“Where is the benefit to the people of BC?” Castlegar, BC – Before a public meeting in Kaslo on Wednesday that drew 1100 citizens from the town and other Kootenay communities, MP Alex Atamanenko (BC Southern Interior) told one of the largest crowds ever assembled against a proposed Independent Power Project (IPP) “This Glacier-Howser IPP [...]
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MP Atamanenko Throws Support Behind Community Opposition to Kootenay IPP
Friday, June 26th, 2009MP Community Forum Scheduled for Tulameen
Friday, March 6th, 2009Castlegar – Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, will be hosting a special Community Forum the evening of Monday, March 16th at the Tulameen Community Hall. Atamanenko’s special guests that evening will include MLA Harry Lali (Yale-Lillooet) and RDOS Area H Director Brad Hope. “I have held these forums in a number of communities [...]
The Coalition – One MP’s Perspective
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008December 9, 2008 Over the past few weeks we have seen an “awakening” of the political process in our country. Everything has happened so fast that many are wondering exactly what is going on. From the coalition being painted as “being in bed with the Bloc” to Prime Minister (PM) Harper being accused of shutting [...]
Make Parliament Work!
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to address the issue of the proposed coalition government. Although to some, this may seem as a “political power game”, please believe me when I say that this is not the case. The idea of a Liberal/NDP coalition with support from the Bloc has come about [...]
An Accord on a Cooperative Government to Address the Present Economic Crisis
Monday, December 1st, 2008This document outlines the key understandings between the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party of Canada regarding a new cooperative government. 1. Role of caucuses The Liberal and NDP caucuses will continue to meet as distinct caucuses. They will receive briefings and be consulted as appropriate. Both are entitled to offer advice [...]
A Policy Accord to Address the Present Economic Crisis
Monday, December 1st, 2008Preamble The new Government is supported by parties that share a commitment to fiscal responsibility, a progressive agenda and a belief in the role of Government to act as a partner with Canadians and Quebecers. Where appropriate, these goals should be pursued in full partnership and consultation with the provincial and territorial governments. Fiscal Principles [...]
The Need for Electoral Reform
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Well, another federal election has recently taken place that has left us with a situation remarkably similar to the one we had previously. The Conservatives, with only 38% of the vote, managed to win 143 seats. The Liberals, with 26%, have 76 seats; the NDP, with 18%, elected 37 MPs; while the Bloc with 10% [...]
Gag Order Denies Freedom of Speech to Grain Commission Employees
Friday, February 8th, 2008OTTAWA – NDP Agriculture Critic Alex Atamanenko (BC-Southern Interior) says the Conservatives should repeal the gag order which threatens Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) employees with discipline for speaking out publicly against the government’s Bill C-39. This legislation would introduce sweeping changes to the Commission – an independent body that provides essential services to grain producers. [...]
Security and Prosperity Forum
Friday, January 18th, 2008The S.P.P. seeks to affect you, our communities and country by: Securing U.S. control of our water and resources Lowering working standards and wages Endorsing U.S. foreign policies, wars & security measures Harmonizing regulations to hurt our health, food & environment STOP THE S.P.P. – WHAT YOU CAN DO! Public support to stop the [...]