Well another two weeks have flown by. There is so much to see and do in Saskatoon this summer, it is hard to keep track of it all. One thing that is always a highlight is the Exhibition and the parade to kick it off. It is always so exciting, especially for the children. I had a great time handing out Canada 150 flags and tattoos to those smiling little faces. I even gave some to the 'not so little people'. A great time was had by all. My thanks to Darryl Zeman for the great ride, the organizers of the parade, and the volunteers that make it all possible.
I am hosting another community BBQ, this time in Briarwood, on August 22nd. I hope you can make it.
Dr. Jay Kalra is this week’s recipient of the Saskatoon-Grasswood Canada 150 Award. He is a great asset to our city in so many ways.
I hope to see you at one of the many events going on in our great city.
Kevin Waugh, MP
Saskatoon-Grasswood
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SASKATOON-GRASSWOOD
CANADA 150 AWARD
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Dr. Jay Kalra is a man of service. He has sat on many boards, organized numerous events and presided over various organizations including the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association, Rotary Club and Folkfest. Jay is passionate about serving the community. He is also a distinguished medical professor at the U of S. He has won many awards including The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Paul Yuzyk Lifetime Achievement Award for multiculturalism from the Federal Government. Dr. Kalra has strived to make Saskatoon diverse, inclusive and just a little bit better. Thank you Jay for being such a leader and everything you do for our community!
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The Conservative Party has always been a champion for free trade, and NAFTA is a Conservative legacy. Conservatives will always work hard to protect this deal that creates so many jobs and helps so many families prosper. It’s our job as Official Opposition to ask the serious questions about the Liberal government’s priorities heading into these negotiations. And we will not hesitate to hold the Liberals accountable for their failures to protect Canadian jobs, as we have done on important issues such as softwood lumber. Canadians expect nothing less. The Liberal government has lost valuable time by taking a wait-and-see approach to renegotiations. And instead of being a forceful advocate for Canadian jobs from day one, they have chosen to focus on a trade deal with China over protecting a decades-long agreement with our closest ally and largest trading partner, the U.S. Having dedicated public servants such as Rona Ambrose and James Moore play a role on the advisory committee will help ensure that these negotiations are treated with the seriousness they deserve.
- Canada and the United States are the world’s largest trading partners
- NAFTA has created hundreds of thousands of high-paying jobs in Canada, including 550,000 in the auto sector, 400,000 in the forestry sector and 211,000 in the aerospace sector
- Over $2 billion in trade crosses the Canada-U.S. border every day
- Approximately 9 million U.S. jobs depend on trade and investment with Canada
- Canada is the top trading partner for more than 30 of the 50 U.S. states
- U.S. exports to Canada increased by 179% since 1993 when NAFTA came into force
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Canadians are frequent international travelers who, unfortunately, sometimes find themselves in challenging situations abroad and require assistance from the Government of Canada.
When Canadians travel abroad, they should know that they are:
- responsible for their own safety and well-being while abroad
- subject to the laws of the country they visit
- subject to local policies with regard to dual citizenship
The free Travel Smart app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play: travel.gc.ca/mobile. It is Canada's one-stop shop for official information to help Canadians travel safely and responsibly.
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