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PORT MOODY WESTWOOD PORT COQUITLAM ANMORE BELCARRA

J AMES MOOREMEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Minister Moore announcing increased benefits for Canadian families

Under this plan, every family with children will have more money in their pockets,to spend on their priorities as a family. ~ Prime Minister Harper

7, to $5,000 from $4,000 forchildren aged 7 through 16 (andinfirm dependent children over age16), and to $11,000 from $10,000for children who are eligible for theDisability Tax Credit.

Earlier this month, the Governmentannounced its intention to doublethe Childrens Fitness Tax Creditand make it refundable. Themaximum amount of expenses thatmay be claimed under the creditwill be doubled from its currentlimit to $1,000 for the 2014 taxyear and subsequent tax years, andthe credit will be made refundableeffective for the 2015 andsubsequent tax years.

Our government is focused onhelping hard-working Canadianfamilies make ends meet by

making important priorities likechild care and after-school sportsmore affordable. Under this plan,every family with children willhave more money in their pocketsto spend on their priorities as afamily, stated Minister Moore.Families can claim the Family TaxCut in the spring of 2015 when theyfile their 2014 tax returns. They will

begin to receive payments under theenhanced UCCB in July 2015. TheJuly UCCB payment will include up

New Family Tax CutsPORT MOODY - The HonourableJames Moore, Minister of Industry,Minister Responsible for BritishColumbia, and Member of Parliamentfor Port MoodyWestwoodPortCoquitlam, highlighted new proposedmeasures to make life moreaffordable for Canadian families andto help them prosper: Increasing the Universal Child Care

Benefit (UCCB) for children underage 6. Parents will receive a benefitof $160 per month for each child

under the age of 6up from $100 per monthas of January 1, 2015.In a year, a parent would receive upto $1,920 per child.

Expanding the UCCB to childrenaged 6 through 17. Under theexpanded UCCB, parents willreceive a benefit of $60 per month asof January 1, 2015, for children aged to six months of benefits to cover the

period from January through June2015.

All families with children will benefit from the new measuresintroduced by the HarperGovernment. The average tax reliefand benefits for these families will

be $1,140 in 2015.

Low- and middle-income familieswill receive two thirds of the overall

benefits provided by the package.

The Family Tax Cut will eliminate orsignificantly reduce the difference inthe federal tax payable by aone-earner couple relative to atwo-earner couple with a similarfamily income.

Canadians at all income levels are benefiting from federal tax reliefmeasures introduced since 2006,with low- and middle-incomeCanadians receiving proportionatelygreater relief.

Previous tax relief measuresintroduced by the HarperGovernment since 2006 have cuttaxes by close to $3,400 in 2014 foran average two-earner family withtwo children.

For more information please visitwww.fin.gc.ca

6 through 17. In a year, a parentwould receive up to $720 per child.

Introducing the Family Tax Cut, afederal tax credit that will allow aspouse to, in effect, transfer up to$50,000 of taxable income to aspouse in a lower tax bracket. Thecredit will provide taxreliefcapped at $2,000 forcouples with children under the ageof 18, effective for the 2014taxation year. Income splitting has

been helping seniors across the

country, which is why theGovernment is now providingsimilar relief for families.

Increasing the Child Care ExpenseDeduction dollar limits by $1,000 ,effective for the 2015 taxation year.The maximum amounts that can beclaimed will increase to $8,000 from $7,000 for children under age


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With regard to the events ofyesterday and in recent days, anumber of questions remain and willall be answered over the course ofthe police security investigations.

But I can tell the House this today:the objective of both of those attackswas to spread fear and panic in ourcountry and to interrupt the businessof government. [A]s I saidyesterday, Canadians will never beintimidated. We will be vigilantbut we will not run scared. We willbe prudent but we will not panic.

And as for the business ofgovernment, well, here we are, inour seats, in our chamber in the veryheart of our democracy and ourwork. In all its diversity of peoples

and opinions, this House personifiesthe spirit of Canada.

Canada will never yield toterrorism and neither will this Houseof Commons. We carry on. We willattend to the countrys affairs and

Prime Minister Harpers Remarks on the attacks in OttawaOTTAWA - Mr. Speaker, in oursystem, in our country, we areopponents but we are never enemies.We are Canadians, one and all. Wemay be across the aisle from oneanother, but when faced with attackson the country we all love and thethings we all stand for, I know we willalways stand together.

[This is] a terribly sad day for all ofthe family, loved ones, friends,colleagues of both Nathan Cirilloand Patrice Vincent. We have seen

photos of these lovely men. Weveall seen the pictures of these

beautiful guys, as Don Cherry wouldsay, and our hearts really are with allof them. We are so fortunate to have

people like this. [T]here are people who every day of their livesstand on guard for this country andfor all of us, and we obviously wantto convey our gratitude to these twoservicemen and their families, but

we will be faithful to the trust thatpeople have placed in us.

In conclusion, were all aware anddeeply troubled that both of thisweeks terrorist attacks were carriedout by Canadian citizens, by youngmen born and raised in this peacefulcountry. I share this concern, and Ihave to ask myself what sort offeeble-mindedness could lead a personto reject a nationality that so many

people in so many countries would doanything to earn for their children.

For now, make no mistake, even asthe brave men and women of ourArmed Forces are taking this fight tothe terrorists on their own territory,we are equally revolved to fight ithere. We live in dangerous times,yes, but the mission of our countryand the work of this Parliament goeson. And so does the work throughoutthis city.

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also to all the people who undertakethis extremely dangerous work.

I think for all of us who are blessedto live in a country like this, it is hardto appreciate, understand, fathomhow we can have people who sodespise, are involved in a movementwho so want violence, who so despise

modernity, who so hate progress, thatthey can desire to drive out medicalworkers from their community, harmthem, how they can enslave women,torture children. How they can kill,want to kill anyone who looks orthinks different than them.

It is in a sense, beyond ourcomprehension but it is very real andin this struggle in which we areengaged, in which not only our finestvalues must be put to work, so must

be and will be the highest unity andresolve. They are our ultimate and

indispensible weapons and thatswhat these people will face.

workers by 2022. Over the next 10years, Canada will need 300,000 newworkers in the construction sector, upto 150,000 new workers in the

Canada Job Grant Launched to Help British Columbians Get JobsVANCOUVER - The Honourable JamesMoore, Minister Responsible forBritish Columbia and Member ofParliament for Port MoodyWestwoodPort Coquitlam,announced that employers in BritishColumbia can now apply for theCanada Job Grant, an innovative,employer-driven approach to helpCanadians gain the skills they needfor available jobs.

Our governments top prioritiesare creating jobs, economic growthand long-term prosperity. TheCanada Job Grant is part of ourcommitment to address the paradoxof too many Canadians without jobsin an economy of too many jobswithout Canadians. Withemployers skin in the game, theCanada Job Grant will lead to aguaranteed job. Helping employerstrain Canadians for jobs that needto be filled will help their businessesgrow and succeedand that is goodnews for the British Columbiaeconomy, stated Minister Moore.

The Canada Job Grant is designed to be flexible enough to meet the needsof businesses of all sizes, in allindustries and regions. By requiring

petroleum sector and 145,000 newworkers in the mining sector.

For more information please visitwww.esdc.gc.ca

employers to put more skin in thegame, the Canada Job Grant willresult in training that leads toguaranteed jobs for BritishColumbians.

The Canada Job Grant will provide upto $15,000 per person for trainingcosts, such as tuition and trainingmaterials (up to $10,000 from thefederal government and $5,000 fromemployers).

The Canada Job Grant is part of the$65 million Canada-British ColumbiaJob Fund Agreement provided by theGovernment of Canada. While theGrant will help employers andemployees get the skills they need forthe jobs of today and tomorrow, the

Fund will also ensure training programs exist to give vulnerableworkers the skills to enter or progressin the job market.

BuildForce Canada estimates that between 2013 and 2021,approximately 54,500 new workerswill need to be recruited for theconstruction industry in BritishColumbia. According to the MiningIndustry Human Resources Council,the British Columbia mining industrywill need to recruit over 10,000

PM Harper thanking the Sergeant at Arms, Kevin Vickers for his remarkable act of courage

PM Harper delivers remarks in the House of Commons


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Protecting Admiralty Pointbeauty of nature from coast to coastto coast, said Minister Moore.

As part of Belcarra Regional Park,Admiralty Point already has several

basic visitor amenities in placeincluding a hiking trail and wayfinding signs. The waterfront trailwith beautiful vistas and pocket

beaches is sure to remain one of thesignature experiences in AdmiraltyPoint Park. The scenic waterfront

property, on the edge of Vancouver, isFederal Crown land that has beenleased to Metro Vancouver through a

BELCARRA - The Honourable JamesMoore, Minister of Industry andMember of Parliament for PortMoodyWestwoodPort Coquitlam,announced that Admiralty Point will

be protected from development and preserved as a public park for futuregenerations.

With the National ConservationPlan and protecting AdmiraltyPoint Park, we are building astronger Canada, a country thatcares about conserving its naturalheritage where we can all enjoy the

viewpoints, trails and rustic landingsfor paddlers, it will continue to serveas an important natural space in theLower Mainland. It will also be a

place to learn about the rich culturalhistory of the area. Admiralty Pointwas spared from development in 1860when it was put aside as a militaryreserve. In the early 1900s, it wasrecognized as park land and leased bythe Government of Canada to the Cityof Vancouver for a nominal fee. Thelease was later taken over by MetroVancouver Parks.

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99-year lease that expired in 2011.The decision comes after discussionswith Metro Vancouver, localcommunities and the Tsleil-Waututh

Nation to assess interests in the lands.

Initiatives like these are supportingCanada's National Conservation Plan by taking practical action in the three priority areas of conserving Canadaslands and waters, restoring Canadasecosystems and connecting Canadiansto nature.

Admiralty Point Park is 190-acres insize including two kilometers ofocean waterfront with exceptionalviews of the Burrard Inlet. With

pocket beaches, fishing spots, scenic

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Admiralty Point Park

Minister Moore announcing Admiralty Point Park will be preserved as a public park for future generations

Around Our Community

Minister Moore attends the Grand Opening of theCentennial Appleyard House at the Port Moody Arts Centre

Minister Moore speaking at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference

Minister Moore attends the Port Moody Reading Club Medal Ceremony


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The Hon. James Moore, P.C., M.P.2603 St. Johns Street

Port Moody, B.C. V3H 2B5

For important and regular updates on my work in Ottawa or the Tri-Citiesplease visit www.jamesmoore.ca

Seniors report contains informationabout services and benefits that thatcan be accessed by seniors, theirfamilies, and caregivers. Today, 1 in 7Canadians is aged 65 or over. By2036, nearly 1 in 4 Canadians will bea senior. Over the last decade in

Government of Canada: Action for Seniors reportOTTAWA - The Honourable JamesMoore, Member of Parliament forPort MoodyWestwoodPortCoquitlam, unveiled the newGovernment of Canada: Action forSeniors report , a comprehensiveinformation resource highlightingfederal programs and services that can

be accessed by seniors, their families,

and caregivers.Our Government is committed tohelping seniors maintain a highquality of life and remain activemembers of their communities. Iinvite you to visit seniors.gc.ca andread our new report Government ofCanada: Action for Seniors to findout more about what theGovernment of Canada is doing forseniors and their families, announced Minister Moore.

The Action for Seniors report provides an overview of the many programs and resources available forseniors, ranging from help to combatelder abuse to government supportsuch as ensuring seniors financialsecurity. More than 22 federaldepartments and agenciescollaborated to create the report,

Canada, life expectancy at age 65increased by 2 years, approximatelytwice the rate of growth observedover each of the previous decadessince 1929.

For more information please visit:www.seniors.gc.ca

which reflects the interdisciplinarynature of seniors issues that cutacross the various departments andagencies. Providing information forseniors on programs and resources is a

priority for the Government ofCanada. The report can also be foundin a link to a new portal on theseniors.gc.ca website.

The seniors.gc.ca website is a centralresource for seniors, their families,their caregivers and supportingservice organizations. The site

provides information for seniors onfederal, provincial, territorial andsome municipal government benefitsand services, including information onfinances, housing, health andwellness, through an interactive map.The website also highlights federalseniors-related initiatives and supportsthe governments efforts to encourageseniors to stay active, engaged andinformed.

The Government is committed tosupporting and promoting seniorshealth, well-being and contributions

by encouraging seniors to stay active,engaged and informed. TheGovernment of Canada Action for

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