‘Bay Street Budget’ Leaves Northwest Ontario Behind
HST & Payroll Tax Increase to Hit Consumers and Small Business HardMarch 4, 2010
OTTAWA – New Democrat Members of Parliament John Rafferty (Thunder Bay – Rainy River) and Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay – Superior North) expressed disappointment in the federal Conservative government budget which they say is fiscally irresponsible, raises taxes, and neglects key economic sectors in Northwestern Ontario.
“The government has failed, again, to exercise fiscal responsibility and common sense when it comes to their budget process,” Rafferty said. “To anyone wondering a $54 billion deficit will do for the people of Northwestern Ontario, the answer is not much.” Hyer agreed, noting that the government continues to make the wrong decisions when it comes to taxation and job creation. “This budget was crafted on Bay Street and it shows. Banks are getting a huge tax break, but consumers and small business, especially in Northwestern Ontario are getting hammered with new tax increases. This is not a budget that will help create jobs in Northwestern Ontario,” he said.
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Golden Olympic Lining Precedes Dark Clouds for Amateur SportNorthern MPs congratulate Olympians, raise sport tax concerns
March 2, 2010
THUNDER BAY – On the heels of an historic level of success by Canadian Olympic athletes at the Vancouver 2010 Games, Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer congratulated Thunder Bay gold medal winners Haley Irwin and Eric Staal, and all the athletes that helped make the 2010 Winter Games a huge success.
"These Olympic Games have been truly momentous, and I am immensely proud of the extraordinary efforts made by Canadian athletes." said Hyer “No Canadian could help but get caught up in the incredible culmination to the best Winter Olympics in our nation’s history. The final day of the Games was the perfect example of how sports can truly bring our nation together.”
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Hyer Seeks Applications for Parliament Hill Summer Student JobsThunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer today announced that the House of Commons is hiring full-time students to fill various summer positions in office administration, operational work, information technology, and research. The closing date for applications is April 30, 2010. Click here for more information.
Canada Summer JobsBruce Hyer is pleased to announce that in 2010, 17% more funding has been attracted to the Thunder Bay-Superior North region for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, totalling a record $221,931.
Click here for more information about the Canada Summer Jobs program and how to apply.
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