November 21, 2007

 

“DEVOLIN ELECTED CHAIR OF THE ABORIGINAL AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE”

 

 

OTTAWA – Local MP Barry Devolin has been elected Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. This follows his appointment to the committee earlier this month by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

 

“I am really excited about this new role,” stated Devolin. “Aboriginal Affairs is a critical department in the federal government, and last month’s Speech from the Throne identified northern issues and Arctic sovereignty as one of our Conservative Government's five priorities.”

 

“ Canada has both opportunities and challenges in the north. These include retreating polar ice caps, rising global demand for resources and the prospect of year-round shipping," said Devolin.

 

Standing committees are composed of 12 Members of the House of Commons, and party representation is roughly proportional to the number of seats each party has in the House. In the 39th Parliament, that means 5 Conservatives, 4 Liberals, 2 Bloc Quebecois and 1 NDP member on each committee.

 

Previously, Devolin has served on the House of Commons Standing Committees on Human Resources, Social Development & the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Citizenship & Immigration, and Agriculture & Agri-Food.  He will also continue his position as the Government Liaison with the Korean Community.

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP

705-324-2400 or 866-688-9881