NVRRT: Northern Visions Regional Round Table Meeting in Leaf Rapids, 20Oct06
The NVRRT met on Friday for the first time in eons. Although the group could not achieve quorum, issues were discussed. Lets hope this intergovernmental group can make some headway over the winter by accepting/submitting proposals, opening the process to the citizens and creating awareness with all levels of gov't of the unique and near insurmountable odds northerners face daily in the pursuit of sustainable socioeconomic development.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
VOTE VOTE VOTE Leaf Rapids Election 2006
Further to our conversation , and your request for information, following are the requirements to vote as a Resident Voter for the upcoming October 25, 2006 Leaf Rapids election:
Resident Voters
In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be:
· a Canadian citizen;
· at least 18 years of age on election day; and
· a resident of the local authority for at least six months on Election Day.
The following rules apply to determine the residency of a person:
1. A person is a resident of the place where he/she has his/her ordinary residence, and to which he/she intends to return when away from it.
2. A person may be a resident of only one place at a time.
3. A person does not change residence until he/she has a new residence.
If an individual's name is not on the Leaf Rapids Voter List they will be required to sign Form 22 - Oath Of The Voter and produce identification as below:
· 1 piece if it is an official federal, provincial or municipal document showing person’s photograph, name & address (examples: Driver’s license, Firearm Registration Card)
OR
· 2 pieces of other documents (examples: medical card, tax statement, assessment statement, stamped envelope received by individual showing name and address)
As I indicated an Election Information Station should be set up at the voting station. The Oath can be taken there to avoid waiting in line at the Voting Station. The Voting Stations are divided alphabetically by Voter surnames.
Further to our conversation , and your request for information, following are the requirements to vote as a Resident Voter for the upcoming October 25, 2006 Leaf Rapids election:
Resident Voters
In order to be eligible to vote, a person must be:
· a Canadian citizen;
· at least 18 years of age on election day; and
· a resident of the local authority for at least six months on Election Day.
The following rules apply to determine the residency of a person:
1. A person is a resident of the place where he/she has his/her ordinary residence, and to which he/she intends to return when away from it.
2. A person may be a resident of only one place at a time.
3. A person does not change residence until he/she has a new residence.
If an individual's name is not on the Leaf Rapids Voter List they will be required to sign Form 22 - Oath Of The Voter and produce identification as below:
· 1 piece if it is an official federal, provincial or municipal document showing person’s photograph, name & address (examples: Driver’s license, Firearm Registration Card)
OR
· 2 pieces of other documents (examples: medical card, tax statement, assessment statement, stamped envelope received by individual showing name and address)
As I indicated an Election Information Station should be set up at the voting station. The Oath can be taken there to avoid waiting in line at the Voting Station. The Voting Stations are divided alphabetically by Voter surnames.
Leaf Rapids Candidates Forum, 22Oct06
Further to the comments made at the forum from the 5 candidates, here is a brief synopsis:
1. Economic & Social Development: defined as jobs, business creation, business planning, recreation, youth recreation & health, includes talk about daycare, hockey, bowling, outdoor recreation
2. CMHC: empty homes, suggestions ranged from immediate meeting with CMHC to Class Action Lawsuit vs CMHC by TofLR.
3. Communication: LACK OF!! all candidates lamented the fact we have poor comms in the community and that simple language is required to get the message out.
4. Taxation: Max Tax concept, No Tax for a year, working with those in arrears to come up with payment plan, assistance with tax prep for Revenue Canada, budget workshop. All candidates said they would never evict someone behind on taxes.
5. Community Input: Openness, transparency, open door, approachable, represent on citizens behalf, input from citizens, equality, what do you want to do? Strategic Process...These comments and many more like them were made many, many times.
6. Global Warming, Road to Nunavut, Agriculture, Regionalism: Diverse comments throughout the forum, theme would be "Heads Up! for Leaf Rapids" on these subjects
There were opening statements and 7 questions. I have 15 pages of notes if you require more info...
Further to the comments made at the forum from the 5 candidates, here is a brief synopsis:
1. Economic & Social Development: defined as jobs, business creation, business planning, recreation, youth recreation & health, includes talk about daycare, hockey, bowling, outdoor recreation
2. CMHC: empty homes, suggestions ranged from immediate meeting with CMHC to Class Action Lawsuit vs CMHC by TofLR.
3. Communication: LACK OF!! all candidates lamented the fact we have poor comms in the community and that simple language is required to get the message out.
4. Taxation: Max Tax concept, No Tax for a year, working with those in arrears to come up with payment plan, assistance with tax prep for Revenue Canada, budget workshop. All candidates said they would never evict someone behind on taxes.
5. Community Input: Openness, transparency, open door, approachable, represent on citizens behalf, input from citizens, equality, what do you want to do? Strategic Process...These comments and many more like them were made many, many times.
6. Global Warming, Road to Nunavut, Agriculture, Regionalism: Diverse comments throughout the forum, theme would be "Heads Up! for Leaf Rapids" on these subjects
There were opening statements and 7 questions. I have 15 pages of notes if you require more info...
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba at 1-800-203-2343.
Changing Needs of Rural, Northern & Remote Women in Manitoba
October 19, 2006
Juniper Centre
Thompson, Manitoba
Plan to join the Rural Team Manitoba’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues for a one-day symposium focusing on the changing needs of women in rural, northern and remote communities in Manitoba.
Symposium Goals:
§ To inform participants about “The Changing Needs of Rural, Northern and Remote Women
in Manitoba Report” that was developed in 2005 by the Standing Committee (www.rural.gc.ca)
§ To provide an opportunity for facilitated discussion about the issues identified in the report.
§ To encourage communities to engage in identifying what could be done to address
the issues.
Keynote Speaker:
Crystal Laborero, Chair,
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
Participation is free, lunch is included. Space is limited.
Register now by completing the attached form.
Program
8:30 Registration
9:00 Introduction and overview of report
9:30 Session 1: Childcare
10:40 Break
11:00 Session 2: Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health
12:00 Lunch & Keynote:
Crystal Laborero, Chair, Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council on Rural & Northern Decision Making Capacity
1:30 Session 3: Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship
2:40 Break
3:00 Session 4: Education & Training
4:00 Closing Remarks
4:30 Adjournment
Registration Form
Name (first and last as it would appear on a name tag)
Organization (if applicable)
Position
Mailing Address
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Seminar Details :
Of the following five seminars, please identify your main area of interest. If you have more than one area of interest, please number 1 to 5 with 1 being your first choice, etc:
Childcare
Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health
Rural and Northern Decision Making Capacity
Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship
Education & Training
Please indicate if you would require travel or accommodation assistance in order to attend. Yes No
Luncheon & Keynote Presentation
Will you be taking part in the luncheon and keynote presentation? Yes No
Registration Deadline: October 12, 2006
Registration & Information
Send registration forms to maren_gnall@phac-aspc.gc.ca or fax to: 204-983-8674
For more information, contact the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba at 1-800-203-2343.
The Rural Team’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues was formed in 2004 to identify opportunities and mechanisms for Rural Team Manitoba to work together to increase the awareness of women's issues related to the social and economic well-being of rural, remote and northern Manitoba women. The members of the committee are committed to be a resource and to network with other team members and community organizations to facilitate the participation of rural, remote and northern women in the social, economic and political life of Canada.
Changing Needs of Rural, Northern & Remote Women in Manitoba
October 19, 2006
Juniper Centre
Thompson, Manitoba
Plan to join the Rural Team Manitoba’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues for a one-day symposium focusing on the changing needs of women in rural, northern and remote communities in Manitoba.
Symposium Goals:
§ To inform participants about “The Changing Needs of Rural, Northern and Remote Women
in Manitoba Report” that was developed in 2005 by the Standing Committee (www.rural.gc.ca)
§ To provide an opportunity for facilitated discussion about the issues identified in the report.
§ To encourage communities to engage in identifying what could be done to address
the issues.
Keynote Speaker:
Crystal Laborero, Chair,
Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council
Participation is free, lunch is included. Space is limited.
Register now by completing the attached form.
Program
8:30 Registration
9:00 Introduction and overview of report
9:30 Session 1: Childcare
10:40 Break
11:00 Session 2: Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health
12:00 Lunch & Keynote:
Crystal Laborero, Chair, Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council on Rural & Northern Decision Making Capacity
1:30 Session 3: Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship
2:40 Break
3:00 Session 4: Education & Training
4:00 Closing Remarks
4:30 Adjournment
Registration Form
Name (first and last as it would appear on a name tag)
Organization (if applicable)
Position
Mailing Address
Phone
Fax
Seminar Details :
Of the following five seminars, please identify your main area of interest. If you have more than one area of interest, please number 1 to 5 with 1 being your first choice, etc:
Childcare
Family Issues: Safety, Security & Health
Rural and Northern Decision Making Capacity
Employment, Income & Entrepreneurship
Education & Training
Please indicate if you would require travel or accommodation assistance in order to attend. Yes No
Luncheon & Keynote Presentation
Will you be taking part in the luncheon and keynote presentation? Yes No
Registration Deadline: October 12, 2006
Registration & Information
Send registration forms to maren_gnall@phac-aspc.gc.ca or fax to: 204-983-8674
For more information, contact the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba at 1-800-203-2343.
The Rural Team’s Standing Committee on Women’s Issues was formed in 2004 to identify opportunities and mechanisms for Rural Team Manitoba to work together to increase the awareness of women's issues related to the social and economic well-being of rural, remote and northern Manitoba women. The members of the committee are committed to be a resource and to network with other team members and community organizations to facilitate the participation of rural, remote and northern women in the social, economic and political life of Canada.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Attached is a brochure about the event which being held to discuss women's issues including childcare, family, safety, security, health, income, employment, entrepreneurship, education, training and decision-making capacity. It is both an invitation to participate as well as a request to pass it along to people in the Thompson community.
We anticipate that travel, accommodation and childcare may be a concern for some participants. In light of this, funds may be available to assist with travel, accommodation and childcare for participants. Requests for assistance will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
The event is being hosted by the Rural Team Standing Committee on Women's Issues.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Mary Jane Loustel
CEO
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
100-207 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1M5
We anticipate that travel, accommodation and childcare may be a concern for some participants. In light of this, funds may be available to assist with travel, accommodation and childcare for participants. Requests for assistance will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
The event is being hosted by the Rural Team Standing Committee on Women's Issues.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Mary Jane Loustel
CEO
Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba
100-207 Donald Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1M5
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