 - VOLUNTEERS - Generous volunteers help to make Canada stronger . . . click here STATEMENT - April 14, 2010 - Mr. Speaker, I hope we can take a moment today to pay tribute to Canada's firefighters . . . click here Column for the week of April 12, 2010 - FIREFIGHTING - Canadian firefighters deserve top-notch training and equipment . . . click here Column for the week of April 5, 2010 - RETIREMENT - Government consults to prepare for “retirement revolution” . . . click here Column for the week of March 29, 2010 - CHARITIES - Donations help charities and donors at tax filing time . . . click here Column for the week of March 22, 2010 - THRONE SPEECH - Throne speech is roadmap for federal government’s journey . . . click here March 10, 2010 - OIL SANDS DEVELOPERS GROUP: Oil Sands information . . . click here Column for the week of March 1, 2010 - HEALTH - Public Health Agency of Canada a great source of information . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 1, 2010 - DISABILITY PROGRAMS - Improving access for Canadians with disabilities . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 11, 2010 - PARLIAMENT- House prorogues to protect integrity of new legislation . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 28, 2009 - RURAL COMMUNITIES - Rural Canada is always on the federal government’s radar . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 23, 2009 - SENIORS - Federal government shores up pension programs . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 26, 2009 - SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - Every week is Small Business Week in Canada . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 19, 2009 - EUTHANASIA - Euthanasia and assisted suicide are a slippery slope to abuse . . . click here Column for the week of Oct. 12, 2009 - EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employment Insurance is important part of rejoining workforce . . . click here Column for the week of Sept. 14, 2009 - TOBACCO - Government against flavoured tobacco to attract youthful customers . . . click here Column for the week of Aug. 10, 2009 - VEHICLE REPAIR - “Right to repair” bill eclipsed by industry’s intent to self-regulate . . . click here Column for the week of July 20, 2009 - TRAVEL - Travellers bill of rights goes too far to be practical . . . click here Column for the week of July 13, 2009 - FOOD SAFETY - New consumer safety legislation will safeguard food supply . . . click here Column for the week of June 22, 2009 - PARLIAMENT - Parliament goes into recess, but the beat goes on . . . click here NEWS RELEASE: Federal programs provide $12.5 million to Yorkton-Melville . . . click here Column for the week of May 18, 2009 - FEDERAL FUNDING - New RInC program provides funding to improve recreational facilities . . . click here Column for the week of May 11, 2009 - MELVILLE COMMUNIPLEX - Federal government allocates $8.1 million for Melville Communiplex . . . click here Column for the week of May 4, 2009 - INFRASTRUCTURE LOANS - Federal government lends helping hand to municipalities . . . click here Column for the week of April 27, 2009 - GAS PRICES - High gas prices frustrating, but not imposed by government . . . click here Column for the week of Nov. 10, 2008 - SENIORS - Seniors can withdraw from RRIF without converting to cash . . . click here Column for the week of Sept. 8, 2008 - HEALTH CARE - Federal and provincial governments promote better aboriginal health care . . . click here Column for the week of Aug. 25, 2008 - CHILD CARE - National Child Benefit can help families in need . . . click here Column for the week of June 23, 2008 - CARBON TAX - Proposed carbon tax spells disaster for all Canadians . . . click here Column for the week of June 16, 2008 - ENVIRONMENT - Federal government stresses importance of biological diversity . . . click here News Release - June 2, 2008 - Yorkton-Melville seniors groups receive New Horizons funding . . . click here Column for the week of May 19, 2008 - BUSINESS - Federal government brings business prospects to Yorkton . . . click here, audio version Column for the week of April 28, 2008 - BIZPAL - Canadian municipalities embracing BizPaL program . . . click here, audio version Column for the week of Feb. 25, 2008 - HEALTH & SPORTS - Federal government supports sporting activities for Canadians . . . click here Column for the week of Feb. 18, 2008 - Constituents - Your correspondence is delivered directly to my desk . . . click here Jan. 22, 2008 - Yorkton and area residents benefit from over $944,000 in infrastructure investments . . . click here Column for the week of Jan. 14, 2008 - Government & Business - BizPaL helps municipalities and entrepreneurs bridge the gap . . . click here Column for the week of Dec. 3, 2007 - Employment & Disabilities - New employment program helps Canadians with disabilities . . . click here Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors . . . click here Column for the week of Sept. 17, 2007 - Seniors - Canada’s seniors get priority treatment from federal government . . . click here Sept. 10, 2007 - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES $99,993 TO PREVENT YOUTH CRIME . . . click here May 13, 1999 Liberals 52nd Blow To Democracy - Pension Blunder Billed Rammed Through House February 22, 1996Breitkreuz Proposes Job Creation Program for Saskatchewan January 17, 1996 Minimum Wage Laws are Unfair and Should be Abolished December 6, 1995 Breitkreuz Exposes Glaring Contradictions in Liberal UI Reforms February 28, 1995 Liberals Miss Another Opportunity to Overhaul the UI Program February 10, 1995 Liberals' Own Report Says UI Program Keeping Thousands Unemployed February 7, 1995 Liberal Social Reforms Not on Right Track, Not on Schedule, and Not Even Headed in the Right Direction October 21, 1994 Reform Prefers Worker/Employer Run UI System October 5, 1994 Breitkreuz Invites Comments on Draft Charter of Responsibilities July 20, 1994 Government Poll Failed to Ask Most Important Questions June 01, 1994 Breitkreuz Compares UI Reforms to a Three-Legged Horse April 14, 1994 Breitkreuz Puts UI Changes to "Taxpayers' Test March 25, 1994Reformers Say Standing Committee Report Biased Reform Proposes "Taxpayer Test" Reform Party Critical of Social Reform Process