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Minister Steven Blaney and Canadian Bomber Command Veterans Unveil Bomber Command Memorial in London Thursday, 28 June 2012 London, UK — The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, attended a ceremony with Canadian...

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Creation of an RCMP-led INSET in Alberta Wednesday, 06 June 2012 Ottawa - As part of its ongoing collaborative efforts to protect Canada’s national security, the RCMP is expanding its National Security Criminal Investigations Program and officially launching...

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Hawn Applauds Government of Canada Decision to Regulate Key Ingredient in 'Bath Salts' Tuesday, 05 June 2012 Ottawa – Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announced that the Canadian Government plans to regulate MDPV, a key ingredient in the illicit drug referred to as "bath...

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Member of Parliament Laurie Hawn Announces Funding for New War Memorial in Edmonton Thursday, 24 May 2012 Edmonton, Alberta – On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Centre, today announced up to...

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Government of Canada Invests in Green Agriculture Research Wednesday, 23 May 2012 Edmonton, Alberta - Canadian farmers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while mitigating their impact on the environment with the support of the Harper Government. Member of...

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Launch of the 2012 Vintage Wings of Canada Flight Season Thursday, 26 April 2012 Gatineau, Quebec – On behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, took part this evening in...

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Harper Government Supports Jobs and Growth in Edmonton Friday, 20 April 2012 EDMONTON, April 20, 2012 - New investments in arts and culture in the Edmonton region are helping boost the economy and create jobs. Support for nine arts organizations in Edmonton was announced...

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Harper Government Invests in Upgrades to TELUS World of Science in Edmonton Wednesday, 18 April 2012 EDMONTON, April 18, 2012 - TELUS World of Science in Edmonton is getting a facelift that will boost tourism and create jobs and growth throughout Alberta, thanks to support from the Government of...

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Canadian Government Provides Support for Bomber Command Memorial in London, United Kingdom Thursday, 05 April 2012 London, United Kingdom – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced the Government of Canada’s contribution of $100,000 toward the creation of a...

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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,...

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Unsung Heroines Wednesday, 04 January 2012 Marine Cassidy Little is the son of close friends of ours and we have seen him grow from womb to manhood. His story and that of the Military Wives Choir is one of sacrifice and inspiration....

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Government of Canada Invests 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...

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MP Hawn 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...

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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...

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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...

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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 Citadel...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Remains of Unknown First World War Soldier Identified Thursday, 24 February 2011 EDMONTON, AB – 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 First...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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