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Fergus - Ontario: Local Children's Chorus Heads to The Netherlands with the Support of Veterans Affairs Canada
M.P. Michael Chong very pleased with the grant from Veterans Affairs Canada
Ottawa - The Georgetown Children’s Chorus are eagerly anticipating their trip to Europe for the "In Grateful Thanks" tour, which will take place from May 4th-8th, 2005.

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Spring Election, Gomery, NDP Deal

May, 2005

Fergus - Ontario: Here's my perspective about recent events in Ottawa. When Justice Gomery lifted the publication ban at the sponsorship scandal inquiry, many were shocked at the details involving government money and the Liberal Party in Quebec. At that point, it became increasingly difficult for me and my party to justify supporting a government operating under such a cloud of corruption.

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Light Pollution

April, 2005

Fergus - Ontario: The Kyoto Accord and its implication on environmental policy are prominent in the headlines. Regardless of where one stands on Kyoto, there is no doubt that energy consumption in Canada has risen rapidly in recent years, both on a per capita and national basis. That fact, coupled with higher energy prices and a concern about our deteriorating summer air, has lead to increased public awareness about the need to reduce energy consumption.

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M.P. Chong comments on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2005-06.

March, 2005

Fergus - Ontario: "On February 23^rd, the government released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2005-06.

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Michael Chong Speaks Out on Behalf of Beleaguered Farmers in House of Commons

November 4th, 2004

Fergus - Ontario: "Agriculture is important to Wellington-Halton Hills. It was to my riding, into Puslinch Township, that the first Hereford cattle were imported into Canada by Frederick Stone in the 1850s. It is in my riding that part of the world renowned Ontario Agricultural College of the University of Guelph is located. Wellington County and Halton Region together have 3,200 farms generating $570 million in farm gate sales.

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Chong comments on this weeks Throne speech and the opposition to the governments agenda

There's no intent to topple the Martin government this early in its mandate, but the amendments are a reminder that the Liberals need opposition support, Chong says.

MP Mike Chong's comments..(3MB)

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MP Michael Chong's talks about what he intends to bring to the table of the House of Common’s Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology

Being producers of digital media and part of the culture tech industry, we’re very pleased to hear about our MP being appointed to the House of Common’s Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology and we’re wondering what type of “leverages” he intended to bring to the committee table.

MP Mike Chong's interview..(3.2MB)

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MP Chong comments on America's National Cyber Security Division, and what role Canada should play

We talked to Michael Chong regarding his views on the BBC report reporting the vulnerabilities of cyber terrorism to North America's IT networks, and how Canada should respond.

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Michael Chong visits Acton for ABIA re-opening of Mill St.

Michael comments on the work that's taken place and talks about some of the issues currently facing many merchants and customers with regards to the new no parking bi-law in the downtown core.

MP Mike Chong's comments..(2.82MB)

Michael Chong, M.P. reports on the health accord

"Wellington-Halton Hills should expect to receive $9.7 million in new money per year for health care. "

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Michael Chong's Parliament Hill Report

"Another part of our plan to serve you is to begin a series of “town hall” meetings throughout Wellington-Halton Hills."