Delta Richmond-East riding priorities and justice legislation addressed by MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay

The need for federal support in dredging the Fraser River and its waterways, as part of Canada’s west coast Gateway and largest port system, is given emphasis as a priority in the federal riding of Delta Richmond-East, for the viability of businesses and communities on both sides of the river, by Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP, QC at luncheon presentation to the Delta Chamber of Commerce on January 25, 2012.

Ms. Findlay mentioned other topics of concern at the federal level, leading up to the March 2012 federal budget — some were identified in a joint session of Delta Richmond-East and Richmond Members of Parliament with the Delta and Richmond Chambers of Commerce on January 16, 2012 (more information at http://tinyurl.com/883b6ks).

The issues include, among others, exports and exporting, need for research and development in business and support of it, skills training, reducing red tape for businesses and keeping taxes low.

She stressed that business leaders and community residents alike are encouraged to submit their advice and opinions to the federal Department of Finance as it prepares the budget: http://www.fin.gc.ca/prebudget-prebudgetaire/1-eng.asp

Ms. Findlay, as Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, also gave a summary of current legislation related to the justice system and the basic purpose of that legislation.

Watch for full coverage of this presentation on Delta TV, and a report in the Delta Optimist.

Here are some excerpts from Ms. Findlay’s presentation as it relates to the riding and pre-budget planning priorities:

Vignettes of presentation by Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP, QC, Parliamentary Secretary for Minister of Justice and Attorney General to the Delta Chamber of Commerce on current federal legislation related to the justice system in Canada:

Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s summary of legislation to make streets, families and communities safer by taking a tougher stance on child sexual offenders, crack down on illegal drug trafficking, and improve the overall efficiency of the judicial system: >>click here>>

Summary of the presentation as reported in the Delta Optimist, January 27, 2012: >>click here>>

Here are some links to information about current legislation mentioned by Kerry-Lynne Findlay in her presentation: