Joanne Thompson
@Joanne_NL
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Canada stands resolute in its support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Ukrainians can always count on Canada to be there for them when needed.
#StandWithUkraine
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Let me be clear.
The CBC provides independent news that is critical for local coverage and rural areas.
To say otherwise is not true.
We’ve seen attacks on local media and journalists play out with right wing extremists in other countries - we can’t accept these attacks here.
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Add women, change politics.
Thanks to
@cafreeland
for speaking to residents of St. John’s East with me and getting voters excited about tomorrow
#elxn44
!
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If Alex Jones endorsed my hairstyle, I’d get a haircut.
He’s a cruel, dangerous man.
But Pierre has no problem with it and continues to attract these kinds of extremists.
Morally decency is the minimum quality of a leader, and Pierre has none.
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You’ll never see me take a photo with someone wearing a “straight pride” shirt.
Because lets state the obvious -
Our party isn’t courting those voters.
Our party doesn’t attract those voters.
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It was wonderful to have Chrystia Freeland visit our HQ here in St. John’s East on this beautiful sunny Saturday and offer such great words of encouragement to our volunteers - thank you!
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There's always lots to chat about when we get together, from the issues we’re hearing in our communities to how we can secure a brighter future for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Thank you for being such a friend to this province,
@JustinTrudeau
.
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A little rain wasn’t going to stop us!
Thank you to
@JustinTrudeau
,
@SeamusORegan
and everyone who was there for the warm welcome down in Quidi Vidi - the atmosphere was simply electric!
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I am proud to share that I have been named the
@liberal_party
candidate for St. John's East! Thank you to the volunteers and voters for the support and trust you've placed in me. I am eager to get to work and meet the residents of SJE as part of
#TeamTrudeau
!
#nlpoli
#cdnpoli
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I advocated for this bus shelter to be put up when I was at The Gathering Place.
Everyone deserves the same respect while waiting for transit.
Removing this shelter isn’t the solution.
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Today I was sworn in as the MP for St. John’s East through a virtual ceremony here at our office - making me the first MP to be sworn in on Newfoundland and Labrador soil!
I am honoured (and excited!) to get to work for the people of this beautiful party of the country.
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Delighted to welcome a very special visitor to my parliamentary office in Ottawa this week!
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Teamwork is how I've always gotten things done - and it's why I put my name forward for St. John's East, to give us a voice at the table as part of the
@liberal_party
team.
What a wonderful day yesterday, thank you again
@JustinTrudeau
and
@AnitaOakville
for your support!
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I'm in Ottawa this week for the Members' Orientation Program at
@OurCommons
- it feels a bit like the first day of school, but it's motivating and incredibly educational... and I'm more excited than ever for this new role!
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Today I am calling for united support of the Bay du Nord Development Project, along with my NL Caucus colleagues.
Make no mistake, we must drive towards net zero. But we must also protect the jobs + workers of today as we transition to a green economy.
See my full statement👇
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St. John's East, the
@liberal_party
platform was released last week and here's my TOP 5 highlights:
👶 $10/day Child Care
👍 $5 Billion for Mental Health
🌱 Best Rated Climate Change Plan
✅ More Money to Seniors
🏠 Up to $30,000 for New Homeowners
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This week the Conservative leader launched radio attack ads across Atlantic Canada, spreading mistruth and preying on people's fears.
They owe you an apology.
Today I rose in the house to ask the Prime Minister to share directly with you how we're helping Atlantic Canadians.
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Pierre was hanging out with alt-right Diagolon and has a new best friend in Alex Jones.
Pierre thinks flirting with extremism for votes is all just a game.
But his actions endanger the diversity, decency and character of Canada.
Why won't he disavow these extremists?
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Ok, quick fact check.
The NL gov had a price on pollution for years before the federal system.
The cash went to their coffers, not to you via rebates.
Our federal system only kicks in when provinces don't have a system that meets emission reduction standards.
I have asked the Prime Minister to convene a meeting to discuss alternatives to the carbon tax, as I continue to ask for a pause to today’s planned increase.
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To the amazing nurses & staff that I was privileged and humbled to have worked with at the St. John's testing site, thank you for being there for us. Day in and day out, you are our heroes.
Let's get vaccinated, get your booster, follow public health guidelines.
We can do this.
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If you stand with Pierre and his extreme positions, maybe you can ask him why he doesn’t support updating the Atlantic Accord so NLers can benefit from wind and hydrogen energy projects?
We stand with
@PierrePoilievre
in calling on the Trudeau and Furey Liberals to
#AxeTheTax
and
#SpikeTheHike
.
Newfoundland and Labrador can’t afford any more Liberal Taxes.
#nlpoli
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On my walk this morning, I noticed this natural tunnel of light and it reminds me that there is always hope - welcome 2022!
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👋 A quick update folks!
We are still patiently waiting for the final count of mail-in ballots from Elections Canada, but we are feeling confident and are pleased with the results so far.
My deepest gratitude for everyone’s support!
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After 30+ hours, the Conservative's voting stunt is over.
I want to take a moment to thank all the staff, security and people behind the scenes who kept the House of Commons running during this time - your commitment was noticed and appreciated.
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Sending my congratulations to the new Cabinet - a diverse team ready to deliver for Canadians.
Special congratulations to our new Minister of Labour,
@SeamusORegan
and Minister of Rural Economic Development,
@Gudie
Hutchings!
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We are helping build homes across the country….but Pierre?
He doesn’t care.
And his record as Housing Minister speaks for itself.
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It was wonderful to be with Minister
@SeamusORegan
at his swearing in ceremony today right here in downtown St. John's along with Minister
@Gudie
Hutchings - they have both been such vocal advocates for our province and I am looking forward to working closely with them both.
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I’m so lucky to have my sisters, Cathy and Carol, by my side throughout this
#elxn44
campaign.
Family means everything to me and I couldn’t do it without them.
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It was very special for me to be back at
@GatheringNL
for a wonderful announcement to build 40 much-needed shelter beds and 56 housing units with funding from our government,
@GovNL
and The Gathering Place.
More than ever, everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
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The unknown soldier has been welcomed home to Newfoundland and Labrador.
An incredibly moving moment, he represents all of our sons who never came home.
Now, after a long time, he will soon be laid to rest.
God guard thee.
#WeRemember
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It's hard to believe it's been almost two weeks since Election Day!
Thank you to my good friend 📸 Dave Howells for capturing some of the excitement and to everyone who came out to offer their support.
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Thank you Seamus for all your support, I am so proud to be part of the team.
I am so proud of you, Joanne.
You will be an outstanding MP for the people of St John’s East.
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This. is. a. big. deal.
Women should be free to choose the contraceptives they need without cost getting in the way.
So, we’re making contraceptives free.
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⏱️Got 2 minutes?
Watch below as I set the record straight on pollution pricing.
❓How does it work?
❓Why is it coming into effect?
❓Does the government make any money off it?
❓Will it cost me money?
❓Does it help fight climate change?
❓When do I get my rebate?
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👋 Hi Folks!
It's been a busy few weeks, so I just wanted to say hi to everyone during this transition period. I can't wait to get started and look forward to continuing the conversations and helping the people of St. John's East!
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Thank you to my Newfoundland and Labrador Caucus teammates for naming me to the position of Chair of the NL Federal Caucus and for the warm welcome.
This is a team that gets things done, and I can't wait to get to work and continue delivering for the people of this province!
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It was wonderful to join
@JustinTrudeau
and my hard-working colleagues
@Gudie
and
@SeamusORegan
at Cottles Island Lumber Company yesterday.
Through investment, supports and growing our economy we're here to help workers succeed in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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👋 Hi St. John's East!
I am excited to knock on doors, make calls and get to know YOU, the residents of this beautiful riding. If you'd like to help out, donate or request a sign, visit
It's time to keep moving forward, for everyone.
#ForwardForEveryone
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Here's Conservative MP from Newfoundland, Clifford Small, standing up and voting against the Atlantic Accord.
With this vote, he sure isn't standing up for Newfoundland and Labrador.
We're voting to make sure our province benefits from wind and hydrogen projects, why isn't he?
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We are getting our signs back out - thanks to my husband Pat and all the volunteers lending a hand!
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If I can download the
#CovidAlert
app, anyone can! Took me just a few minutes and is such an important step in helping out our hardworking public health team. Stay safe!
#covid19nfld
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It was a peaceful morning for a walk and reflection before travelling to Ottawa for the 44th Parliament.
I am honoured and humbled to represent the constituents of St. John’s East.
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Yesterday in the House of Commons I rose to offer my sincere congratulations to all the Master Mariner student participants of the 10th annual Nautical Skills Competition, as well as
@marineinstitute
and Associate VP Academic, Dr Robert Shea.
Well done everyone!
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Today with
@GovNL
+
@CityofStJohns
, we announced $27.8 million to enhance St. John’s public transit infrastructure and promote active lifestyles.
🚌 8 accessible hybrid transit buses
🍃 Shared-use paths Kings Bridge Rd ↔️Columbus Drive and Paul Reynolds ↔️ Airport Heights
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Thank you
@cathmckenna
for bringing your energy, positivity and action to the fight against climate change - we are better off as a country because of the difference you made and your unwavering energy to stand up for decency and against misogyny.
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Dr. Nizar Ladha was kind, decent and caring to all.
He fought against the stigma of mental illness long before it was openly talked about – he was remarkable, a true trailblazer.
Our province has lost a friend and advocate for vulnerable persons.
He will be remembered fondly.
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You don't need to twist my arm to grab a pastry and a coffee.
Was wonderful to check out the Postermaster's Bakery new location in Rawlin's Cross yesterday — a great example of restoring an old building into a new community hub. Congratulations!
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If we were creating our tax system from scratch, what would it look like?
Would millionaires pay a lower marginal tax rate than a nurse?
Or would we ask the 0.13% who are making lots of money to pay just a bit more?
Watch my Q to
@cafreeland
about making a fairer tax system.
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I couldn’t let
#InternationalDaughtersDay
pass without acknowledging my kind, bright and compassionate daughter Mara - I’m so proud of you!
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I had a very proud mom moment recently when my daughter Mara joined me to meet residents of St. John’s East 🤗.
I am so lucky and grateful to have the support and encouragement of my family as I take on new challenges!
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I couldn’t let
#IWD2022
pass without putting on my ‘Mom hat’ and giving a special shout out to my kind, talented and brilliant daughter, Mara!
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Congratulations to Steve Tizzard who I had the pleasure of joining in Ottawa last night for the Champions of Mental Health Awards, where he was awarded the Champion of Workplace Mental Health Award.
Read more about Steve's great work:
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A Liberal government is bringing in $10/day childcare to the province. But Erin O’Toole and Conservatives have said they’d cancel it.
Last time Liberals brought forward an affordable childcare plan, the NDP worked w/ Conservatives to stop it.
We can’t let that happen... again👇
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I'm pleased to share I've been selected to chair our Newfoundland and Labrador caucus!
I look forward to continuing the great work our team is doing on the things that matter to this province... like dental care, offshore wind energy benefits, affordable home heating, and more!
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Let’s set the record straight on Pollution Price Rebates:
Cash.
4 times a year.
To you and your family.
In the same way that the environment and the economy go together, so too do energy efficiency and affordability.
Read my piece in the Telegram to learn more! 👇
“(There’s) a lot of misinformation intended to scare you about the financial impacts of climate policies,” writes Liberal MP Joanne Thompson.
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It's been a great first week of the campaign and I'm hearing from YOU that we need to:
😷 Finish the fight against COVID-19
🇨🇦 Focus on a vibrant & robust economy
👶 Ensure $10/day childcare
✅ Support long-term care and seniors
Visit to support Joanne!
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It’s
#MentalHealthWeek
, a chance to talk about mental health and offer support – just like we would a physical ailment.
Mental Health matters, so lets support each other with empathy and a kind ear.
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🗳 I dropped my ballot off yesterday for the St. John’s municipal election!
You can still drop yours off today in the green mailbox in front of City Hall.
Good luck to the candidates and congratulations on putting your name forward.
#sjpoli
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I am new to politics, so why did I put my name forward?
#nlpoli
#cdnpoli
#elxn44
#ForwardForEveryone
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Freedom, love, equality.
I'll always be there to stand with you.
Happy Pride, St. John's.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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There was nothing common sense about the Conservatives blocking a bill designed to secure our offshore wind future (spoiler alert, we passed it anyways).
I asked Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
about our government's commitment to Atlantic Canada and the green economy.
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Hate has no place in Canada.
But, the truth is, many groups continue to face it and carry the burden of action and advocacy.
Thank you to the leaders who came together for our roundtable so we can listen, learn and act as part of the National Action Plan on Combatting Hate
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You may have heard the misleading radio ads about the Climate Action Incentive Payments, here's the truth:
➡️ 8 out of 10 in St. John’s East will receive more money back than they pay in.
➡️ A family of four will get $328 back every 3 months.
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🎄Merry Christmas, from my family to yours🎄
May you find moments of peace and love, and take the time to spread kindness this year.
To everyone working over the holidays, thank you.
To those in isolation, or spending this holiday away from loved ones, we are thinking of you.
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This is a province full of BIG ideas, and I was so pleased to join Dr.
@vianne_timmons
to announce
@MemorialU
researchers received almost $15 million as one of 7 projects under the New Frontiers in Research Fund from our government, plus funding for two Canada Research Chairs.
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How is the Canada Child Benefit helping people?
It's helped lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty — and payments go out again today!
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4/5 of Team Thompson out last night (just missing my daughter Mara!).
I couldn’t do this without their love and support, thank you so much for everything. 🤗
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Shopping local is more important than ever - small businesses are the backbones of our communities and drive our economy forward.
For this
#smallbusinessweek
I popped into a few local favourites and it was great to see so many people out and about!
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Thank you
@FureyAndrew
for joining me on the doors on a lovely Wednesday evening in St. John's East - a strong partnership with our provincial partners is how we get things done from rate mitigation, to $10/day child care to supporting workers throughout the pandemic.
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At this morning’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial I placed a wreath on behalf of our country to honour the courage, bravery and valour of those who have served and sacrificed.
For those who have represented our country, and who continue to serve, thank you.
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Sending my best wishes to all the newly elected officials in towns and cities in our beautiful province - I look forward to working with you in our new roles.
A special shoutout to all those running for the first time - your energy is critical to the future of our province!
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Go Leslie, go!
Toronto—St.Paul’s, you couldn't ask for a better person to be your Member of Parliament than
@lesliechurch
! I had the pleasure of joining her team and helping out this weekend and am so impressed with her compassion, hard work and drive.
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Thank you Melissa for your support and kind words!
Delighted to vote for
@Joanne_NL
today in St. John’s East! I got to see this smart, passionate woman engaging with her future constituents on the doors during this campaign - she’ll be a fantastic addition to the
@liberal_party
’s NL caucus :)
Get to the polls by 8:30pm
#Elxn44
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Teamwork with our provincial partners is critical - it's how we got $10/day child care done and it's how we'll keep working for the people of this province.
Thanks to
@JohnAbbottnl
for joining me this week in beautiful downtown St. John's.
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With the sun breaking through the clouds, the plane bringing the Unknown Solider home comes in to land in St. John's.
Thank you to Hon. Cpl. Miller for sharing this special moment with me.
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40 new affordable housing units are coming to Pleasantville with $13.2 million in provincial and federal funding.
Specifically built for vulnerable women and seniors, these units are part of our commitment for everyone to have a safe and affordable place to call home.
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We stand united in our support for Ukraine and its people.
Democracy must be defended and protected.
🇺🇦
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📍Newfoundland and Labrador Field of Honour, Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Thank you to Branch 1, Blackmarsh Road Legion for the Memorial Day ceremony.
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Our sign team is ready to go!
Thanks to Paul and Wayne for the great work. If you'd like a sign, email us at info
@JoanneThompson
.ca!
#ForwardForEveryone
#cdnpoli
(ps. Despite posing front + centre for the picture, Ebbie was really more in a 'supervisory' role)
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It's been a great Week 2 of the campaign
#elxn44
thanks to the wonderful volunteers and these new announcements
👩🏻⚕️ 7,500 more physicians + nurses
🏡 Save up to $30,000 on your first home
🌱 Climate change plan for Net Zero by 2050
👍 $2 billion future fund for NL, SK, AB workers
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s seniors deserve a safe and comfortable retirement - we owe it to you.
That's why the
@liberal_party
will continue to make retirement more comfortable and life more affordable for seniors.
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Great first day in the House of Commons with my new seat mate,
@Leah_Taylor_Roy
, the Member of Parliament for Aurora–Oak Ridges–Richmond Hill!
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We love the support shown with your lawn signs, but with Hurricane Larry coming, please stay safe and bring them inside during the storm - we're taking off our bigger ones as well!
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A great afternoon at the official opening of the Core Science Facility
@MemorialU
, a world-class building that will inspire bold learning, engagement and innovation.
Our Government was proud to support this pillar of research and education at our province's University.
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Thank you to
@maryshortall
for the gracious call today, and my thanks to Glenn and Dana as well. We demonstrated we can represent differing views and remain respectful and connected by our shared goal of bettering our community. I look forward to working with you in the future.
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Your Newfoundland & Labrador
@liberal_party
MPs worked hard, alongside the province, to get $10/day child care.
Erin O'Toole would get rid of this program, taking us backward.
You can count on Liberals to keep moving forward for working parents.
#ForwardForEveryone
Parents can’t afford to move backwards.
We can’t afford to have Conservatives take Canada back.
That’s why we need to move forward with $10 a day child care.
#ForwardForEveryone
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Homeowners who switch from oil to heat pumps save between $1,500 and $4,700 a year on their energy bills.
It’s why we’re boosting the Oil to Electric Incentive Program with a $24 million agreement with
@GovNL
.
Save energy and lower bills with our support on upfront costs.
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A national school food program.
What a difference this will make in the lives of kids across the country.
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Seriously?
How out of touch is he with Canadian families.
Poilievre didn't answer a direct question about if he would tear up our govt Child Care agreement with provs bc, like Harper who tore up the one we made in 2006, he will. His party seems to oppose Child Care in principle.
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It’s a good news day!
⏸️ 3 year pause on price on pollution on home heating oil.
🆓 FREE heat pump program for those at/below median income — and $250 to sign up.
🆕 New program to deliver heat pumps upfront.
⬆️ 2x rural pollution rebate top-up.
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You've heard a lot about capital gains taxes.
Here's the real story 👇
It’s time to change the capital gains tax. Here’s why:
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We need more trades people.
It's why
#budget2023
is focused on workers, and the people building our country's future.
It was a pleasure to welcome Deputy PM,
@cafreeland
to the UA 740 Training Centre to connect with
@tradesnl
, workers, and those looking to join this field.
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