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NEW MULTI-SPORT FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRURO WITH SUPPORT FROM THE HARPER GOVERNMENT
TRURO, NS – Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, today announced support from the Government of Canada for the Cobequid Society for Athletic Excellence (CSAE) of Truro). This project will consist of the construction of a multi-sport dome structure (the Cougar Dome) to be located adjacent the Cobequid Education Centre in Truro, Nova ...
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Armstrong announces Government of Canada support for the Trucking Human Resource Sector Council
Truro, Nova Scotia—Workers and employers in the trucking industry can look forward to learning more about improving safety and increased productivity as a result of funding provided by the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human ...
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MP NEWS RELEASE: Armstrong to hold Town Hall Meetings in Advocate Harbour & Dean
Advocate Harbour / Dean – Cumberland – Colchester – Musquodoboit Valley MP Scott Armstrong, announced today that he will hold two Public Town Hall meetings next week. One in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, and another in Dean, Nova Scotia, two more in series of Town Hall’s that are aimed at addressing the concerns of the ...
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Cyberbullying column
Cyberbullying column April 26, 2013 On April 23rd, I was pleased that Prime Minister Harper met with the family of Rehtaeh Parsons to discuss measures to combat cyberbullying. As a school principal and an MP representing communities which have experienced the loss of young people as a result of bullying, the issue is close to ...
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MP NEWS RELEASE: For the second time in as many weeks Armstrong presses for Federal action on cyberbullying
OTTAWA, ON – On the National Day to End Bullying, Cumberland – Colchester – Musquodoboit Valley Scott Armstrong once again pressed the Federal Minister of Justice to provide other steps the Conservative Government is taking to prevent bullying. “Can the Minister of Justice please inform this House other steps our Government is taking to ...
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FEDERAL BUDGET: #EAP13 focuses on jobs, growth, and long term prosperity
Ottawa, ON – MP Scott Armstrong today welcomed the new federal budget – Economic Action Plan 2013 – and its continued focus on job creation, economic growth, and long-term prosperity as good news for Cumberland – Colchester- Musquodoboit Valley. The Plan, which will see Canada return to balanced budgets in 2015, keeps federal taxes at ...
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Investments made in upgrades to Fraser Cultural Centre & North Shore Rec. Centre in Tatamagouche
TATAMAGOUCHE, NS – As part of the Government’s Economic Action Plan 2012, Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester- Musquodoboit Valley, today announced support for the North Shore Recreation Centre and the Northumberland Arts Council, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. “Our ...
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Local window manufacturer expanding with support from the Government of Canada
DEBERT, NS – Debert-based Kohltech International Incorporated is expanding its presence in Central and Western Canadian markets with a business loan from the Government of Canada. The investment was announced today by Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue and Minister for the ...
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Armstrong calls on constituents to celebrate International Women’s Day
Ottawa, ON – On behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester- Musquodoboit Valley, today called on constituents to celebrate International Women’s Week and International Women’s Day. Canada’s 2013 theme is Working Together: Engaging Men to End ...
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Tougher crime legislation is coming
“I intend to focus on defending the rights of victims” – Scott Armstrong, MP I was recently appointed as the newest member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Not only is this appointment important from a legislative standpoint due to our Government’s commitment to make changes to Canada’s criminal ...
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