To the editor:
Re: 'Excuses don't work on prorogation', Tony Sloggett letter, Jan. 29.
Reader Tony Sloggett is operating under a misconception that proroguing Parliament means a three-month holiday for our federal MPs.
I recently attended the first of many cross-Canada town hall meetings that MP Jim Flaherty conducted in his role of finance minister. I observed him listening to many Canadians express their concerns about our economy and financial issues that face all Canadians. This was part of collecting information to assist him in building the next federal budget, which should be a major issue to all Canadians. I attended this meeting on the very night Mr. Flaherty's home church, All Saints Anglican, was destroyed by fire. Even during a very difficult time in his personal life, Mr. Flaherty was working hard for Canadians on behalf of the Harper government. I don't call that a holiday; I call that dedication, something that deserves our respect and support.
Nancy Connolly-Hendriks
Ajax
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