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Raitt Pays Tribute to Sandy Martin
March 9, 2016
Lisa Raitt rose in the House of Commons to pay tribute to Sandy Martin, Executive Director of the Milton Chamber of Commerce upon the announcement of her retirement: Mr. Speaker. I would like to take a moment to recognize a great friend. Someone who I have relied on for many years to get the pulse […]
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Raitt Responds to Gross Domestic Product Numbers
March 9, 2016
Raitt Responds to Gross Domestic Product Numbers March 1, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ONTARIO—Today, Conservative finance critic Lisa Raitt responded to weaker that expected GDP figures released by Statistics Canada this morning. “Today’s numbers provide further confirmation that Canadians are facing economic uncertainties,” said Conservative finance critic Lisa Raitt. “We need a jobs plan […]
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Raitt Responds to Financial Vulnerability Report
January 25, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 For Immediate Release RAITT RESPONDS TO FINANCIAL VULNERABILITY REPORT WINNIPEG, MANITOBA. Today, Lisa Raitt responded to a report from the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the state of household indebtedness and financial vulnerability in Canada. “This report raises all sorts of red flags and warns of increased household […]
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Lisa Raitt Member of Parliament for Milton
January 25, 2016
This morning I was officially sworn in as the first ever Member of Parliament for Milton, and as the ceremony concluded, my first thoughts were of you. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the your support, confidence and your belief in me. Thank you. Since the campaign our caucus has elected our new, […]
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Raitt Talks Budget with Morneau
December 17, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015 For Immediate Release RAITT TALKS BUDGET WITH MORNEAU Calls on Finance Minister to Consult Canadians TORONTO. ONTARIO. Today, Opposition Finance Critic Lisa Raitt spoke by phone with Minister Bill Morneau as he undertakes the process of preparing the Government’s first budget. Raitt used the opportunity to remind the […]
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Tax Guide: Helping Milton Save Money
March 10, 2015
This time of year, many are focused on the tax filing deadline, fast approaching at the end of April. More Canadians are contributing. More Canadians will receive a T4 this year, and more Canadians are paying taxes. Knowing this, I thought it would be prudent to outline some of our most important programs to ensure […]
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Raitt Hosting Budget 2016 Consultations
January 7, 2015
OTTAWA, ONTARIO. Today, Lisa Raitt called on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to deliver on his promise of broad and open consultations in preparation of the federal budget. “Comments by both the Finance Minister and Wayne Easter paint a clear picture that the Liberals plan on introducing their first budget without formal hearings from the finance […]
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A New Years Message from Lisa Raitt
January 1, 2015
I would like to start out by extending my best wishes, hoping that you begin this New Year in a special way with your, family, friends and loved ones. The New Year provides us with an opportunity to look back on our goals, our challenges and our accomplishments. This past year was filled with progress. […]
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