ON THE JOB IN B.C.
We head to British Columbia for visits with three MPs in their ridings.
Conservative Russ Hiebert is keeping his eye on border issues. Liberal Hedy Fry wants Vancouver’s airport renamed after Terry Fox and stronger laws for winter sports helmets. New Democrat Don Davies makes civic engagement a priority in his Vancouver riding, one of Canada’s top immigrant destinations.
A PERSONAL CAUSE
Heather Seaman joins New Democrat MP Claude Gravelle in Sudbury, where he’s been named ambassador of the Northern Ontario chapter of the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Gravelle shares the story of late mother’s struggle with the disease and the need for early intervention and more awareness.
TASTING CANADA’S NORTH
Parliamentarians attend the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s second annual "Taste of the Arctic" gala fundraiser. Glen McInnis talks with MPs, including Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, about the importance of preserving Inuit culture the "Save Our Language" program, known as Inuktituurniup Saturtaugasuarninga
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney hosts the official launch on Parliament Hill.
ON THE FARM
Heather Seaman visits Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren’s riding of Chatham-Kent-Essex. It includes Leamington, the tomato capital of Canada. The riding also has North America’s largest concentration of commercial greenhouses.
Also this week:
* Now You Know: The Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
* Now You Know: Political firsts for Canada’s black community
* Young Staffers: Lawrence David from Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes’ office
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