January 22, 2010

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Cullen kicks off second riding-wide economic tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 22, 2010
Office of Nathan Cullen

SMITHERS – Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen will launch his second annual tour on the economy at the end of the month, starting Jan. 31 in Terrace and wrapping up 10 communities later in Haida Gwaii on Feb. 16.

“Last year’s tour was very well attended and generated lots of excellent ideas,” Cullen said. “These meetings absolutely helped to focus our advocacy efforts and make Skeena-Bulkley Valley one of the most highly funded ridings in all of Canada last year.”

Cullen noted the northwest received an allocation of over $60 million in federal funding for a great variety of projects, another $15 million through joint federal and provincial programs, and a commitment for up to $130 million for the Northwest Transmission Line.

“I want to continue hearing from constituents about where we should put our priorities regionally and nationally in today’s new economy,” said Cullen.

The meetings are supported by local Chambers of Commerce, community service groups, First Nations, community colleges, credit unions, economic development agencies, labour councils and non-profit organizations.

“Don’t let Stephen Harper put democracy totally on pause during prorogation.” Cullen said. “Come out to help shape the kind of economic development you want to see in your backyard.”

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Contact: Shelley Browne (250) 877-4142, shelley@nathancullen.ca

Economic Forums: Communities and Dates




Terrace
Elk’s Hall
Sunday, Jan 31, 2-4pm		 Houston
District of Houston Council Chambers
Tuesday, Feb 9, 7-9pm
Smithers
Old Church
Wednesday, Feb 3, 7-9pm		 Fort St James
District Council Chamber
Thursday, Feb 11, 7-9pm (new date)
Hazelton
Mountainview United Church
Thursday, Feb 4, 7-9pm		 Village of Queen Charlotte
QC Community Centre
Monday, Feb 15, 7-9pm
Burns Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Friday, Feb 5, 7-9pm		 Masset
Howard Phillips Hall
Tuesday, Feb 16, 7-9pm
Prince Rupert
Islander Hall (downstairs)
Sunday, Feb 7, 1-3pm		 Kitimat
Mount Elizabeth Theatre
Friday, Mar 19, 7-9pm

Download a copy of the report on last year’s Economic Tour
Following the conclusion of this year’s forums, a report summarizing the main issues will be shared with residents and submitted to the Minister of Finance



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