"$56"-*5 4r/&84 MP FRANCIS DROUIN: ‘‘PM MADE THE RIGHT CALL’’ ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
Not Seeking Re-Election Drouin announced last year that he would not seek a fourth term, honoring a commitment he made to his wife when he first entered the demanding and high-profile world of federal politics. Drouin, 40, was first elected as the eas- tern Ontario riding’s federal representative in 2015. “I told my wife that if I was going to do this [enter politics], I would leave after anywhere between eight and 12 years,” said Drouin. “If I were to run again, it would go beyond that timeframe. This life is hard on families. I have to be in so many places in the evenings and on weekends. I always use a hockey analogy: you have to know when to get on the ice and when to get off. It’s time to get off the ice.” Drouin, who has a five-year-old son, said he was 80 percent certain he wouldn’t run again after the last federal election in 2021. He informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of his decision to leave federal politics on March 21, 2024. Drouin is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay.
Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Liberal Member of Parliament Francis Drouin believes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the right decision by announcing his resignation as Canada’s prime minis- ter and leader of the federal Liberal Party. “I have heard from my constituents for a long time regarding what they think Prime Minister Trudeau should do and what the future of the party should be,” said Drouin, who announced last year that he won’t seek a fourth term as the MP for Glengarry- Prescott-Russell. “People are divided; many believe he should step down, while some think he should stay on. I think he made the right decision by stepping down.” Trudeau faced months of mounting pres- sure from fellow MPs and senior Liberals urging him to resign. On January 6, he announced that he would not lead the party in the next federal election, citing internal conflicts within the party as a key factor in his decision. Governor General Mary Simon prorogued Parliament until March 24, by
Le député libéral de Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Francis Drouin, à gauche, croit que le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a pris la bonne décision en annonçant sa démission en tant que premier ministre et chef du Parti libéral. (Francis Drouin, Facebook) which time a new Liberal leader will be in place, and Parliament will resume.
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“I know there is this anti-Trudeau senti- ment out there, but I honestly don’t see much of an alternative in [Conservative Leader Pierre] Poilievre,” said Drouin. “He has never had a job outside of Parliament and has been living off what I call ‘Parliament welfare,’ just relying on taxpayers’ money.” Prior to Trudeau’s resignation, many pun- dits and experts believed the decisive blow came when then-Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland suddenly resigned on the day she was scheduled to deliver Canada’s fiscal economic statement.
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Board of Directors Call for Nomination Join our team at SCS We are a Person-Centered Organization serving the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people who have a developmental disability or children with autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region (Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott Russell and Renfrew). We help people find available resources in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives. We empower families/individuals to make informed choices about the supports they seek. SCS is a not-for-profit bilingual organization managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are seeking volunteers from within the Ottawa and Eastern Region. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience with Board duties and governance issues and exhibit strong leadership and expertise in areas such as: • Human Resources; • IT; • Finance; • Public Relations; • Government Relations; • Marketing; • Community Leader; • DS Sector knowledge. The Board currently has a particular need for members whose first language is French and Indi- genous members. Deadline is February 17, 2025 to submit your two-page cover letter and resume. In your cover let- ter highlight your area(s) of expertise that are relevant to our Board Director position. Also include a statement on the contribution you would like to make to the Board.
Nous sommes une organisation centrée sur la personne qui répond aux besoins des enfants et des adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle Service Coordination Soutien (SCS) est le point de contact initial pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle ou pour les enfants ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme à Ottawa et dans la région de l’Est (les comtés de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, de Prescott Russell et de Renfrew). Nous aidons ces personnes à trouver les ressources disponibles dans la collectivité dont elles ont besoin pour les aider dans leurs vies quotidiennes. L’un de nos objectifs importants est d’habiliter les personnes et leurs familles à faire des choix éclairés concernant le soutien qu’elles cherchent. SCS est un organisme bilingue sans but lucratif géré par un conseil d’administration composé de bénévoles. Nous sommes à la recherche de bénévoles de la région d’Ottawa et la région de l’Est. Les candidats idéaux ont une expérience pertinente des fonctions au sein d’un conseil en plus d’avoir fait preuve d’un grand leadership et posséder une solide expérience dans l’un ou plusieurs des domaines suivants : • Ressources humaines; • Technologies de l’information; • Finance; • Relations publiques; • Relations gouvernementales; • Marketing; • Leader communautaire; • Connaissance du secteur des services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Le conseil d’administration a actuellement un besoin important de membres dont la langue maternelle est le français et de membres des communautés autochtones. La date limite pour soumettre votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitae est le 17 février 2025. Dans votre lettre de présentation, indiquez votre(vos) domaine(s) d’expertise en lien avec le poste de directeur du conseil. Incluez également une déclaration sur la contribution que vous souhaitez apporter au conseil. Avec votre candidature, veuillez inclure le formulaire sur les domaines d’expertise et d’expérience ainsi que le formulaire d’éligibilité. Si vous êtes intéressé, suivez scsonline.ca/candidature pour accéder aux deux formulaires. Envoyez vos documents complétés, ainsi que votre CV et votre lettre de présentation, à lhupe@scsonline.ca avant le 17 février 2025. Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.scsonline.ca
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