Eve Adams, M.P. for Mississauga - Brampton South

Eve Adams Delivers Valentines to Veterans

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Ontario – February 13, 2011 – Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, joined the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, in a visit to the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre to deliver Valentine greetings to Veterans. The cards were created by Canadian students to demonstrate their appreciation of Canadian Veterans who reside in long-term care facilities.

“It is truly heart-warming to know that Canadians have not forgotten the sacrifices and service of our country’s heroes,” said Ms. Adams. “Creating these valentines is a small gesture, but it says so much about the special place we will always have in our hearts for our Veterans.”

The Valentines for Vets program, run by Veterans Affairs Canada, helps Canadian schools, individuals and organizations send tens of thousands of Valentine’s Day cards to Veterans in long-term care facilities across Canada. In its 16th year in Canada, the program will see Veterans in more than 2,000 long-term care facilities receive cards this Valentine’s Day.

Valentines for Vets began in the United States in 1989 when Ann Landers, the late American newspaper columnist, made a call to action in her column, encouraging her readers to send cards, on February 14, to Veterans in long-term care facilities.

For more information on the Valentines for Vets program, visit the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site at veterans.gc.ca and search “Valentines for Vets.”

November 11, 2011

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Parliamentary Secretary Eve Adams Honours Exceptional Citizens from Nova Scotia

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Halifax — Twelve citizens from Nova Scotia were honoured today for their commitment and dedication to Veterans. Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, presented these individuals with the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation during a ceremony in Halifax.

“These twelve individuals are making a real and lasting difference with their service and dedication to our nation’s truest heroes,” said Minister Blaney. “On behalf of all Canadians, I am proud to be able to acknowledge their extraordinary efforts in helping to provide the care and recognition our Veterans and their families deserve. Today we recognize their hard work and honour them.”

The Parliamentary Secretary presented the Commendation to the following individuals:

Robert Barrett, Dartmouth
Thomas Cane, Dartmouth
Russell Farrell, Halifax
Harry Ferguson, New Glasgow
John Gaetan, Scotchtown
Richard Halliday, East Clifford
Barry Keeler, Halifax
Cordell Levy, Kingston
Theodorus Martens, St. Peter’s
Donald McLeod, Bedford
Tremaine Sampson, Florence
Gerald Sigrist, Bridgewater

“It is an honour to be here today to pay tribute to these exceptional individuals who have contributed so much in service to our Veterans,” said Ms. Adams. “Our Government is proud to recognize these Canadians who volunteer their time and efforts to give back to our Veterans.”

The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation includes a bar, which can be worn below official decorations on a Veteran’s blazer, as well as a lapel pin for civilian wear and a certificate.

The Commendation is presented to individuals who have contributed to the care and well-being of Veterans and to the remembrance of their contributions, sacrifices and achievements. It is intended primarily for Veterans, but in some circumstances may also be awarded to non-Veterans. Nominations may be submitted at any time and are reviewed annually by an advisory committee.

Find more information on the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation, including the accomplishments and biographies of the 12 recipients, on the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site at >veterans.gc.ca.

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Minister makes funding announcement in Caledon

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:27:07 +0000

By Andrew Livingstone, Enterprise Staff

A Mississauga-based company working on geological imaging technology has received a $6 million boost from the federal government. Gedex Inc. was at the Brampton Flying Club last Thursday to accept $6,850,000 from the Federal Economic Development (FedDev Ontario) Agency and Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the FedDev Ontario program.
The investment will allow Gedex to accelerate testing of its next generation of geological imaging tools and build the production units that will put the technology into the hands of Canada’s natural resource exploration sector, according to a FedDev release.
“What is unique is that this technology was developed by a small company in Mississauga,” said Gedex CEO Keith Morrison. “This is the type of thing that is usually buried in the basement of a giant commodity corporation.”
Gedex Inc. has developed an airborne gravity gradiometer system that is already in high demand. The funding will aid them in creating a competitive advantage with worldwide marketing opportunities, Goodyear said.
“This is about creating that competitive edge, and will help us create the jobs of the future faster.”
Goodyear said the entire purpose of the program was exactly what he was seeing on Thursday, the complete support of Canadian businesses that are on the verge of a substantial evolution.
“It’s exactly that,” he said. “Our government is committed to making sure the people, businesses and communities of southern Ontario have the tools they need to succeed.”
The investment will be used during a two-year period to conduct field tests of Gedex’s prototype and to produce three field ready units. In addition to the anticipated creation of over 45 skilled full-time jobs in the region, Gedex is also working toward providing its services to the international market, according to the release.

Supporting the troops

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:56:39 +0000

For most people, road hockey is usually a casual affair – all that’s needed are a net, a tennis ball or puck, sticks and neighbours willing to risk life-and-limb dodging oncoming vehicles.

Not for Eve Adams, though. When the MP for Mississauga-Brampton South feels the urge to do some bodychecking or fire a slapshot, she invites Canada’s minister of national defence to join in.
Peter MacKay was in Mississauga today, in front of Adams’ Indian Summer Trail home, battling it out with Adams and neighbourhood kids in a take-no-prisoners game of road hockey.
Adams has been known to brag about her baseball prowess; it’s unclear how she fared in Canada’s national pastime.
Most of the players, including Adams and MacKay, wore red and white to support Canadian troops serving overseas.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to welcome Minister MacKay to Mississauga,” said Adams, who doubles as parliamentary secretary to Minister of Veterans Affairs Steven Blaney. “It is wonderful to be able to join together as a community to support our troops.”
jchin@mississauga.net

Eve Welcomes the Finance Minister to Our Community

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Feds will match donations to East Africa

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Mississauga-Brampton South MP Eve Adams were on hand at World Vision’s Canadian headquarters in Mississauga today to promote the East Africa Drought Relief Fund.
Between July 6 and Sept. 16, Canadians are encouraged to donate to an eligible Canadian charity responding to the drought in the Horn of Africa.
For every dollar raised, the federal government will match the same amount in donations to the East Africa Drought Relief Fund.
“Our government is deeply saddened by the extent of the crisis, which my colleague (Minister of International Cooperation) Beverley Oda has recently witnessed,” Flaherty said in his speech.
“We remain committed to helping our African friends.”
All funds raised will be added to the Canadian International Development Agency’s contribution of $22 million and a $50 million pledge by the federal government announced on Friday.
“World Vision deeply appreciates Minister Flahery’s generosity,” stated World Vision Canada president and CEO Dave Toycen.
“And we are grateful for his call to Canadians to donate to Canadian humanitarian organizations that are providing hope to those who are battling drought, disease and despair in the Horn of Africa.”
According to the United Nations, over 11 million people are suffering from a series of severe droughts affecting Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea.
Many people have fled their homes and are now left with limited access to food, clean water and shelter. The U.N. fears tens of thousands of people have already died in the famine in Somalia.

Eve Welcomes the Prime Minister to Our Community

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:42:50 +0000

Time to remember. Prime Minister Stephen Harper, accompanied by Senator Yonah Martin, receives the Government of Canada wreath from Parade Commander Sam Carr at the Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance in Meadowvale Cemetery. Harper was here to help honour those Canadians who served in the Korean War from 1953-55. Senator Martin was born in South Korea and came to Canada at age 7. Photo by Bryon Johnson

Mississauga Brampton-South MP Eve Adams joined Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he commemorated the 58th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice yesterday during a visit to neighbouring Brampton.
Adams is Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Veterans Affairs Steve Blaney, who was also on hand for the ceremony.
Harper laid a wreath at the Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance in Meadowvale Cemetery as a tribute to those who fought and died in the conflict.
Between 1950 and 1953 more than 26,000 Canadians fought in the Korean conflict, during which 516 Canadians died.
Another 7,000 Canadians served there between the signing of the armistice and the end of 1955. Canadians were one of the largest contingents in the international force.
“The selfless sacrifice of those who served in Korea helped establish Canada’s reputation as a nation that will fight against injustice and repression beyond its borders,” said Harper. He vowed that, “Canada will continue to stand fearlessly with its allies when the cause is just.”

MP Eve Adams Launches Parks Canada’s First Smartphone App on behalf of Minister Peter Kent

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:32:34 +0000

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 28, 2011) -

Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.

On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Ms. Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton, announced the launch of Parks Canada’s first smartphone application, Heritage Gourmet. Parks Canada, the world’s first national parks service, is proud to partner with Food Day Canada to present truly-Canadian culinary experiences in an easy-to-use, accessible format.

“Heritage Gourmet will inspire Canadians’ creativity and appreciation of our rich national history in a brand new way, presenting the culinary experiences of the past through modern-day technologies,” said Ms. Adams. “This application demonstrates one of the many ways Parks Canada’s programming connects Canadians to the diversity of Canadian history, culture and innovation.”

The Heritage Gourmet application, or “app,” is the result of an innovative collaboration between Parks Canada and the Algonquin College School of Hospitality and Tourism in Ottawa. Eight professional chefs from the school prepared over 60 recipes for the app, each inspired by national historic sites across the country.

The app includes photographs and detailed instructions on how to prepare a wide range of dishes. Each recipe tells the story of its origin at the national historic sites that inspired them, from “Marm Bailey’s Moose Muffle Soup” to “Gateau de tante Lora,” Prime Minister Louis St-Laurent’s favourite dessert. The recipes span several centuries of Canada’s history, from the 18th century onwards, and have been updated and perfected to ensure that they can be cooked in modern kitchens.

The app will be available to download for free through associated app stores and from the Parks Canada web site in iPhone, iPod, Android and Blackberry formats. Updates to the app will follow, offering more recipes from other national historic sites.

“Parks Canada is proud to collaborate with Food Day Canada for another very special event as part of its centennial,” said Mr. Kent. “Parks Canada’s 100th anniversary is a great occasion for Canadians and food enthusiasts everywhere to discover Canada’s culinary heritage and learn about our national historic sites. On Food Day, we will celebrate another Parks Canada first; Parks Canada’s first smartphone application.”

Parks Canada works to ensure Canada’s historic and natural heritage is protected and, through a network of 42 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas, invites Canadians and people around the world to engage in personal moments of inspiring discovery at our treasured natural and historic places.

For additional information, please see www.parkscanada.gc.ca.

Associated content is also available on the Parks Canada FTP site under “Heritage Gourmet App.” To access this content (including recipes, associated national historic sites photos, app mock-ups, and behind-the-scenes video clips of the final tasting, food photography, and the finishing touches on the Fort Anne Hedgehog), please visit:

http://pc.ftpstream.com/index.php

User name: media

Password: media1

All materials are copyright Parks Canada.

To view the photo associated with this press release, please visit the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20110727-heritage_gourmet_en_800.jpg.

MP Eve Adams, Parliamentary Sevretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Joins the Minister of Veterans Affairs to Announce New Funding for the Memory Project

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:39:32 +0000

MP Eve Adams Welcomes the Prime Minister to Our Community

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:34:08 +0000

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 27, 2011) -

Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, joined with the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, parliamentarians, youth and other dignitaries at a memorial service to commemorate the 58^th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.

Prime Minister Harper and Minister Blaney laid wreaths at the Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance. Minister Blaney later spoke at a reception about the importance of remembering the sacrifices of all Veterans who served in the Korean War.

“The selfless sacrifice of those who accepted the challenge helped establish Canada’s reputation as a nation that will fight against injustice and repression beyond its borders,” said Minister Blaney. “As one of Canada’s most significant armed engagements of the 20^th century, we must remember the sacrifices of those Veterans who gave so much in the defence of freedom and democracy and ensure that their legacy is preserved for future generations.”

From 1950 to 1953, more than 26,000 Canadians served in Korea, working to restore peace and stability to the area. An additional 7,000 Canadians served between the signing of the armistice and the end of 1955, with some Canadian troops remaining until 1957. In total, 516 brave Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice while serving with the United Nations forces.

Many gather each year at the Korea Veterans National Wall of Remembrance in Brampton, as the monument honours all Canadians who fought in the Korean War.

More information on Canada’s role in the Korean War and the Community Engagement Partnership Fund can be found on the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site at veterans.gc.ca.