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Appointment as Critic for Water Policy

Ottawa – Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis and Chair of the federal Liberal Quebec Caucus, was today named to the Liberal Opposition’s shadow cabinet as Critic for Federal Water Policy. The water-critic’s position is a new one within the Liberal shadow cabinet. Founder of the national Liberal Water Caucus, Scarpaleggia is a proponent [...]

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Newsletter to Constituents

Fall 2007

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Scarpaleggia launches motion calling for a Canadian water policy

Ottawa – The federal government must implement a comprehensive water policy to protect and enhance Canada’s water resources, said Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis and chair of the federal Liberal Water Caucus. Scarpaleggia argued this point earlier today during an hour-long debate on a motion he introduced to the House of Commons. “Water [...]

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Prohibiting bisphenol A (toxic substance)

Ottawa – The government should move to ban bisphenol A, a highly toxic chemical used in food and beverage containers, said Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis and chair of the Quebec Liberal Caucus. Based on the overwhelming scientific evidence that suggests bisphenol A is harmful to humans even in very low doses, Scarpaleggia—who [...]

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Lana Hamilton

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep sorrow to mark the passing of one of the West Island of Montreal’s most wonderful and engaging citizens.       When Lana de Liamchin Hamilton passed away in early March of this year, I, like all those who knew her, felt a mixture of sadness and humble admiration for [...]

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