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Joe at the 100th Anniversary Celebration for the Girl Guides of Canada on Parliament Hill. The Girl Guides of Canada is committed to providing girls with
the opportunities, skills, and knowledge they need to exercise leadership
qualities today and to become effective leaders tomorow. Their 2010 National Service Project is to eradicate hunger and poverty. For more information on the Girl Guides, visit www.girlguides.ca.
March 9, 2010




Joe with His Excellency, Andrea Meloni, the new Italian Ambassador to Canada. They met in Joe's Parliament Hill Office.
March 4, 2010



Joe on Parliament Hill with Arnold Boldt at a  lighting ceremony for the
Paralympic Torch Relay.
March 3, 2010



Joe with Gordon and Debbie Krofchick at Beth Sholom Synagogue. Joe visited the synagogue's "Out of the Cold" program that feeds 150 people every Tuesday and provides shelter to 50. The program is operated in partnership with Beth Tzedec Synagogue. Over 150 volunteers provide one on one service to
this charitable community program.


Stephen Harper Breaks Promise Not to Raise Taxes - Again
Joe's Press Release on New Air Traveller's Tax
February 26, 2010




Joe with students from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School. Joe visited the school to present a certificate of congratulations for their environmental
initiatives at the school and greening of the neighbourhood.
February 24, 2010


Joe in the Toronto Star on Conservative Lack of Leadership on Toyota File
February 24, 2010




Joe with Robert Jacobs at theToronto Cheder School 2010 Dinner at Beth Avaraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation.
February 22, 2010



Joe meeting with residents of Casa Del Zotto and Caboto Terrace
 in Eglinton-Lawrence. The coffee party was organized by
Joe and his constituency office.
February 19, 2010




Joe at the coffee party held at Casa Del Zotto discussing issues important to
seniors in the community.
February 19, 2010



Joe with volunteers Maria, Lina, and Tina serving coffee at the party for seniors.
February 19, 2010




Joe at the fifth anniversary celebration of members of the
Haripur Village in Toronto.
February 13, 2010




Joe with Bhangra performers and attendees at the Haripur Village celebration.
February 13, 2010


Conservative Attack Flyer in Eglinton-Lawrence
A New Low For Stephen Harper
February 16, 2010




Joe hosting a roundtable on aviation security on Parliament Hill. The forum brought together renowned specialists in aviation security, top experts on civil liberties protection, along with airport, airline, and pilot representatives.
To view the video of the roundtable on CPAC, click here.
February 10, 2010



Joe at the aviation security roundtable. In the last three weeks, despite prorogation, the Liberals held 24 roundtables in Ottawa on topics such
as community safety, women's issues, healthcare, and jobs.
February 10, 2010


Press Release on Joe's Roundtable on Aviation Security
February 10, 2010



Joe's Transportation Policy Briefing to the Hill Times
Canada's Sitting on Edge of New Era on Transportation:
 All it Needs is Political Will
February 8, 2010



Joe in the Hill Times - Canada Needs Comprehensive
National Aviation Secuirty Plan
February 8, 2010



Joe in the Hill Times - Liberals Set Sights on High Speed Rail
February 8, 2010





Joe at in interview with CBC's The National, in his constituency office,
on the issue of the Toyota recall.
February 4, 2010


Joe Volpe Issue Paper
Proroguing Justice: Is Harper Tough on Crime, or Hard on Truth?
January 28, 2010


Joe in the Media on Obama Funding Announcement on High Speed Rail
January 28, 2010




Joe in Ottawa with Liberal MP Marc Garneau on the day the House of Commons was supposed to resume but was shut down by the Prime Minister. He is seen here at a Liberal Roundtable on the Economy. 
January 25, 2010




Joe at the Arsenal Do Minho of Toronto community annual celebration. Joe was asked to deliver remarks to over 1000 attendees.
January 23, 2010




Joe with staff from Delisle Youth Services located on Orchard View Blvd in the constituency. Joe visited the organization to learn about their current services in the community. They support children and youth through difficulties at school,
at home, among their friends, or in their community. They provide counseling,
day programs, and residential services for special needs children. For more information on Delisle Youth Services, visit their website at
 www.delisleyouth.org.
January 21, 2010

Joe with Janet King, President and Founder of Kids.Now, located in Eglinton-Lawrence. Kids.Now is a national charity for youth development. They coach children to make positive choices and build life-success skills that improve
family and peer relationships, enhance self-esteem, turn away from risky behaviour, and encourage healthy thinking. For more information about
the organization, visit their website at www.kidsnowcanada.org.
January 21, 2010




Joe with constituent Beverly Britz from Women for African Grandmothers. They met to discuss legislation to amend and improve Canada's Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) that has been stalled due to the prorogation  of Parliament. 
CAMR was created to allow generic medicine companies in Canada to
 produce and export lower-cost versions of life-saving medicines to
developing countries.
January 18, 2010




Joe with Julie Callaghan and Andrea Cohen from the New Heights Community Health Centres located in Eglinton-Lawrence. The mission of the non-profit community based organization is achieving good health through accessible
and high quality primary care and community programs.They met in Toronto 
to discuss funding projects. For more information on the centres, visit www.newheightshealth.org.



Joe with constituent Joseph Adler in his constituency office discussing
Mr. Adler's proposal for a bicyle infrastructure network in Toronto.
January 18, 2010


Joe in the Toronto Star on Air Security
January 7, 2010




Joe with students from the University of Toronto Rotaract Club. Joe was asked to be the guest speaker at their January meeting to discuss community leadership. Rotoract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages
18-30. They focus on professional and leadership development, and service projects. For more information on Rotaract, visit www.rotoract.org.
January 6, 2010



Joe at an interview with "The National" to discuss air security.
January 6, 2010

Joe in La Presse Canadienne on Air Security
January 6, 2010




Joe at the CBC studio in Toronto for an interview on "Power and Politics" on the Conservative government's decision to purchase new airport scanners.
January 6, 2010


Joe Volpe Issue Paper
Stephen Harper: Using the Jewish Community as a Wedge Issue
to Divide Canadians
January 5, 2010





 Joe at a holiday thank you party for his constituency office
volunteers in Eglinton-Lawrence.
December 15, 2009




Joe with 1948 Olympic Gold Medal winner Barbara Ann Scott on Parliament Hill. The figure skater carried the Olympic Torch onto the floor of the House of Commons to cheers "Go Canada Go" by Members of Parliament.
December 10, 2009



Joe with John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver Organizing Committee, at a reception on Parliament Hill to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch
and Canadian Olympians and Paralympians.
December 10, 2009




Joe delivering a statement in the House of Commons concerning Conservative misrepresentation of the Liberal Record on Israel. Click here to view the statement.
December 8, 2009




Joe with the Salvation Army Canada's Territorial Commander Commissioner William Francis.  The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental
direct social service provider in Canada providing critical aid to more
than 1.5 million Canadians every year.
December 8, 2009

Joe at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Eglinton-Lawrence.
December 6, 2009




Joe with Pastor Mercy Santos at Holy Rosary Church for a December concert.
December 4, 2009


Press Release
Liberals praise CN Rail dispute resolution
December 2, 2009





Joe with Gail Asper at a reception held on Parliament Hill for the
Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
December 1, 2009



Joe delivering remarks at the retirement dinner for Senator
Jerry Grafstein on Parliament Hill.
December 1, 2009




Joe with Nadège Adam from Bombardier and the Olympic Torch in Ottawa.
December 1, 2009

Joe on Parliament Hill receiving his red ribbon from the Canadian AIDS Society for Canadian HIV/Awareness Week.
November 30, 2009


Liberals call on government to get CN talks back on track
November 29, 2009





Joe at a meeting of the Burgos llocos Sur Association of Canada. Joe was asked to be the guest speaker and to assist with the induction of the new
officers for the Association.
November 28, 2009




Joe with constituent Nea Peralta and daughter Cecilia at the meeting of the Burgos llcos Sur Association of Canada.
November 28, 2009




Joe delivering remarks to constituents gathered for an Eid-ul-Adha service at Lawrence Heights Community Centre.
November 27, 2009



Joe with Ruchie Einhorn, Chaya Perman, Chaya Schon, Hayley Brogna, Brindy Ehrentreu, Deena Adatto, Miriam Adler, and Lily Heller of Bikur Cholim Toronto. Joe visited the volunteer organization located in Eglinton-Lawrence who provide assistance to the sick and elderly. To learn more about their valuable work and service to our community, visit www.bikurcholim.ca.
November 26, 2009




Joe with Vladislav Tretiak, former legendary goaltender for the Soviet Union's ice hockey team, at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Joe attended a charity event organized by the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association.
November 26, 2009




Joe at the Central Eglinton Community Centre Holiday Fair
with Executive Director Susan Kee.
November 20, 2009



Joe with Rabbi A. Blumenthal, Rabbi M. M. Lowry, and Mr. Y. Gunsberg during a tour of the The New Toronto Seminary. The school, opened in the beginning of the 2009 academic year in Eglinton-Lawrence, produces graduates with nearly 40 credits and aTeacher's certificate for Judaic Studies.
November 20, 2009




Joe with students at The New Toronto Seminary.
November 20, 2009

Joe's Question of Privilege in the House of Commons on
Conservative Attack Flyers
November 19, 2009

Joe in the Toronto Star
PM's Pitch hits a new low, critics say:
November 19, 2009


Joe in Question Period
Air Passenger Rights
November 19, 2009





Joe meeting on Parliament Hill with Katherine Thompson and Lillian Speedie of the Air Canada Component of CUPE to discuss the concerns of flight
attendants. Topics discussed included vaccination of flight
 attendants for the HIN1, crew rest issues, and minimum
flight attendant requirements for flight safety.
November 19, 2009

Joe on Parliament Hill delivering remarks to the national media condemning the Conservatives and the Prime Minister for a publicly funded partisan propaganda campaign that is disseminating misinformation to the Jewish community.
November 18, 2009




Joe in his Parliament Hill office with Bernard D'amour, Director of Public affairs, and Michael Roschlau, President and Chief Executive Officer, of the Canadian Urban Transit Association. They met to discuss a comprehensive transportation strategy for Canada and connecting regional
 transit grids to high speed rail.
November 18, 2009



Joe with Janice Gerol and constituent Heather Storey of "The Pampered Chef" on Parliament Hill for a reception held by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada. The  DSA are an industry that connects more than 1.3 million Canadians to entrepreneurial opportunity and independent sales contractors and consumers.
Novemer 18, 2009


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Joe with Canadian actor Carlos Rota on Parliament Hill. Joe met with members of ACTRA to discuss issues of concern to the Canadian film industry. Topics discussed included stable permanent funding for cultural institutions, Employment Insurance Benefits to the self-employed, and requiring broadcasters to spend an increased percentage of their revenues on Canadian programming.
November 17, 2009



Joe at a meeting organized by P.O.I.N.T (People and Organizations in NorthToronto) for Live-in-Caregivers. Topics discussed at the meeting included the living conditions of Live-in-Caregivers and re-training programs.
November 13, 2009




Joe taking part in a Remembrance Day Service in Toronto.
November 11, 2009




Joe with a Veteran on Remembrance Day at the Toronto Centre for the Arts.
November 11, 2009

November 11, 2009 - Joe's Remembrance Day Message



Mary Wu and Xiumei Wu presenting Joe with a painting inscribed with a Chinese poem extolling the values of Canada.
November 10, 2009



Joe with constituent Iris Page and Karen Madho and Boyd Hipfner of the CNIB. They met in Toronto to discuss the role of the federal government in providing equitable and accessible library services to persons with vision loss. To
visit the CNIB website, visit www.cnib.ca.
November 10, 2009




Joe delivering remarks at the Avenue Road-Eglinton Community Association (ARECA) AGM at the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre.
November 9, 2009




Joe offering congratulations to a graduate at the commencement ceremony held at Sir Sandford Fleming Academy.
November 6, 2009





Joe on CTV's Power Play to discuss the partisanship of the
Olympic Torch Relay. To view the video, click here.
November 5, 2009

Question Period: Question Concerning Via Rail Contract
November 4, 2009

Joe in Le Journal De Montréal
November 4, 2009




Joe delivering a speech in Gatineau Quebec to the North American High Speed Rail Summit organized by the Railway Association of Canada.
November 3, 2009

Joe Volpe Speech on Third Reading of C-50,
And Act to Amend the Employment Insurance Act and to Increase Benefits
November 3, 2009

Joe Volpe Press Release
Conservative Government must answer questions on VIA contract
November 3, 2009

Joe at Lytton Park for a commemorative tree dedication to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Samuel de Champlain to Canada. With Mr. Volpe
is the Consul-General of France to Toronto, Jérôme Cauchard.
October 29, 2009

On the Issues: DENY, DENY and DECEIVE: The Harper Government Beats Up
 Citizen Suaad Hagi Mohamud, Part II - October 29, 2009



 


Member’s Statement Concerning the Economy
October 28, 2009



On the Issues: Harper’s Dereliction of Duty and Whimsical Disregard for Citizen Rights: The Suaad Hagi Mohamud Case, Part I - October 28, 2009





Joe with Eric Vernon of the Canadian Jewish Congress and Ronald Levitin during a meeting in his Parliament Hill offfice to discuss the proactive role Canada can play in the Middle East. 
October 27, 2009




Joe at a Ottawa reception held by the Chinese Professionals Association of Canada.
October 27, 2009




Joe helping to cut the cake at the Lawrence Square 20th Anniversary
celebration in Eglinton-Lawrence.
October 24, 2009



Joe at the John Wanless Public School Fall Fun Fair.
October 24, 2009



Joe on Parliament Hill with Juergen Puetter, Chairman of the Board at Sustainable Development Technology Canada. SDTC is a not-for-profit foundation that
finances and supports the development and demonstration of clean
technologies that deliver economic, environmental, and health
benefits to Canadians.
October 20, 2009



Joe at a reception held by the Canadian Marine Pilots' Association on Parliament Hill. Joe attended in his capacity as Transport Critic for the Official Opposition.
October 24, 2009



Joe at an AMEC Speaker Series on Parliament Hill. The topic for the session was "The Green Highway," using recycling and technology to reduce green
house gas emissions in highway paving and generating carbon off-sets
as a result of environmental benefits.
October 24, 2009



Joe Volpe meeting with Richard Koroscil, President and CEO of the Hamilton International Airport. Joe met with Mr. Koroscil in his capacity as Official Opposition Transport Critic.
October 13, 2009



Joe delivering remarks at the Annual Commencement
Exercises at Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute.
October 9, 2009


Question Period: Question Concerning the
Conservative Government's Treatment of Citizens Abroad
October 8, 2009




 Joe Volpe presenting the Catholic Commitment Award at the Marshall
McLuhan Catholic Secondary School graduation ceremonies.
October 8, 2009

Question Period: Question Concerning the
Conservative Government's Treatment of Citizens Abroad
October 7, 2009




Joe Volpe asking a question during Question Period about the Conservative Government's Treatment of Citizens Abroad. Read the question here.
October 6, 2009




Joe at a Sukkot celebration on Parliament Hill organized by the Canadian Federation of Chabad Lubavitch and B’nai Brith.
October 6, 2009


Joe Volpe asking a question during Question Period about the Conservative Government's Treatment of Citizens Abroad. Read the Question Here. 
October 5, 2009

Documents show Reform-Conservatives incompetence cover-up and malice on
 Suaad Mohamud file
October 2, 2009

Harper Conservatives’ deal with U.S. on air charters not a ‘trade breakthrough’
October 2, 2009

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WELCOME

Dear Neighbours and Friends:

As the Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, it is a pleasure and honour to serve the constituents of this riding. I have had this privilege since I was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988.

For over twenty years, I have represented my constituents and all Canadians in many different capacities: Opposition backbencher and critic; House of Commons Committee Member and Chair; Parliamentary Secretary, and Cabinet Minister. I have lived the Canadian experience and have dealt with challenges that Canadians face head on. I have lived and worked in this vibrant community since the 1970's and watched it grow. It is a representation of the Cultural mosaic that is Toronto and I will always fight for all residents in Eglinton-Lawrence. I would like to continue my work with you and in Parliament to represent the constituents of this magnificent riding. I have been and will continue to be the people's MP.

I want a society that has Growth, Opportunity, and Equality for all Canadians. I believe you can have a just society while still providing fiscally responsible programs. By weaving together economic prosperity, social justice and environmental sustainability together we can build a better Canada.

Yours Truly,

The Hon. Joe Volpe, P.C., M.P.
Eglinton-Lawrence