COVID-19 Economic Support for Individuals UPDATED- March 31, 2020
Posted on March 31, 2020 4:03 PM
COVID-19 Economic Support for Businesses UPDATED- March 31, 2020
Posted on March 31, 2020 4:02 PM
UPDATED: COVID-19 Economic Support for Businesses
Posted on March 26, 2020 3:40 PM
COVID-19 Economic Support for Businesses
Read moreUPDATED: COVID-19 Economic Support for Individuals
Posted on March 26, 2020 3:34 PM
COVID-19 Economic Support for Individuals
Read moreCOVID-19 Transitioning to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Posted on March 25, 2020 4:03 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From the Office of Karen Vecchio, MP, Elgin-Middlesex-London
Transitioning to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
March 25, 2020
ST.THOMAS, ON–The Government of Canada has announced a new benefit, called the Canada Emergency Response Benefit that will focus on delivering immediate financial support to Canadians impacted by COVID-19. The portal for accessing the CERB would be available in early April.
Read moreCOVID-19: Canada Revenue Agency My Account
Posted on March 25, 2020 12:41 PM
According to information that I have received, benefits and credits will be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency to help Canadians during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read moreOntario Protecting the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Crisis
Posted on March 23, 2020 3:37 PM
News Release
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COVID-19 Economic Support for Communities
Posted on March 19, 2020 12:31 PM
ADVISORY – The Government is offering support for certain community organizations who may be struggling due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Please find below information on these supports. These measures may be updated as the situation continues to evolve. Please visit canada.ca/coronavirus for more information on these and other actions being taken to help Canadians fight COVID-19.
Read moreCOVID-19 Economic Support for Businesses
Posted on March 19, 2020 12:07 PM
ADVISORY: The Government has taken steps to help businesses maintain stability and avoid layoffs potentially caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Please find below an advisory regarding certain supports available to businesses and their employees. These measures may be updated as the situation continues to evolve. Please visit canada.ca/coronavirus for more information on these and other actions being taken to help Canadians fight COVID-19.
Read moreCOVID-19 Economic Support for Individuals
Posted on March 19, 2020 11:51 AM
ADVISORY: To all Constituents of Elgin-Middlesex-London, please find below an advisory regarding the economic supports the government announced yesterday with regards to COVID-19. Changes have also been made to the 2019 tax filing deadline. These measures may be updated as the situation continues to evolve. Please visit canada.ca/coronavirus for more information on these and other actions being taken to help Canadians fight COVID-19.
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Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support Canadians and Businesses
Posted on March 18, 2020 12:07 PM
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read moreCanada’s Six Biggest Banks Take Decisive Action to Help Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Posted on March 18, 2020 10:21 AM
Posted on: March 18, 2020 Canada’s six largest banks yesterday announced plans to provide financial relief to Canadians impacted by the economic consequences of COVID‑19.
Read moreALERT: Employment Insurance COVID-19
Posted on March 17, 2020 11:47 AM
ALERT: NEW INFORMATION ON EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR THOSE OUT OF WORK BECAUSE OF COVID-19.
Read moreMP Vecchio Constituency Office Closed for Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19
Posted on March 16, 2020 11:23 AM
Effected immediately the constituency office of Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament, Elgin-Middlesex-London will be closed for walk- in services to the public. Out of an abundance of caution, health and safety to staff and the public, staff will be serving only by phone and email.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Information
Posted on March 12, 2020 11:15 AM
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic. Here are some helpful tips to prevent the spread.
Karen Vecchio named Shadow Minister for Women and Gender Equality
Posted on December 01, 2019 12:29 PM
Federal Funding Announcement - Port Bruce Bridge
Posted on September 05, 2019 1:06 PM
CENTRAL ELGIN – On September 3, 2019, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced that the County of Elgin will receive $2,500,000 in federal funding for the replacement of the Port Bruce Bridge. The Province of Ontario has already committed to contributing $1,666,500 towards the Port Bruce Bridge Replacement project.
Read moreThere’s more to this election than SNC-Lavalin
Posted on September 05, 2019 11:53 AM
MPs say climate change, the economy, and housing affordability come up at the door more often.
Read moreEric Bunnell's People: A well-deserved honour
Posted on August 30, 2019 1:20 PM
Ron Jewell has never hesitated to tell St. Thomas to get a move on. And to look sharp doing it.
Read moreSt. Thomas veteran honoured with national award for work with Legion
Posted on August 30, 2019 9:20 AM
“Whether it’s helping veterans get the resources or educating young families and children about why we remember, Ron has been an integral part of that for almost 40 years.”
Read moreLiberal MP launches backbench push for plan to end veteran homelessness with Conservative, NDP support
Posted on June 05, 2019 10:48 AM
As the parliamentary workday hits the halfway point, MPs are set to continue working their collective way through the government’s legislative to-do list when the House re-opens for business this afternoon, starting with Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s omnibus bid to implement his latest budget, which is now poised for third reading consideration after a lightning round of pro forma report stage votes that are currently scheduled to take place immediately after question period wraps up.
Read moreLETTER: An observer’s take on the town hall meeting
Posted on May 31, 2019 10:46 AM
The Western Elgin Town Hall was held at Natterjack Brewing Co. in Eagle, the evening of May 23. The town hall was attended by about 65 people, which may be slightly less than the average age of the attendees. The keg of the best-selling beer, a Belgium blond brewed onsite with pistachio and 7.6% ABV, had to be changed just once. The pot of coffee remained nearly full.
Read moreOpposing parties join forces for national brew-off
Posted on May 31, 2019 9:15 AM
OTTAWA, May 30, 2019 /CNW/ - Labatt Breweries of Canada has brought together MPs from across the country to put partisanship aside and represent their region in Election Brew – the first-ever all-party national brewing competition in support of Equal Voice.
Read moreNew Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)
Posted on May 27, 2019 1:59 PM
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) call for proposals is now open. The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 21, 2019.
Read moreBrews News: MPs sting rivals by adding honey to beer with a political purpose
Posted on May 01, 2019 7:22 AM
Take a tea-loving Tory and a nostalgic 50-loving Liberal, add some London-area honey, Southwestern Ontario wheat and Great Lakes water and you've got a recipe for a small-batch beer brewed to rule the nation.
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