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Harper Government Announces New Medical Marihuana Regulations
OTTAWA- Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, is pleased with the recently announced new regulations that will change the way Canadians access marihuana for medical purposes. “Our changes to the Marihuana Medical Access Program will bring growing operations out of residential neighborhoods and into secure facilities similar to those that produce prescription ...
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Harper Government Investment Provides Support for Job Training In Wind Energy Sector
Dawson Creek, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Students preparing for careers in the growing field of wind energy will now have access to training in Dawson Creek, thanks to federal funding announced today by Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George—Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. ...
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Bob Zimmer MP tours the Bombardier Aerospace de Havilland Plant in Toronto
Toronto – Bob Zimmer, MP was at the Bombardier Aerospace de Havilland Plant in Toronto, Canada, over the May long weekend. Mr. Zimmer toured the manufacturing and assembly plant to view the Bombardier Q400 where he caught a glimpse of the first WestJet Q400! These same aircraft will soon be flying into Fort St. John ...
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Statement by Bob Zimmer, MP on Senate Accountability
OTTAWA – Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, made the following statement today regarding Senate accountability. “Like Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I am disappointed in the developments that have occurred in recent weeks. As the Prime Minister stated, there is no place in public office for those who seek to use it ...
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Harper Government Invests in Alaska Highway
FORT NELSON, British Columbia – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that the Harper Government will be undertaking an important capital improvement project on the Alaska Highway in 2013–14. “The Alaska Highway is a critical element of local, regional, provincial, national and ...
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MP Bob Zimmer Participates in Annual Charity Hockey Game
Bob Zimmer and fellow Conservative MPs played with the Canadian Police Association in an annual charity hockey game. The event raised $2,000 for the Robert Warner Memorial Fund.
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Bob Zimmer MP celebrates Air Force Day on Parliament Hill
Bob Zimmer MP and son Kristian, an Air Cadet, celebrate Air Force Day on Parliament Hill with Colonel Andrew Downes and Capt Jean Paul Landry.
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Major investments to improve Highway 97 at South Taylor Hill
FORT ST. JOHN – The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced a funding commitment today of $26 million to expand and upgrade Highway 97 at South Taylor Hill, just south of Taylor, between Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. This project will widen Highway 97 at the base of South Taylor Hill to four ...
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Economic Action Plan 2013 Continues Focus on Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity
OTTAWA – Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, says Economic Action Plan 2013 and its continued focus on job creation, economic growth, and long-term prosperity is good news for Northeastern British Columbia. “With over 950,000 net new jobs, Canada has the best job creation record among all G-7 countries since the worst ...
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Two clean energy projects in Fort St. John get green light
Micro-hydro and district energy project will reduce emissions and operating costs Fort St. John, British Columbia, Thursday, March 14, 2013 – Residents in the City of Fort St. John will benefit from two clean energy projects thanks to a $1.2 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Gas Tax Fund transfer. The funding ...
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