Statements
Brandon Ag Days- January 30, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, each in year in January, Brandon hosts Manitoba Ag Days. This year January 15 to 17 marked the 36th annual event. The three-day event is a free exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States. ...
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Merv Addresses The House In Regards To Melita Arena Improvements- December 7, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, it was my pleasure to be in Melita on Saturday, November 24, to celebrate upgrades to its arena with help from our government’s community infrastructure improvement fund. While in Melita, the sense of pride for community was evident and something to be admired. The town was busy with ...
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Tweed On 100th Grey Cup- October 5, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this week I had the honour of watching an advanced screening of a fantastic Canadian documentary series, Engraved on a Nation, from TSN and Bell Media, which was commissioned to celebrate the 100th Grey Cup. Directed by some of Canada’s most acclaimed and award-winning filmmakers, the series proves ...
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Tweed On NDP Carbon Tax- September 28, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, as Canadians begin to prepare for Thanksgiving weekend, the last thing they want to think about is higher prices on the supplies and services they will need. The NDP carbon tax would raise the price on essentials that all Canadian families need. This tax would be ...
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Tweed On Manitoban Government – May 7, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed: Mr. Speaker, I was part of the provincial government in 1999 when the NDP won the majority and took over government. The NDP claimed that there was no money left in the till until it y found $1 billion. It spent that billion and continued to spend at a reckless amount. ...
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Tweed On NDP Carbon Tax September 28, 2012
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, as Canadians begin to prepare for Thanksgiving weekend, the last thing they want to think about is higher prices on the supplies and services they will need. The NDP carbon tax would raise the price on essentials that all Canadian families need. This tax would be ...
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Statement in the House of Commons – Congratulations Westjet and Bombardier
M. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, PCC): Monsieur le Président, j’aimerais faire l’éloge de deux grandes entreprises canadiennes qui conjuguent leurs efforts pour contribuer à la croissance de l’économie canadienne et pour créer des emplois ici au pays. Last week, WestJet Airlines announced that it has selected Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. to supply up to 45 of its ...
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Statement in the House of Commons – Lana Mae Krieser
Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, on June 8, 2009, Ms. Lana Mae Krieser of Brandon, Manitoba, rescued an 11-year-old boy who was electrocuted during a school trip. While hiking, the boy and his friend had noticed something in the bush which piqued their interest and they went off the main trail. After finding ...
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Statement in the House of Commons – Winterfest
February 3, 2012 – Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Madam Speaker, this weekend Brandon will celebrate the ninth annual Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival. This festival is a multicultural celebration of all that the great constituency of Brandon–Souris has to offer. The cultures represented at the festival this year include: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, English, first ...
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Statement in the House of Commons – Dr. George Dow
November 3, 2011 – Mr. Merv Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour and pay tribute to Dr. George Dow who passed away on August 18 of this year. Dr. Dow served as a physician in the town of Killarney and district for over 40 years, retiring in 1999. Most of his ...
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