Report from Parliament's Hill - July 4th, 2008

By Prince George - Peace River M.P. Jay Hill As I celebrated Canada Day with the residents of Prince George at Fort George Park this year, the sense of national pride I revel in each July 1st was even stronger. On this 141st year since Confederation, there are so many reasons to rejoice in a nation that strives to nurture strong, peaceful communities both for its own citizens and for people in need around the world. 2008 is an especially important year as we mark historic anniversaries across Canada, from Nova Scotia’s 250th anniversary of the establishment of representative government, one of the world’s first democracies, to the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec City to our proud commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Given that particular occasion, it is... [read full story]