From the Computer of Merv Tweed, MP Brandon-Souris www.mervtweed.com -Staying Connected- Keeping our True North Strong & Free January 2008   Dear Constituent, For the most part, this has been another typical Canadian January - A cold one. That's why I thought I'd let you know a little bit about what our government's accomplished in the coldest parts of our nation - The Arctic. Our government has done a lot to strengthen Canadian presence in The North. We're protecting our environmental heritage and starting a cutting-edge environmental science arctic research station. We're also asserting our sovereignty by establishing a Canadian Forces Arctic Training Centre in Resolute Bay and a naval docking and refuelling facility just inside the North West Passage. These are just a few examples of what we're doing to both open up new opportunities, and strengthen our presence in our North. I hope for the rest of the winter you and your family keep warm and healthy (despite the weather). Best regards, - Merv Helpful Links Apprenticeship Incentive Grant: Cash grants for certain registered apprentices Safety is no game: Avoiding common hazards everwhere Staying healthy by keeping active: Tips and information for kids and youth The History of Healthcare Technology: A Virtual Museum Exhibit Celebrate our Flag: National Flag Day is February 15th Investing in Our Arctic Increased Canadian Forces Presence For information about the new Arctic Training Centre and the naval Arctic Docking and Refuelling Facility - click here. Investing in Northern Research and Infrastructure For more information about our government's announced Northern research initiative - click here. For more information about improving Northern rail and seaport infrastructure - click here. A Proud, Sovereign Canada Our North is an expression of our deepest aspirations: our sense of exploration, the beauty and the bounty of our land, and our limitless potential. To read more about our government's plan to unlock the potential of our Arctic - click here. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested. If you have received this from a friend and would like to sign up to regularly receive Staying Connected, or, if you would like to unsubscribe to Staying Connected, or, if you have questions or comments, please email me at tweedm@parl.gc.ca or call me at 1-866-558-0555.