carla.qualtrough@parl.gc.ca

www.carlaqualtroughmp.ca CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

Tel: 778-593-4007

Fax: 778-593-4008

Carla

Member of Parliament • Delta

Qualtrough

#104 – 7511 120th Street

Delta BC V4C 0C1

The new Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be

right on time to ensure that families across

Canada can enjoy summer with their loved

ones.

CCB is the most significant social policy

innovation in a generation. It will provide

families more money to help with the high

cost of raising their children.

Our government is committed to play a

leading role in supporting poverty reduction

in future years.

Samantha is a single parent with one child,

named Julia and aged 3. She earned $30,000

in 2015. This summer, she will receive $533,

for an annual total of $6,400 in tax-free CCB

payments.

Aveen and Sarita have two children, Olivia

aged 8, and Zoe aged 5. Aveen earned

$30,000 and Sarita earned $60,000 in 2015.

This summer, they will get $470 for an

annual total of $5,650 in tax-free payments.

CANADA CHILD BENEFIT

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3 million families will

receive more money than

ever before.

The Canada Child Benefit is:

Simpler

Tax-free

Better-targeted

More generous

That is a fact.

What does it mean for your family? To see how much you will get, go to the

child and family benefits calculator at:

www.budget.gc.ca/2016/

tool-outil/ccb-ace-en.html

Summer In Delta

Heartfelt thanks to Mayor Lois Jackson,

Fire Chief Dan Copeland and Police Chief

Neil Dubord for their excellent response to

the July 3 fire in Burn’s Bog. The 78 hec-

tare fire was contained with the assistance

of over 90 firefighters & several air tankers,

with support from Surrey, New Westminster

and Richmond, along with the BC Wildlife

Service and Metro Vancouver. The Emer-

gency Operations Centre quickly mobilized

to assess the situation, and acted quickly to

ensure Burn’s Bog, Tilbury businesses and

the public were kept safe.

It’s summer, and I’m so happy to be home in

our vibrant community. As the Minister of

Sport and Persons with Disabilities, health

and recreation is always top of mind, and Del-

ta offers many activities to enjoy all summer

long. Whether walking along the beach in

Boundary Bay, playing baseball in Annieville,

or kayaking along Ladner Reach, our commu-

nity offers us the best summer has to offer.

I’ve had an active spring, attending Ladner

Pioneer days, and North Delta Family days;

I’ve thrown the first pitch to open the North

Delta Baseball Association season, and I tried

Lawn Bowling on Canada Day. The Tour de

Delta was exciting, as was Boundary Bay Air

Show. I’m looking forward to the outdoor con-

cert series, as well as Starry Nights at Deas

Island. Whatever your fitness level, the op-

tions will no doubt entice residents to be ac-

tive and connect. I will be heading to Rio to

support our Canadian athletes at the Olympic

Games and Paralympic Games, and am proud

to share that four of Delta’s own athletes will

compete for Canada. We’re so very fortunate

to have beaches and forests, urban business-

es and rural farms, festivals and farmers mar-

kets, all in our own back yard. I encourage all

of you to get outside this summer and explore

our community.

CRA Scam Alert There have been an increasing number

of fraudulent calls from individuals

pretending to be calling from the Canada

Revenue Agency. Often it is a recorded

message that you owe money, and

immediate action is required. The

Canadian Anti Fraud Center recommends

the following steps to protect yourself:

Do not take immediate action. Verify

that what you are being told is the

truth

Ask yourself why the CRA would be

asking for personal information over

the phone or email that they likely

already have on file

Contact the CRA to confirm that you

owe back taxes, or are entitled to a

refund, and contact the Canadian

Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501

The Ladner Pioneer Days, North Delta Family

Days and Tsawwassen Sun Festival were

three fun packed parades this spring.

Whether riding in the back of a pick up truck

in Ladner, walking the route in North Delta, or

riding in the back of a convertible, in

Tsawwassen, it was wonderful to celebrate

our community. Thanks goes out to the North

Delta Lions Club, the Tsawwassen Rotary

Club, and to the organizers and volunteers of

the Ladner Pioneer Days.

The Countdown to Canada 150 begins! Canada may be turning 149 this year, but it

marks just the beginning of what will be an

incredible 364 day countdown to the biggest

party Canada has ever seen - when we

celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday next year.

2017 is an historic moment with the power to

strengthen our community and our

connection to one another. It’s time to sit up,

tune in and dial it up—the opportunity to be

part of a celebration like this only comes

along every fifty years, so be part of

something extraordinary this year.

Don’t forget to check out the Canadian

Heritage website and stay connected to the

Canada 150 social media accounts, for stories

of local Canadians who are choosing their

own Canada 150 adventures. Look for clues,

announcements, and more than a few

surprises about the exciting things in store

in 2017.

Canada 150 Sneak Peak: Make sure you keep an eye out for SESQUI -

a 360° dome village travelling from coast to

coast, where Canadians can go inside, take a

look "around" the country, and see our

diverse landscapes projected on 360° screens.

What will your Canada 150 adventure look

like? Learn more at pch.gc.ca

Something BIG is happening...

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CANADA DAY

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Everybody Loves a Parade!

Canadian pride was on full display in every

corner of Delta July 1. Whether in Ladner,

Tsawwassen or North Delta, it’s clear that

our community enjoyed coming together to

celebrate Canada’s birthday.

Higlights from the fantastic day included an

early morning lesson at the North Delta

Lawn Bowling Club; Canada Day cake at

Deifenbaker park; a visit to Kirkland house

for Canada Day celebrations; Emma Lea

farms on Westham Island, and then on to

the Riverhouse Restaurant for a radio

interview with Delta’s Steve Erikson of

Sportswave Radio. We then headed to

Chalmers Park for music and entertainment.

My evening continued with dinner and

evening prayers at the Batur Rahmen

Mosque on River Road, and the singing of

O Canada by a local children’s choir. The

evening drew to a close back at Chalmers

Park to watch a spectacular fireworks show.

On Canada Day we see that Delta is truly a

beautiful mix of urban and rural areas,

diverse cultures and ethnicities. We share

pride in our community, our many

Photo: (L-R) Naeem Ahmed, Trustee Val Windsor,

MP Sukh Dhaliwal, Min Carla Qualtrough, MP Joe

Peschisolido, MLA Scott Hamilton, MLA Harry Bains.

volunteer organizations and simply yet

most significantly on July 1— being

Canadian. Whether you’re a multi-

generational Delta family, or a new resident

to Canada, I am proud that our community

can come together to celebrate Canada’s

149th birthday.

The Federal Government has delivered on

its promise to double number of jobs

funded by the Canada Summer Jobs

program. This funding means 178 jobs for

Delta students, assisting 54 local employers.

Double the Funding

The Federal Government as committed over

$537 000 in Delta to not- for- profit, public-

sector employees and small businesses with

fewer than 50 employees, to create business

opportunities for young people aged 15-30

year’s old, who are full time students that

are intending to return to their studies in

the next school year. Funding from this

program will help young Canadians gain

experience and a foothold in the workforce.

Local Priorities

Applications were assessed based on the

following priorities:

Service to local communities

Jobs that support local priorities

Jobs that provide career related

experience or early work experience

Employers that provide supervision and

mentoring

Project activities that support the vitality

of an official language minority

community

Employers that intend to hire priority

students (students with disabilities,

Indigenous students, and students that

are visible minorities.)

Businesses like Star Diamond Tools in

Tilbury benefited from the increased

funding. Owner John Bernat was able to

hire university student Ève Grébert

for the summer, before Ève returns to her

studies in the fall. Both Ève and John live

and work in Delta. John has been in

business for 22 years, and has 6 full time

employees; this is the first time he’s used

the Canada Summer Jobs program. John

shared that hiring a student not only eased

the workload of his business, but he is

pleased that he can offer real work

experience to a local student. On Ève’s part,

she’s found that working in her community

has had many benefits, including the ease

of commuting, as she can bike to the office.

She is grateful for the opportunity to be

working outside of the typical fields of most

summer jobs where she can learn practical

office skills.

178 Summer Jobs and $537 000 for Delta Students

“Now is the right time to invest in young

Canadians” — Hon. Carla Qualtrough, MP for Delta

Carla Qualtrough, MP Delta

Celebrating Canada Day in Delta

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Congratulations to Rosie MacLennan, 2012 Olympic gold medal-

ist in trampoline, on being named Canada’s flag bearer for the

2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremonies.

Look Who’s Visiting Ottawa

Crossroads United Church

Community Dinner

My staff and I had the pleasure of

breaking bread in community at

Crossroads United Church on June 25th.

Rev. Cari Copeman–Haynes shared that

on the fourth Saturday of each month, her

congregations offers “a free, nutritious

meal and God’s hospitality over a shared

table in a safe setting. “ Guests enjoy a

salad, main course and dessert, prepared

by kind and friendly volunteers. Whether

it is for a healthy meal, fellowship, or to

feel a sense of belonging, the goal is for

everyone to leave feeling full.

Celebrating Eid al-fitr at the

Baitur Rahman Mosque

I was honoured to participate in the

sunset breaking of the fast of Ramadan at

the Baitur Rahman Mosque on July 1.

Ramadan is observed by a month of

fasting, prayer and reflection, followed by

festivities, charity and prayer. This year,

the occasion of Canada Day and Eid al-fitr

falling on a Friday is considered a dual

blessing in the Muslim calendar. We were

treated to dinner, and a children’s choir

presentation of O Canada. The evening

concluded with cutting a Canada Day cake,

and evening prayers.

Tour de Delta Marks Another

Year of Cycling Excellence

July 8-10 marked the 15th year of the Tour

de Delta, where hundreds of cyclists

participated in 3 days of racing in our 3

communities. Friday began with the Kids Crit

and the 70 lap road race in North Delta,

followed up by Ladner’s 70 lap criterium,

and finishing with Tsawwassen’s gruelling

13km road race. The Tour de Delta

continues to be a first class event, and has

grown considerably in both size and notoriety,

as we partner in BC’s Superweek. Racers

shared in a prize purse of $25 000. Along

with the main event, all 3 communities

hosted family festivals to entertain the

spectators out to cheer on the cyclists. Many

thanks to all those who volunteered to help.

The Government of Canada is holding a

number of regional consultations to hear

from you and make informed decisions

about government services. Please check

our website for more information.

Your opinion means a lot to us.

Check out our full events calendar to make

sure you don’t miss any fun upcoming

events!

Upcoming Events Calendar:

Outdoor Concert Series- various dates

Farmers Markets– various dates

Luminary Festival at Sunstone– Sept 10

Eid– ul– Adha– Sept 11

Delta Firefighters Charitable Society

Harvest Festival– Sept 17

Boundary Bay Airport Cenotaph

Rededication Ceremony– Sept 18

Terry Fox Run– Sept 18

Cops for Cancer BBQ– Sept 29

Fright Fest, North Delta– Oct 20

Delta Sports Hall of Fame– Oct 22

Fright Fest, Ladner– Oct 26

Diwali Celebration– Oct 30

Hallowe’en– Oct 31

Upcoming Delta Events

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Top: Delores & Allen Falk

Bottom: Josephine Walsh–Mahaux, Patrick, Nicolas & Cèdrine Mahaux

Top: Grace, Heather, Mark & Olivia Vonneveld

Bottom: Elaine, Katelyn & Ryan Owsnett

Top: Kim & Olivia Murao, Sophia & Heather Buckley

Bottom: Ernie & Susan Zechman