Items of Note, both local and national about the work of Nathan Cullen, the NDP MP for Skeena - Bulkley Valley in the capital, as well as other items from the Federal Governments actions which may impact on the Northwest.
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General Overview of notes of interest from the Federal Political Scene
(From our political blog D'Arcy McGee)
2018
December
December 24 -- New year, new chief of staff and a by-election bid: Singh eyes 2019
December 23 -- Cullen talks fishing, forestry, affordability
December 21 -- While majority chose First Past the Post, referendum results note differing opinions on electoral reform across Northwest BC NCR
December 20 -- Prince Rupert's Federal workers take their Phoenix Pay concerns to the kitchen NCR
December 19 -- Lack of urgency from the Liberals on tanker ban: Cullen
December 19 -- Waters off Haida Gwaii one of two new critical habitat areas identified by Federal Government NCR
December 19 -- Passport Services expand to Northwest Communities NCR
December 18 -- Up for Sale, Ridley Terminals puts its best foot forward with November results NCR
December 14 -- Coast Guard introduces New High End endurance Search and Rescue lifeboat to be based in Prince Rupert NCR
December 13 -- Tanker Moratorium plans to navigate Senate Committee process in 2019 NCR
December 12 -- Oil tanker ban to be reviewed by committee
December 11 -- Federal NDP's Fisheries Critic won't run in next election NCR
December 10 -- Grim situation in coming year for Northwest, BC fisheries
December 6 -- Cullen keeps heat on Liberals over Grewal controversy NCR
December 5 -- Paying cross border respects from Prince Rupert for former U.S. President George H.W. Bush NCR
December 4 -- MP and MLA set to host Holiday Open House in Prince Rupert NCR
December 3 -- Thoughts on consumer packaging ban gains Terrace resident the win in MP Nathan Cullen's Create Your Canada contest NCR
November
November 30 -- Ottawa funds Haida, GitGa'at to pilot shipping info system
November 30 -- Senate report calls for Coast Guard to stand alone with focus on Search and Rescue funding NCR
November 29 -- Heiltsuk granted intervenor status at Tras Mountain hearings
November 28 -- Ben Korving wins create your own Canada contest
November 28 -- Terrace man wins MP's Create Your Canada
November 28 -- Terrace man's consumer packaging proposal wins Cullen's 'Create you Canada' contest
November 27 -- Terrace resident wins MP Nathan Cullen's 'Create YOur Canada' contest
November 27 -- Federal government funs two Indigenous forestry projects
November 20 -- Enhanced protection for Gwaii Haanas under Land-Sea- People plan
November 19 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP urging Liberals to negotiate U.S. tariffs on Canadian products
November 16 -- Dedication ceremony offers apology and hails historic past of Prince Rupert's Cherry Blossom trees NCR
November 16 -- Four Northern BC First Nations Communities involved in Federal Pilot Program
November 16 -- Nathan Cullen named Parliamentarian of the Year
November 15 -- Canadian Coast Guard to increase radar coverage for areas off North Coast and Haida Gwaii NCR
November 14 -- Ottawa funds 28 Indigenous Guardian programs
November 13 -- Cullen believes there is still a chance to defeat US aluminum tariffs
November 10 -- Nathan Cullen named 2018 Parliamentarian of the Year
November 9 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen voted Parliamentarian of the year
November 9 -- MP Nathan Cullen takes the Ridley Terminal Sale issue to Question Period NCR
November 8 -- MPs need to consult women, social media companies about online behaviour: Cullen
November 7 -- Cullen says US midterm elections reveal deep divide in that Nation
November 7 -- Feds Announce Major investment in Prince Rupert Port Infrastructure
November 7 -- Federal Government announces 21.9 million dollars in investments in the Port of Prince Rupert
November 7 -- Federal Government to invest close to 22 million dollars on Port infrastructure and new access route to Fairview NCR
November 6 -- Nathan Cullen named Parliamentarian of the Year (video)
November 6 -- Cullen Named Parliamentarian of the Year by Macleans
November 6 -- Cullen named Parliamentarian of the Year by peers
November 6 -- Nathan Cullen named Parliamentarian of the Year at Ottawa ceremony NCR
November 5 -- Ridley Terminals Sale Notice has MP Nathan Cullen calling for more details on government's "rushed timeline" NCR
October
October 30 -- Daughters of the Vote seeks applications from Young Women in the Northwest for Skeena-Bulkley Valley representative for Ottawa initiative NCR
October 26 -- MP Nathan Cullen points to flaws of Bill C-76 when it comes to protections for free and fair elections NCR
October 18 -- Minister Sohi announces nearly $670,000 in funding for Kitselas Forestry projects
October 17 -- Ottawa funds Gitxsan bioheat project in Hazelton
October 15 -- Federal Minister Carolyn Bennett speaks on Wet'suwet'en memorandum
October 9 -- Cullen seeking images of northwest for calendar
October 3 -- Nathan Cullen does not share Premier's optimism over new trade agreement
October 3 -- MP Nathan Cullen believes Federal Government should follow LNG Canada's example
October 3 -- Cullen, Liberals and Kitimat welcome LNG decision
September
September 28 -- Pacific Salmon Treaty agreement heads to U.S., Canadian governments for final approval NCR
September 24 -- Nathan Cullen urges federal government to accept new salmon framework
September 24 -- Time for Federal Fisheries Minister Wilkinson to book a flight to Prince Rupert NCR
September 20 -- Cullen disappointed in New Federal Fisheries Minister
September 20 -- Cullen supports Liberal NAFTA stance - no deal better than bad deal
September 19 -- NDP MP Cullen frustrated with Salmon season
September 19 -- Nathan Cullen looks ahead towards 2019 federal election (video)
September 19 -- Nathan Cullen's frustration with Federal Fisheries Minister (video)
September 19 -- Supreme Court appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline decision unlikely, says MP Nathan Cullen
September 19 -- MP Nathan Cullen stresses importance of certainty in Smithers remains investigation
September 19 -- Cullen to fisheries minister: do your job
September 11 -- NDP leader Jagmeet Singh now far removed from those carefree summer days of slinging Ice Cream with MP Nathan Cullen NCR
September 6 -- New mandate letter for Fisheries Minister puts focus on jobs, stock protection and environment NCR
September 4 -- Natural Resources Committee hold emergency Trans Mountain meeting
September 4 -- Nathan Cullen among MP's to sit in on emergency committee session on TransMountain decision NCR
August
August 31 -- Cullen, NDP, happy with Trans Mountain decision
August 31 -- Notley calls for Trudeau to bring Trans Mountain appeal before Supreme Court
August 31 -- MP Nathan Cullen reacts to Trans Mountain decision
August 30 -- Federal Government dealt two consecutive blows relating to Trans Mountain pipeline
August 29 -- Wilf Adam meets up with Trudeau
August 28 -- EI seasonal fisheries (video)
August 23 -- Nathan Cullen talks wildfire cooperation at annual summer BBQ
August 23 -- 'We painted fairly good picture' for Prime Minister Trudeau
August 23 -- Trudeau visits Prince George
August 23 -- Prime Minister addresses wildfire concerns in Prince George
August 22 -- Trudeau forms fire committee, set to visit wildfire region Thursday
August 23 -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks wildfires, resource allocation in Northern BC
August 22 -- MP Cullen's annual summer BBQ to benefit wildfire evacuees
August 21 -- Four seek federal Conservative nomination
August 14 -- MP Nathan Cullen takes aim at Ridley Terminals Inc sale announcement
August 14 -- Cullen calls sale of Ridley Terminals "short-sighted"
August 14 -- Ridley Terminals for Sale (video)
August 14 -- Frustrated Cullen calls out Federal Government on proposed Ridley Sale NCR
August 10 -- "A Missed Opportunity for Reconciliation" ... Heiltsuk First Nation disappointed after Federal contract award on ocean towing NCR
August 10 -- Prince Rupert in line for $600,000 plus in first of two gas tax allocations NCR
August 9 -- Federal Government to consult First Nations on Ridley Sale (video)
August 9 -- Ridley Terminals goes back on the market NCR
August 9 -- Regional Politicians tour the Telegraph Lake/Dease Lake area to assess wildfire situation NCR
August 8 -- MP Nathan Cullen on attempts to delay the Coastal GasLink probe (video)
August 8 -- Cullen Stays Calm Amid Pipeline Challenge
July
July 30 -- For the Federal NDP there are few safer seats than Skeena Bulkley Valley NCR
July 27 -- Cullen invites new fisheries minister to tour northwest
July 27 -- MP Nathan Cullen turns travel agent with call for Fisheries Minister to visit Northwest NCR
July 26 -- Nathan Cullen wants a newly elected Federal Minister to visit the North
July 26 -- Cullen invites Fisheries Minister to Northwest
July 26 -- Cullen invites new fisheries minister to the Northwest
July 26 -- Perry Bellegarde retains AFN leadership for another three year term NCR
July 24 -- Miles Richardson seeks top post as AFN convention gets underway in Vancouver NCR
July 23 -- Cullen, Morris face off on proportional representation debate
July 19 -- Nathan Cullen talks proportional voting
July 19 -- Electoral Reform debate in Terrace (video)
July 19 -- Packed House for Electoral Reform Debate
July 19 -- Morris, Cullen debate proportional representation
July 18 -- PG-MacKenzie MLA using Cnadian charter as basis for electoral reform debate
July 18 -- MP Nathan Cullen and MLA MIke Morris to take up theme of Electoral Reform in debate tonight in Terrace NCR
July 18 -- Northern BC MLA using Canadian Charter as basis for electoral reform debate with Local MP
July 18 -- Prime Minister Trudeau shuffles cabinet; among the changes a new Fisheries Minister NCR
July 13 -- Jagmeet Singh on North Coast industry and fisheries
July 13 -- NDP leader lands in Smithers
July 13 -- Province turns to Federal Government for help with Greyhound situation
July 12 -- Singh calls on Trudeau Government to Save Regional Bus Service
July 12 -- Federal NDP leader wraps up Northwest Tour
July 12 -- NDP to push for federal solution for transportation concerns in wake of Greyhound closures NCR
July 11 -- MP Nathan Cullen says fairness is the key when it comes to recreational fishing
July 11 -- Federal NDP leader on Greyhound leaving Western Canada (video)
July 11 -- Federal NDP leader tours northern B.C.
July 11 -- Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visits Terrace
July 11 -- Jagmeet Singh visits the Northwest (video)
July 11 -- Jagmeet Singh's Northwest tour continues in Prince Rupert today NCR
July 10 -- Cullen introduces NDP leader to local residents, discuss Northwest issues
July 9 -- Jagmeet Singh and Nathan Cullen give out free ice-cream at Bovill Square
July 9 -- Nathan Cullen, Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Smithers today
July 6 -- Hartley Bay to be added to Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue station network; Seal Cove Base to get new lifeboat vessel NCR
July 6 -- NDP leader Jagmeet Singh charts course for Northwest tour next week NCR
June
June 29 -- NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Cullen to tour Northern B.C.
June 29 -- Eagle Spirit Energy hails proposed pipeline to Grassy Point as "cleanest energy project on the Planet" NCR
June 25 -- We're expecting a book report Mr. Prime Minister NCR
June 22 -- Ocean Protection Agreement (video)
June 21 -- Is the United States a safe third country under Trump? NDP MP Nathan Cullen isn't sure (audio)
June 21 -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on BC Government's environmental concerns
June 21 -- Trudeau and area First Nations announce new ocean management and protection plan in Prince Rupert
June 21 -- Justin Trudeau in Prince Rupert (video)
June 21 -- Trudeau announces First Nations marine initiatives partnership
June 21 -- Trudeau visits Prince Rupert today
June 21 -- Trudeau announces bioregional oceans protection agreement in Prince Rupert
June 21 -- Tracking Mr. Trudeau NCR
June 21 -- Fourteen Coastal First Nations to join Federal government in partnership on marine protection NCR
June 22 -- Is the United States a safe third country under Trump? NDP MP Nathan Cullen isn't sure (audio)
June 20 -- Trudeau to visit Prince Rupert Thursday
June 20 -- Prime Minister to make Prince Rupert pit stop on Thursday NCR
June 18 -- Ethics watchdog says Bill Morneau didn't break law with pension bill
June 13 -- MP Nathan Cullen continues pipeline criticism
June 12 -- Why NDP MP Nathan Cullen said Trans Mountain purchase is 'biggest lemon' in Canadian history
June 12 -- NDP MP Nathan Cullen weighs in on Trump/Trudeau spat, along with Trans Mountain NCR
June 7 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP, Nathan Cullen, speaks on upcoming G7 summit
June 5 -- MP gives Northwest chance to 'Create Your Canada'
June 4 -- Mr. Cullen's pension pipeline
June 4 -- NDP urges Commons to affirm support for Indigenous rights amid pipeline tension
May
May 30 -- Cullen roasts Trudeau: He knows it's not legal to smoke weed until August, right?
May 30 -- MP asks if Prime Minister 'smokes pot' after $4.5B pipeline purchase
May 29 -- Nathan Cullen mocks Liberal decision to purchase Trans Mountain pipeline
May 29 -- Cullen rips Trans Mountain purchase
May 25 -- Federal Government to invest in North Coast salmon habitat rehabilitation NCR
May 23 -- Nathan Cullen hosts 'Create Your Canada' contest
May 22 -- Contest aims to turn Northwest ideas into Canadian law
May 20 -- Federal NDP stance on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion exposes fault lines in party
May 19 -- Contest seeks new ideas for new federal laws, MP to turn winner into private bill
May 17 -- Nathan Cullen on Trans Mountain Pipeline Politics (video)
May 17 -- City of Prince Rupert to support Nathan Cullen's call for federal attention to Highway 16 transportation issues, add on concerns over VIA Rail as well NCR
May 16 -- Will you submit a law to the Create your Canada contest?
May 16 -- Prince Rupert Residents Pitch "Create Your Canada" Ideas
May 15 -- Tanker ban bill passes Houses of Commons
May 14 -- MP Nathan Cullen seeks Council support in quest for Federal action on Highway 16 Transportation NCR
May 11 -- Skeena, Nass fisheries closed: Cullen slams government inaction
May 10 -- MP Cullen supportive of new Electoral Bill
May 10 -- Cullen invites Constituents to "Create your Canada"
May 10 -- Nathan Cullen's Create your Canada contest (video)
May 10 -- Cullen reacts to salmon closure and the oil tanker ban
May 10 -- Nathan Cullen to launch new initiative, seeking to create a better Canada NCR
May 10 -- North Coast Tanker Ban clears House of Commons, focus now shifts to Senate NCR
May 9 -- Cullen to request Federal Help for those impacted by fishery closures
May 9 -- Cullen to seek financial help for Skeena fishery impact (audio)
May 9 -- Nathan Cullen on Sport Fishing Salmon Closures (video)
May 7 -- Liberals reversing course on new elections' chief, NDP say
May 7 -- Amid Trans Mountain woes ... Eagle Spirit plans get time in the spotlight NCR
April
April 27 -- Islands leaders make the case for full northern tax deduction
April 26 -- Mismanaged salmon farms unacceptable: Cullen
April 23 -- Nathan Cullen to keep focus on salmon issues in Parliament NCR
April 20 -- Salmon fishery top of mind as Cullen returns to Parliament
April 20 -- MP Nathan Cullen talks salmon and riding tour
April 17 -- Emergency debate on Trans Mountain held last night in House of Commons
April 17 -- Why Nathan Cullen is the best orator on Parliament Hill
March
March 31 -- Cullen says DFO meeting productive
March 30 -- Recent tour with John Horgan highlights expanded role for Nathan Cullen with Federal NDP NCR
March 29 -- Cullen calls for full debate on gun bill
March 29 -- Prince Rupert Environmental Society joins petition drive in support of Federal Tanker Ban NCR
March 28 -- Cullen on DFO (video)
March 28 -- Cullen concerned about draft salmon harvest plans
March 28 -- Nathan Cullen updates themes on salmon season concerns for 2018 NCR
March 27 -- Cullen and Horgan to make several stops along BC's North west this week
March 22 -- MPs weigh in on new gun legislation
March 21 -- Cullen asking for non-political approach to stricter gun regulations
March 21 -- Cullen on guns (video)
March 19 -- Cullen looking for answers as DFO looks at Skeena and Nass salmon closure NCR
March 17 -- MP Nathan Cullen joins the debate over DFO plans for summer fishing season NCR
March 16 -- Cullen on the fishery (video)
March 16 -- Cullen calls for unity in facing difficult salmon season
March 16 -- Cullen calls on DFO for quick notice of any salmon closures
March 16 -- We need to protect our wild salmon
March 15 -- Cullen calls for unity as the Northwest faces potentially bleak salmon season (audio)
March 15 -- Cullen demands better leadership over salmon crisis
March 2 -- Cullen on the good and bad of the federal budget
March 2 -- Opportunity seen to improve Highway 16 transit after Greyhound leaves
February
February 28 -- Cullen on the Opioid crisis (video)
February 28 -- Softwood Lumber not a priority for Federal Government: Nathan Cullen
February 27 -- Cullen on the Federal Budget (video)
February 22 -- No Safe Transportation on Highway 16 could lead to dangerous decisions: MP
February 22 -- "Disappointment" makes for the main theme to Northwest commentary on PTB's Greyhound decision NCR
February 10 -- MP criticizes CN culture after coal train derailment
February 7 -- MP Cullen takes on new BC liaison role to help with proportional representation
February 2 -- Recent rail incidents on the minds of residents in the Northwest interior region NCR
February 1 -- MMIWG Inquiry heads for Prince George to host "Statement Gathering" session NCR
February 1 -- MP Cullen has concerns over Halibut discussion results NCR
January
January 31 -- Mayor Brain, City Manager Long in Ottawa for meetings with Federal officials NCR
January 29 -- International Pacific Halibut Commission discussions fail to reach agreement on catch allocations for 2018 NCR
January 27 -- MP Nathan Cullen clarifies comments from recent statements on Liberal's summer job restrictions NCR
January 26 -- Cullen apologizes over 'offensive' rule supporting women's reproductive rights
January 25 -- NDP MP apologizes for comments on abortion-rights requirement in jobs program (video)
January 25 -- Jagmeet Singh affirms NDP's support for reproductive rights after MP Nathan Cullen's misstep
January 25 -- NDP MP Nathan Cullen apologizes after critique of anti-abortion job grant changes
January 24 -- Jagmeet Singh affirms NDP's support for reproductive rights after MP Nathan Ullen's misstep
January 24 -- NDP's Nathan Cullen adds his voice to those condemning Trudeau government's summer job abortion stance
January 23 -- Moving Day on the horizon for offices of MLA Rice/MP Cullen NCR
January 19 -- Prime Minister offers support for struggling Murdered and Missing Inquiry NCR
January 17 -- We need to be on solid ground with our female MPs: Cullen
January 12 -- MP Nathan Cullen Disappointed after member of MMIWG resigns
January 12 -- Cullen says Liberals must get MMIW inquiry back on track
January 12 -- Cullen weighs in on latest departure from national inquiry
January 12 -- Cullen on what's in store for 2018
January 8 -- Male MPs must work to combat sexaual misconduct on Parliament Hill: Cullen
January 5 -- Cullen Look-ahead (video)
January 5 -- Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen Previews 2018
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