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Economic Action Plan Stimulates Area Economy
For Immediate Release
December 10, 2009
Port Perry, ON -- Adamson Systems Engineering Inc. will benefit from two separate investments of up to $75,743 and $83,020 under the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP). The announcement was made by the Honourable Bev Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and Member of Parliament for Durham, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
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Government of Canada Helps Bring Travelling Exhibit to Scugog
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2009
PORT PERRY, ON - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Beverly J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and Member of Parliament (Durham), today announced funding for the Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives to host a travelling exhibition on Vikings, starting this November.
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INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS CONTINUE TO FLOW TO DURHAM
Over $27.6 million worth of infrastructure projects announced to date in 2009
For Immediate Release
July 1, 2009
DURHAM The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, announced today that the riding of Durham will continue to benefit from joint federal and provincial funding to support local municipal and community infrastructure projects, while Celebrating Canada Day in Scugog, Clarington, and Uxbridge.
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Bev Oda welcomes federal support for 'Dinosaurs & Company'
For Immediate Release
March 8, 2009
Bowmanville, ON Today, the Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, announced federal government support for Clarington Museums and Archives. During a visit to the “Dinosaurs & Company” exhibit at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, Minister Oda was pleased that $15,000 will help support the cost of renting, shipping, and installing the exhibit.
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Clarington: Part of governments’ economic plan to create jobs
For Immediate Release
Saturday, February 14, 2009
BOWMANVILLE, ON Today, Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, John O’Toole, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, and Jim Abernethy, Mayor of Clarington announced $4.8 million towards improving a crucial road network in Clarington. This project is part of the $1 billion in infrastructure funding jointly announced earlier today by the federal and provincial governments.
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Uxbridge: Part of governments’ economic plan to create jobs
For Immediate Release
February 13, 2009
Uxbridge, ON Today, Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Bob Shepherd, Mayor of Uxbridge announced $825,000 towards the renewal of the Glasglow Bridge. This project is part of the $1 billion in infrastructure funding jointly announced earlier today by the federal and provincial governments.
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Port Perry: Part of governments’ plan to create jobs
For Immediate Release
February 13, 2009
Port Perry, ON Today, Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Marilyn Pearce, Mayor of Scugog announced $10.5 million towards the revitalization of the Port Perry waterfront. This project is part of the $1 billion in infrastructure funding jointly announced earlier today by the federal and provincial governments.
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Oda congratulates Nancy Hamer Strahl upon receipt of the Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History
For Immediate Release
November 17, 2008
OTTAWA, ON The Honourable Bev Oda, MP for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation, attended the awards ceremony at which Nancy Hamer Strahl, from Port Perry High School, received the Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Nancy was one of 6 recipients recognized by the Governor General at Rideau Hall.
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Oda welcomes federal accessibility funding for Durham
For Immediate Release
November 10, 2008
Durham, ON - -The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation, welcomed the announcement that the Thomas Foster Memorial and the Scugog Cultural Centre will benefit from the first round of investments under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF).
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Oda urges Durham to seek Building Canada funds
For Immediate Release
July 24, 2008
Durham Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation welcomed the signing of a Building Canada Framework Agreement with the Province of Ontario today.
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Bev Oda Takes Action to Help Clean-Up Lake Simcoe through Support of Community Projects
For Immediate Release
July 21, 2008
Uxbridge, ON The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister John Baird, announced the launch of 2 local projects funded by the federal Government’s Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund.
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Bev Oda participates in G8 Summit and travels to Vietnam
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
DURHAM - The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation recently returned from accompanying the Prime Minister to the G8 Summit in Japan, followed by meetings in Tokyo with the Prime Minister of Japan and a visit to Vietnam. At the G8, she attended meetings with the President of China, the Prime Minister of Australia and other world leaders.
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ODA SAYS BUDGET 2008 IS GOOD NEWS FOR DURHAM
For Immediate Release
February 27, 2008
Durham - The Honourable Bev Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and Member of Parliament for Durham welcomed Budget 2008 as positive news for Durham.
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Letter to the Editor: Province drags feet on infrastructure
February 19, 2008
People tell me they want a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and better communities. That is why last year our government announced “Building Canada”, a $33 billion seven year plan to renew Canada’s infrastructure.
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Bev Oda Welcomes Government Action to Ensure Cleaner Water
Phosphates in Detergents to be Heavily Restricted
For Immediate Release
February 15, 2008
Durham - The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, welcomed today’s announcement by the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, on restricting the level of phosphates in laundry and dishwasher detergent. This will have a positive impact on reducing the growth of blue-green algae in our rivers, lakes and streams.
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Oda visits Caribbean on her first international trip as CIDA Minister
For Immediate Release
October 1, 2007
Durham - Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation travelled to Haiti and Jamaica last week. This was her first foreign trip in her new role.
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Oda and Government of Canada take action to protect local lakes
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2007
Durham Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation is pleased to be part of a government that is taking action to combat the dumping of raw sewage into our lakes, rivers, and oceans, and greatly improve sewage treatment across Canada. This action will help protect the health of Canadians, and will help address the threat of blue-green algae growth.
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Oda continuing to work for local farmers
September 12, 2007
For Immediate Release
DURHAM Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of International Cooperation, is pleased to continue to working in the interest of Durham’s agriculture industry, alongside Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, Gerry Ritz.
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Bev Oda Announces Funding for Cenotaph and Memorial Restoration
August 28, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blackstock, ON The Honourable Beverley Oda, Minister of International Cooperation and Member of Parliament for Durham, announced today, on behalf the Honourable Greg Thompson, Minister of Veterans Affairs, a $7,935 contribution to the Township of Scugog. The funds, provided through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Cenotaph/Monument Restoration Program, will be used to restore and conserve the Blackstock Cenotaph.
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Oda welcomes replacement of the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program
JULY 5, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bowmanville, Ontario The Honourable Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham, welcomed the release of a new vision for the agriculture, agri-food and agri-products industry Growing Forward. Growing Forward is an agricultural plan for Canada designed to replace the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program.
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Oda congratulates St. Mary’s Cement for receiving Environmental Performance Award
June 28, 2007
For Immediate Release
Bowmanville, Ontario - Today Bev Oda, Member of Parliament for Durham and Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, congratulated St. Mary's Cement in Bowmanville for winning the North American Environmental Performance award from Portland Cement Association.
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STATEMENT BY BEV ODA ON THE DEATH OF TROOPER DARRYL CASWELL
June 12, 2007
I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the death of Trooper Darryl Caswell, in Kandahar, Afghanistan on Monday, June 11, 2007.
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Call for Applications for New Horizons for Seniors program
May 3, 2007
For Immediate Release
Durham The Honourable Bev Oda, MP for Durham and Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women is encouraging community organizations in Durham to apply for funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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ODA SAYS BUDGET HELPS FAMILIES AND SENIORS, IMPROVES SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND BUILDS ROADS
March 20, 2007
OTTAWAThe Honourable Bev Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Durham says the new federal budget helps families with children as well as seniors in Durham. It also helps residents of Durham by bolstering funding for social programs and providing support to municipalities to build and upgrade roads.
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Canada's New Government Supports Port Perry Performing Arts Centre
March 7, 2007
PORT PERRY - The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, today along with representatives from the Town Hall 1873, Port Perry's performing arts centre, announced $40,000 of federal funding to support the purchase and installation of specialized sound, lighting and stage equipment for the Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts.
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Oda welcomes action on GTA gridlock
March 7, 2007
For Immediate Release
OTTAWA The Honourable Bev Oda, MP for Durham and Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women is welcoming today’s announcement by Prime Minister Harper that her constituents can look forward to a future with less gridlock in Durham.
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