Canada remains strong during tough economic times

Two days ago, our great nation marked its 142nd birthday – a juncture in history that allowed us to recognize the achievements of our ancestors, contributions of our parents and grandparents, celebrate the successes that we are making, and that our children and grandchildren will make tomorrow in the name of our beautiful country.
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Canada Day Greetings from Prime Minister Stephen Harper
I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to Canadians, including the valiant members of the Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan and around the globe, as we celebrate Canada Day 2009.
Joint initiative preserves Bohomolec Ranch
Rick Casson, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Jim Prentice, today joined representatives from the Nature Conservancy of Canada to announce the future conservation of 64.7 hectares of important land at the Bohomolec Ranch, in the foothills of southern Alberta.

The purchase marks another achievement under the Government of Canada's $225-million Natural Areas Conservation Program.
Legislative changes focus on children, teens and veterans
It appears that the extra long hold winter had on us this year is letting go, with spring finally upon us; now our late blooming trees and flowers can catch up, so we can start to enjoy our beautiful southern Alberta summer. 

I want to briefly touch on a couple of legislative proposals that our government has introduced recently, and advise that in addition to my monthly Herald column...
Canada’s Universal Child Care Plan
Canada's Universal Child Care Plan provides Choice, Support and Spaces for today's parents; a plan that supports families regardless of where they live, whatever their circumstances and preferences
Send your support to our troops
The men and women of the Canadian Forces have demonstrated time and again that they will rise to any challenge. Let your Canadian Forces members know you appreciate their service by sending a message using this monitored message board.
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