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The Clement Chronicle
Volume 1 Issue 3, December 2011
You are invited to
Tony’s New Year’s Levees
It is that time of the year again, when everything starts anew. Tony invites constituents
of Parry Sound-Muskoka to New Year’s Levees to celebrate
the new beginning of the year 2012. Refreshments will be served and dress is casual.
Parry Sound – Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 105 James Street, Parry Sound
RSVP to 705-746-9053
Muskoka – Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst
RSVP to 705-789-4640 or 705-645-1593
Click on the screen to view
Tony’s Season’s Greetings
Tony
celebrated
Christmas with
his constituents
at Burk’s Falls
Santa Claus
Parade on Dec.
3rd. For more
Santa Claus
Parade photos,
go to page 3.
From left: Tony,
Lisa Morrison
(councillor),
Cathy Still
(Reeve), a
mysterious bear
and elves from
Burk’s Falls.
What’s on in the House!
Watch House of Commons Live (Click here)
Check out the current legislation!
Fair Representation Act
3rd,

On November
2011, The Hon. Tim Uppal, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) made
the following statement on the passage at second reading and referral to committee of
Fair Representation Act: “Canadians living in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta have
become significantly underrepresented as their populations have grown.” The Fair
Representation Act updates the formula allocating House of Commons seats to provinces.
Under the new legislation: Ontario will receive an additional 15 seats; British Columbia will
receive an additional 6 seats; and Alberta will receive an additional 6 seats.
http://www.democraticreform.gc.ca/index.asp?lang=eng&page=newscomm&sub=news-comm&doc=20111103-eng.htm
Keeping the Economy Our Top Priority
Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced that pre-budget consultations for Budget 2012
would begin early December 2011, and that the new budget will stay squarely focused on
economic growth, protecting jobs, reducing the deficit, and returning to balanced
budgets in the medium term.
Although Canada is not immune to the economic uncertainties still facing the global
economy, Canadians gave our Conservative Government a strong mandate to stay
focused on what matters most – job creation and economic growth.
http://www.conservative.ca/press/news_releases/keeping_the_economy_our_top_priority
Question of the Month
Q: How long does it take to
process my passport
application?
It was nice meeting and talking to some
of you at the passport clinic on Saturday,
November 26, 2011 in Parry Sound. I
hope that the passport clinic was helpful
for those who came out to apply for
passports. At the event, I frequently
received questions regarding the
process time of the passport application.
It usually takes 20 business days for
Passport Canada to process those
applications sent by mail. This does not
count delivery times, so you might need
to add 3 to 5 days for them to arrive at
your door. If you decided to send the
application in person at a Passport
Canada counter, it usually takes 10
days.
If you need to travel within the next 20
business days and need to pick up your
passports urgently, you can do so by
paying extra fees for the pick-up
services. For more information on
processing times, please visit
http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/service.aspx
?lang=eng&region=Canada
I want to hear from you!
Click here to send me your
questions, and yours may be
featured in the next issue!
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Tony in Action
First to Table Reports in Electronic Format
Tony holding a USB key consisting of The
Departmental Performance Reports and
Canada’s Performance 2010-11.
Nov 17, 2011 - This year, for
the first time, Departmental
Performance Reports and
Canada's Performance are
being predominantly made
available to members of
Parliament and Canadians
in electronic format, rather
than in printed volumes of
thousands of pages, as was
done only a year ago.
“The Departmental
Performance Reports and
Canada’s Performance
2010–11 demonstrate the
Government’s commitment
to achieve results for
Canadians,” said Tony. “By
significantly reducing the
number of paper copies of
these reports, the
Government is delivering a
more cost-effective,
sustainable and modern
way of doing business.” For
the full article,
click here or on the photo.
Patricia Snell, Co-Owner of Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. and
Tony at the Dec. 10 FedNor announcement to support
Muskoka’s economy.
Tony Announces Investment to Create Jobs
and Strengthen the Economy of the Muskoka
Region
Huntsville, December 10, 2011 - “Investing in strategic
initiatives that create jobs and strengthen the economy is vital
to ensure the continued economic growth of this region,” said
Tony. “Today’s announcement demonstrates how the
Government of Canada is working with communities and
businesses to enhance tourism throughout the area, and
create meaningful employment opportunities that encourage
our youth to build their future right here in Northern Ontario.”
To read the full article, click here or on the photo.
Ontario SPCA Muskoka Celebrates Opening of
New Bracebridge Facility
Bracebridge – Nov. 12, 2011 - Government representatives joined
supporters and staff from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) today to celebrate the completion
of a new Muskoka Animal Centre in Bracebridge. Across the province,
the Ontario SPCA plays an important role in providing a safe home for
animals in need," said the Honourable Tony Clement, President of
Treasury Board Secretariat and Member of Parliament for Parry Sound–
Muskoka. "Our government is proud to invest in key infrastructure
projects that create jobs and improve services in our communities." For
more information, click here or on the photo.
Tony, Norm Miller (Member of Provincial Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka),
Brock Napier (Muskoka resident and major donor to the Ontario SPCA), Jane
McCamus (Manager, Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre and Kate
MacDonald, CEO, Ontario SPCA) at the official opening of the Muskoka Branch
of the Ontario SPCA in Bracebridge.
Tony and
David
Cameron,
Prime
Minister of
the United
Kingdom at
the
International
Democrat
Union (IDU)
Party
Leaders
Meeting in
London in
November.
Clement on Tour 2011
Festival of Lights
Bird Mill Park,
Bracebridge
Dec 2, 2011
Trek to Bethlehem
Bala Community Centre
Dec 3, 2011
Burk’s Falls Santa Claus
Parade
Dec 3, 2011
Bracebridge Santa
Claus Parade
Dec 4, 2011
FedNor Intern
Anniversary Rotary Gala
Stockey Centre,
Parry Sound
Dec 3, 2011
Announcements
Muskoka Roastery and
Parry Township
Dec 10, 2011
Baysville Santa
Claus Parade
Dec 11, 2011
Cantata
Pinegrove Baptist
Church,
Bracebridge
Dec 11, 2011
Grand Opening of
Hospice Huntsville
Jan 4, 2012
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Tony in the Riding
In the centre – Tony with Glynn Robinson (Reeve of McMurrich-Monteith
Township), Merv Mulligan (councillor), and community officials of Sprucedale.
Opening of the Sprucedale Community Centre
Tony participated in the ribbon cutting at the official opening
ceremony of the Sprucedale Community Centre on Nov. 25 th.
Tony gives his
best shot for
Moose FM’s
Salvation Army
Christmas
Fundraising Drive
Tony hit a few golf balls at Muskoka
Highlands on Dec. 4th to raise funds
for the Salvation Army.
As part of the Moose
FM Radiothon, Tony
hit a few golf balls to
raise funds for the
Salvation Army, on
Dec. 4th at Muskoka
Highlands. He took a
shot at a predetermined Par 3 on
a virtual course of his
choice, and the
distance from the pin
was recorded.
People had the opportunity to challenge Tony’s record
while donating $50 per shot or $100 for three shots.
Names of those who shot closer to the pin than Tony were
put into a pot. There was a draw at the Radiothon on
Saturday, December 10th. The winner won a season’s pass
to Muskoka Highlands for the 2012 season, which is worth
about $1000.
Santa Claus Parades
Tony visited Burk’s Falls (top photo) on Dec.
3rd and Bracebridge on Dec. 4th (bottom
photo) for the Santa Claus Parades.
Featuring Tony’s Top 12 Songs
at Hunters Bay Radio
Tony listening to his songs played on air at Hunters Bay
Radio.
Tony shared his twelve favourite songs with
the Huntsville community at Hunters Bay
Radio. To listen to his top twelve, click here:
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4
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Get Involved
Opportunities for Youth
Win a Trip to Ottawa! Canadian Citizenship Challenge
The Historica-Dominion Institute is challenging students from sea to
sea to be Great Canadians by studying all the wonderful things that
make up Canada and then to put that knowledge to the test. New
Canadians have to pass a Citizenship Exam in order to become
Canadian citizens and we think that all Great Canadians should be
ready to answer questions about their home and native land. Are
you up for the Challenge?
Students from grade 7 to 12 can enter themselves individually, or
teachers can enter their classrooms to win great prizes and show us
just what they and their country are made of!
A chance to win great Canadian Prizes

A “Great Canadian” trip to Ottawa

A Citizenship Celebration for your School

Red Canoe label swag

Canada’s History magazine subscriptions
Deadline to register: December 31, 2011
The Perfect Summer Job: Parliament Guide Program
Are you Canadian, bilingual and a university student?
If so, apply to join our team of Parliamentary Guides who...
 Welcome visitors to the Centre Block and answer their questions;
 Interpret Canada's political history and legislative process, the art
and architecture of the Parliament buildings, the Peace Tower,
the Memorial Chamber and much more;
 Adapt the content of the tour to the needs of groups which may
include international visitors, dignitaries and schoolchildren.
As a Parliamentary Guide, you can hone your speaking abilities, perfect
your second official language and form special friendships with people
from coast to coast!
The Parliament is accepting applications for the full-time position of Parliamentary Guide for the summer, covering the period of May to
Labour Day, 2012. The deadline for submitting applications is January 13, 2012.
Don’t miss the 2012-2013 House of Commons Page Program
Application Deadline – Thursday, December 22, 2011
Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to come to Ottawa to work as Pages in the House of
Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand.
Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universities in the National Capital Region.
Tweet of the Month
@TonyclementCPC
Tony Clement
Also this Thursday marks my
Open Government consult via
Twitter on priorities for Open
Government Partnership.
Tony’s Album of
the Month
El Camino,
The Black
Keys
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