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THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Bruce Hyer will be touring the riding in January, holding public consultations in the lead-up to the upcoming 2011 federal budget.
“My latest public forums are designed spark conversation, and give people a chance to tell me their concerns directly about how and where the government is spending their tax dollars.” said Hyer. “Should we be spending billions on Afghanistan? On corporate tax cuts? On EI? Health care? I want to hear your ideas and opinions – they will inform my work in championing local concerns in Ottawa.”
Forums are open to the public, and light refreshments will be served:
Geraldton Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the documentary Poor No More)8:00pm Monday, January 10 Geraldton Composite High School, 500 Second St. West, Geraldton
Nakina Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the documentary Poor No More)7:00pm Tuesday, January 11 Nakina Recreation Complex, 206 North Avenue, Nakina
Longlac Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the documentary Poor No More)7:00pm Wednesday, January 12 Longlac Seniors Centre, 121 Indian Road, Longlac
Thunder Bay Pre-Budget Public Forum7:00pm Thursday, January 13Waverly Public Library, 285 Red River Road, Thunder Bay
Pic River & Marathon Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the doc Waterlife)7:00pm Monday, January 17Pic River Community Centre, Pic River
Schreiber & Terrace Bay Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the doc Waterlife)7:00pm Tuesday, January 18Schreiber Recreation Complex, 100 Langworthy Street, Schreiber
Red Rock & Nipigon Pre-Budget Public Forum (featuring the doc Waterlife)7:00pm Wednesday, January 19Red Rock Recreation Centre, 39 Brumpton Road, Red Rock Constituency staff may be on hand to help local residents with Employment Insurance, pensions, student loans, immigration, or other federal issues. Mr. Hyer encourages those who can to bring a non-perishable food donation in support of a local agency devoted to helping those in need.