Updated May 4, 2009
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Welcome to billcasey.ca. This website will offer you up to date information on what I've been doing both in Ottawa and in Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley. Should you have any suggestions for me regarding the website or anything else, I encourage you to contact me. I'm always happy to receive feedback. Thanks for dropping by and come back often for the most recent press releases and news! 
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CONTACTING BILL: By Phone: (902) 667-0882 By Email: billcasey45@hotmail.com |
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May 4,2009 - Dear Friends and Supporters
After serving as your Member of Parliament for Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley for a total of 6,149 days, on Thursday April 30, 2009 I resigned my seat in the House of Commons to take a new position as the Senior Representative and Agent General for
the Province of Nova Scotia in Ottawa.
During my tenure as your MP, I have been proud be your representative and have done the best job that I can. I have learned a lot about the riding, the province and myself during this time.
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity that you have given me, and the support that you have always shown. On behalf of my wife Rosemary and myself, thank you all very much.
-Bill and Rosie
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April 23, 2009 Casey gets more assurance that Federal Government will protect low-lying areas of the Bay of Fundy
“I am very happy that a program has been
established to better prepare for rising sea levels.” Casey said. “The
Parliamentary Secretary was forthcoming on the rising sea levels and he said
it had to be addressed and work is being done as part of the government’s
adaptation response to climate change.”
Several weeks ago Casey learned that the
government had set aside $800,000 to study the dyke lands between Amherst
and Sackville. Phase I of the project will map dyke lands elevations, look
at the projection of sea-level rise, coastal erosion rates and model
sea-level rise/erosion, flood risk/erosion maps will be created and dykes,
infrastructure, and buildings at risk will be identified. This project is
being done by Natural Resources Canada with many regional partners. “I have asked for more information on this $800,000 study on rising sea level between Amherst and Sackville,” Casey said, indicating he has written a follow up letter to Mr. Warawa. “This is an excellent start but there is a long way to go,” Casey said. |
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April 2, 2009 Casey presses Minister for funding commitment for the new Truro Civic Centre |
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April 1, 2009 Casey disappointed in process chosen for transferring HMCS Chicoutimi |
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March 31, 2009 Casey introduces Private Members Bill on behalf of allied veterans |
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March 27, 2009 Casey requests information on federal contingency plans for rising sea levels around Nova Scotia |
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March 19, 2009 Casey points to new study as further proof climate change will effect Bay of Fundy |
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March 12, 2009 Casey calls on the federal government to commit to the Colchester Civic Centre project |
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March 6, 2009 Casey meets Environment Minister about global warming threat to the Bay of Fundy |
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March 5, 2009 Casey calls for more answers on sub maintenance contract |
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March 2, 2009 REMINDER TO VETERANS - DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR AGENT ORANGE EX-GRATIA PAYMENT IS APRIL 1, 2009 |
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February 26, 2009 Press Release - Rising sea levels puts Bay of Fundy constituents at risk Federal government needs to partner with provinces to protect our communities |
.jpg) January 15, 2009 - Call by Nova Scotia MPs to use shipbuilding as an economic stimulus Bill (centre of group), joined fellow Nova Scotia Members of Parliament (from Left to Right) Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore), Megan Leslie (Halifax), Geoff Regan (Halifax-West), and Darrell Dexter (Leader of NDP in Nova Scotia) in Halifax to urge the federal government to follow through on its plans to use shipyards as an economic stimulus and to invest in the shipbuilding industry immediately. The MPs were joined by shipyard workers and union representatives. |
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January 14, 2009 Below are pictures from the reception held at the Best Western Glengarry held in Truro, Nova Scotia on January 14, 2009. This event was organized to thank all of the volunteers, contributors and supporters of Bill's highly successful federal election campaign. (Thanks go out to Carolyn Hunt of Truro, Nova Scotia for providing these photos)       |
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January 14, 2009 Community's input sought on Canada Summer Jobs 2009 |
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January 13,
2009 Casey will not re-offer in next federal election |
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December 17, 2008 Casey calls for input on Budget 2009 |
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HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM
BILL (As recorded by Rogers Canada on Parliament Hill) Please note that the video message is best viewed on Apple's "Quick Time Player" Here is a link to download the media player via Apple's website. |
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December 5, 2008 Independent MPs call for serious dialogue over the holidays ATTACHED LETTERS IN FRENCH & ENGLISH |
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December 4, 2008 Casey reacts to prorogation |
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December 2, 2008 Casey requests proof that equalization cap won't affect Nova Scotia be tabled in the House of Commons |
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November 30, 2008 Independent MP Bill Casey calls on all Parliamentarians to deliver better government for Canadians |
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November 28, 2008 PRESS RELEASE - Economic update versus equalization |
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November 28,
2008 New updates from Parks Canada have been placed on the Beaubassin Village - Our Living History webpage |
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November 27, 2008 Casey urges MPs to vote for Bay of Fundy as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature |
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November 25, 2008
November 25, 2008
The Honourable James Flaherty, P.C., M.P.
L’Esplanade Laurier, East Tower, 21st Floor
140 O’Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5
Dear Mr. Flaherty, In
response to your request today in Question Period for opposition
members to provide suggestions on how the government can save money
and create jobs, I have a guaranteed way for you to accomplish both
goals.
The first
way to accomplish both goals is to load the Chicoutimi on a
specialized “Panamax Heavy Lift” transport ship and move it to
Esquimalt. There it will be unloaded and docked, and then the
fire damage will be repaired. The DND report outlining this
plan projects that total transportation costs under this method will
be as high as $16.84 million dollars.
Both methods have the same result….the sub is in Esquimalt and the
fire damage is repaired. The only difference is that the
transportation costs of one method are twenty five times more than
the other.
The DND plan
is to transport the Chicoutimi by "Panamax Heavy Lift Vessel"
sometime between November 2008 and March 2009. The plan
estimates the cost to place the Chicoutimi on a foreign “Heavy Lift
Vessel" and then transport the sub to Esquimalt will be as high as
$9.94 million US dollars.
In addition, the report estimates the cost to ship the remaining
parts and equipment is $1.5 million, and to relocate the sub on the
dock following its arrival in Esquimalt is $1.9 million.
Even at this price, the DND report indicates that the estimates as
high as $9.94 million are “non-inclusive” and that “additional fees
as yet non-disclosed” will be added. The current
DND estimates do not include the cost of the 18 military personnel
listed in the report who will be required to relocate from Halifax
to support the move. The
DND plan indicates that the submarine will lie dormant at the dock
in Esquimalt until 2010. My proposal to do the work now will simply
move that project and the related jobs forward. Again, this
achieves both of your goals of saving millions in transport costs,
and creating much needed work now.
The “stores and equipment” for HMCS Chicoutimi are also currently
warehoused in a hanger at Shearwater and at a building in Dartmouth.
The report states that the parts will be assembled and then shipped
in a different ship at “approximately the same time” as the
Chicoutimi heads for the West Coast. The report indicates that
there has been no identified warehousing found to store the
components as yet in Esquimalt. Finding appropriate and secure
warehousing could increase costs again. However, if the sub is
repaired in Halifax under the second proposal, there will be no
charge for transporting the remaining parts because they will now be
installed on the submarine, and will travel free.
It makes no sense to spend $16 million dollars more than necessary
to achieve the same result.
Please give this cost-saving job-creating suggestion serious
consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Bill Casey, M.P.
Opposition Member of Parliament |
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November 20, 2008
Casey questions Finance Minister on Speech from the Throne's impact on the Atlantic Accord and equalization |
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Recent Press Releases, Event News and
Correspondence RESOLUTION NO. 4307 MR. DARRELL DEXTER: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution: Whereas the 2007 federal budget shocked Nova Scotians by breaking the offshore revenue accord that had ensured Nova Scotia would receive 100 per cent of the revenue from our offshore oil and gas developments; and Whereas the Premier, this House and many Nova Scotians urged all Nova Scotia Members of Parliament to oppose the budget legislation that broke the offshore accord; and Whereas the Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley provided a turning point in the effort to gain redress by voting against his own government, as requested; Therefore be it resolved that this House congratulate Bill Casey on his overwhelming victory in the recent federal election, and thank him for his dedication to Nova Scotia's best interests. Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice. MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver. Is it agreed? It is agreed. Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay. The motion is carried. (Applause) |
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REMEMBRANCE DAY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD HAVE 
This site, dedicated to Remembrance day, has been produced by 2Lt Scott Mackintosh, of The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, entirely at his own expense and by his own initiative.
I recommend that you take the time to review it.
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October 27, 2008 - The Bay of Fundy needs your help. A message from the Bay of Fundy Tourism Partnership
Fundy
for 7 Wonders CALL TO ACTION
Listen up Nova Scotians: the Bay of Fundy needs your help! Fundy is competing in a worldwide contest to
declare the
New7Wonders of Nature.
The Bay of Fundy is one of only 5 Canadians sites selected to participate in this global contest .
We need to get the votes rolling in for Fundy before December 31, 2008, when only one Canadian site will be chosen to represent our
country during the 2009 phase of the international contest.
Bay of Fundy Tourism made a compelling case for Fundy’s inclusion in the contest and is now coordinating the voting effort
through its website & facebook group on: www.bayoffundytourism.com.
Currently the
New7Wonders of Nature contest has over 400 sites participating
worldwide and expects 1 billion online votes by the contest’s
conclusion with the winning 7 sites.
Vote online for Fundy now through www.bayoffundytourism.com
Here is the poster regarding the contest, in PDF format:
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2008 ELECTION RESULTS - OCTOBER 14, 2008 (40TH GENERAL ELECTION) INDEPENDENT - BILL CASEY 27,303 (69% OF VOTE) NDP - KAREN OLSSON - 4,874 CONSERVATIVE - JOEL BERNARD 3,493 LIBERAL - TRACY PARSONS - 3,344 INDEPENDENT - RICK SIMPSON - 551 |
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October 10, 2008 - Casey's campaign headquarters broken into
September 23, 2008
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Bill on CPAC
Bill invites constituents to visit the CPAC home age at www.cpac.ca to view the "Campaign Politics" video.
September 21, 2008 Veterans Memorial Garden in Bass River On Sunday, September 21, 2008 Bill visited the Veterans Memorial Garden in Bass River to attend the flag raising ceremony to honour International Peace Day. He expresses his sincere thanks to MLA Karen Casey, Dr. Karen Ewing, of the Colchester Community Health Centre and all of the community volunteers who made the park a reality. For more information please visit www.billcasey.blogspot.com Pictures of the park are below
National Do Not Call List - Starting September 30, 2008, constituents will be able to register their phone numbers on-line to reduce unwanted telemarketing calls and faxes. Follow the link on the date line to information about the National Do Not Call List posted on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) website. SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 - ELECTION 2008 BEGINS
Press Release in response to Tracy Parson's Press Release Re: Endorsement of Green Party of today's date
Casey calls cancellation of tender a double standard for Nova Scotia
Casey calls on federal government to directly support dike rehabilitation efforts
Casey commends Joggins Fossil Cliffs team on UNESCO designation
Casey disappointed with award of submarine maintenance contract to west coast group
June 19, 2008 - Community Announcement On behalf of the Shoreline Journal publication, Bill is pleased to pass along to the community the following information about the 75KM yard sale that is scheduled to be held July 12 and 13th: 75 Km Yard Sale Sat-Sun – July 12 & 13 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Both Days) Mingo’s Corner, Onslow along Highway # 2 to Parrsboro. Residents are encouraged to clean out their attic, garage and basement and get ready. Community groups are encouraged to organize fund raisers through hosting their own yard sale, bake sales, sandwiches, soft drinks, refreshments. This event is being advertised on Radio, daily newspapers and for 3 weeks in 56 newspapers throughout New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia reaching 340,000 homes. Info: 902-895-0788, 890-9850 E-mail: wccda@ns.sympatico.ca Casey protests fisheries committee treatment of Nova Scotia
Casey questions need for three equalization programs
Casey asks Finance Minister for answers on equalization, status of the Crown Share Panel
May 13, 2008 - Open letter to Fabian Manning, Chair of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans outlining concerns over the committee's lack of a public meeting in Nova Scotia as part of its study on the operation and maintenance of small craft harbours. (Attached are both pages)
NOTE: Attached to the two page letter were two media articles - "MP Casey goes to bat for Barrachois fishermen" (The Truro Daily News) and "Lobster fishermen struggle to make ends meet" (The Chronicle Herald)
Casey comments on Canada First Defence Strategy
May 10, 2008 HONOURING OUR VETERANS - Bill presents medals to local Veteran Donald Gourley of Stewiacke
Bill traveled to the United Church Hall in Stewiacke and presented Veteran and former Merchant Mariner Donald Gourley with medals earned for his service to Canada in World War II. The medals presented included the Atlantic Star, the Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal.
Bill was honoured to be a part of this ceremony, which involved Mr. Gourley's family and close friends and is grateful to know about the strong military traditions in the Gourley family, including the fact that both of Mr. Gourley's brothers served Canada during the War, and that his daughter, grand daughter and son-in-law have also worn, or are wearing the uniform right now. Below are pictures from the ceremony.
The picture on the left shows Bill and Donald during a presentation of one of his medals, and the Picture on the right shows from left to right, Sgt. Jane Swallow (Donald's daughter), Bill, Mr. Gourley, and Brian Swallow (Mr. Gourley's son-in-law)
Brenda Martin found guilty - Casey hopes for swift extradition to Canada
April 17, 2008 COMMUNITY BULLETIN - TATAMAGOUCHE CENTRE'S BREAKING THE SILENCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCES 2008-09 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN GUATEMALA.
Information for the community from Kathryn Anderson Coordinator, Breaking the Silence Network, Tatamagouche Centre:
April 11, 2008 Casey's open letter to Minister of National Defence in regards to Victoria-Class In-Service Support Contract
Casey appears before Government Operations Committee to ask about submarine maintenance contract
Casey urges groups to access the Enabling Accessibility Fund
Casey asks Public Works Minister for answers on sub maintenance contract
Casey meets Mexican Ambassador, plots course forward on Brenda Martin case CORRECTED VERSION
Casey will soon meet Mexican Ambassador in Ottawa
Casey asks Mexico's government to release Brenda Martin
Note to billcasey.ca visitors: Some of you have advised that you cannot open the attached letter to the Mexican Ambassador. Here is the wording of the letter for your review: March 17, 2008
His Excellency Emilio Rafael José
Goicoechea Luna
45 O'Connor Street, Suite 1000 Dear Ambassador, My constituents and I are very concerned about the treatment of Ms. Brenda Martin, a Canadian citizen currently imprisoned in Mexico. It appears to me that she is only guilty of being a cook for a person who is alleged to have committed crimes in Mexico. Although not proven guilty of any crime, she has already suffered a great deal. I respectfully request that the appropriate authorities in Mexico release Brenda Martin to Canada based on the fact that the punishment that she has already received from Mexican authorities exceeds an appropriate penalty for the accusation against her even if it was true. Many of my constituents, including members of my staff and I have traveled to Mexico recently on vacations, but if this issue is not dealt with soon, many Canadians will not be visiting Mexico ever again. The Brenda Martin incident combined with several other recent justice issues involving Canadians visiting Mexico are becoming a national concern in Canada, and it is only a matter of time before more people speak out about these events in your country. I know of no other country where Canadians have suffered severe consequences as they have recently in Mexico. In order to maintain the good relationship that Canada has had with Mexico for many decades, it is imperative that this matter come to a positive conclusion immediately. If this case is not resolved soon, I consider it my responsibility to notify every single one of my constituents to caution them that their safety is at risk in Mexico, and that Mexico does not respond to Canadian attempts to seek justice on their behalf. Every Member of Parliament is able to send a "householder" to every constituent in their riding four times a year. My next "householder" will include this caution if Ms. Martin's case is not concluded, and I know that many other MPs are considering the same action. Obviously our preference is to have Ms. Martin's case resolved and an improved line of communication between justice authorities in Mexico and Canada established. Thank you for considering my thoughts. Sincerely,
Bill Casey, M.P. Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley
Have your say, write to the Mexican Ambassador at the following address (regular mail and email)
His Excellency Emilio Rafael José
Goicoechea Luna
45 O'Connor Street, Suite 1000 Fax: (613) 235-9123
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March 2008 CASEY CALLS ATTENTION TO CF DISCOUNTS dot CA Recently, a former member of the Canadian Forces named Christopher Smith made contact with the office to let us know about his website www.cfdiscounts.ca. This site is beneficial to military members both past and present and it is designed to be a single source to current and former CF members where they can find businesses, from anywhere in Canada, that offer discounts or specials as a way to show their support and appreciation. Please find a link to Mr. Smith's website to the left under "For The Troops". Environment Minister should toughen government's own greenhouse gas standards
Casey calls on Prime Minister to cease negotiations on sub maintenance contract (This press release has multiple attachments)
Casey calls on the Auditor General to review submarine maintenance contract (This press release has multiple attachments)
January 21, 2008 BILL WINS POLITICAL WILL AWARD FROM NOVA SCOTIA ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
Bill was presented with an award for his Political Will by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN). Pictured with Bill (from the right) is the Executive Director of the NSEN (left) and Fred Blois (right), a member of the Citizens Against the Burning of Tires (CABOT), who nominated Bill for the award. Bill is the first politician to get the Political Will award.
Casey reminds employers of application deadline for summer student job grants
Casey pleased Crown Share panel members have been appointed
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