Ken McDonald
@McDonald4Avalon
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Conception Bay South
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Statler and Waldorf are sitting in for myself and
@_BryanMay
today in the house. Chances are, they’ll have something to say
#HappyHalloween
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It was truly my honour to serve with this incredible woman. She is an inspiration to many, and a friend to all,
@judy_foote
#AllMyLove
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Joined
@PremierofNL
in Harbour Main today to announce nearly 7 million dollars worth of infrastructure projects in Avalon. I am so proud of this partnership and cooperation, that means clean water, wastewater & upgrades for thousands of Newfoundlanders in Avalon!
#InvestInAvalon
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I’m honoured to be declared elected for the third time to be your Member of Parliament here in Avalon! 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for your support. I’m looking forward to being your voice in Ottawa once again!
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I take my responsibilities as an MP very seriously.
Any accusation that I intentionally missed a vote is false.
See below⬇️
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15 years ago today, Newfoundlanders welcomed thousands into their homes, & their hearts in light of the 9/11 tragedy
#NeverForget
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❌WE ARE NOT TAXING THE SALE OF YOUR HOME❌
We have a housing strategy that is designed to make owning a home a reality for more Canadians. Part of this strategy is the anti-flipping tax on residential properties.
#Elxn44
#ForwardForEveryone
#nlpoli
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Want to take this time thank my volunteers, my door knockers, my team on the phones, sign team, the whole lot! Without each and every one of you, we'd have been able to run the strong campaign we have. One day left and I can't wait to keep going!
#ChooseForward
#GoKnockDoors
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Ahh yes, Queen Michelle the Mother Theresa of the Conservative Party. Need I remind you of your grand standing at Immigration committee while Atlantic MPs tried to address a crucial issue for our region? Of course I do, CPC amnesia...
#IHaveAName
it’s Ken McDonald. Best remember
Another no namer making his heroic mark by standing 200 times to cover up the Atwal affair. This is his hill to die on! Exactly what Atlantic Canada needs and wants! Lol.
#ProtectingButts
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I'm pleased to announce that my colleagues have selected me as the chair of NL Caucus, I am humbled and honoured
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A HUGE Congratulations to
@exxonmobil
and the whole crew on the Hebron Platform for hitting First Oil Today! This a momentous day for Newfoundland and Labrador, and we thank you bringing this opportunity to our province and our people
@SeamusORegan
#HebronFirstOil
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Small but mighty! Team and I are headed out to knock doors here in Kelligrews this morning! It’s the perfect weather, and we’re excited to talk to mine and Trudy’s neighbours!
#GoKnockDoors
#DayOfAction
#VoteLiberal
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Fully vaccinated here
@davidakin
. Took the earliest appointments I could get so I can protect my grandkids and my constituents.
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I am obviously well known in the riding of Avalon, the CPC candidate was almost a no show in the election. I actually care about more than just myself.. that’s why I’m a liberal after all.
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What an amazing sight! Syrian Refugees Children's Choir performing here in Centre Block
#grateful
#parlofcan
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Just another day at the office, protecting the residents of Avalon
@ParksCanadaNL
#CastleHill
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Meet 99 yr-old Alexandra “Edna” Doyle of CBN who still loves to go to bingo every week and who is probably one of the most talented seniors in the Avalon Riding! If you don’t believe me, have a look for yourself!
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PM
@JustinTrudeau
made time to visit with the Newfoundland girls soccer team at
#JCG2017
Girls, that's good luck for you on the field!
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A great day out door knocking with
@ChurenceRogers
in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity! Make sure you
#GetOutTheVote
tomorrow! Churence is the one for the job, make sure your vote counts towards a strong voice for
#BBT
in Ottawa
#VoteChurence
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101 years ago, the first Newfoundland Regiment lost 86 percent of its men on a battlefield in northern France. We will never forget.
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I know my role as the Member of Parliament for Avalon is a very important one. I also know how important it is to be out in the riding spending time with constituents, but sometimes just to be home and in the role of “Poppy” is the most special thing of all to me.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Avalon! 🍀🇮🇪 I am so proud to represent so many communities and people who are steeped in Irish culture and tradition. Éirinn go Brách!
@SeamusORegan
@cathmckenna
@MPJenOConnell
@PatFinniganMP
@MarcMillerVM
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Judy, thank you for guiding us and serving the people of our province with such pride and grace. We will miss you dearly
@judy_foote
Today at caucus, we paid tribute to
@judy_foote
& thanked her for everything she’s done for people in Newfoundland & Labrador and Canada.
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Offering a big congratulations to my colleague & friend
@SeamusORegan
. I look forward to our continued work for NFLDers and for our Veterans
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Ken’s staff here taking over Facebook to wish our MP and boss a very Happy 61st Birthday! 🎂🎉🎈
We happen to think that a younger Ken would be very proud of the man he is today.
And a happy birthday to our EA Paul, who is blessed to have the same birthday as Ken!
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Very proud of my colleague and friend
@SeamusORegan
, who will now serve as our Minister of Natural Resources. Together, we will stand up for our energy sector here in Newfoundland & Labrador, in Alberta, and across our Country. Congratulations Minister.
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I mean, not to brag or anything... but of course
#Avalon
would make this happen
@SeamusORegan
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1/2 I can't begin to express how pleased I was to hear the news of the Atlantic Accord review. For months, nay years, I have watched my colleagues, namely
@SeamusORegan
and
@PremierofNL
work side-by-side to make sure NLers are benefiting to the greatest extent from our off-shore.
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Proud to showcase to Minister
@NavdeepSBains
today some of the wonders of the geology of
#Avalon
on a tour of the Manuel’s River Hibernia Interpretation Centre.
@ManuelsRiver
@SeamusORegan
@Gudie
@NickWhalenMP
@ChurenceRogers
@ACOACanada
@YvonneJJones
@Scott_Simms
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Today, the
@InvictusToronto
Games Flag Tour started in St. John's at Cape Spear with Althete Tyson Tulk, an Archer from Torbay! Good Luck!
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Included in the team are Mel Brandy a Nurse and Jennifer Hinks a nurse practitioner from Paradise/CBS. I’m proud to know that two remarkable constituents will be representing our province and our riding of
#Avalon
so honourably
#covid19nfld
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In the
#HoC
today i recognized 2 communities in
#Avalon
for their work on their
#Canada150
gardens. Thx
@JustinTrudeau
for the photobomb
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Well? I’m starting to think yellow is my colour! Proud to support
#CysticFibrosisAwareness
here in Parliament with my colleagues
@SeamusORegan
@ChurenceRogers
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Sending congratulations to
@wecomefromaway
and director Christopher Ashley for bringing home their Tony for best direction of a musical!
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I have the best staff! Came in to work today and they surprised me with this beautiful and delicious birthday cake!! 🎂
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I'm ready.
Avalon, let's do this.
Want a sign? E-mail HQ
@McDonald4Avalon
.com or Call: 709-781-7586
#chooseforward
#McDonald4Avalon
#elxn43
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I’m thrilled to officially be nominated by
@liberal_party
as the candidate for
#Avalon
in the 2019 election. I’m proud of what we have accomplished together, and excited for what we can do for NLers well into the future!
#elxn43
#HopeAndHardWork
#VoteLiberal
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Pleased to announce $5.2 million for the new
@CCG_GCC
building Argentia and
@DFO_NL
building in
@TownofPlacentia
, investing in mariners.
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Today, I participated in
#turbanup
with my colleagues to celebrate Vaisakhi, & Sikh culture and heritage.
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Dwight Ball just received a standing ovation of 2800 people in attendance for the Liberal Party of Canada Christmas Party here in Ottawa.
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CONGRATULATIONS CHURENCE! We are looking forward to having you on the team! Voters made a good choice today
#TeamChurence
@ChurenceRogers
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You know we had neither laugh out there this evening!
We took Minister
@FilomenaTassi
@MorrisseyEgmont
and
@Joanne_NL
out cod jiggin’ in Bay Bulls. Thanks to Jason and the boys for making this trip possible.
I love showing off this place!
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Today, I met with the Prime Minister on issues important to Newfoundlanders & Labradorians
#lpc
#canpoli
#nlprosper
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NL Caucus gathered in Corner Brook today, we had the great opportunity to join Min
@SeamusORegan
as he announced $640,000 to support local fishing enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador. So proud to stand with my colleagues in support of our fisheries
#AtlanticFisheriesFund
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Breathing a sigh of relief after being roasted tonight by colleague
@SeamusORegan
, former CBS Mayor
@SteveRTessier
and a few others. Where’s Don Rickles when you need him!? It was all in good fun and all for charity. Thank you to the CBS Kin Club for hosting!
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Visited the Church of The Holy Sepulcher today, touched the stone where Jesus was washed, touched the spot He was crucified, and where He was buried
#CanadaPalestine
#IsraelandPalestine
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And a great lady at that! So proud of my former colleague Judy Foote today, you rock!
Finally, after 400 years, Newfoundland and Labrador has its first female Lieutenant Governor.
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Had a great time volunteering my time on the Salvation Army Kettle at the NLC next to Sobeys in CBS!
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Taking a break from the campaign trail to preform my son John & Leanne's marriage ceremony.
#elxn42
#nlpoli
#lpc
http://t.co/Nr1d4wL8UZ
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Missing our colleague
@ToddDohertyMP
at Fisheries committee today. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery from Ottawa!
#FOPO
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Congratulations going out this morning to Eric Schibler upon opening his 5th Tim Hortons restaurant at 3 Liam Hickey Drive in Holyrood at 6am this morning! It’s always nice to see economic development taking place in the Riding of Avalon!
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Wow! How awesome is this!? Meghan Arnott just dropped by to show me the Gold medal she won for Special Olympics Bowling. She will now advance to the Provincials in March, from there she’s on to the Nationals. Way to go Meghan, so proud of you! Go get ‘em!
@SpecialONL
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Let me be clear, I am committed to fighting for seniors aged 65-74 to get the OAS increase they deserve. 1/2.
#ForwardForEveryone
#elxn44
#nlpoli
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Had the pleasure of announcing a $538,796 investment from ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) (non-repayable) to the Town of Carbonear to implement Phase 1 of its Downtown Revitalization plan. The project will total over $745,000 dollars for
@TownofCarbonear
@ACOACanada
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I'm participating in
#PinkShirtDay
because I believe kindness speaks louder than bullying. Stand up and speak out!
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So proud to be a part of this Citizenship Ceremony this morning here at the Signal Hill Campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland to welcome and witness some of Canada’s newest citizens take the Oath of Citizenship.
October 8-14th is Citizenship Week.
#proud
🇨🇦
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All CPC members in the House just voted against $58 million in funding for ACOA, why do they not support Atlantic Canada?
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Honoured to present Mrs Zita Butler of CBS with a certificate in recognition of her 50 years with the Girl Guides of Canada! It’s also her 80th birthday today! Join me in sending along birthday wishes to one wonderful lady! Happy Birthday Zita!
@girlguidesofcan
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Let us not forget those who served so we may know peace, and keep in our hearts those who continue to fight for peace around the world.
Today, we pray that one day we can live in a world where war is history and not news.
#lestweforget
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I’m proud to support my friend
@kacarter67
in his bid to be the next MHA for Topsail Paradise. With over 20 years experience, Ken is the perfect person for the job.
#nlpoli
#StrongerTogether
Out today knocking on doors with the one and only Ken McDonald!
We’ve worked together in the past to get great things done in Avalon, and as your MHA for Topsail-Paradise, I’ll make sure the hard work continues, and that our district is well represented!
Thanks my friend!
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A great program for high school students for sure! Know someone in high school that may be interested in visiting Ottawa and participating in
@forum4YC
? Go to for details!
@Gudie
@SeamusORegan
@YvonneJJones
@avalonMPKen
We are currently accepting applications for our 2019 sessions! Spread the news, and thanks for your continued support of
@forum4yc
!
#Forum4YC
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Yesterday was simply put, humbling. To have all of you come out, show your support, putting your faith in me was more than I could ever have asked for.
Thank you, volunteers and supporters alike.
Wouldn't have done it 4 years ago without you, that applies just the same today
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Honoured to welcome NL Special Olympians Justin Dodge, Floressa Harris, and Crystal Young to the House of Commons today. You make us proud.
@Gudie
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A huge
#thankyou
to our
@YLC_NL
for their volunteerism and support tonight.
@DavidHickeySJ
you have an awesome team here in
#NL
#readyfor2019
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This week, I’m with colleagues from all parties in Palestine and Israel. Today we visited the Church of the Nativity, the identified birth place of Jesus in Bethlehem. I’m looking forward to the next few days.
#CanadaPalestine
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I gave blood for the first time today - if I can do it, so can you CanadianBlood Blood Services are set up at All Saints Parish Hall in Foxtrap this evening if you want to give it a go too!
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Working together, for you. Vote Ken McDonald, Riding of Avalon.
#ChooseForward
#elxn43
#Election2019
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Great to see local talent recognized beyond our provincial borders. Good luck Jack, I know you will make us proud!
Letter of Intent signed! Jack Daly accepted an offer to play varsity volleyball at Université Laval. He is officially a Rouge Et Or! So proud of this young man. Félicitations, Jack!
@linedaly
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Volunteers and enthusiastic hikers raised over $60,000 for East Coast Trail Association today. Visit the trail soon.
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Pleased to be with
@Min_LeBlanc
for CCG announcement. Commitment to marine safety & the environment. So important to all mariners in Avalon.
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Congrats to CBS Fire Dept. on winning Firefit Championship today. Great to watch, great team work, fantastic competition. CBSFD rules!
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Marking the Korean War armistice today with a memorial ceremony at the Korean War memorial in Paradise. I was joined by many community members and veterans in keeping the memory or sacrifice alive.
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A warm welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador’s newest parliamentarian!
@SenateCA
It’s official.
Newfoundland & Labrador’s newest Senator,
Dr Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia.
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Feels good to be on the east coast with Liberals from across the country. They’ve never experience hospitality like they’ve experienced here in Halifax. I just keep telling them “wait until we host a convention in Newfoundland!”
#hfx2018
@liberal_party
#liberaltartan
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Oh the memories are coming back today I tell you. I went to
@StEdwardsSchool
& so did my son, John. Now here this morning, I’m so proud to accompany him & my grandson Jack as he starts his 1st day at this school.
Good luck Jack buddy!
🍎🎼🚌✏️✂️
#3Generations
#Memories
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Met Jenna Lee Ralph fr Spaniard’s Bay, she is this yrs
@EqualVoiceCA
#DaughterOfTheVote
representative for
#Avalon
in the
@HoCChamber
. Proud to have inspiring young women like here in Avalon, interested, and engaged in politics. WTG Jenna
@EqualVoiceNL
#AddWomenChangePolitics
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Congratulations Chris & Sarah on this your wedding day! May you have many many happy years together.
#pinsentsnow2018
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As Canadians, we are all “one team” today. Humboldt, you are not alone. Avalon is proud to join the millions of Canadians today in a show of support to pay tribute to the memory of those who lost their lives in last week’s terrible tragedy.
@HumboldtBroncos
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Out on the phones tonight making calls to the wonderful people of Bonavista-Burin-Trinity and asking them to vote
@ChurenceRogers
in today’s
#byelection
! He’s the man for the job!
#TeamChurence
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Congratulations to John O’Leary on being named Firefighter of the Year at the 32nd Annual Firefighters Ball in Avondale tonight. Big thank you to all the volunteers of this wonderful community.
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Nothing better than a walk along the Rideau Canal to clear your head after a long day in the House of Commons.
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Wishing all my constituents in Avalon and indeed all Canadians a happy, prosperous, and fulfilling New Year. I look forward to all the great things to come, and continuing to work hard for you in 2018
#NewYear2018
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Incredibly proud to announce that I have been nominated by
@liberal_party
to be your Liberal candidate in
#Avalon
. We have worked hard to make the lives of the people in Avalon better over the past 6 years, and I look forward to continuing to build on the progress we’ve made.
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Just had to turn on the propane fireplace to take away the chill, what I wouldn’t give for a fly bite!
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Just having a bit of fun on Friday with my colleagues in Ottawa. Won’t be seeing them before Easter so had to make sure we had a little celebration.
Hoppy Easter!🐰🍫
Now, back to work!
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Recorded my Remembrance Day message today, don’t forget to support this year’s poppy campaign, lest we forget
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Thanks to the residents of
@townofparadise
for the especially warm welcome at the doors this evening!
@FP_Champagne
and I had such a laugh, and met some really great constituents on this beautiful night!
#GoKnockDoors
#Avalon
#infrastructure
#Paradise
#HomeBrew
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Great to have Minister O’Regan in Conception Bay South today for recognition of 100th Anniversary of Tommy Ricketts receiving the VC for his service and bravery in WW1.
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One of the best things about being the MP for Avalon is that I get to meet some wonderful people like Elizabeth Stamp of St. Vincent's who never fails to show her support of all that I do! Thank you Elizabeth, it was a lovely visit with you yesterday.
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It was great having
@townofparadise
council here in Ottawa today. Always pleased to welcome local municipalities!
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Fisheries committee and I are travelling on the west coast (BC & MB) and Ontario this week. Today has been fantastic, getting to hear from people on the ground about the state of their SCH facilities is so important.
Topped off with this view: ✈️ Nanaimo to Tofino, BC
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@NavdeepSBains
My friend, I know this is one of the hardest decisions you can make, but you are right, family is most important above all else. I've enjoyed working with you as minister to make the lives of all Canadians better. Thank you for your service.
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We're ready
#RealChange
@SeamusORegan
@NickWhalenMP
@YvonneJJones
@Scott_Simms
@judy_foote
@Gudie
@JustinTrudeau
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Great to join MP Nick Whalen in welcoming Minister Kent Hehr, a true advocate for Veterans, to NL.
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The only thing different about this Remembrance Day is that we won’t be gathering in large crowds. Rest assured, that is the only difference.
Without their sacrifice we would not be able to enjoy the peace and freedoms that we experience today.
Lest We Forget
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