Pierre Lemieux M.P.- PierreLemieux.ca

Feb 6, 2012: Pierre congratulates Archbishop Thomas Collins on his elevation to Cardinal

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Pierre joined MPP Grant Crack and Russell Township Councillor Jamie Laurin in presenting congratulatory certificates to Judi Hubbard, the president of the Russell District Women's Institute on the wonderful occasion of their 75th anniversary.

Pierre presented the president of the Russell District Women's Institute with a certificate congratulating the Women's Institute on their 75th anniversary, as well as a copy of his speech in the House of Commons highlighting the Women's Institute and three of their members who were recently recognized for their 50-year memberships.

Pierre was invited to Le Palais in Alexandria to celebrate a number of significant birthdays. Among the eight birthdays being celebrated were 753 years of life experience. The following Le Palais residents have significant birthdays in 2012: Catherine Hartrick (99 years), Bertha Highfield (98), Therese Seguin (95), Edna Major (95), Alberta Wells (93), Rita Decaire (92), Nellie McGillis (91) and Mora Cunning (90).

Pierre invited the Director General of Groupe Action of Prescott-Russell for lunch in the Parliamentary Restaurant to acknowledge the important services that he and his team at Groupe Action provide to families in need in throughout Prescott-Russell.

Pierre visited the Alexandria Community Nursing Home to present a Canadian Flag to the residents. To receive the flag from Pierre were Veterans in the front row: Martha McRae & Robert Nicholson. Back row, left to right: Madeleine McMenamin, Pierre Lemieux, Susan MacPherson, Carol MacDonald

Pierre attended the opening of the Alexandria Farmers’ Market in their new location at Glengarry District High School. He presented certificates to outgoing President Robert Bedard and outgoing Vice-President Cathy Bennett for all of their hard work over these past years to ensure the success of the farmers’ market.

Pierre also presented a Canadian flag to the new market President Gerard Rault and he was joined by vendors at the market.

May 14, 2012
Pierre Announced a $56,000 Federal Investment in La Maison des Arts
"This funding will strengthen the pride, sense of belonging and economic vitality of our francophone community."

May 7, 2012
Pierre Supports Government’s Decision to Appeal the Ontario Prostitution Ruling

May 7, 2012
Pierre Honours the Russell Village Women’s Institute and Announces $12,750 Grant
"These women are leaders in our community who are setting an example for future generations."

Pierre attended the grand opening of J. Lanfranco Fastener Systems warehouse in Hawkesbury. He presented a Canadian flag to their Vice-President, Jason Baines of Dalkeith, who has been involved with Lanfranco for over 12 years. They service customers all throughout North America and abroad. Other members of the Lanfranco team are Dean Morrow, Elena Moska, Tiffany DiRico and Christine DiRico.

April 30, 2012
Pierre Highlights the Benefits a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement Would Bring to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
"Deeper trade with Europe will bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to hard-working people in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell and their families, and to businesses of all sizes."

Pierre thanks Jean-Pierre Mayer from Aide Budgetaire Hawkesbury for his free tax services provided to low income residents of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell through a Revenue Canada Program. Pierre's office worked closely with Mr. Mayer to arrange 25 meetings with residents in Pierre’s Rockland office to allow Mr. Mayer to help them with their tax filings. Throughout this tax season, Mr Mayer will have helped close to 200 residents of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell with their taxes.

Pierre joined the Egg Farmers of Canada for breakfast at Parliament Hill. He enjoyed an excellent omelette while discussing supply management and egg farming issues with egg farmer and Director of Egg Farmers of Ontario, Marcel Cleroux of St Isidore.

Pierre visited Bobby Lalonde in his music store in Vankleek Hill to present Bobby with a bottle of champagne to thank him for being the Master of Ceremonies at his Spring Gala since the first Gala six years ago and to thank Bobby for his important contributions to music, particularly among the youth.

April 19, 2012
Young Farmer Loan will Benefit Glengarry-Prescott-Russell

"Agriculture is a crucial industry in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell and young farmers are the future of agriculture."

Pierre celebrated the grand opening of Green Tech Ag & Turf Inc. in St-Isidore and offered his congratulations, as well as a Canadian flag and an MP certificate, to mark the event. Pierre commented that the opening of Green Tech shows that agriculture is alive and well in GPR and Green Tech's John Deere presence is much appreciated by local farmers.

April 5, 2012
Pierre Honours Local Francophones and Francophone Organizations in the House of Commons

April 5, 2012

Pierre attended a reception on Parliament Hill in celebration of 40 years of the legislation that created the supply management system in Canada. Pierre gave a speech expressing his support for the poultry based managed sectors represented by the Turkey Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers

April 2, 2012
Colleagues Elect Pierre Chair of the Newly Formed Canada-Holy See Friendship Group

Pierre attended the Union des cultivateurs Franco-ontariens’ Annual General Meeting Dinner to celebrate their successful year. He took the opportunity to present a certificate to Jean-Marie and Lucie Seguin on having won the prestigious Prix d’Excellence en agriculture Pierre-Bercier.

Budget 2012 is a Roadmap to Long-term Prosperity
March 30, 2012
"Economic Action Plan 2012 is an excellent budget. We are focused on strengthening our economy, creating jobs, streamlining government operations and ending wasteful spending in order to move Canada to balanced budgets — all without raising taxes and without cutting important transfers to the province."

Pierre Sits Down with Farmers in Dorchester
March 23, 2012
"As the agriculture industry continues to show record profits and increased access to markets around the world, we’re consulting with farmers and processors to make sure that our priorities continue to match theirs."

Pierre Welcomes Minister Paradis to Russell to Announce More Choice for Wireless Consumers
March 16, 2012
"Minister Paradis’ announcement this week is more good news for my constituents of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell who rely on wireless services to keep in touch with friends and loved ones, to communicate with business clients and to stay connected to the global community."

Pierre and Minister Goodyear Announce $10 Million for Jobs and Growth at Ivaco Rolling Mills
March 12, 2012
“I have worked very to promote this important project within our government. It is a great announcement for Ivaco and its employees and I am proud of our government’s significant investment!”

Pierre Issues Statement on “Robocalls”
March 5, 2012
“Voter suppression is reprehensible and illegal and those who have engaged in this practice should be subjected to the full force of the law. I and the Conservative Party fully support an investigation into this matter by Elections Canada.”

MP Lemieux’s 6th Spring Gala Sold Out!
March 3, 2012

Pierre Announced $18,920 in Funding for Local Wood Furniture Manufacturer
February 23, 2011
“I fully support Groupe Convex for its job creation initiatives, and I will continue to partner with local businesses to ensure continued economic success in Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.”