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Dear Friends,

On June 28th, I was both humbled and honoured to have been re-elected by you the citizens of Etobicoke North, and to be returned once again to Ottawa as your voice in Government. I will continue to work hard to advance the priorities of our riding, and to promote Etobicoke North at every opportunity.

I am pleased to report to you that on the July 20th, 2004, I was sworn-in a member the Queen’s Privy Council of Canada to serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Parliamentary Secretaries act as a two-way link between Ministers and Parliamentarians from all political parties in helping to advance the government’s legislative priorities in a constructive and responsive manner. I was very pleased to take on this challenging and important role in Government.

I am committed to working cooperatively, both with other parties in the House of Commons, and with the provincial governments, as we implement the agenda we campaigned on during the recent federal election.

This election provided a clear message to the Liberal Party that Canadians expect more from their government - and you can be assured that we are listening. Canadians want and expect the new Parliament to function effectively and efficiently. That is exactly what our government and the newly installed cabinet will work to secure, especially given the unique challenges of a minority government.

I, along with our government, am looking forward to the challenges in the days and months and years ahead, I will work on behalf of all Canadians to build a better Canada.

Thank you once again, and enjoy the summer!

Hon. Roy Cullen, P.C., M.P.

 

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Roy Cullen, M.P. for Etobicoke North, Appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

OTTAWA - Roy Cullen, M.P. for Etobicoke North, was today appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

"I am very excited about this new Government, this new team, and now this new responsibility. I was very honoured to be asked by the Prime Minister to take on this important and challenging portfolio. I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with the Deputy Prime Minister to keep Canada a safe place in which to live," stated Cullen.

As the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Roy Cullen will assist with a broad spectrum of duties and responsibilities entrusted to the Minister. Responsibilities will include: overseeing agencies such as the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

 


Humber College to provide employment assistance services on behalf of the Government of Canada

 

Roy Cullen, M.P. Etobicoke North, presents $1,424,227 to the Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology for four Employment Assistance Services projects.

TORONTO, ONTARIO—Roy Cullen, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced funding totalling $1,424,227 for the Humber College of Applied Arts and Technoloogy to provide four Employment Assistance Services projects.

“The Government of Canada is proud to be part of these major projects that will provide opportunities to build lasting skills,” said Mr. Cullen. “These projects will help participants to set career goals, and develop employment readiness skills and the resources to find employment.”

These projects are being funded through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s Employment Assistance Services. Employment Assistance Services helps unemployed individuals by providing counselling, job search techniques, job search, and labour market information.

Funding for these projects was provided for in the March 2004 federal Budget.

 

The UN Ranks Canada as the Fourth Best Place to Live
in the World

Canadians have always known that they live in one of the greatest nations on earth. And now we have independent confirmation of that. In the latest United Nations Human Development Index, Canada moved up four places and now ranks fourth on its list of best places to live in the world. This improves Canada’s rating from eighth in the 2003 listing.

The UN Index, released on July 15, evaluated quality of life focusing on life expectancy, school enrolment and literacy, and income among 177 countries. Canada received its highest raw score ever – a 0.943 out of a possible 1.000. We placed fourth behind only Norway at 0.956, Sweden at 0.946 and Australia also at 0.946, and ahead of the United States, ranked eighth at 0.939, and the United Kingdom, ranked twelfth at 0.936.

As good as this is, Prime Minister Paul Martin believes we can do even better. Our government is committed to an agenda of achievement that will make our country even stronger and more dynamic in the coming decade. We will strengthen our social programs, maintain our fiscal responsibility and take a leading role on the world stage, all so that we can continue to raise the standard of living for each and every Canadian.

About the United Nations Development Programme

Since 1990, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) annually commissions the Human Development Report, which brings together an independent team of experts to explore major issues of global concern. The goal of the report is to put people back at the centre of the development process in terms of economic debate, policy and advocacy.

The Human Development Index looks beyond income to assess the level of people’s long-term well being. The team looks at all of those factors that lead to a long and healthy life, including having the necessary tools to be knowledgeable, having access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living and being able to participate in the life of the community. Without these basics, many choices are simply not available, and many opportunities in life remain inaccessible.

This year’s report, titled Cultural Liberty in Today’s Diverse World, is about creating multicultural policies that recognize differences, champion diversity and promote cultural freedoms, so that all people can speak their language of choice, exercise religious freedoms, and participate in shaping their culture.

In the report, Canada received high marks for promoting ‘asymmetric federalism,’ essentially praising Canada’s ability to encourage Quebec’s distinct culture to prosper and succeed in our federal system.

Since the first report, four new composite indices for human development have been developed – the Human Development Index, the Gender-related Development Index, the Gender Empowerment Measure, and the Human Poverty Index.

Each report also focuses on a theme that is relevant to development in today’s society. The reports provide innovative analysis and policy recommendations that have been embraced by people around the world and translated into more than a dozen languages in more than 100 countries annually.

The Paul Martin government has an over-arching goal to bring Canada to new levels of greatness in the 21st century and continue to ensure that we have a standard of living that leads the world. With the help and input from all Canadians, there’s nothing we can’t do.
Left: Roy Cullen with constituent at ‘Neighbour’s Night Out, ‘ an event celebrating the community.

Right: Roy Cullen and BASF President at event celebrating the passage of Mr Cullen’s Private Member’s Bill C-212, an Act Respecting User Fees.


Roy Cullen’s Annual

Community Picnic

Everyone is Welcome!

Sunday September 5, 2004

Humber Arboretum

(behind Humber College and adjacent to Lot 1)

Please use Entrance “A” (FREE parking in Lot 1)

BBQ! PRIZES!

MUSIC! CLOWNS!

Great food and more!

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