Press Releases
April 9, 2013
Hyer Bills will Give Budget Watchdogs Teeth
Legislation lays down stiff fines, jail time for refusing to cooperate with AG or PBO audits
May 1, 2013
Tory $236-Billion, Job-Killing Carbon Bubble Threatens Canadian Economy
Hyer says government must stop inflating carbon bubble, already larger than housing bubble
April 24, 2013
ELA Saved: Hyer Congratulates Provinces, IISD, SaveELA Coalition
Experimental Lakes Area saved by determination of scientists, foresight of provinces
April 9, 2013
Statement on GM Crops
Day of demonstrations dawns as GM Alfalfa set for introduction in Canada
March 21, 2013
2013 Federal Budget Fails Northwest Ontario
Payroll tax hikes, tax hike on credit unions, little for families or rural areas
March 5, 2013
Northern Ontarians Rally to Save Experimental Lakes
“Save ELA Day” proclaimed by Cities of Kenora and Dryden with less than a month to find new ELA operator
February 28, 2013
VIA Rail Budget to be Slashed in Half
Estimates introduced in House of Commons show 62% reduction from 2011-2012
January 7, 2013
Open Letter to Constituents on MP Surgery
Bruce Hyer to take temporary hiatus from full MP duties for required care
November 30, 2012
Local Heroes Honoured at Awards Ceremony
Jubilee medals awarded to 30 residents for outstanding contributions to community
October 26, 2012
MP Bruce Hyer to Launch Nuclear Waste Route Tour
Independent MP to consult communities that could see 50,000 tonnes of radioactive waste
August 28, 2012
Hyer Congratulates Northern Ontarians For Working To Maintain Voice in Parliament
Reminds residents North could still lose a seat before riding distribution finalized
August 12, 2012
Diamond Jubilee Medal Nominations Close August 30
Hyer urges residents to nominate outstanding community members
July 11, 2012
Hyer Opens Diamond Jubilee Medal Nominations
Awards to recognize contributions to community, country
June 29, 2012
Hyer Statement on Canada Day 2012
Hyer: Proud of Canada's achievements, optimistic for the future
June 15, 2012
Omnibus Budget Vote Could Continue into Friday
"Zombie-like" fatigued MPs vote through the night, bickering over procedure
June 14, 2012
Parliament Starts Omnibus Budget Vote Marathon
26+ hrs of voting expected on 452-page omnibus budget bill amendments, starting Wednesday
June 12, 2012
Closing Experimental Lakes Penny Wise, 'Pond' Foolish
13 Tory MPs asked to stop omnibus budget bill from axing environmental protections and the "crown jewel" of freshwater research
June 1, 2012
Feds Must Reveal if U.S. Law Enforcement Will Operate in Canada
Government negotiating to allow FBI and other US agencies to operate in Canada
May 30, 2012
Hyer Urges Municipal & Federal Governments to Act Together for Federal Flood Assistance
Federal assistance available under Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement
May 4, 2012
Hyer Denounces Cuts to Northwest Veterans
Thunder Bay Veteran’s Affairs office to close
May 3, 2012
Hyer: Government Must Intervene in Canada Post Copyright Lawsuit
Copyright ownership of postal codes would harm small biz, NGOs, economy
April 27, 2012
Bruce Hyer Statement on International Day of Mourning
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP commemorates workers injured or killed on the job
April 23, 2012
Bruce Hyer to Sit as an Independent
Thunder Bay-Superior North MP to sit without party affiliation in Parliament
April 2, 2012
MP Bruce Hyer Marks Autism Awareness Day
Universal and accessible autism treatment needed across Canada
March 29, 2012
Federal Budget 'Penny Wise, Pound Foolish'
Northwestern Ontario sees cuts to forest industry, regional development, OAS, CBC
March 24, 2012
Tom Mulcair Elected Official Opposition Leader
New NDP Leader elected on 4th round of voting at NDP Convention
March 15, 2012
Hyer Introduces Motion to Allow Cross-Party Cooperation in Parliament
MP re-tables motion to reduce partisanship, allow co-sponsorship of private bills in Parliament
March 14, 2012
Bruce Hyer Supports Nathan Cullen for Prime Minister
Northwest Ontario MP backs rising start in NDP Leadership
March 7, 2012
Bruce Hyer Celebrates International Women's Day, Stresses the Need for Pay Equity Reform
Hyer: It is time for women’s contributions to the workforce to be better recognized
February 28, 2012
Harper Must be Held to Account on Shannen's Dream
Motion passes Parliament unanimously, government must now follow through
February 15, 2012
Bruce Hyer Casts Final Vote to End Long Gun Registry
Bill C-19 passes last House of Commons vote
February 13, 2012
Northern Ontario Must not Lose Seats: NDP
North must preserve its weight in Parliament during new seat redistribution, NDP MPs say
February 10, 2012
Official Opposition Finance Critic Consults Thunder Bay
Local MPs John Rafferty & Bruce Hyer host visiting MP at Town Hall, Small Biz Roundtable
February 8, 2012
Hyer, Rafferty, Julian to Host Small Business Roundtable
Peter Julian, Official Opposition Finance Critic to join Thunder Bay MPs
February 6, 2012
Remove Barriers to Rural Medicine: Hyer
Hyer tables Motion M-289 to defer medical resident debt repayment until training is completed
February 2, 2012
Hyer Introduces legislation to Cut Passport Fees
Motion will spur tourism and trade with the United States, MP says
January 31, 2012
MP Holds Public Consultations on Budget & the Economy
Bruce Hyer invites constituents to participate in Town Halls across the riding
November 3, 2011
New Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Cell Phone Locks
Bill will ban network locks, boost wireless competition & consumer choice
October 28, 2011
Hyer Demands Action on Rural Post Office Closure
Wants Canada Post to find a new location in Dorion to replace loss of current outlet
September 29, 2011
Hyer Re-introduces Motion to Restore Passenger Rail to North Shore & Thunder Bay
MP's Commission to be launched to investigate feasibility
August 22, 2011
Statement on the Passing of Jack Layton
Democrat Leader Jack Layton passes away at home, surrounded by family
August 15, 2011
Slush Fund Shows Need for Independent FedNor
Investigation uncovers scheme to avoid oversight by funneling FedNor money through Clement's constituency office
June 22, 2011
New Democrats Pass Motion for Small Business Tax Cut
Hyer introduces successful Opposition Day motion to spur growth & employment in small biz sector
June 21, 2011
Bruce Hyer - Statement on National Aboriginal Day
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP recognizes both needs and opportunities for Aboriginal youth
June 8, 2011
New Democrats Table Bill to Make FedNor Independent
Gravelle & Hyer want a stand-alone agency free from political interference
June 6, 2011
New Budget Ignores Needs of 60% of Canadians
Harper's March budget modified & re-tabled with "majority-emboldened" Conservative changes
June 3, 2011
Throne Speech Offers Few Differences from Last Year
Few changes of substance include end to party public funding, US security partnership
June 2, 2011
Hyer Congratulates Newly-Elected Speaker as 41st Parliament Opens
Andrew Scheer becomes youngest Speaker in history after 6 rounds of voting
May 13, 2011
New Democrats Offer Condolences in Jordan Wabasse Tragedy
Seventh missing First Nations student found dead in Thunder Bay
May 2, 2011
Bruce Hyer Re-Elected With Strengthened Mandate
Hyer wins election in Thunder Bay-Superior North with close to half the vote
March 25, 2011
Contempt of Parliament Charges Causes Downfall of Harper Government
Election launched as government the first in Commonwealth history to be found in contempt
March 23, 2011
Harper Budget Offers 'Lip Service or Less' in Key Areas
Harper declines to eliminates seniors' poverty, strengthen CPP, take HST off home heating
March 22, 2011
Statement on World Water Day 2011
Hyer: It's incumbent upon the government to take action on water standards
February 28, 2011
Ball in Harper's Court on 2011 Election
Hyer says what Harper puts in Budget will signal Conservative election intention
February 7, 2011
Give Northwest Families & Small Biz a Break on Heating
Horwath, Hyer call on government to take HST off home heating
February 3, 2011
Conservatives Refuse Compromise to Help Workers During Bankruptcy
Motion could have protected banks, helped secure pensions during bankruptcies
January 18, 2011
Summer Jobs Program to Help Local Small Businesses & Students
MP Bruce Hyer invites local non-profits & businesses to apply & hire a student
January 14, 2011
Statement on Receivership of Buchanan Mills
MP's office open to help laid-off workers access assistance
January 10, 2011
MP Holds Pre-Budget Public Consultations
Bruce Hyer invites constituents to participate in town halls across the region
December 15, 2010
Hyer's Cell Phone Freedom Act Causes Rogers to End Unfair Cell Phone Locking
Hyer, Thibeault call on Bell & Telus to follow suit and start unlocking all phones
December 10, 2010
Local High School Students to Write Federal Legislation
Create Your Canada Contest gives grade 10, 11 & 12 students chance to write laws
November 23, 2010
Hyer Tables Motion to Reduce Partisanship & Allow Cross-Party Legislation in Parliament
M-597 will allow cross-party stewardship of legislation
November 18, 2010
NDP Status of Women Critic Visits Thunder Bay to March in 'Take Back the Night'
MP Irene Mathyssen to join Bruce Hyer at local meetings on women's issues
November 16, 2010
Senate Kills Landmark Climate Bill
Harper appointees kill Bill C-311 without debate or consideration
October 15, 2010
Hyer Goes to China
MP Bruce Hyer departs on Canadian trade mission
October 12, 2010
Government Update Projects Largest Deficit in History
$5.6 billion in HST payments push deficit to record-breaking territory
October 11, 2010
Statement on Thanksgiving 2010
MP serves Thanksgiving dinner at Shelter House; encourages local food options
October 10, 2010
Northwest Ontario Joins Global Climate 'Work Party'
MP Bruce Hyer speaks at Waverly Park demonstration, as part of world’s biggest day of practical climate action
October 9, 2010
MP Hyer Trains With Canadian Forces
Participates in ‘live fire’ training exercise with Lake Superior Scottish Regiment
October 8, 2010
Conservatives Killing Key Climate Bill in Senate
Country’s only federal climate bill being “delayed to death” on eve of global climate day of action
House Of Commons Decorum Could Be Improved With Randomized Seating: Hyer
Says it would be difficult to heckle, cat-call MPs sitting in next seat
October 7, 2010
Bruce Hyer Holds Fall 'Cost of Living' Town Hall Tour
MP to consult constituents on affordability issues, take concerns to Ottawa
October 4, 2010
Lakehead SSHRC Research Funding Announced
Hyer speaks on $681,791 in social sciences funding
September 24, 2010
Inquiry Shows Government Addicted to the Bottle
NDP Water Critic discovers government awash in $2.5M of bottled water spending
September 23, 2010
Hyer Rallies for First Nation Education
Speaks on need to reverse chronic underfunding of First Nations students
September 22, 2010
Hyer Votes to End Long Gun Registry
Despite Hyer’s vote, Liberal motion passes 153 to 151, killing Bill C-391
September 20, 2010
Hyer Stands Firm on Long Gun Registry Vote
September 16, 2010
Local MPs Challenge Harper on Pensions, Taxes
Hyer and Rafferty say PM is failing Northwestern Ontario’s economy
September 15, 2010
Hyer Won't Vote to End Debate on Bill C-391 Prematurely
Says full democratic discussion and chance at compromise shouldn’t be squelched
September 1, 2010
Local Rural Broadband To Get A Boost
MP Hyer: Marathon, Armstrong, Nakina, Dorion to get broadband funding
July 28, 2010
Harper Government Out Of Step On Human Rights
Historic United Nations vote recognizes human right to water, as Canada abstains
July 20, 2010
Hyer Solicits Small Business Concerns
Bruce Hyer, MP hosts breakfast meeting to hear concerns of local small businesses
Bruce Hyer to Hold Public Meetings on Health Care
New Democrat Health Critic Megan Leslie, MP (Halifax) joins Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer to host public forums on Seniors’ Health Care, Aboriginal Health Care
July 1, 2010
Statement on Canada Day 2010
Hyer: It’s incumbent upon Canadians to appreciate what makes Canada special
June 30, 2010
HST Begins With a Bang on Canada Day
Fireworks celebrations on July 1st do not escape Harmonized Sales Tax
June 21, 2010
Bruce Hyer – Statement on National Aboriginal Day
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP recognizes rich cultures of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples
June 17, 2010
Restrictive Cell Phone Locks Must End, Say MPs
Bill tabled to ban confining mobile phone network locks, boost competition & consumer choice
June 9, 2010
Northern Ontario New Democrats Slam Clement on Pork-Barrel Spending
May 21, 2010
MPs Tour Canadian Forest Industry Success Story
Employee-owned Harmac mill to increase production despite decimated sector, MPs find
May 17, 2010
Hyer Statement on International Day Against Homophobia
Thunder Bay – Superior North MP advocates “tolerant, inclusive” society
May 11, 2010
Multi-Partisan Support to Shepherd Climate Bill Through Senate
Liberal Senator Grant Mitchell sponsors MP Bruce Hyer’s landmark Bill C-311
May 7, 2010
Bill to Help Retired & Disabled Vets, Mounties Defeated
Government kills Bill C-201 that would end punitive clawback of service pensions, disability
May 6, 2010
HST: Bruce Hyer Calls on Feds to Honour Treaty Exemption
Ball is in Flaherty’s court after Ontario signs memorandum on Harmonized Sales Tax
May 5, 2010
House of Commons Adopts Key Climate Change Bill
Opposition parties unite to pass C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act, 149 to 136
April 30, 2010
HST Starts May 1st on Many Purchases
Sales tax hike to hit unsuspecting consumers on items intended for use after July 1
Hyer Looking for Centennial Flame Award Applicants
Citizens researching contributions of Canadians with disabilities to public life eligible for $5,000
April 28, 2010
Opposition Unites to Pass Bills, Motion
Opposition legislation on foreign investment, apology for Italian-Canadian internment, compassionate leave for workers pass as final Climate Change Bill debate concludes
Statement on International Day of Mourning
Thunder Bay–Superior North MP commemorates workers injured or killed on the job
April 27, 2010
Rafferty & Hyer Congratulate National Champions Thunder Bay Sportop Queens Hockey Team
Queens take crown at national championships in Regina
April 22, 2010
Final Climate Change Vote Looms on 40th Earth Day
MP Hyer building on cross-party support for country’s only federal climate change bill
April 14, 2010
Canada’s Climate Change Bill Progresses to Final Vote
C-311 unites opposition, survives crucial challenge 155 votes to 137
Hyer Calls for National Cyclotron Network
Says building local cyclotrons like Thunder Bay facility best way to mitigate isotope shortages
April 12, 2010
Bill to Tackle Climate Change Faces Crucial Vote
April 1, 2010
Federal Government Cancels Popular Home Energy Retrofit Program
Axing of popular program to impact local homeowners, jobs, small biz says MP Hyer
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