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Freeing The Beer on Power & Politics

5/31/2016

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"If we can ‪#‎FreeTheBeer‬ by removing internal trade barriers, we can also create jobs and create growth in our economy without adding debt."
I was on Power & Politics last night too. Skip to the 19:00 minute mark to see: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/power-and-politics-1.3608262
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Free The Beer Press Conference

5/31/2016

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​May 30, 2016
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Free The Beer!

This morning I delivered a press conference in the House of Commons to urge the Liberals to bring the New Brunswick beer case to the Supreme Court of Canada. We need to test if the limits on inter-provincial alcohol sales are constitutional.

"This is not only important in having the potential to free the beer for Canadians, but more importantly has the potential to open our internal economy for Canadian producers. People want to buy Canadian and it should not be easier for a winery in B.C. to sell directly to Asia than to Ontario, as is the case today."

My Private Member's Bill back in 2012 freed the grapes when it lifted the federal regulations against interprovincial wine sales, and so now we must ‪#‎FreeTheBeer‬
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Free The Beer! 

5/20/2016

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Trying to get the Government to come around on free trade of beer, wine, and spirits - not quite there but making progress!
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The 4 Essential Functions of Parliament in the Canadian System

5/19/2016

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I've been reading CES Franks' The Parliament of Canada. Here is one quote that stood out to me - especially this week:

There are 4 essential functions of parliament in the Canadian system:
  1. To make a Government -- That is, to establish a legitimate government through the electoral process.
  2. To make a Government work -- That is, to give the government the authority, funds, and other resources necessary for governing the country.
  3. To make government behave -- That is, to be a watchdog over the government.
  4. To make an alternative government -- That is, to enable the opposition to present its case to the public, and become a credible choice for replacing the party in power.
Important to keep these 4 essential functions in mind. 
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Video: When it comes to Canadian liquor laws, consumers deserve certainty and the sooner the better. #freemygrapes

5/5/2016

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