In Support of the Motion March as Irish Heritage Month in Canada
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Motion TextThat, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the important contributions that Irish-Canadians have made to building Canada, and to Canadian society in general, and should mark the importance of educating and reflecting upon Irish heritage and culture for future generations by declaring the month of March as Irish Heritage Month.First elected in the 2015 federal election, Gudie Hutchings is the Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains and serves as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism.Prior to being elected, Gudie was a small business owner, tourism operator, and an advocate for the Newfoundland and Labrador tourism industry.During her first year in parliament, Gudie has focused on improving fisheries management for Newfoundland and Labrador, promoting greater support for the Canadian tourism industry, and working to ensure the federal government provides support for rural regions such as Long Range Mountains by ensuring federal policies account for the realities facing rural communities.Gudie is honoured to represent the riding of Long Range Mountains and remains committed to being a consensus builder who is always accessible and available to all of her constituents.
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