From my Family to yours  we wish you peace, prosperity and good health in 2011.
 
As 2010 comes to a close and we begin the New Year, I’m happy to reflect on our Government’s accomplishments and those here in the riding of Kelowna-Lake Country. Take a look at the new e-Householder, 2010: A Year in Review for some of the great things that have happened in our riding this year.
 
Nationally and internationally, Canada has remained in a solid economic position. Our Government effectively responded to the economic challenges with Canada’s Economic Action Plan which helped create nearly 430,000 jobs since July 2009.
 
But don’t just take my word for it.  Canada has received praise from such respected organizations as the International Monetary Fund and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The World Economic Forum has ranked Canadian banks as the ‘Soundest in the World’ for the third consecutive year. And the well-respected magazine The Economist called Canada an “economic star.”
 
It’s important to stay positive.  A positive outlook definitely has an effect on the business community and drives the confidence that helps business retain staff and hire new workers. The #1 priority of this government in 2011 will remain the economy and jobs and a return to a balanced budget.
 
Here at home, I think the motto should be “Steady as she goes.” If you take a look at the information below you’ll see evidence of our community, hard at work, keeping the local economy on track.
 
Whether its infrastructure, skills training, housing, arts and culture or our very own passport office, our riding has worked closely with the federal government to obtain some important funding.
 
That’s a testament first and foremost to you, the constituents and your perseverance. With a great track record of cooperation between all three governments, our business and education sectors, our entrepreneurs and our support and volunteer agencies, we have a recipe for ongoing success and growth.
 
As always if you need to contact me please don’t hesitate to give my office a call at 470-5075 or drop me an e-mail at ron@cannan.ca
 
Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year everyone and I hope you find the time to enjoy the beauty and the bounty of living in the Okanagan Valley.