http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/lauzon/ Guy Lauzon is the Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. Mr. Lauzon was first elected to the House of Commons in June of 2004 and is currently the Caucus Chair for the Conservative Party of Canada http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0053.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0053.phpWhat is democracy? There are probably as many explanations of what democracy is as there are politicians, political science students, professors, pundits and just plain "know it alls". Since entering politics some 12 years ago I have heard may different versions of what democracy means. I must admit some stretched the imagination. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:07:38 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0052.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0052.phpSince elected in 2004, I have heard from many constituents of SD & SG concerned with those who abuse our fair and generous immigration system. People reacted very strongly to ships showing up on Canada’s shores with 400-500 supposed refugees aboard. Many of my colleagues reported receiving the same feedback from Canadians across the country. That is why I am happy to report that the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Jason Kenney, listened to concerned citizens and introduced the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, to crack down on this abuse. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:26:27 -0500http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0051.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0051.phpLast Friday's opening of the new Emergency Medical Services Headquarters on Campbell Street in Cornwall, finally gave the EMS a new home. After years of working out of makeshift facilities located in Cornwall and throughout Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:33:29 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0050.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0050.phpPrime Minister Stephen Harper recently returned from a very successful trip to China. The purpose of his trip was to forge relations with China focused on jobs and economic growth. With a population of 1.3 billion people and a burgeoning economy, China holds tremendous potential as a trading partner. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:40:45 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0049.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0049.phpThere has been a lot of discussion recently regarding the future of the Old Age Security system in Canada. Seniors currently on OAS will not have their benefits cut, and that if any changes to OAS are made, it will be done with substantial notice and an adjustment period. Further, any changes will not affect current retirees or those close to retirement Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:27:06 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0048.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0048.phpParliament resumed this week after MP’s spent several weeks working hard in their ridings. I am looking forward to returning to Ottawa for the Winter Session of Parliament. Working on Parliament Hill is an experience unto itself. It is the most exciting job in the world. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:51:21 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0047.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0047.phpOn February 6, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, an occasion marked only once before by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, in 1897. To celebrate Her Majesty's 60 years of service to Canada as our Queen, his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, has commissioned the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:59:09 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0046.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0046.phpAlong with the economy and the creation of jobs, eliminating the deficit is on our Governments priority list. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:34:00 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0045.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0045.phpIt's not too late for each and every constituent of Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry to have direct input into the upcoming budget. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:11:05 -0600http://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0043.phphttp://www.ourhometown.ca/news/MP0043.phpIt is traditional at this time of year to look back at the past twelve months and review the highs and the lows that occurred during the preceding 365 days. From my perspective it has been a very exciting and productive year but, it also included some sadness. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:14:27 -0600