Denise Savoie

SAVOIE TO PUSH FOR UNIVERSITY SUPPORT TRAINING IMPROVEMENTS IN CRITIC PORTFOLIO

VICTORIA - Victoria MP Denise Savoie will push for increased federal support for post-secondary institutions and training programs in her new role as NDP critic for Intergovernmental Affairs, Post-Secondary Education, Literacy and Training.

“I am excited about my new critic assignments, as I’ve been interested in these subjects for many years,” said Savoie. “I will work with Jack Layton and my caucus colleagues to advocate for more support to our colleges and universities, and for a comprehensive training and apprenticeship strategy to address the growing skills shortage, that is having a serious impact here in Victoria and across Canada.”

Savoie’s critic assignments were announced earlier this week following her official swearing-in as Member of Parliament for Victoria.

“With record surpluses in Ottawa and provinces continuing to face funding pressures, I will hold the Conservatives to their election promise to ‘fix the fiscal imbalance’ by ensuring stable and long-term funding to help provincial governments fund health care and education programs,” said Savoie.

“It is an honour to represent our community in the House of Commons,” said Savoie. “In addition to my caucus critic areas, I will also speak out for Victoria’s interests in Ottawa, including securing federal funding for sewage treatment, honouring the child care agreements so that community child care projects can proceed, and prompt completion of the Victoria Urban Development Agreement.”

Savoie’s community office at 970 Blanshard is now open to serve constituents.

Contact: Denise Savoie - 363-3600.