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Support for retired and disabled police officers and soldiers

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:04:50 +0000

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EDMONTON NEW DEMOCRATS SHOW SUPPORT FOR RETIRED AND DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS

Martin and Cardinal say people who served their country and community should keep their retirement funds.

EDMONTON – Edmonton’s New Democrats are voicing their support for retired and disabled RCMP officers and armed forces personnel who are having their pensions clawed back when they begin receiving CPP.

“The Conservatives love to claim that they support the troops and police” said Edmonton East candidate Ray Martin. “But when it comes to giving them a chance to help them retire with dignity, they voted to continue this claw back.”

This spring, Edmonton Conservative M.P.s like Peter Goldring and Laurie Hawn voted against Bill C-201, a bill that would give a full superannuation of the benefits back to retired RCMP officers and armed forces personnel when they begin receiving CPP.

Edmonton-Strathcona M.P. Linda Duncan and other NDP M.P.s voted in favour of the bill.

“Why do the Conservatives feel it’s ok to maintain this reduction to the heroes who have to risk their lives for our country and communities?” said Edmonton Centre candidate Lewis Cardinal. “November 11 is the day we honour our veterans, but we need to support them every day.”

Bill C-201, put forward by Nova Scotia NDP MP Peter Stoffer, was adopted by the House of Commons, but the Conservatives refused to grant a “royal recommendation”. Stoffer has pledged to re-introduce the legislation in the next Parliament.

Lewis Cardinal Campaign – #1 in fundraising

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:20:30 +0000

EDMONTON – The Lewis Cardinal campaign raised over $20,000 during a two month fundraising push by local members.

A challenge from Canada’s NDP encouraged local campaigns to raise money in March and April 2010. Cardinal’s campaign team in Edmonton Centre added $21,750 to its coffers.

“I’m thrilled with the good results from my team,” said Cardinal. “It shows that we are going to be a serious force in the campaign.”

Cardinal said his campaign has about $40,000 raised so far, just under half the Edmonton Centre spending limit set by Elections Canada.

“We’re just getting started. We will be building on this success and making sure we have the resources we need to win.”

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Come out and canvass with Lewis!

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:00:52 +0000

Starting Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 1:00pm – Edmonton Centre

We’re going door-to-door every second Sunday weather permitting. Canvass with Lewis, talk to voters, or simply drop leaflets in mailboxes – every bit helps. It is a fun, easy way to really make a difference.

For details call Della at 780-669-8926 or ddrury@albertandp.ca

See you there!