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Government of Canada Invests in the Assoc. Francophone de Campbell River Thursday, 12 August 2010 On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Minister of the...

Campbell River Airport Runway Extension Project Ground Breaking Friday, 30 July 2010 The $8.3 million Airport Runway Extension project officially broke ground today with federal, provincial and community partners on site to mark the occasion. This significant capital works project...

New Green Roof for Campbell River City Hall Thanks to Federal Gas Tax Fund Monday, 28 June 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, Ben Stewart, Minister of Community and Rural Development, and His Worship Mayor Charlie Cornfield today celebrated the completion a new...

Governments Fund Local Infrastructure Monday, 28 June 2010 Canada, B.C. and Courtenay have approved a joint investment of $3.5 million through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on 2 local projects. These...

Government of Canada Helps Homeless in B.C. Monday, 28 June 2010 Women in need will benefit from improved support and services in the Campbell River area, thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mr. John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of...

Completion of Phase 1 of the South Island Hwy. 19A $13.5M Upgrade Project Monday, 28 June 2010 Campbell River Mayor Charlie Cornfield and members of Council were joined on site today at the Highway 19A construction zone by John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, to mark...

Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs in the City of Courtenay Monday, 28 June 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, Don McRae, MLA for the Comox Valley, and Greg Phelps, mayor of Courtenay, today gathered to celebrate the next phase of the Arden Trunk...

Cumberland Sewage Lagoon Project to Begin Next Phase Monday, 28 June 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, Don McRae, MLA for the Comox Valley, and Fred Bates, Mayor of Cumberland today gathered to mark the next phase of the Cumberland Sewage...

Government of Canada's Investment Creating Jobs in Campbell River Friday, 25 June 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification participated in the grand opening of...

Lightstation Advocacy Acknowledged Thursday, 17 June 2010 Christine Collins, National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE), recently wrote a letter to John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, acknowledging...

Government of Canada Invests in BC Aquaculture Tuesday, 15 June 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, applauded a $1.08 million investment in aquaculture innovation in BC recently announced by the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of...

Cliffe Avenue Road Work Gets Underway Friday, 11 June 2010 At a ground-breaking ceremony today representatives from the federal, provincial and municipal governments announced that a major upgrade to Highway 19A near the intersection of 17th Street and...

The Government of Canada Honours the Motor Vessel BCP 45 Saturday, 22 May 2010 On behalf of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Mr. John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today unveiled a...

Government of Canada Invests in Vancouver Island MusicFest Monday, 17 May 2010 On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and...

Government of Canada Invests in a Comox Valley Performing Arts Series Monday, 03 May 2010

Senate Review of Lightstations Gets Underway Wednesday, 14 April 2010 The Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans will be undertaking a Review of services provided by the lightkeepers that currently staff Canada's 51 lightstations. 27 of those lights are...

Government to Improve EI Parental Benefits for Military Families Tuesday, 06 April 2010 The Conservative Government has announced plans to improve access to Employment Insurance (EI) parental benefits for military families. The intended changes will improve EI parental benefits for...

John Duncan Applauds Amnesty Extension for Long Gun Registry Tuesday, 23 March 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, rose in the House of Commons this week to applaud the Government's extension of the amnesty for those firearm owners that have not...

Conservative Government Targets Sex Offenders Thursday, 18 March 2010 The Government of Canada has announced legislation to strengthen the National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank. "This legislation will help us to better protect our...

Canada-BC Funding Announced for Highway 19N Infrastructure Friday, 05 March 2010 Residents of Northern Vancouver Island will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding for bridge deck resurfacing along Highway 19. This project, announced today by B.C....

Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs And Growth Thursday, 04 March 2010 The Conservative Government has launched an ambitious new federal budget focused on job creation and growth to support Canada's economic recovery. The budget also included a disciplined long-term...

Campbell River Hosts Ground Breaking for Hwy 19A Upgrade Project Friday, 26 February 2010 The $13.5 million Highway 19A Upgrade project, that will see upgrades and improvements to the main scenic entryway into Campbell River, officially broke ground today with federal, provincial and...

Truth in Sentencing Act Now in Force Wednesday, 24 February 2010 On February 22, 2010 the Government of Canada's Truth in Sentencing Act came into force, limiting the amount of credit that can be granted for time served in custody prior to sentencing. "I...

Government Canada Invests in Campbell River Parks Friday, 12 February 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal funding to...

Tahsis receives federal funds for Recreation Wednesday, 03 February 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal funding to...

Investments in Strathcona Gardens Promote Accessibility and Security Monday, 01 February 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal funding to...

Huband Road Area Trail Upgrades to Move Forward Tuesday, 26 January 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Statement on Haiti Relief Efforts - Week Two Update Monday, 25 January 2010 As we come to the end of the second week after the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, we continue to think of those whose lives have been torn apart by this disaster. Yet we can also be heartened...

Statement on Haiti Relief Efforts - Week One Update Tuesday, 19 January 2010 It has been one week since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Our thoughts continue to be with those affected. The catastrophic scale of the human casualties and damage to infrastructure has...

Statement from John Duncan on Haiti Thursday, 14 January 2010 The Government of Canada expresses heartfelt sympathies to those who have been affected by the disaster in Haiti, and continues to send support to grieving families during this difficult time. ...

The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Campbell River Wednesday, 13 January 2010 Mr. John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced federal support for the Campbell River & District Museum & Archives under the Government of Canada's New...

The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Campbell River Wednesday, 13 January 2010 Mr. John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced federal support for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors...

The Government of Canada Supports Seniors on Cortes Island Wednesday, 13 January 2010 Mr. John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced federal support for the Cortes Island Seniors Society under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors...

Government of Canada Provides Funds for Discovery Centre Tuesday, 12 January 2010 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support...

The Government of Canada Supports Aboriginal Language Preservation Wednesday, 16 December 2009 On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and...

Comox Rec Centre Gets Federal Funds Monday, 14 December 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Duncan Announces Funding for Goose Spit Park Monday, 14 December 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Government of Canada Invests in Strathcona Gardens Saturday, 21 November 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Government of Canada Invests in Cape Mudge Band Community Gym Saturday, 21 November 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Effort to Scrap the Long-Gun Registry Passes Important Vote in Ottawa Thursday, 05 November 2009 Efforts to repeal the federal long-gun registry came one step closer to succeeding as federal representatives voted in favour of Bill C-391 on November 5, 2009. The Private Members' Bill,...

Judicial Inquiry into Low Returns of Fraser River Sockeye Announced Thursday, 05 November 2009 In the House of Commons on Thursday November 5, 2009 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Government of Canada will be holding a judicial inquiry into the low returns of Fraser Sockeye...

The Communities of the Comox Valley Celebrate the Torch Relay Monday, 02 November 2009 On behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today celebrated the arrival of the Olympic Flame in the Comox Valley,...

Campbell River Celebrates the Olympic Torch Relay Monday, 02 November 2009 On behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today celebrated the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Campbell River, as...

Government of Canada Invests in Comox Valley Sports Centre Thursday, 15 October 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Statement on Bill C-428 Tuesday, 06 October 2009 Private Members' Bill C-428, an Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (residency requirement) was introduced by Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla to the House of Commons on June 18, 2009 and seconded by Liberal...

John Duncan Congratulates Jody Wilson Raybould in the House of Commons Tuesday, 06 October 2009 Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan rose in the House of Commons today to congratulate Jody Wilson Raybould on her election as Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations on October 1,...

Lighthouse De-staffing Update Wednesday, 30 September 2009 In the House of Commons today Fisheries Minister Gail Shea announced a further review of lighthouses scheduled to be de-staffed in British Columbia. "Evidence has shown that automated light...

Governments Fund Campbell River and Gold River Infrastructure Friday, 25 September 2009 The Governments of Canada and B.C. have approved joint investments with the City of Campbell River and the Village of Gold River worth $21,727,000 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure...

Governments Fund Courtenay Infrastructure Friday, 25 September 2009 Canada, B.C. and Courtenay have approved a joint investment of $3.5 million through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on 2 local projects. These...

Governments Fund Comox Infrastructure Friday, 25 September 2009 Canada, B.C. and Comox have approved a joint investment of $819,000 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on this local project. These...

Governments Fund Sayward Infrastructure Friday, 25 September 2009 Today Canada, B.C. and the community of Sayward announced a joint investment of $308,360 through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on an important community project. This...

Governments Fund Infrastructure in Four North Island Communities Friday, 25 September 2009 Today Canada, B.C. and the communities of Port McNeill, Port Alice, Alert Bay and Port Hardy announced a joint investment of $6,952,880 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus...

Government of Canada Delivers Port Hardy Sewer Extension Project Wednesday, 23 September 2009 The District of Port Hardy's sewer system will be expanded thanks to $1.08 million in funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund. The project will contribute to improving the marine environment in Hardy...

Governments of Canada and BC Invest in Campbell River Jobs Tuesday, 22 September 2009 A total investment of $558,619 will help Oceanside Scaling and Residue (Mallinson Scaling and Consulting Ltd.) and Tsolum Forest Services Ltd provide local jobs, announced John Duncan, Member of...

Government of Canada Invests in Campbell River Lacrosse Box Tuesday, 22 September 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding to...

Government of Canada Helps Create Jobs in Campbell River Friday, 11 September 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Harper Government support to...

Governments of Canada and BC Invest $347,400 in Comox Valley Jobs Friday, 11 September 2009 A $347,400 investment will help Mt. Washington Ski Resort Ltd undertake ecosystem restoration work that will help create local jobs, announced John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island...

Harper Government Announces Investments to Create Jobs in Port Hardy Thursday, 27 August 2009 John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich,...

Duncan Announces Investment to Promote and Strengthen BC's Shellfish Sector Wednesday, 26 August 2009 John Duncan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich,...

Harper Government Invests in Black Creek's Recreational Infrastructure Wednesday, 19 August 2009 Black Creek is moving forward with community facility improvements thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job creating investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan....

BC's Coastal Communities Benefit from West Coast Community Adjustment Progr Wednesday, 19 August 2009 The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, is investing in seven projects in various coastal communities across British Columbia that have been impacted by changes to...

Harper Government Funds Mount Washington Projects Thursday, 06 August 2009 John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support...

Small Craft Harbour Projects Announced for Northern Vancouver Island Friday, 24 July 2009 Local workers and businesses will benefit from a major new investment in small craft harbours throughout Vancouver Island North, Member of Parliament John Duncan announced today on behalf of the...

Small Craft Harbour Projects Announced for Comox, Fanny Bay and Ford Cove Tuesday, 21 July 2009 Local workers and businesses will benefit from a major new investment in small craft harbours throughout Vancouver Island North, Member of Parliament John Duncan announced today on behalf of the...

Small Craft Harbour Projects Announced for Campbell River and Quadra Island Tuesday, 21 July 2009 Campbell River, British Columbia - Local workers and businesses will benefit from a major new investment in small craft harbours throughout Vancouver Island North, Member of Parliament John Duncan,...

Government of Canada Supports Local Francophone Associations Monday, 13 July 2009 On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, John Duncan, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Island North), today announced funding for the Association...

Statement by John Duncan on the attack on Jay Phillips Tuesday, 07 July 2009 On July 3, 2009 Jay Phillips was attacked by three young men hurling racial slurs. A video of the event clearly shows the senseless cowardice of this act and the men who perpetrated it. There is...

Government of Canada Invests in Skilled Trades Monday, 06 July 2009 Registered apprentices who successfully complete their apprenticeship training and obtain journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal Trade can now apply for the Apprenticeship Completion...

Canada Remembers D-Day Saturday, 06 June 2009 As the sun rose over the beaches of Normandy 65 years ago, Canadian Forces from land, air and sea came together on D-Day in the pursuit of freedom. By the time the sun set that day, the Canadians had...

John Duncan Joins Canada Place's Search for the Canadian Identity Thursday, 04 June 2009 Canada Place is on a mission to discover Canada's current national identity before Canada Day on July 1 and local Member of Parliament John Duncan is asking the citizens of Vancouver Island North to...

Conservative Government Moves to Restore Benefits to Allied Veterans Wednesday, 03 June 2009 The Conservative Government announced today that it would be introducing legislation that will restore the Allied Veterans benefits that were cut by the Liberals in 1995. The legislation, which will...

Government of Canada Invests in Local Hatcheries and Fisheries Laboratories Monday, 01 June 2009 The Government of Canada has announced $14 million in funding over the next two years to modernize fish hatcheries and laboratories in British Columbia. $8 million will be spent over the next two...

Government of Canada Supports Vancouver Island MusicFest Wednesday, 27 May 2009 On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, John Duncan, Member of Parliament (Vancouver Island North), today announced funding for the Comox Valley...

John Duncan Works with Local Leaders to Get Federal Funding Monday, 25 May 2009 On the heels of the federal government announcing two major investment initiatives - the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) and the Recreation Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program - Member of Parliament...

John Duncan Meets Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Participants in Ottawa Tuesday, 05 May 2009 On May 5th, 2009, the National Capital Commission held a reception on Parliament Hill in honour of the participants of the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program. Natasha Kardos, pictured on the...

John Duncan Announces Federal/Provincial Investment in North Island College Wednesday, 08 April 2009 COURTENAY, BC, April 8, 2009 - On behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Canada's Minister of Industry, John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, today announced a joint...

Federal Government Doubles Gas Tax Transfer Monday, 06 April 2009 On April 1st, 2009, the Government of Canada doubled the federal Gas Tax Transfer to the provinces and territories to $2 billion annually. The Gas Tax Fund primarily benefits municipalities and will...

$850,000 for Gold River Infrastructure, Recreation Thursday, 19 March 2009 The Village of Gold River is receiving $850,757 in federal and provincial funding to enhance local infrastructure. "The Government of Canada is pleased to join with the Province in providing...

Funding supports Tahsis Infrastructure, Services Thursday, 19 March 2009 The Village of Tahsis is receiving more than $800,000 in federal and provincial funding to enhance local infrastructure and provide community services. "The Government of Canada is pleased to...

$600,000 Investment for Comox Valley Regional District Services Wednesday, 18 March 2009 The Comox Valley Regional District will benefit from over $600,000 in federal and provincial funding to help build local infrastructure, plant trees, and provide services. "The Government of...

$1 Million Support for Cumberland Projects, Services Wednesday, 18 March 2009 The Village of Cumberland is receiving nearly $1 million in federal and provincial funding to enhance local infrastructure and support local services. "The Government of Canada is pleased to join...

Governments Fund Comox Projects, Services Wednesday, 18 March 2009 The Town of Comox will benefit from nearly $970,000 in federal and provincial funding to help build local infrastructure, plant trees and support community services. "The Government of Canada...

Sewer Extension to Benefit Strathcona Regional District Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Residents of the Strathcona Regional District will benefit from a joint federalprovincial investment of $3.4 million to extend the sewer collection system into the northern section of Electoral Area...

Funds for Campbell River Infrastructure, Public Safety Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Campbell River is receiving nearly $900,000 in federal and provincial funding to enhance local infrastructure and parks, plant trees, and invest in public safety initiatives. "The Government of...

John Duncan Announces New Funding for Valley Seniors Programs Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Member of Parliament John Duncan announced funding for local seniors through the Federal Government's New Horizons for Seniors program. In a gathering at Comox Valley Hospice Society's new...

Four First Nations to receive Broadband in Vancouver Island North Friday, 06 March 2009 March 6, 2009 - Mr. John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, today announced that the...

Federal Funding Announced for Local Projects Friday, 20 February 2009 Residents of Port Hardy and Alert Bay will benefit from joint federal, provincial and municipal funding to improve roads in those communities, announced Member of Parliament John Duncan, Alert Bay...

Budget 2009: Canada's Economic Action Plan Wednesday, 28 January 2009 On January 27, 2009 the Conservative government tabled Budget 2009 - Canada's Economic Action Plan - a multi-year approach to stimulate the economy and protect the country during the current global...

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