MP Dreeshen Acknowledges Successful Central Alberta Sports Teams in House of CommonsMay 07, 2013,
Government of Canada Invests in Seniors’ Projects in Central AlbertaApril 10, 2013, RED DEER - Seniors in Central Alberta will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).RED DEER - Seniors in Central Alberta will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
“Our government recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience that seniors contribute to our society and the economy,” said Dreeshen. “Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue as active, participating members of their communities.”
A total of 4 organizations in the Red Deer Riding will receive $78,300 for their projects that vary in nature from Elder Safe Spaces and Capacity Building to Senior Community Connection Project in Sylvan Lake.
Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada will provide more than $33 million in funding for approximately 1,750 community projects.
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Budget 2013 continues focus on jobs and growthMarch 21, 2013,
OTTAWA - The Conservative Government has launched a federal budget focused on job creation and growth to support Canada’s long-term prosperity. Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 also sees a return to a balanced federal budget in 2015.
“This is a good news budget for Red Deer,” said MP Earl Dreeshen. “We are continuing our Economic Action Plan to create and protect Canadian jobs and we are introducing new, targeted measures to fuel new jobs in the future. We are also taking measures to find significant savings within the Government rather than raising taxes for hard-working Canadians, in order to return to balanced budgets in 2015.”
The budget highlights three key objectives:
First, it connects Canadians with available jobs. There are too many jobs that go unfilled in Canada because employers can’t find workers with the right skills. Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 will connect Canadians with available jobs by introducing the Canada Job Grant, which will provide up to $15,000 per person in Alberta with combined federal/provincial and employer funding to help them get the skills they need for in-demand jobs. Budget 2013 also supports the use of apprentices in federal construction and maintenance contracts in Alberta and projects under the Building Canada plan.
Second, we will continue to build on our unprecedented investments in Canadian infrastructure. Since 2006, we have made substantial investments in roads, bridges, and other job creating infrastructure. Budget 2013 introduces a new Building Canada Plan. The new plan represents the largest investment in job creating infrastructure in the history of Canada. It has a number of important components, including:
- The Community Improvement Fund – to support local community projects in cities and communities across Canada.
- The Building Canada Fund - to support major economic projects that have a national, regional, and local significance.
- The P3 Canada Fund – to support innovative ways to build infrastructure projects faster and provide better value for taxpayers through public-private partnerships.
Third, Budget 2013 supports high-quality, value-added jobs in important sectors of the Canadian economy. Economic Action Plan 2013 provides tax relief for manufacturers with a 2-year extension of the Temporary Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance for new machinery and equipment. The Temporary Hiring Credit for Small Businesses will also be extended and expanded, and the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption will be increased to $800,000 for small business owners, farmers and fisherman.
Dreeshen said that input he received from Central Albertans has made it into the federal budget. “Measures that allow infrastructure planning at the local level, and job-creating tax relief like the Hiring Credit - these are measures that constituents have told me are needed in Central Alberta,” said Dreeshen. “I am pleased to see that suggestions from Red Deer that I passed to the Finance Minister have been heard and included in this budget.”
Unlike the other political parties in Ottawa, the Government has been clear that it will not raise taxes or reduce transfers to provinces in order to achieve a balanced budget. Budget 2013 confirms the Conservative Government’s strong support for the provinces.
Alberta will continue to receive federal support through Budget 2013. Total transfers to Alberta will be $3.9 billion in 2013-14, including $2.6 billion through the Canada Health Transfer, and $1.3 billion through the Canada Social Transfer. This long-term support helps ensure Alberta has the resources needed to provide essential public services including health care, post-secondary education and other social services.
For more information on how Canada’s Economic Plan benefits Canadians, people are encouraged to visit www.budget.gc.ca.
MP Earl Dreeshen Announces Federal Funding for the Collicut CentreMarch 13, 2013,
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RED DEER, ALBERTA – Today, Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Collicutt Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).“Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in communities across Canada,” said MP Dreeshen. “By making this investment in Red Deer’s Collicutt Centre, we are ensuring that recreational soccer programs are available for community members and visitors all year round.”
The Harper Government’s investment of $105,800 will support the replacement of the turfs in the two indoor soccer fields at the Collicutt Centre, Red Deer’s largest indoor recreation and leisure facility.
“We are thankful to the federal government for the investment they are making in our community,” said his Worship Morris Flewwelling, Mayor of the City of Red Deer. “The Collicutt Centre is a destination for Red Deer residents and visitors, and this investment will go a long way in ensuring we continue to offer exceptional recreation opportunities to all our citizens.”
In Economic Action Plan 2012, the Harper Government announced further support to help communities across the country modernize their infrastructure. Our Government committed $150 million over two years for the Fund. The Fund supports projects that look to improve existing community infrastructure accessible for use by the public, such as community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas, cultural and other community facilities.
Since 2006, the Harper Government, through WD, has invested in job-creating small and medium-sized businesses, aerospace, marine and defence industries, and supported innovative entrepreneurs in pursuing emerging markets. By continuing to promote new economic opportunities, WD is helping to create jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
