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Another Conservative MP joins the Liberals

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The newest member of the federal Liberals is Matt Jeneroux.

He crossed the floor from the Conservatives to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, according to a social media post from Carney.

Jeneroux represents the riding of Edmonton Riverbend, Alberta.

The MP previously announced his resignation in November but did not say he planned to join the governing party.

At the time, Jeneroux said it was not an easy decision, but he believed it was the right one.

“I ran in the last election hopeful that Canadians would put their faith in a team led by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, offering a chance to change Canada’s perception in our own country and around the world,” said Jeneroux. “I wanted desperately to play a role in that vision.”

This came after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to the Liberals that same month.

However, the Liberal Party is still shy of enough seats to have a majority government.

More to come…

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Major test for Carney government: final budget vote happens Monday night

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In just a few hours, the government will decide the fate of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals.

The minority government needs some opposition support to pass their proposed federal budget—and to avoid another federal election.

Recently a Conservative MP resigned his seat and another joined the Liberals.

That means they only need two opposition members to abstain or vote in favour.

Green leader Elizabeth May will vote yes to avoid an election, according to reports. However, it is unclear what the NDP will do.

If the budget does not pass, it will likely send us back to the polls.

The vote happens this evening.

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Climate change key takeaway from federal leaders’ debate

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The stakes were high as the five major party leaders fought to earn your vote.

Climate change, reconciliation, and Afghanistan were key themes during Thursday night’s leaders debate.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole slammed Justin Trudeau for calling an election as the deadline to withdraw troops loomed.

Meantime, Trudeau took a shot at the Conservatives over their position on climate change.

“You can’t have a strong economy unless you tackle climate change,” Trudeau said. “Mr. O’Toole can’t even convince his party that climate change is real because they voted against that.”

Trudeau was pointing to the Conservative party’s convention earlier this year when members voted down inserting wording in their policies that climate change is real.

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole admitted his party came up short on its climate plan heading into the last election.

“We put our plan out in April because we had to restore some trust on this issue to make sure we can show Canadians we can get emissions down and get the economy working again,” said O’Toole. “That is key.”

Meantime, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Indigenous people have been let down too often.

“How do you restore trust in a country as wealthy as ours that still does not provide clean drinking water to every single Indigenous nation?,” Singh asked. “It starts by actually walking the path of reconciliation. Not with empty words, but real action.”

Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says she wants Indigenous people to be able to make decisions for themselves.

Election Day is September 20.

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Melillo Acclaimed As Conservative Candidate For The Kenora Riding

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Eric Melillo has been acclaimed as the Conservative candidate for the Kenora Riding for the next federal election.

Melillo was the surprise winner in the last federal election in the Kenora Riding in October of 2019, defeating incumbent Liberal Bob Nault and Rudy Turtle from the NDP.

In accepting the nomination Melillo says he will continue to work for his constituents.

“A Conservative government will support Canadian workers, create opportunities in the North, and bring accountability and integrity back to Parliament,” state Melillo.

“I am proud to be a part of this team, and I look forward to continuing to be a voice for the Kenora riding.”

A federal election is widely expected this spring.

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MP Eric Melillo Recieves Approval In Firearms Survey

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Residents in the Kenora riding overwhelmingly support the Conservative Opposition’s advocacy for gun owners, according to the results of a firearm survey sent out by MP Eric Melillo.

The survey, mailed out earlier this year, asked those in the Kenora riding if the MP was on the right track in standing up for law-abiding Canadian firearm owners.

The question received over 500 responses, with 93% of respondents indicating their support in the MP’s advocacy for firearm owners.

While MP Melillo says he was gratified by the overwhelmingly positive response, but he’s also not surprised.

“Many of my constituents are responsible firearm owners who use guns for hunting, sport shooting, and self-defence against dangerous wild animals,” Melillo explained. “Firearms are simply part of our way of life in Northern Ontario.”

Melillo says that his Party supports common-sense policies to crack down on crime. The Conservative plan includes support for police anti-gang and gun units, a CBSA Firearms Smuggling Task Force, youth prevention programs, increased access to mental health and addictions treatment, and tougher sentences for violent offenders.

“Criminalizing law-abiding hunters and sport shooters is not the answer to stopping crime,” Melillo concluded. “Conservatives have a plan to crack down on crime and criminals, while supporting the rights of Canada’s many legal gun owners.”

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Eric Melillo Weekly Update

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Connecting with the Community

Dear Constituents,

I hope everyone has been staying safe and healthy this summer.

I’ve spent the last week travelling the riding talking to constituents and other elected officials about issues facing our region.

At the beginning of last week, I was accompanied by my Conservative colleague from Parry Sound-Muskoka, MP Scott Aitchison, who joined me for meetings with Mayor Griffiths in Machin as well as several local business owners. Thanks to Gord and Susanne at Vermilion Bay Lodge and Liz and Robin from Crystal Lake Campground for having us over and sharing their thoughts on the government’s pandemic response and how to get our economy back on track.

I also visited Eagle Lake with my constituency staff and attended some great community events across the riding. I had a great time helping out at the Blueberry Festival in Sioux Lookout (and handing out some cupcakes!), as well as stopping by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services Building in Dryden to donate fresh fruit for Grand Council Treaty #3’s free community barbeque.

Later in the week, Mayor Kahoot organized an informative afternoon meeting with residents of Ear Falls. I also appreciated the opportunity to chat with more constituents and meet with Deputy Mayor Janet Hager and CAO Mark Vermette in Red Lake.

I always appreciate hearing from constituents about the issues they are facing – it helps me and my staff better serve you in the Kenora riding and advocate for you in Ottawa.

As always, if there is anything my office can assist you with, or if you would like to arrange a meeting, please do not hesitate to call me at 807-468-2170 (Kenora) or 807-223-2182 (Dryden) or contact me by email at eric.melillo@parl.gc.ca.

Sincerely,

Eric Melillo

Member of Parliament – Kenora riding

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Conservative Leadership Candidate Makes Stop In Dryden

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Conservative leadership hopeful Derek Sloan recently made a tour through Northwestern Ontario to try and drum up support.

He made a stop in Dryden as well to speak to the locals about his platform.

Sloan says he believes he is the most consistently on Conservative issues such as gun control and the economy.

He also says he has heard that proper natural resource management is a big concern he has heard throughout Northern Ontario as he says many politicians in Southern Ontario aren’t aware how industries like Mining operate in our region.

Sloan also made stops in Fort Frances and Kenora recently.

In Fort Frances he was questioned on his controversial stance surrounding his opposition to a proposed federal bill to ban conversion therapy.

The full story from Fort Frances can be found HERE

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Conservative Leadership Hopeful Stopping In Dryden

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Your chance to meet one of the federal Conservative leadership hopefuls is coming.

Derek Sloan’s campaign has told our newsroom he will be in Dryden next Wednesday, part of his tour through Northern Ontario.

He also stops in Kenora and Fort Frances on Wednesday, before appearing on Thursday in Atikokan, Kakabeka Falls and Thunder Bay.

The campaign says he’s looking forward to meeting as many people as possible his bid to win next month.

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Conservative Leadership Debates Planned

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Federal Conservative Leadership debates will be held later this month.

A French debate will be held on June 17, followed by one in English on June 18th.

Both will be held in Toronto without an audience.

Canadians can submit their video recorded questions on the Conservative Leadership website, by June 10th.

The Conservative party will announce a new party leader after August 21st.

Erin O’Toole, Peter MacKay, Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan are the four candidates currently qualify to take part in the debate,

It will livestreamed at Conservative.ca starting at 7PM ET

 

 

 

 

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Kenora MP Eric Melillo Updates Region

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Kenora MP Eric Melillo is providing a letter to his constituents to let them know what’s currently happening with the federal government.

In the letter the Conservative MP describes what work they are doing to help Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are assessing the situation.

You can find the letter below.

Eric Melillo – Letter to Constituents by Rayson Martyn on Scribd

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