Millions Coming Our Way!
Nova Scotia will soon be getting hundreds of millions of dollars from Ottawa as the Conservative Government finally settles a decades-old dispute over offshore royalties.
In 1986 Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Premier John Buchanan agreed that the federal government should compensate Nova Scotia for surrendering its Crown Share claim to offshore revenue. The Crown Share agreement, left in the lurch by three consecutive Liberal governments was finally settled when Stephen Harper resolved to work with the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative government of Rodney MacDonald to put an end to the delayed oil revenue agreement. The agreement will see Nova Scotia paid an initial $270 million dollars and add a royalty agreement that will pay out to Nova Scotia an estimated additional six hundred million dollars over the next ten years.
Kristen Rudderham
March 11, Response to Fred Jackson
I want to thank Editor Fred Jackson for highlighting the work I’ve been doing as the Conservative candidate for Sydney-Victoria. He emphasized a recent reception I was able to hold in Ottawa at the end of February. This event was a great success during which time I was able to bend the ear of government members, their staff and media as to the interests of Cape Bretoners on a variety of important issues.
Editor Jackson, did not however highlight the major events I’ve held in Sydney- Victoria over the past year. I make a point of publicizing events I’ve attended, hosted and plan to attend on my website at: www.kristenrudderham.ca. I was happy to co-host Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable Loyola Hearn last spring in Sydney Mines. Minster Hearn carries a portfolio that is of obvious importance to Cape Breton and I was delighted to introduce him to stakeholders and discuss current fisheries priorities for Cape Breton with him. Also I was very pleased to host former Deputy Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Elsie Wayne, last summer for an event that was very well attended at the Martin Arms Hotel (formerly the Meridian). Most recently, I was able to host a reception with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Diane Finley at the Delta Hotel on February 18, during which time she was able to meet with parties interested in regional economic development and the Atlantic Gateway. Anyone can log on to my site to see pictures and descriptions of these events or email me suggestions for future events.
I truly believe that in order for a Member of Parliament to be effective, one needs to do two things: 1) determine the voice of Cape Breton and 2) bring that voice to Ottawa and make the government listen. My approach so far in this campaign is to proceed full steam ahead on both of these fronts! I will neither neglect the people we have to work with in Ottawa, nor the people who comprise the heart and soul of this beautiful island, here in Cape Breton. Editor Jackson was entirely correct in his description of the generosity of local donors and I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all those individuals who have helped make these various events a success over the past year. I look forward to campaigning hard until the next election to make sure Cape Breton’s interests are well represented and on the radar on Ottawa!
Heard on the Hill
March 8, 2008
Fred Jackson - Cape Breton Post
Sydney Victoria Conservative candidate Kristen Rudderham made the pages of the Hill Times, Canada's newsweekly on politics and government in Ottawa. Reporter Bea Vongdouangchanh featured Rudderham in her article called, Heard on the Hill.
She reported that Rudderham held a fundraiser at Metropolitain Brasserie in downtown Ottawa two weeks ago with the theme of Let's Get Cracking, reminiscent of the Nova Scotia egg producers' ad campaign, Get Cracking.
Rudderham, a lawyer with Sampson McDougall in Sydney, is running against Liberal MP Mark Eyking in the next election, which could come as early as this spring. Rudderham, who was in Ottawa for a Manning Centre for Building Democacy conference, said the fundraising event was attended by former Nova Scotians on the Hill as well as Senate staffers she used to work with.
Just a few observations: Ottawa is not the centre of universe - just ask former Liberal MP David Dingwall; elections are won in your own back yard where local donors will kindly donate; politicians in the making need guidance from individuals who have life experiences, especially dealing with the business community and media; Eyking is not a former egg farmer, and when it comes election time some will have egg on their faces.
Tories look to find new ways to encourage women to run for provincial office
March 11, Response to Fred Jackson
I want to thank Editor Fred Jackson for highlighting the work I’ve been doing as the Conservative candidate for Sydney-Victoria. He emphasized a recent reception I was able to hold in Ottawa at the end of February. This event was a great success during which time I was able to bend the ear of government members, their staff and media as to the interests of Cape Bretoners on a variety of important issues.
Editor Jackson, did not however highlight the major events I’ve held in Sydney- Victoria over the past year. I make a point of publicizing events I’ve attended, hosted and plan to attend on my website at: www.kristenrudderham.ca. I was happy to co-host Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Honourable Loyola Hearn last spring in Sydney Mines. Minster Hearn carries a portfolio that is of obvious importance to Cape Breton and I was delighted to introduce him to stakeholders and discuss current fisheries priorities for Cape Breton with him. Also I was very pleased to host former Deputy Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, Elsie Wayne, last summer for an event that was very well attended at the Martin Arms Hotel (formerly the Meridian). Most recently, I was able to host a reception with the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Diane Finley at the Delta Hotel on February 18, during which time she was able to meet with parties interested in regional economic development and the Atlantic Gateway. Anyone can log on to my site to see pictures and descriptions of these events or email me suggestions for future events.
I truly believe that in order for a Member of Parliament to be effective, one needs to do two things: 1) determine the voice of Cape Breton and 2) bring that voice to Ottawa and make the government listen. My approach so far in this campaign is to proceed full steam ahead on both of these fronts! I will neither neglect the people we have to work with in Ottawa, nor the people who comprise the heart and soul of this beautiful island, here in Cape Breton. Editor Jackson was entirely correct in his description of the generosity of local donors and I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all those individuals who have helped make these various events a success over the past year. I look forward to campaigning hard until the next election to make sure Cape Breton’s interests are well represented and on the radar on Ottawa!
Heard on the Hill
March 8, 2008
Fred Jackson - Cape Breton Post
Sydney Victoria Conservative candidate Kristen Rudderham made the pages of the Hill Times, Canada's newsweekly on politics and government in Ottawa. Reporter Bea Vongdouangchanh featured Rudderham in her article called, Heard on the Hill.
She reported that Rudderham held a fundraiser at Metropolitain Brasserie in downtown Ottawa two weeks ago with the theme of Let's Get Cracking, reminiscent of the Nova Scotia egg producers' ad campaign, Get Cracking.
Rudderham, a lawyer with Sampson McDougall in Sydney, is running against Liberal MP Mark Eyking in the next election, which could come as early as this spring. Rudderham, who was in Ottawa for a Manning Centre for Building Democacy conference, said the fundraising event was attended by former Nova Scotians on the Hill as well as Senate staffers she used to work with.
Just a few observations: Ottawa is not the centre of universe - just ask former Liberal MP David Dingwall; elections are won in your own back yard where local donors will kindly donate; politicians in the making need guidance from individuals who have life experiences, especially dealing with the business community and media; Eyking is not a former egg farmer, and when it comes election time some will have egg on their faces.
Tories look to find new ways to encourage women to run for provincial office
BY CHRIS SHANNON
The Cape Breton Post
February 9, 2008
SYDNEY — As Tories gather from across the province this weekend for its annual general meeting in Halifax, one delegate is already thinking policy and ways to generate excitement among women who may want to run for elected office.
Kristen Rudderham is the Conservative candidate for Sydney-Victoria in the next federal election.
She attended the women’s association meeting, shortly after registration for the AGM began on Friday.
Prior to the women’s association meeting, she told the Cape Breton Post that the provincial Tories may want to look at the federal initiatives in place to encourage more women to run for office.
“From my work with Equal Voice, which is a national organization that deals with these issues, we see reoccurringly that there are financial obstacles in place (for women),” Rudderham said.
In the last provincial election in June 2006, there were seven female candidates running for the Tories, but only three were elected and now they all hold cabinet positions in the 52-seat legislative assembly.
Rudderham said some suggest using quotas or affirmative action programs to increase the number of women and visible minorities in the overwhelmingly white male provincial legislature.
But she disagrees with the notion of quotas or setting aside a number of ridings for women candidates.
“I don’t agree with that on a personal level,” she said. “You want diversity. People from all varieties of experiences are encouraged to participate, and genders and ages and that sort of thing. It’s about opening up your organization to foster that. And sort of start at the grass roots and work from the bottom up to make sure your organization reflects diversity.”
The weekend AGM, being held at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel in Halifax’s southend, include a number of policy sessions and resolution sessions on topics such as creating winning conditions and seizing new opportunities, building healthier individuals and communities, and a session on a new democracy for Nova Scotia.
The keynote address will be given by Defence Minister Peter MacKay at noon today.
The election of new provincial and youth executives will take place later in the day. At the close of the event Sunday morning, party members will have their own private question and answer session with Premier Rodney MacDonald.
The Cape Breton Post
February 9, 2008
SYDNEY — As Tories gather from across the province this weekend for its annual general meeting in Halifax, one delegate is already thinking policy and ways to generate excitement among women who may want to run for elected office.
Kristen Rudderham is the Conservative candidate for Sydney-Victoria in the next federal election.
She attended the women’s association meeting, shortly after registration for the AGM began on Friday.
Prior to the women’s association meeting, she told the Cape Breton Post that the provincial Tories may want to look at the federal initiatives in place to encourage more women to run for office.
“From my work with Equal Voice, which is a national organization that deals with these issues, we see reoccurringly that there are financial obstacles in place (for women),” Rudderham said.
In the last provincial election in June 2006, there were seven female candidates running for the Tories, but only three were elected and now they all hold cabinet positions in the 52-seat legislative assembly.
Rudderham said some suggest using quotas or affirmative action programs to increase the number of women and visible minorities in the overwhelmingly white male provincial legislature.
But she disagrees with the notion of quotas or setting aside a number of ridings for women candidates.
“I don’t agree with that on a personal level,” she said. “You want diversity. People from all varieties of experiences are encouraged to participate, and genders and ages and that sort of thing. It’s about opening up your organization to foster that. And sort of start at the grass roots and work from the bottom up to make sure your organization reflects diversity.”
The weekend AGM, being held at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel in Halifax’s southend, include a number of policy sessions and resolution sessions on topics such as creating winning conditions and seizing new opportunities, building healthier individuals and communities, and a session on a new democracy for Nova Scotia.
The keynote address will be given by Defence Minister Peter MacKay at noon today.
The election of new provincial and youth executives will take place later in the day. At the close of the event Sunday morning, party members will have their own private question and answer session with Premier Rodney MacDonald.
