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Michael Chong
Wellington-Halton Hills
MichaelChongMP
FEBRUARY 2019
FERGUS
A - 190 St. David St. S.
Fergus, ON
N1M 2L3
519.843.7344
A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL
Dear Constituents,
The winter sitting of Parliament has resumed.
We have had many opportunities to hold the government
accountable in the House of Commons.
In particular, we are focused on alleged interference by
the Prime Minister in the criminal prosecution of
Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin. The allegations that the
Prime Minister violated the rule of law and undermined
the administration of justice by pressuring Canada’s
Attorney General to set aside the criminal prosecution of
SNC-Lavalin are concerning. The rule of law and the
impartial administration of justice are fundamental
principles on which Canada’s constitutional order is
based.
Both the Duffy and SNC-Lavalin scandals have their start
in the same place: an all-too-powerful Prime Minister’s
Office that thinks it can do what it wants. That’s why I
continue to push for parliamentary reforms to strengthen
checks and balances on the power of the Prime Minister.
Once again, thank you for your continued support. Feel
free to contact me if you have any questions or
comments.
Sincerely,
Michael Chong
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR CHINA IN EFFECT
A travel advisory remains in effect for
Canadians visiting China. This comes after
recent political developments between
Canada and China over the high-profile detentions of
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and three
Canadians: Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor, and
Robert Lloyd Schellenberg.
Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities
on December 1, 2018. Ms. Wanzhou is currently on
bail and awaits potential extradition to the US over
allegations of fraud. China responded by detaining
Kovrig and Spavor shortly after her arrest and has now
sentenced Schellenberg to death over alleged drug
smuggling charges. Tensions between Canada and
China remain high.
The Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and
Advisory website states that Canadians should
“exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the
risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws.” It also
notes that for any country you visit, it is your decision
whether you go, and you are responsible for your
personal safety abroad.
Travel Advice and Advisories are the Government of
Canada’s official source of destination-specific travel
information. They give you advice to help you make
informed decisions about travelling safely when
abroad.
No matter where you plan to travel, make sure to
check the Travel Advice and Advisories website. On
the site you will be regularly updated on:
Local safety and security conditions and areas to
avoid
Entry and exit requirements
Local laws and culture
Possible health hazards and health restrictions
Natural hazards and climate
Where to find help while you are travelling abroad
For travel advice and advisories for China, as well as
for other countries, please visit:
www.travel.gc.ca MIC
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EMAIL | [email protected]
WEB SITE | MICHAELCHONG.CA
Toll Free | 866.878.5556
OTTAWA
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
613.992.4179
IN THE COMMUNITY
GEORGETOWN
16 Mountainview Rd. S.
Suite 205
Georgetown, ON
L7G 4K1
905.702.2597
@MichaelChongMP @michaelchongmp
Michael attended the opening of the St. David Street/Highway
6 Bridge in Fergus this past fall. Pictured to the right is Mayor
Kelly Linton.
In December, Michael met with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of
the Netherlands on Parliament Hill. Also pictured are Prime
Minister Trudeau, MPs Todd Dhortey and Anita Vandenbeld.
Michael attended the Open Doors parliamentary launch to
discuss the rise of religious persecution around the world. He
met with Kara Perez, who works at Open Doors, and is the
daughter of constituents Ruth and Ed Kuipery.
Canadian Veteran Jack Harrison of Georgetown celebrated his
85th birthday at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120 this
February.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact Information and Message .................................................................... 1
Michael’s Statements in the House .................................................................. 2
Michael’s new Shadow Cabinet Role ................................................................ 3
Dairy Changes under new USMCA ..................................................................... 3
Part 2 of Bill C-46................................................................................................ 3
The Leader of the Opposition ............................................................................. 4
Local Senior Centres ......................................................................................... 4
Travel Advisory to China ..................................................................................... 5
Your Comments .................................................................................................. 5
In the Community ............................................................................................... 6
Members of Parliament pictured in the interim House of
Commons located in West Block in January, 2019. The
renovation of Centre Block is expected to take a decade.
Members of Parliament gathered in the Centre Block House
of Commons for the last time in December, 2018. Centre
Block is closing for much needed structural renovations.
MICHAEL CHONG ASSUMES NEW ROLE AS SHADOW CABINET MINISTER FOR
SCIENCE
IN A STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 4TH
, MICHAEL CHONG PAID TRIBUTE TO
THE LATE WILLIAM WINEGARD WHO PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 31ST
SENIORS CENTRES IN THE RIDING
Acton
Hillsview Active Living
Centre — Acton
415 Queen Street East
Acton, Ontario
Phone: 519-853-5951
Puslinch/Guelph
Evergreen Seniors
Community Centre
683 Woolwich St
Guelph, Ontario
Phone: 519-823-1291
Centre Wellington
Victoria Park Seniors
Centre – Centre Wellington
150 Albert Street West
Fergus, Ontario
Phone: 519-846-9691
Georgetown
Hillsview Active Living
Centre – Georgetown
318 Guelph Street East
Unit #9 (back of building)
Georgetown, Ontario
Phone: 905-877-6444
Erin
East Wellington
Community Services –
Seniors Programs Erin
14 Boland Drive
Erin, Ontario
Phone: 519-833-0087
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THE GOVERNMENT UNEXPECTEDLY CUTS FUNDING FOR SCIENCE AND THE
NETWORKS OF CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
H olding the Minister of Science Accountable, Michael
questioned the Liberal government’s decision to cut
funding for the Networks of Centres of Excellence
(NCE) program.
The NCE program funded several networks and centres that
brought together Canada’s best research, development, and
entrepreneurial talent in the scientific field. The NCE program
was originally created in 1989. This past December, the
Liberals unexpectedly announced that they would be cutting
the funding for the NCE altogether.
In Question Period, Michael pointed out how the elimination
of funding affects organizations, such as the Stem Cell
Network, which is working on cures for diabetes, blood
cancers, and heart disease.
Michael also questioned why the government did not make a
formal announcement about the funding cuts. The
government did not contact or notify the organizations and
scientists affected by the decision to cut funding. Instead,
both scientists and the public found out about the funding
cuts in a newspaper article.
BILL C-46, A BILL AMENDING IMPARIED DRIVING LAWS, IS NOW IN EFFECT
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIVES THE UNITED STATES GREATER ACCESS TO THE
CANADIAN DAIRY MARKET UNDER THE NEW USMCA
T his past fall, Michael was named the Official
Opposition’s Shadow Minister for Science. He was
previously serving as the Shadow Minister for
Infrastructure.
In his new role, Michael is responsible for holding the
Minster of Science accountable on matters related to the
federal government’s science portfolio.
The fall Shadow Cabinet announcement was made by the
Leader of the Official Opposition, Andrew Scheer. “Our
Conservative team is focused squarely on holding the
Liberals to account and presenting Canadians with a clear
alternative to Justin Trudeau. The changes to Shadow
Cabinet I announce today reflect the growing strength of our
team and our commitment to helping Canadians not only
get by, but get ahead,” said Scheer.
Michael will continue to work for Canadians on
understanding matters related to science and innovation,
and the role government plays within the Canadian scientific
community.
Highlights of Michael’s work this past fall include promoting
the need for more youth to enter the STEM educational
fields – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
– and bringing scientists to Parliament for the first ever
“Science Meets Parliament” event.
ANDREW SCHEER: LEADER OF HER
MAJESTY’S LOYAL OPPOSITION
M r. Speaker, last Thursday, former member of
Parliament for Guelph—Wellington, Dr. William
Winegard, passed away at the age of 94.
He was part of what many call the “greatest generation”. He
grew up during the Great Depression. He was a Second World
War veteran and served as the youngest officer in the history
of the Royal Canadian Navy. He came back from the war,
became an engineering professor, and eventually the
President of the University of Guelph.
He was then elected to this very House of Commons and
served as minister for science in the government of Brian
Mulroney. Bill was an officer of the Order of Canada, a
recognition of his contributions to the city of Guelph, the
county of Wellington, and to Canada. He was a teacher and a
leader to many and a mentor to me, and for that I will be
forever grateful.
I ask all members of the House to join me in paying tribute to
this great Canadian.
T he Liberal government has given the US greater
access to the Canada’s dairy market under the new
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA),
formerly the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The government has also given the US oversight over the
Canadian dairy market.
The USMCA opens 3.6 per cent of Canada’s dairy industry to
tariff-free imports from the US, and eliminates milk price
classes 6 and 7. This means that Canada will be flooded
with cheaper and heavily subsidized US milk ingredients
(such as non-fat dry milk).
The Liberal government has also given the US greater
oversight over the Canadian dairy market. When future
changes to Canada’s dairy classification system occur, the
US will now have the right to be consulted and participate.
Pierre Lampron, President of the Dairy Farmers of Canada,
made the following statement about the concessions:
“Justin Trudeau failed the Canadian dairy sector again by
giving up oversight to the US in the administration of our
dairy system, and thus our sovereignty as a nation to
develop and roll out our own domestic policies. The impact
of this decision cannot be understated, and will have a
lasting effect on our domestic dairy sector.”
With over 370 dairy farms, Wellington County is home to
more dairy farms that any other county in Ontario.
M r. Speaker, in the last election, Liberals promised to treat scientists with
respect, but last week, scientists in the Networks of Centres of Excellence
found out about funding cuts in a newspaper article.
The Stem Cell Network is working on cures for diabetes, blood cancers, and heart
disease. Their funding runs out in three months and they have been told that is it.
They have been funded since 2001, for the last 17 years.
How is telling scientists about funding cuts in a newspaper article treating them
with respect?
B oth Michael and the Conservative Party stand firmly
against drink- and drug-impaired driving.
However, Michael recently opposed Bill C-46, which
amended impaired driving laws in Canada. Michael voted
against the bill because he believes it contravenes right to
be protected against unreasonable search or seizure. This
right is guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms. Despite his and his colleague’s opposition, the
bill passed Parliament and came into effect at the end of
2018.
Bill C-46 gives law enforcement officials new wide-ranging
powers to demand sobriety tests from drivers. This includes
the right to require all drivers (including those not suspected
of drinking) to provide a breath sample during a roadside
check.
Under the old law, a police officer had to have a “reasonable
suspicion” that someone was impaired to demand a breath
sample. Under the new law, if a police officer pulls someone
over, they can demand a breath sample even if there is no
sign of impairment. In other words, police no longer need to
suspect if an individual has alcohol in their system and can
demand a breathalyzer test from any driver pulled over.
It is certain that Bill C-46 will be challenged in the courts as
unconstitutional and a violation of the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms.
Andrew Scheer became leader of
the Conservative Party and the
Official Opposition on May 27,
2017. Mr. Scheer is currently a
Member of Parliament (MP) for
Regina—Qu’Appelle,
Saskatchewan. He has been an
MP since 2004 and was Speaker
of the House of Commons from
2011-2015 – the youngest
person to ever hold that role.
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario,
Mr. Scheer and his wife Jill live in
Regina with their five children.
Andrew believes in lower taxes, controlled government spending,
and economic opportunity for everyone. Andrew Scheer has
stated that his plan for Canada is based on the following goals:
“I’m fighting for the country I believe in – where taxes are low,
government is limited, opportunity is unlimited, freedom is
celebrated, and people are put first.”
—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer
Lower taxes and balanced budgets
Helping families and seniors save more
Creating opportunity for businesses
Delivering a fair immigration system and secure borders
Putting victims first in Canada’s criminal justice system
IN QUESTION PERIOD ON DECEMBER 13TH
, MICHAEL CHONG PRESSED THE
GOVERNMENT ON GREATER CLARITY OVER UNEXPECTED CUTS TO NETWORKS OF
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE