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It is an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria and I have been humbled by your support over the past number of years. This website will give you information on the work I do in Cape Breton and in Ottawa, including how to contact me should you need assistance. My office can help with federal government programs and services such as Canada Pensions, Employment insurance, immigration, passport applications, student loans, special occasion certificates, and much more.

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NEWS RELEASE: Eyking Attends Rally Joined by Veterans Affairs Critics Casey & Stoffer

Posted on May 13, 2013

NEWS RELEASE

May 13th 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Sydney, NS) Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking was joined by Liberal critic for Veterans Affairs, Sean Casey and NDP critic Peter Stoffer at a rally held at the Veterans Affairs office in Sydney today.

Aside from the pending VAC office closure in Sydney, two other district offices will close in Atlantic Canada in the coming months, including Charlottetown and Corner Brook.

The Sydney District Office serves approximately 2900 clients, with close to 1000 recorded walk-ins since September 2012. With so many families being affected by these closures, the responsibility of Veterans Affairs is significant for much needed assistance and should remain accessible.

More than 250 veterans, families, workers and members of the community attended today’s rally, to show this government the importance of continuing to provide veterans and their families with a face-to-face service.

Together we must continue to advocate for our veterans both at home and in Ottawa, and continue to pressure this government on better treatment of veterans, past and current.

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NEWS RELEASE: EYKING QUESTIONS CONSERVATIVES ON CBRM INFRASTRUCTURE DOLLARS

Posted on May 10, 2013

NEWS RELEASE

May 10, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Ottawa, ON) Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking questioned the Conservative government today on their commitment to the CBRM’s 5-year Capital Plan. The provincial government recently announced their support of the cost sharing plan, as long as the federal government commits.

“Mr. Speaker, now that the Build Canada Fund’s true infrastructure numbers have been crunched, the municipalities are concerned because $1.5 billion has been cut. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is faced with a huge obligation in waste water and other infrastructure needs. Mayor Clarke and Council have their money on the table; the province is on side with their portion. When will the Conservatives come to the table with their share of infrastructure money for the CBRM?” Eyking asked

“This government needs to come to the table, there are vital shovel-ready projects but without firm commitment, they sit idle. We need to keep the pressure on them.” Eyking said after Question Period

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NEWS RELEASE: EYKING QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT ON THE KIDSTON ISLAND FERRY SERVICE

Posted on May 2, 2013

NEWS RELEASE

May 2, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Ottawa, ON) Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria Mark Eyking questioned the government today in the House of Commons over the Kidston Island ferry operation.

“Mr. Speaker, for 62 years the Baddeck Lion’s Club has operated a ferry service, at no charge and without incident, which provides transportation from the Baddeck wharf to Kidston Island. Due to new Transport Canada regulations, this vital service may stop operating this year. I’ve made many of the ministers on the front bench aware of this serious situation and time is running out for the community. Mr. Speaker what is the government’s solution to keep this ferry service operating? Eyking asked

“I appreciate the ministers response that him and his staff are working on a solution, but the clock is ticking, a solution must come forward in the upcoming days or the Baddeck Lions Club is going to be forced to cancel the service” Eyking said after Question Period

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