en-us http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/ The Honourable John McKay, Privy Council, Member of Parliament - Scarborough-Guildwood Copyright 2013 Hon. John McKay M.P. Mon, 6 May 2013 16:44:29 EST Mon, 6 May 2013 16:44:29 EST Outrageous Creations! Content Manager Click above to read Bob Rae's excellent article describing why he's a Lierbal and why Liberalism is important to Canada. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80806 Mon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80806 Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Bob Rae called on the Conservatives to take serious action against human rights violations in Sri Lanka......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80805 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80805 John McKay took the Defence Minister to task in question period over the Conservative proposal to cut soldiers danger pay which they receive for their hard work while in Afghanistan. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80804 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80804 John with Canadian gold-medal Olympian Clara Hughes in support of her Big Ride initiative for Bell's Let's Talk campaign in support of mental health. Pictured with Ms. Hughes from left to right: Liberal MPs Marc Garneau, Wayne Easter, Bob Rae, and John. Click above to read about the initiative. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80803 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80803 Say NO to corruption and bribery! Print out our Sunshine Bill (C-474) petition, sign it, and circulate it around! Once you've collected 25 signatures, be sure to send it to me!.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80802 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80802 John's Op-Ed appearing in Embassy Magazine on the Sunshine Bill.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80801 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80801 This is the text of John's speech given at Dalhouse University on Friday March 8th, 2013 focusing on Canada and the challenges of global politics in the 21st century......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80800 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80800 Click above to read John McKay's question to the Minister of Defence in Question Period on mismanagement of the Department of Defence. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80799 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80799 Liberal John McKay tables Private Member's Bill (Sunshine Bill) to enhance financial transparency, accountability and long-term economic sustainability in the extractive industry......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80798 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80798 Click above to read John McKay's statement in the House of Commons praising outgoing Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page who has exposed numerous examples of Conservative fiscal mismanagement......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80797 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80797 Click above to read John McKay's editorial in the Toronto Star about Canada's role in Mali......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80796 Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80796 Click above to read John McKay's article in Postmedia News on the Conservative government's handling of the situation in Mali. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80795 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80795 On December 19th, 2012 I was pleased to present the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Ann Buller, the President of Centennial College. Her outstanding work has helped to build an exceptional educational institution that has made an enormous contribution to Scarborough, the City of Toronto, and to Canada. Reflected in this award is our recognition of the hard work of the staff, studen.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80794 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80794 Click above to read Liberal Leader Bob Rae's statement on the Sri Lankan government's impeachment proceedings against the country's Supreme Court Chief Justice:.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80793 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80793 The holiday season is a time for Canadians to cherish the blessings of the past, and be filled with hope for the future. From my family to yours, I extend my wishes for joy, peace, and unity this holiday season. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80791 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80791 Click above to read the Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Situation in Jaffna, Sri Lanka on behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80792 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80792 Click above to read John's article in the National Post about Canada's foreign aid spending and the Conservative's new aid priority: "Poor people are out, businesses are in.".....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80790 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80790 Click above to read John's article in the latest edition of the Embassy News Magazine's Defence Policy Briefing issue. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80789 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80789 Click above to read John's Remembrance Day Message which appeared in this month's Esprit de Corps magazine. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80788 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80788 Click above to listen to John's speech in the House of Commons on the Liberal Party's history of running balanced budgets while growing the economy and creating jobs. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80787 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80787 Click above to read John McKay's article in the Conference of Defence Associations Magazine Volume 17, Number 2 on the future of the Canadian Forces. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80785 Wed, 3 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80785 Click above to read John McKay's latest op-ed in iPolitics.ca on the Conservative government's attempts to silence its critics. .....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80784 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80784 Click above to read John's response to the Globe & Mail's Lawrence Martin on the topic of faith and politics in Canada entitled "Harper's ideology has little to do with his faith"; published in iPolitics on August 16, 2012.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80782 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80782 During the federal election, Stephen Harper said, 'We've been very clear. We're not going to cut the rate of increase in transfers for healthcare, education and pensions. That is job number one.' Now the Conservatives are cutting OAS. Click above to print the petition to tell the Conservatives to reverse the cuts. Petitions with 25 signatures or more will be submitted to the House of Commons......more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80781 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80781 On Monday July 16th our community lost two bright young people, and saw 23 others injured in an act of violence that has shaken our community. In light of the violence, and in the hope of preventing future tragedies, I will be hosting an open Town Hall meeting alongside other community leaders so that we can hear ideas and suggestions from the community on how to stop, and prevent this senseless v.....more http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80780 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.johnmckaymp.on.ca/newsshow.asp?int_id=80780