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THE PEOPLE VERSUS PROROGATION

Perhaps nothing is as important to the health of democracy as dissenting opinion and accountability. They are inconvenient, uncomfortable and can be outright damning for ruling parties. But they help to ensure that the government’s focus is on serving the people and not its own self-interest.. Read Mark's full statement.


Harper prorogues Parliament

Harper's decision to prorogue Parliament is an attack on our democracy.
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CPAC interview with Mark Holland

Highlights from the CPAC Beyond Politics interview with Mark Holland. Host Catherine Clark asks Mark about politics and family matters and things in between. 

 

Support for a Land Trust in
North Pickering - June 11, 2009

 

"We have to move beyond just talking about being against an airport in North Pickering, that argument has been effectively made, and start pursuing the idea of a Land Trust to permanently protect this oasis and create a green infrastructure for future generations."

 Mark is the Liberal Party's critic for Public Safety & National Security

“It is incredibly important that we hold the Harper Conservatives to account,” said Holland. “I am pleased to be able to contribute in my responsibility for national security issues.”

For more information, please see news release

New on markholland.ca

  • Video Archive: View Mark's video reports about news from the House of Commons and events in Ajax-Pickering. See video archive page.

  • Issues and Legislation: A link to a summary of Mark's position on Canada's role in the War in Afghanistan has been added to the Issues and Legislation page. See full summary.

  • Order congratulatory letters and certificates for special birthdays and anniversaries. See information and online form.

  • Latest news releases: Mark regularly issues news releases on developments affecting his constituents or on actions of the government. See recent news releases.

  • Latest newsletters: Mark publishes The Mark Holland Report, which is mailed to all constituents, four times a year. He also periodically sends The Mark Holland Update to different parts of the constituency. See current and back issues.

  • Welcome: Mark's welcome message has been moved to a new location.

Help for Haiti The recent earthquake has resulted in countless deaths and widespread devastation impacting millions of people. You can help by donating to aid organizations active in the region. Find out more

Liberals are working on community safety Mark and the Liberal Leader host forum in Parliament on solutions to reducing crime and making our communities safer. Read more

Transport Minister skirts responsibility on Pickering Lands when questioned in Parliament, Baird threatens opposition. Read more 

Transport Canada "bulldozers by stealth" Mark denounces latest eviction and boarding up of historic home in north Pickering. Find out more 

Tribute to All Veterans Mark supports Town of Ajax commemoration of HMS Ajax and veterans Read more and see photos. 

 stop crime
Mark Holland has produced a report Honest Answers - Safer Communities that examines effective measures to stop crime. Click to request a copy from Mark's office.

Ideological motives at root of Minister's decision to delay release of report Mark slams Van Loan for hiding RCMP report that supports keeping the gun registry Read more.

Mark gets twitter to counter statements made by Minister who Mark shadows in his critic role. Read more.

Pink Book 3 Mark's statements on the new edition of the Liberal document that outlines an action plan for equality rights. Read more.
or Download a copy of Pink Book Vol. 3.  

Conservative policies have led to spike in drug crimes Mark slams government on poor crime prevention record: UN World Drug Report results See news release.

New Seniors' Guide for Ajax-Pickering residents Now available.

Raising HMCS AJAX in Parliament and with Navy Vice-Admiral Mark promotes special naming campaign in Ottawa See news release.

Animal Cruelty legislation Mark re-introduces effective animal cruelty legislation in the new Parliament See news release.

AJAX Perfect name for a Canadian Navy ship Mark asks Defence Minister to name the next ship contracted by the Navy in honour of Ajax. See news release. 

Mark in the Navy! June 16-20, 2008: Mark spends 5 days aboard HMCS Winnipeg off Canada's Pacific Coast to learn about the work of our Canadian Forces Read Mark's Navy log. 

Recent newsletters

Mark has sent a number of newsletters to different parts of the constituency recently. Current and previous newsletters are always available on Mark's website.

Special Report
 A day in Mark's life in Ottawa
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