News releases

Canada and Saskatchewan Support Value-Added Processors

May 10,2013

Funding to find efficiencies and improve production in processing facilities Today, Member of Parliament Ray Boughen (Palliser), on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $10 million over five years for the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program. “Our Government is proud to invest in programs that ...


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MP Ray Boughen Announces Federal Funding for Cathedral Village Arts Festival

May 9,2013

Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, announced that the Cathedral Area Community Association will be awarded funding to celebrate local arts and culture in Regina. “Through celebrating arts and culture, our community benefits through job creation, increased tourism and greater cultural vibrancy,” said Mr. Boughen. “Best wishes to the Cathedral Village Arts Festival in ...


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MP Ray Boughen announces support for youth in Moose Jaw to gain job skills

May 6,2013

  The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Moose Jaw to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources ...


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Ray Boughen announces investment to help youth in Regina get jobs

April 25,2013

The Government of Canada is providing support for youth in Regina to help them gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills ...


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MP Ray Boughen Announces Funding for Motif Multicultural Festival

April 17,2013

Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, announced that the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council will receive federal funding to promote multiculturalism. “Our Government received a strong mandate from Canadians to invest in organizations that support local artists, like the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council,” said Minister James Moore. “By supporting this organization, our Government is delivering ...


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Lucky Grade 8 Class from Caronport Wins Canada’s Coolest School Trip

April 8,2013

The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that a grade 8 class from Saskatchewan has won Canada’s Coolest School Trip contest of the My Parks Pass program. The lucky class will be travelling to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to visit Parks Canada’s Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic ...


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Learning Opportunities for Youth 12 and Up

April 4,2013

This following list is a collection of non-partisan learning opportunities available to young people from ages 12 and up. There are a few opportunities for teachers in the following links as well. Exchanges and Forums for youth and teachers funded through Exchange Canada 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Program SEVEC Youth Exchanges Summer ...


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Federal Government Supports Canadian Student Debating Federation

March 21,2013

  REGINA, SK – Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament (Palliser), on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding to the Canadian Student Debating Federation for the 2013 National Student Debating Seminar.   “The 2013 National Student Debating Seminar offers a wonderful opportunity for youth from across ...


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Statement from Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus

March 14,2013

Today, Saskatchewan Conservative Caucus issued the following statement on the growing criticism from Canadian and Saskatchewan leaders on Thomas Mulcair’s attack on Canada’s national interests and opposition to Keystone XL:   “Our Conservative Government is focussed on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians. The Keystone XL Pipeline will create thousands of well paying ...


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Harper Government invests in air-monitoring equipment

March 12,2013

Regina, Saskatchewan — Residents from south-east and west-central Saskatchewan will benefit from the installation of new air-monitoring equipment thanks to federal funding announced today by Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.  “Our Government is working with industry to manage resource ...


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