The government has already adopted the “One-for-One” rule, one of the commission’s recommendations, stipulating that the government cannot introduce any new regulation unless another is eliminated.

The report represents the culmination of a year’s worth of work for the commission.

"Having run a small business, I know the importance of reducing unnecessary and wasteful red tape,” says Warkentin. “I am proud of our commission’s work and look forward to seeing the government adopt the recommendations in it."

Warkentin says the commission, which met with small business owners across the country, was keen on delivering its recommendations to the government. He says red tape has been impeding productivity in Canada’s small business sector for too long.

Warkentin says the government is focused on reducing regulations for entrepreneurs so that they can create jobs for Canadians.

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Bill C-22, An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service, received Royal Assent in March. Warkentin says he is happy to see this important piece of legislation finally become law.

Warkentin says the sexual exploitation of children by internet sexual predators is a reprehensible activity that needs to be tackled.

"The Conservative Government is a staunch defender of the most vulnerable members of our communities -- our children,” said Warkentin. “As a father I can't think of a more heinous crime than the sexual victimization of children. I am proud to see this measure take effect, and look forward to implementing additional measures to better protect our kids."

In 2010, child pornography offences were up more than 30 per cent in Canada.

This new law will require Internet service providers to report tips they receive regarding web sites where child porn may be publicly available. It will also force them to notify police and safeguard evidence if they believe that a child pornography offence has been committed.

“This important upgrade to the Garden River Road demonstrates the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure in remote communities,” said Minister Duncan. “This project demonstrates what can be accomplished when the federal government, provinces and First Nations work together to find solutions.”

To meet provincial highway standards, the project upgraded 57.8 kilometres of existing summer/winter road to all-season access by:
„X removing existing infrastructure and building new ones, including bridges and culverts;
„X constructing 7 kilometres of the new all-season access road; and
„X reclaiming approximately 28.85 hectares of existing summer/winter road corridors.

“Our Government is committed to ensuring the safety of residents in Aboriginal communities,” said Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Peace River, Alberta. “This project will enable the community to take advantage of key economic opportunities that will benefit Canada’s overall economy.”

“This road will enhance the quality of life of residents of Garden River and Fox Lake as it provides vital access to the community and extends provincial highway access to Wood Buffalo National Park,” said the Honourable Frank Oberle, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Peace River. “The Alberta government is pleased to continue to work in co-operation with the federal government on shared funding programs that benefit Albertans.”

This project was cost-shared with contributions of $23 million from the Government of Alberta, $19.3 million from the Government of Canada and $400,000 from Little Red River Cree Nation.

This release is also available on the Internet at www.aandc.gc.ca.

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The Fair Representation Act will help correct the current system in which Alberta is underrepresented, says Warkentin.

"Over the past number of decades, Alberta's population has grown significantly while its representation in the House of Commons hasn't reflected that reality,” said Warkentin. “I believe that it is essential that Alberta has its fair representation in Ottawa, and this bill will help make that happen."

Warkentin says the legislation is part of the government’s long-standing commitment to bring all provinces toward representation by population.

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The election resulted in a record-setting win in the Peace Country, and a majority Conservative government.

The election saw Warkentin garner 75.8 per cent of the total vote, an all-time high in the riding. That percentage is the 10th highest in all of Canada.

Warkentin says he is excited about returning to the House of Commons and passing the popular 2011 budget the government introduced before the election.

This is third time the Peace Country has elected Warkentin to the House of Commons. The Conservative Party returns to Ottawa with 167-seat majority.

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