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Federal Minister of Justice, Peter MacKay meets Kootenay Columbia leaders

Nelson Daily Staff
By Nelson Daily Staff
May 28th, 2015

Minister of Justice, Peter MacKay was in Cranbrook during the weekend to meet with Kootenay Columbia MP, David Wilks and key riding community leaders to discuss important economic, national security and justice initiatives.

Included in the discussion was the government’s Economic Action Plan 2015; the necessity of strengthening the local economy and creating jobs; and, ensuring that law-abiding Canadians are protected from those who choose to break the law. 

“I was pleased to host Minister MacKay in Cranbrook this past Saturday, to meet with constituents on matters of importance to our community,” Wilks said in a media relaase.

“The safety and protection of my constituents has always been a driving force for my involvement in the community, and I am particularly proud of our Government’s tough on crime policies and our economic initiatives that will provide growth opportunities for all residents of Kootenay-Columbia.

“I am grateful that Minister MacKay took time out of his busy schedule to meet with community leaders – to hear their thoughts and provide valuable input on our Conservative Government’s policies.  Only this Government stands up for the values of Kootenay-Columbia,” Wilks added.

Wilks also took the opportunity to introduce the Minister MacKay to Creston’s Bob Graham, who following the terrifying events in Moncton almost a year ago, made a carving of a RCMP officer on a horse, on a moose antler. 

Graham explained that his work was intended to honour the fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice doing their jobs protecting fellow Canadians. 

The events included meetings and discussions on some important Justice-led initiatives that both Minister MacKay and MP Wilks have worked hard on and supported in the House of Commons and through MP Wilks’ work on the Justice Committee.

One such example, is the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, which will provide law enforcement with the tools they need to keep Canadians safe from the threats of terrorists, while ensuring that fundamental rights are protected, through judicial over-sight.   

It was also an opportunity for both Minister MacKay and MP Wilks to highlight the many initiatives from Economic Action Plan 2015, which will strengthen Canada’s economy, including in Kooteney-Columbia. 

A visit at Fort Steele provided the perfect opportunity to highlightthe Canada 150 funding available through Canadian Heritage and included in Economic Action Plan 2015.

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