Columns by Garry Breitkreuz - 2008

 
  • Week of Dec. 29, 2008 - HEALTH - Active seniors are usually the healthiest seniors . . . click here
  • Week of Dec. 22, 2008 - BUDGET - Finance minister invites your input on important budget . . . click here
  • Week of Dec. 15, 2008 - PARLIAMENT - Real work begins with Parliament’s prorogation . . . click here
  • Week of Dec. 8, 2008 - PARLIAMENT - Economic problems take back seat to dissent in Parliament . . . click here
  • Week of Dec. 1, 2008 - ECONOMY - Government plans for short- and long-term economic stability . . . click here
  • Week of Nov. 24, 2008 - THRONE SPEECH - Throne speech frames Parliament’s priorities . . . click here
  • Week of Nov. 17, 2008 - CULTURE - Check out the Virtual Museum of Canada without leaving home . . . click here
  • Week of Nov. 10, 2008 - SENIORS - Seniors can withdraw from RRIF without converting to cash . . . click here
  • Week of Nov. 3, 2008 - ECONOMY - Federal government taking care of business during economic downturn . . . click here
  • Week of Oct. 27, 2008 - GOVERNMENT - Election provides fresh start with new government mandate . . . click here
  • Week of Sept. 8, 2008 - HEALTH CARE - Federal and provincial governments promote better aboriginal health care . . . click here
  • Week of Sept. 1, 2008 - WORLD STAGE - This summer’s G8 summit sends important message to the world . . . click here
  • Week of Aug. 25, 2008 - CHILD CARE - National Child Benefit can help families in need . . . click here
  • Week of Aug. 18, 2008 - WORLD STAGE - Canada emerging as international force with leadership role . . . click here
  • Week of Aug. 11, 2008 - PRODUCT SAFETY - Canadians can rest easy with new and improved product safety laws . . . click here
  • Week of Aug. 4, 2008 - JUSTICE - New laws to fight crime have been a long time coming . . . click here
  • Week of July 28, 2008 - TAX RELIEF - This federal government ends the tax gouge for Canadian families . . . click here
  • Week of July 21, 2008 - NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS - New Food and Drugs Act won’t affect natural health products . . . click here
  • Week of July 14, 2008 - RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS - Government apology for residential schools signals new beginning . . . click here
  • Week of July 7, 2008 - SAFE DRIVING - The really dangerous driving season has arrived . . . click here
  • Week of June 30, 2008 - CONSUMER INFORMATION - Canadian Consumer Information Gateway is just a click away . . . click here
  • Week of June 23, 2008 - CARBON TAX - Proposed carbon tax spells disaster for all Canadians . . . click here
  • Week of June 16, 2008 - ENVIRONMENT - Federal government stresses importance of biological diversity . . . click here
  • Week of June 9, 2008 - MILITARY - Canada beefs up national defence to prepare for the future . . . click here
  • Week of June 2, 2008 - UKRAINE - Canada and Ukraine renew the ties that bind . . . click here
  • Week of May 26, 2008 - ANIMAL CRUELTY - Passage of animal cruelty bill is a victory for hunters and anglers . . . click here
  • Week of May 19, 2008 - BUSINESS - Federal government brings business prospects to Yorkton . . . click here
  • Week of May 12, 2008 - JUSTICE - Tackling Violent Crime Act comes into force . . . click here
  • Week of May 5, 2008 - BIO-FUELS - Federal government on track to develop biofuels . . . click here
  • Week of April 28, 2008 - BIZPAL - Canadian municipalities embracing BizPaL program . . . click here
  • Week of April 21, 2008 - AG FORUM - Minister Ritz reaches out at Agriculture Forum 2008 . . . click here
  • Week of April 14, 2008 - HEALTH - New food and product safety legislation good news for Canadians . . . click here
  • Week of April 7, 2008 - ENVIRONMENT - Ottawa and Saskatchewan team up for carbon capture project . . . click here
  • Week of March 31, 2008 - OUTDOORS CAUCUS - Outdoors Caucus receives all-party approval in Parliament . . . click here
  • Week of March 24, 2008 - AG FORUM - World renowned expert to address Agricultural Forum 2008 . . . click here
  • Week of March 17, 2008 - ABORIGINAL FAMILIES - Government closes gap for aboriginal women . . . click here
  • Week of March 10, 2008 - BUDGET - Budget 2008 delivers tax relief to overburdened Canadians . . . click here
  • Week of March 3, 2008 - AGRICULTURE - Federal government reduces financial pressure for farm families . . . click here
  • Week of Feb. 25, 2008 - HEALTH & SPORTS - Federal government supports sporting activities for Canadians . . . click here
  • Week of Feb. 18, 2008 - Constituents - Your correspondence is delivered directly to my desk . . . click here
  • Week of Feb. 11, 2008 - Afghanistan - Independent Manley panel provides sound advice on Afghanistan . . . click here
  • Week of Feb. 4, 2008 - Community Development Trust - Prime minister and premier focus on Saskatchewan development . . . click here
  • Week of Jan. 28, 2008 - Municipal Funding - Governments pour funding into Yorkton-Melville . . . click here
  • Week of Jan. 21, 2008 - Budget - Finance minister seeks federal budget input from Canadians . . . click here
  • Week of Jan. 14, 2008 - Government & Business - BizPaL helps municipalities and entrepreneurs bridge the gap . . . click here
  • Week of Jan. 7, 2008 - Government - Life in the House of Commons more than a media circus . . . click here