Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills

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May162013

News Release - Chong Announces Call for Proposals for Local Projects Supporting Women

Federal government seeks projects that promote economic opportunities for women FERGUS – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington–Halton Hills, today announced the launch of the federal government’s Call for Proposals for projects that will »

Apr222013

Column - Reforming Canada’s temporary foreign worker system

In recent weeks, and in light of reports regarding the hiring of temporary foreign workers at RBC, many of you have contacted me about the rules for hiring temporary foreign workers in Canada.  I too »

Apr52013

News Release - Chong Responds to A.O. Smith Plant Closure

Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong responds to A.O. Smith’s announcement that it will discontinue manufacturing operations in Fergus FERGUS – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington–Halton Hills, was today saddened to learn that A.O. »

Apr52013

News Release - Chong Announces Federal Funding for Local Arts and Culture

ELORA – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington–Halton Hills, today announced support for the Three Centuries Festival for the 2013 and 2014 editions of the Elora Festival. The Three Centuries Festival presents the annual »

Mar272013

Column - Budget 2013 Delivers for Canadians

Last week, the federal government delivered the 2013 federal budget. Over the last number of months, I have reached out and talked to many local residents about what they would like to see in the »

Mar12013

News Release - Chong Announces $350,000 for Georgetown Art Gallery

GEORGETOWN – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, today announced an investment of $350,000 from the Government of Canada for upgrades to the Halton Hills Cultural Centre to support Canadian arts and culture. »

Feb262013

Column - Expanding Our Trade Relations

When the global recession of 2008 arrived on Canada’s shores, your federal government reacted quickly with Canada’s Economic Action Plan, a plan for jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. That plan includes expanding Canada’s trade with »

Feb102013

News Release - Chong Announces Revised Wind Turbine Study

OTTAWA – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, today announced that Health Canada has published a revised research design for the wind turbine noise and health study, which is being carried out in »

Jan302013

Column - Addressing ‘Idle No More’

Over the past month, many constituents have contacted me about the recent nation-wide Idle No More protests. I would like to take this opportunity to address the relationship between aboriginal peoples and the federal government. »

Jan82013

News Release - Chong Announces $514,000 for Halton Hills Arena

Government of Canada Celebrates Local Benefits of the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund Georgetown, Ontario – Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, today announced $514,667 in federal funding for the Mold Masters Sportsplex Twin »

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