From the Computer of
Merv Tweed, MP
Brandon-Souris
www.mervtweed.com

-Staying Connected-

Defending What's Ours

September 2010

Dear Constituent,

I can't believe that summer is almost over! As we start shifting gears into Autumn, I'd like to share with you some of what our government has been doing in our North.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and our Conservative government are committed to protecting and asserting sovereignty over our Arctic. We need to continue to exercise our sovereignty while strengthening the safety and security of Arctic Canadians.

That's why we've recently announced new improvements to the airport at Churchill - an important northern transportation hub. We're also designating new wildlife areas to protect the Beluga Whale and instituting a new High Arctic Research Station so we can learn more about our Northern backyard.

I've included more information and some links below for you if you're interested in learning more about these measures.

As always, please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or need to share your thoughts or concerns.

Sincerely yours,

- Merv

Canada's Northern Strategy

New High Arctic Research Station:
Canada is a Northern country and we need to be at the cutting edge of Northern research. Our Conservative government is proud to be instituting the Canadian High Arctic Research Station in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut to create jobs, promote development, and improve our understanding of Canada's Northern frontier.
For more information - click here.

Marine Protected Area to Conserve Beluga Whale Habitat:
By establishing the Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Area, we're ensuring the conservation of one of the most important Beluga Whale habitats to protect these Arctic treasures for generations to come.
For more information - click here.

Better Northern Transportation - Improving the Churchill Airport:
Over a three-year period, our government is making improvements to the Churchill airport in Northern Manitoba to ensure that Northern Canadians have steady access to the goods, services and opportunities they need.
For more information - click here.

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