The Honourable Diane Marleau to support Bob Rae
I am very pleased to announce that as of today my very own Member of Parliament has joined Team Rae. Here is the release straight from BobRae.ca
Sudbury (September 7, 2006) - The Honourable Diane Marleau, Member of Parliament for Sudbury and former Cabinet Minister under Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, today announced that she will support Bob Rae’s campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
“Bob Rae has a deep understanding of the issues facing our country today,” said Mrs. Marleau. “He recognizes the value of an independent Canadian foreign policy. He knows how crucial it is to maintain and defend Canada’s public health care system. Just as importantly, Bob understands that the future of Canada depends on the sustainability of our regions. The federal government must play a positive role in ensuring opportunity and prosperity for the citizens of the North. Now, more than ever, we need an experienced hand to take the lead. That is why I believe Bob is the best candidate for Sudbury, for Northern Ontario and for Canada.”
“Diane Marleau is one of the most highly-regarded members of the Liberal Caucus,” said Bob Rae. “Her commitment to public service is remarkable, and I have always been impressed with the integrity with which she serves her constituents and her country. She has been a leading advocate for regional economic development and an ardent defender of the Canada Health Act. I am delighted to have the support of such a distinguished, well-respected parliamentarian. Together, we will continue to lead the charge on these issues and others as we work to build a stronger Liberal Party, a stronger Northern Ontario and a stronger Canada.”
Diane Marleau was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988 and has been re-elected five times since. She served as Minister of Health, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister responsible for La Francophonie. She has also been a member of the House of Commons standing committee on foreign affairs. Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Mrs. Marleau served as an alderman and as a regional councillor in the Regional Municipality of Sudbury from 1980 to 1985.
Bob Rae has always been a defender of Northern Ontario’s interests. During his tenure as Premier, Bob built partnerships with industry and workers that secured employment in the transportation sector and steel, notably at Bombardier’s Thunder Bay operation and at Algoma Steel. Bob also worked to expand post-secondary education and colleges in communities such as Sudbury with the establishment of Collège Boréal.
I know I join many in saying Welcome aboard!
Sudbury (September 7, 2006) - The Honourable Diane Marleau, Member of Parliament for Sudbury and former Cabinet Minister under Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, today announced that she will support Bob Rae’s campaign for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada.
“Bob Rae has a deep understanding of the issues facing our country today,” said Mrs. Marleau. “He recognizes the value of an independent Canadian foreign policy. He knows how crucial it is to maintain and defend Canada’s public health care system. Just as importantly, Bob understands that the future of Canada depends on the sustainability of our regions. The federal government must play a positive role in ensuring opportunity and prosperity for the citizens of the North. Now, more than ever, we need an experienced hand to take the lead. That is why I believe Bob is the best candidate for Sudbury, for Northern Ontario and for Canada.”
“Diane Marleau is one of the most highly-regarded members of the Liberal Caucus,” said Bob Rae. “Her commitment to public service is remarkable, and I have always been impressed with the integrity with which she serves her constituents and her country. She has been a leading advocate for regional economic development and an ardent defender of the Canada Health Act. I am delighted to have the support of such a distinguished, well-respected parliamentarian. Together, we will continue to lead the charge on these issues and others as we work to build a stronger Liberal Party, a stronger Northern Ontario and a stronger Canada.”
Diane Marleau was first elected to the House of Commons in 1988 and has been re-elected five times since. She served as Minister of Health, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Minister of International Cooperation and Minister responsible for La Francophonie. She has also been a member of the House of Commons standing committee on foreign affairs. Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Mrs. Marleau served as an alderman and as a regional councillor in the Regional Municipality of Sudbury from 1980 to 1985.
Bob Rae has always been a defender of Northern Ontario’s interests. During his tenure as Premier, Bob built partnerships with industry and workers that secured employment in the transportation sector and steel, notably at Bombardier’s Thunder Bay operation and at Algoma Steel. Bob also worked to expand post-secondary education and colleges in communities such as Sudbury with the establishment of Collège Boréal.
I know I join many in saying Welcome aboard!
posted by Jordan | 9:51 PM
5 Comments:
Yes, and she's a Chretienite and Chretien, Bob Rae's brother and Power Corp. are behind Bob Rae...hmmm#%$$
To ontario lad:
You underestimate the ability of Bob Rae. Most polls suggest that Bob Rae has a better chance at winning Ontario than a supposed front runner. I have no doubt that Bob will take Ontario. Do you really believe Steven Harper or Jack Layton have a better chance?
To anonymous:
Diane can make her own decisions. I completely certain that her choice to support Bob comes with him being a strong leader and not Jean Chretien's personal choice.
The simple fact is, you have to question, which were better -- Rae days? or Harris years?
I have no problem figuring it out. Bob Rae saved jobs. People thank that. Moreover, I beleive the voter will see that it is difficult to call Bob Rae a socialist. That is to say he is certainly no Jack Layton or Howard Hampton.
How can you support Rae, who compared lumberwood agreement to Munich?
And here I thought I was going to get more anger over my more recent posts.
It is not my job as a supporter to agree with every single thing Bob Rae says. When I look for a leader, I have three initial questions...
1) Pro-Israel?
2) Will support marriage equality?
3) Will you help Northern Ontario?
Bob Rae is the only one who passes on all accounts. That is why I believe he the best man to lead this country.
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