Media Centre
Welcome to our media centre. Here you will find resources and information regarding the MP. Please use the Media Request Form to ask a specific question, or to book an interview and our media coordinator will contact you promptly.
Government of Canada helps people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Edmonton
Monday, 23 January 2012
Edmonton, Alberta — On behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Centre,...
Government of Canada Invest in the New Royal Alberta Museum
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Edmonton, Alberta, November 16, 2011 – The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, today announced that Edmonton’s regional economy will receive a major boost...
MP Hawn is Honoured with 'Friends of Rehab Award' at the 2011 Alberta Rehabilitation Awards
Sunday, 06 November 2011
Edmonton, AB – On Friday November 4th, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, MP for Edmonton Centre was honoured with the ‘Friends of Rehab Award’ for his work with the Glenrose...
MP Hawn Rolls Out on Parliament Hill
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Ottawa, ON - Yesterday, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, CD, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, went about his daily Parliamentary routine in a very different manner – in a...
MP Hawn on Hand for Dedication Ceremony for Three Habitat for Humanity Homes
Friday, 30 September 2011
MP Hawn on Hand for Dedication Ceremony for Three Habitat for Humanity Homes
Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, attended the...
Renovations to Citadel Theatre Complete
Friday, 30 September 2011
Renovations to Citadel Theatre Complete
Edmonton, AB – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, celebrated the completion of renovations to the...
Canada Restores Historic Identities of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army, and the Royal Canadian Air Force
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
COLD LAKE, AB - The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, joined Canadian Forces members at 14 Wing Cold Lake today to celebrate the announcement made by the...
Government of Canada Takes Action to Help Women Who Are Victims of Abuse
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Edmonton, AB - Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and...
Government of Canada and Partners Unveil the CAREN Virtual Reality Medical Treatment System at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Friday, 24 June 2011
Edmonton, Alberta – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, unveiled Western Canada's first Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) virtual...
Canadian Government Takes Action to Prevent Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System
Friday, 17 June 2011
Edmonton, Alberta – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced his support for Bill C-4, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s...
Hawn Appointment a Precedent in Canadian History
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Ottawa, May 26, 2011 – Yesterday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment of the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, to the Treasury Board...
Government of Canada helps Edmonton youth prepare for the job market
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
EDMONTON, ALBERTA—Local youth who face barriers to employment received job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada’s support for an employment project....
Government of Canada Supports the 2012 World Cup of Women's Baseball
Monday, 14 March 2011
EDMONTON, March 14, 2011 – Baseball Canada will be able to count on the support of the Government of Canada to host the 2012 World Cup of Women’s Baseball. This was announced today by the...
Remains of Unknown First World War Solider Indentified
Thursday, 24 February 2011
EDMONTON, Alta. – The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, announced today that Department of National Defence has identified the remains of a...
Government of Canada supports project that promotes saving for education
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - To help low- and middle-income families in Alberta improve their financial literacy and money management skills, as well save for their children’s education, the Edmonton...
Government of Canada invests in the growth of local technology firms
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Edmonton, Alberta – Technology entrepreneurs and start-up companies will have improved access to the business development services and management expertise needed to take their ideas to market...
Hawn Celebrates Year of the Rabbit
Sunday, 06 February 2011
Edmonton, AB – Yesterday, Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, participated in events celebrating the Chinese...
Government of Canada supports seniors in Edmonton
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
EDMONTON, ALBERTA - Seniors in Edmonton have the opportunity to take part in various activities promoting healthy living, thanks to support from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Laurie Hawn,...
Prudent Action to Support the Long-Term Stability of Canada's Housing Marke
Monday, 17 January 2011
OTTAWA – Today, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced prudent adjustments to the rules for government-backed insured mortgages to support the long-term stability of...
5th Consecutive Christmas in Afghanistan for MP Laurie Hawn
Sunday, 26 December 2010
Edmonton, AB – The Honourable Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, returned to Canada today from a four day trip, including two...
Government of Canada Supports Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
EDMONTON, AB – On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre) and...
Government of Canada Launches New Anti-drug Campaign: New Ads Latest in Effort to Help Parents Keep their Children Drug-free
Thursday, 18 November 2010
OTTAWA – Yesterday, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, launched the latest youth drug prevention television ad, which is part of the Government of Canada’s National...
Hon. Laurie Hawn Celebrates the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration of King's University College
Saturday, 13 November 2010
Edmonton – Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, was on hand at King’s University...
MP Laurie Hawn Pleased the Government of Canada will Support Construction of New War Memorials
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Ottawa – Today, the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs, announced a new program to help communities commemorate the achievements and sacrifices of Canada’s...
Government of Canada and VIA Rail Honour Canadian Forces with Reduced Year-Round Fares
Thursday, 04 November 2010
OTTAWA — On November 1st, 2010, the Government of Canada in partnership with VIA Rail announced an unprecedented offer for military personnel, veterans and their families of a 25 per cent...
Government supports our Veterans and local Legions with 'Poppy tax' relief
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Ottawa – The Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence today showed his support for our Veterans and...
Government of Canada partners with the YMCA of Edmonton to help post-secondary graduates gain career-related work experience
Friday, 15 October 2010
Edmonton, Alberta —Post-secondary graduate youth will get an opportunity to enhance and develop their employment skills through a YMCA of Edmonton project sponsored by the Government of Canada....
Government of Canada Works with Alberta to Improve Drug Treatment Services Aimed at Youth
Thursday, 14 October 2010
EDMONTON, AB –Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, announced today, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, $6,488,367 in funding support for an...
MP Hawn Off to Holland with Troops to Participate in Nijmegen Marches
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Ottawa, ON- Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre will leave for Holland tonight with members of the Canadian Forces (CF) to participate in the 94th Annual Four Day Marches.
“I’m honoured...
MP Hawn Sworn In As Government Representative to Review Afghan Documents
Wednesday, 07 July 2010
Ottawa, ON- Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre swore an oath to fulfill the necessary security requirements yesterday, to carry out his commitment as the Government representative chosen to serve on...
MP Laurie Hawn Returns Home from Afghanistan
Friday, 04 June 2010
Edmonton, AB - Laurie Hawn, MP for Edmonton Centre, returned to Canada today from a week-long trip to Afghanistan with the Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan.
MP Hawn met with...
Governments Invest in St. Catherine Playground
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – The St. Catherine Community School Association is moving forward with the redevelopment of St. Catherine Playground thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC)...
Canada's Economic Action Plan Invests in Edmonton Cricket Pitches
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – The Alberta Cricket Association is moving forward with the replacement of turf at two Victoria Park pitches, while the Alberta Schools Cricket Association will add a cricket...
Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Jasper Place Curling Club Upgrades
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – The Jasper Place Curling Club is moving forward with upgrades to its facility thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating...
Government of Canada Invests in Elmwood Community League
Saturday, 20 March 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister...
Westmount Fitness Centre
Saturday, 20 February 2010
Edmonton, Alberta – Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre & Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister...