NEWS RELEASE: Eyking Questions Minister for International Corporation on Cuts to Canadian Nurses Association

News Release

March 14th 2012

For Immediate Release

(Ottawa, ON) Atlantic Liberal Caucus Chair & Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, Mark Eyking, questioned the Conservative government on the recent cuts to the Canadian Nursing Association’s International Partnership Program. Today, during question period, Eyking asked the Minister for Canadian International Development Corporation, Bev Oda, why her department is not doing more for Canadian nurses.

“Mr. Speaker, besides the 380 million cut from poor countries, this Conservative government has denied funding for most NGOs doing hard work in these countries.” Eyking said “One of the most dedicated & effective amongst these groups is the Canadian Nurses Association. Through their global health partnership program, Canadian nurses have worked with associations in over 40 countries for more than 35 years. This year, the Conservatives have given them the axe. Mr. Speaker, if the nurses aren’t good enough, who is?” Eyking asked.

CNA’s CIDA-funded proposal, the Strengthening Nurses, Nursing Networks & Associations Program (SNNNAP) was forced to shut down this global partnership on March 31st, 2012 as a result of CIDA’s decision. “Nurses are critical to improving health outcomes of any country. CNA’s work through their global initiative program has proven that a long term aid approach will produce sustainable results. This program deserves to be refunded so that Canadian nurses can continue their legacy at home & around the world.” Eyking added.

NEWS RELEASE: MP EYKING RECOGNIZES CAPE BRETON CO-OP’S IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

NEWS RELEASE

May 10, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Ottawa, ON) Today in the House of Commons, Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, Mark Eyking stood to recognize Cape Breton Co-operatives, as 2012 is the Year of Co-operatives.

“Mr. Speaker, during the hard days of the depression in Cape Breton, Rev. Moses Coady started the Co-op Movement. This effort helped rural communities across the Maritimes improve their economic and social circumstances. The influence of the movement Moses led, spread across Canada and around the world, today these co-operatives are celebrating 75 years of success. The Coady Institute at St. FX University is teaching this to many around the world.” Eyking continued “Colleagues, I was a proud member of the Bras d’Or Farmers Co-op and the United Farmers Co-op. In Cape Breton there are now 14 co-ops along with 9,000 others across Canada. Recently, this Conservative government decided to cut this 4 million dollar Co-operative Development program. Ironically, 2012 is also the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives. Mr. Speaker, these co-operatives provide stable employment for hundreds of families. At a time when rural Canada is struggling, the co-operative movement should be given due recognition and deserves much more support from this government.”

NEWS RELEASE: EYKING GIVES CONSERVATIVES A FAILING GRADE

NEWS RELEASE

May 2, 2012

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(Ottawa, ON) Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking questioned the Conservative government today, the first anniversary of their majority government. During Question Period today Eyking gave the Conservatives an ‘F’ for Cape Breton.

“Mr. Speaker, we all know what the Prime Minister’s attitude is towards Atlantic Canada, and it is with disgust and anger I give the one year report card on what the Conservatives have done in Cape Breton. Last fall, no money for our Northern Cape Breton rink and 100 jobs cut from Service Canada and now this spring 185 Parks Canada jobs affected and 10 Veteran Affairs jobs gone and this is on top of the pick-pocketing of our seniors. Mr. Speaker, there is not much left for the Conservatives to plunder. Should we hide our fiddles before the Conservatives take our music?”

After QP, Eyking added “Beside the job cuts from Cape Breton, we also have cuts to services for seniors, Employment Insurance, Marine Atlantic and ACOA, and this is only the first year, what’s the next three going to hold for us?”

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