Federal budget tabled by Conservative government
A focus on skills training, infrastructure and manufacturing with a promise of a balanced budget by 2015 pleased Chatham-Kent—Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren as his Government tabled this year’s budget. “This budget shows that our government has listened to the needs of the economic drivers in this Country,” said Van…
Riding possibly changing to Chatham-Kent-Leamington
M.P. Dave Van Kesteren is pleased to see his amendment to the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario for the renaming of the riding “Chatham-Kent—Leamington,” is included in the tabled report to the House of Commons. “Residents have overwhelmingly supported this change,” said Van Kesteren. “They have contacted me directly…
Chatham-Kent building named in honour of Tecumseh
Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent—Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that the Government of Canada building located at 120 Wellington Street West in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, will be named the Tecumseh…
Canada Summer Jobs program available for employers
Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent–Essex today encouraged employers to apply for funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program to help create student jobs. “Our government’s top priorities are job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity,” said Van Kesteren. “Through Canada Summer Jobs, we are helping Chatham-Kent–Essex employers…
Diamond Jubilee Medal Ceremony Thursday In Chatham
Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren will present four Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medals this Thursday, August 23rd at the Retro Suites in Chatham. The four recipients are; Bob Boughner from the Chatham Daily News who has served both the newspaper and the community for over 50 years, Jennifer Wilson…
New Canada, U.S. Bridge a positive for Chatham-Kent
Sent by the office of MP Dave Van Kestern “Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are just three of the major economic jobs engines which will greatly benefit from a new and efficient border access to the US market said Chatham-Essex-Kent MP Dave Van Kesteren today. “Our region’s economic future means taking…
Conservatives release 2012 Federal budget
Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren is welcoming Economic Action Plan 2012’s focus on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Keeping taxes low and returning Canada to balanced budgets over the medium term is good news for Chatham-Kent—Essex. “In Economic Action Plan 2012, our government is squarely focused on what matters…
Van Kesteren offering more passport clinics
Six passport clinics will be offered again this year by MP Dave Van Kesteren. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th at Blessed Sacrament Church, 145 Victoria Avenue in Chatham. It will be held between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Participants can pick up applications upon arrival at…
Old Age Security plan continuing unchanged
From the office of Chatham-Kent-Essex MP Dave Van Kesteren: “Current Old Age Security recipients’ payment plan will continue unchanged and will not be affected by potential adjustments that may be considered by the Federal Government,” said Member of Parliament Dave Van Kesteren. Van Kesteren said that as for future retirees,…
Canadian Coast Guard Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Submitted by Dave Van Kesteren’s Office An Honoured Past, a Committed Future Ottawa – The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today issued the following statement: “It is with great pride that I congratulate the Canadian Coast Guard on its 50th anniversary and I invite all Canadians to…
Construction completed for Ridgetown’s new Anaerobic Bio-digester
An official ceremony was held this week to celebrate the completion of construction for the new Anaerobic Bio-digester at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus. Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent-Essex joined Robert Gordon, Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), and Art Schaafsma, Director of the Ridgetown…
Passport clinic coming to Blenheim Aug. 25
MP Dave Van Kesteren is pleased to announce that passport clinics are again being offered this year. On Thursday, August 25th a clinic will be held between the hours of 10am and 2pm at Glad Tidings Community Church, Highway 3 East in Blenheim. Participants can pick up applications upon arrival…
Van Kesteren’s office moving in Chatham
M.P. Dave Van Kesteren’s Chatham office will be moving to 8 King Street West, one door down from its current location. The office will be closed on June 13th and 14th with the new office opening on Wednesday June 15th. Residents are encouraged to contact the Leamington constituency office during…
Passport clinic coming to Ridgetown
MP Dave Van Kesteren is pleased to announce that passport clinics will again be offered throughout the riding this year. On Friday, June 17th a clinic will be held between the hours of 10am and 2pm at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 26 George Street in Ridgetown. Participants can pick up…
Van Kesteren hosting passport clinics this summer
MP Dave Van Kesteren is pleased to announce that passport clinics will again be offered throughout the riding this summer. The first will be held at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 145 Victoria Avenue in Chatham from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, May 18. Participants can pick up applications upon arrival at…
Election recap, national trends reflect locally
The national trends of Monday’s Federal election reflected in the local results as well, as incuembent Tory MPs Bev Shipley and Dave Van Kesteren captured wins in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Chatham-Kent-Essex. Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope shared his thoughts with us about the election results. Hope said that during an election, work…
Chatham-Kent Celebrates Fergie Jenkins and Black History
Chatham, Ontario – “This home town of mine, Chatham, I can’t say enough about it. The roots are deep here.” Those were the words of Ferguson “Fergie” Jenkins as he addressed a crowd of nearly 500 at the Chatham Armouries Saturday morning. The Lunch with Fergie Jenkins event was held to honour…
Van Kesteren announces $634k investment into Community Futures
Submitted by Dave Van Kesteren Small businesses in Chatham-Kent will benefit from a new $634,285 investment in the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent, announced today by Dave Van Kesteren, MP for Chatham-Kent Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (FedDev Ontario). “This investment will help…
MP Dave Van Kesteren – Office Hours Changes
Chatham, ON- Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent Essex, Dave Van Kesteren announced today that his constituency offices in Chatham and Leamington will have new operating hours. Effective immediately the Chatham office will be open from 9:30am-5:30pm and the Leamington office 8am-4pm. Mr. Van Kesteren`s Ottawa office will keep its hours…
New Affordable Housing in Chatham-Kent
Chatham, Ontario – Ground was broken today for 24 new affordable housing units for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Chatham-Kent. The project received $2.88 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments. Dave Van Kesteren, Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent-Essex, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley,…
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