Archive for October, 2009

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Inky Mark

October 31, 2009

Inky Mark is the MP for Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, Manitoba.  He is a member of the Conservative Party, and this is his fifth term in Parliament.

Inky was born in China November 17, 1947. His previous profession was a real estate agent, educator and restaurateur. His wife is Lynda Mark.

Let us pray for Mr. Mark, for his riding that he represents, his time at work and his time at home; that he will have much physical and mental rest, so that he will be able to represent his constituency and the work he does for the committees with passion and with diligence.

If you would like to know more about Inky, click out his official website.

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Frank Mahovlich

October 30, 2009

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Mr. Frank Mahovlich was appointed to the Senate in 1998 and sits as a member of the Liberal Caucus representing Toronto, Ontario.  A recipient of the Order of Canada for his accomplishments in hockey, both as a player and as an ambassador for the sport, Mr. Mahovlich is a well-loved figure in our nation.

Frank is married to Marie Devaney Mahovlich and together they have raised three children: Michael, Nancy and Edward.

Mr. Mahovlich sits on two Senate Committees: Agriculture and Forestry and also Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Let us pray for Frank Mahovlich that he might encounter wise people who will give him good counsel on every level.  May the Lord bless him as a patriarch in his family and use him to bring blessing to everyone in the next generations.

 

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Luc Malo

October 29, 2009

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Mr. Luc Malo is the Member of Parliament for Verchères-Les Patriotes in Quebec, a region north and west of Longueuil on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River.  He is a member of the Bloc-Québécois caucus and this is his second term serving this area of the nation.

Mr. Malo is a member of the Health Committee and of the Subcommittee on Neurological Disease of the Standing Committee on Health.

Let us pray for Luc Malo that he will have the wisdom to represent his constituents well and be a force that God can use to bring blessing.  May he have godly counsellors and good relationships with his colleagues on Parliament Hill.

 

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Gurbax Malhi

October 28, 2009

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The Honourable Gurbax Malhi is the Liberal Member of Parliament for Bramalea-Gore-Malton.  This is the 6th term that he is representing that constituency in the northwestern suburbs of Toronto.

Originally a business man who worked in real estate he received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for his contributions to Canadian society.

He sits on the Library of Parliament committee.

Mr. Malhi is married to Devinder and they have a son and a daughter.

Let us pray for Gurbax Malhi that he would be a great blessing to his community and represent them well.  Pray that he would be a great father and husband and have the time to spend with them in his busy life.

You can learn more about Mr. Malhi on his personal website.

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Dave MacKenzie

October 27, 2009

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Mr. Dave MacKenzie is the Member of Parliament for Oxford in southwestern Ontario and he is a member of the Conservative Caucus.  This is his third term on a row as the representative for that area with a long career in police work behind him.  He was the Chief of Police in the city of Woodstock.

Mr. MacKenzie is a member of the Committee for Public Safety and National Security and also the Special Committee on the Mission in Afghanistan.  He is currently the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety.

Dave MacKenzie is married to Lynda and they have 3 children as well as grandchildren that he loves to spend time with.

Let us pray for Mr. MacKenzie that he will have the health, strength and wisdom to serve his constituents well.  Pray that he will also be a great husband, father and grandfather and have a strong influence on their lives.

You can learn more about Dave MacKenzie on his personal website.

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Peter Gordon MacKay

October 26, 2009

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The Honourable Peter MacKay, though still a young man has much political experience.  He has been elected 5 times and sits as the Member of Parliament for Central Nova, N.S.  The son of a former cabinet minister, Mr. MacKay is the Minister of National Defence and also is responsible for the Atlantic Gateway.  He is also the former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party which merged with the Alliance Party to become the new Conservative Party.

Mr. Mackay is single and also a sports enthusiast who enjoys running, rugby, baseball, football and hockey.

Let us pray for him with the very heavy weight of responsibility on his shoulders for our military that he would receive good counsel and be able to discern true wisdom.  May the Lord bless his Christian heritage and give him a wisdom daily that comes from above.

You can learn more about Mr. Peter MacKay on his personal website.

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Lawrence MacAulay

October 24, 2009

The Honorable Lawrence MacAulay is the Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Prince Edward Island.  He is a member of the Liberal Party, and this will be his 7th term in Parliament.

He was the Minister of Labour during Jean Chretien’s government, as well as the Solicitor General of Canada from 1998 to 2002.  He is currently the Vice-Chair of the Fisheries and Oceans committee.

He was first elected in 1988 and has served ever since, making the 40th Parliament his 21st year as Cardigans MP.  Before entering politics he was a Potato and Dairy farmer.  He and his wife, Frances, have 3 daughters.

As we pray for him, let’s ask that his experience in Parliament would become wisdom for those around him; his party, colleagues, committee’s, and other parties.  Pray that God would bless his family and marriage.  Pray that he would continue to represent his riding with fairness, equality and justice.

You can learn more about the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay on his official website.

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Michael L. MacDonald

October 22, 2009

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Michael L. MacDonald was appointed to the Senate at the beginning of 2009 and sits as a member of the Conservative Caucus.  He represents the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia.

Mr. MacDonald comes from a background in business but has also served as a Parliamentary Assistant to two cabinet ministers and to the Premier of Nova Scotia.

He sits on two Senate Committees, – Fisheries and Oceans, and Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.

He currently lives in Dartmouth with his wife and two teenage sons.

Let’s pray for Mr. MacDonald that he will first of all be a great husband and father, despite the pressures of travel and responsibilities.  May the Lord bring wise counsellors around his life to encourage and help him.

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Sandra M. Lovelace Nicholas

October 21, 2009

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Ms. Sandra Lovelace Nicholas was appointed as a Senator in 2005 and represents the province of New Brunswick.  A recipient of the Order of Canada she is a champion for Aboriginal Women’s rights.  She is herself a Maliseet woman from the Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick and fought for equal rights under the Constituition of Canada.

She is a mother of 4 and who studied at St. Thomas University.

Ms. Lovelace Nicholas sits on the Senate Committees for Aboriginal Peoples and also Agriculture and Forestry.

Let us pray for her as she continues to work for equality rights among our First Nations peoples.  May she have the ability to be a great mother as well as an excellent representative in the Senate for her region.

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Rose-Marie Losier-Cool

October 20, 2009

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Ms. Rose-Marie Losier-Cool was appointed to the Senate to represent the region of Tracacdie, New Brunswick in 1995 and sits as a member of the Liberal Caucus.  She was its Deputy Speaker from November 17, 1999, to October 7, 2002, and the very first woman to be its Chief Government Whip from January 15, 2004 to January 23, 2006. On April 6, 2006, she was re-elected Deputy Speaker. In the Senate, she has also chaired the Standing Committee on Official Languages and the Standing Committee of Selection, and has been a member of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Standing Committee on Human Rights.

Currently Ms. Losier-Cool sits on the Committees for Official Languages and also Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament.

She has a strong background in education, status of women, and also Francophone culture issues.

Let us pray for her that she will be a wonderful bridge-builder between the two founding cultures of our land and that she will have the wisdom and strength to bring collaboration in the Upper Chamber.

You can learn more about Senator Losier-Cool on her official website.