NEWS AND ANALYSIS
Pierrefonds-Dollard riding important to Conservatives
High profile ministers and MPs continue to visit
By Kevin Woodhouse The Suburban Tony Clement, Ministry of Industry and MP for Parry Sound- Muskoka in Ontario for the Conservative Party of Canada, was in Montreal last week at both Concordia and McGill universities but like many high profiles members of the federal party, made a point of visiting with members of the Pierrefonds-Dollard Conservative Association. Within the last year, besides Clement, the West Island riding has also hosted fundraising events that included Beauce's MP Maxime Bernier, Calgary Southeast MP Jason Kenney as well as Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and MP for Pontiac. The Suburban spoke to Alex Bottausci, past-president and member of the executive for the Pierrefonds-Dollard Conservative Association and DDO councillor, who has helped organize the gatherings. Clement met with about 60 members at DDO city hall. "Mr. Clement came by to visit and to encourage the local troops to 'keep up the great work'", said Bottausci. "From the Electoral Association's perspective, we want to make sure the public has access to the ministers and MPs that are in power. Unfortunately, the Conservatives do not have anyone elected on the island of Montreal, thus making accessibility limited." "We would like to put a represen-ADAMS
Cont'd from page 2 trip deeply moving, remembering what it was like to arrive quite literally with only the shirt on his back, but thrilled to be leaving a life of anti- Semitism and forced labour. Adams is deeply grateful to Canada too for welcoming him so warmly. He celebrates his arrival in this country 59 years ago as his second birthday. No matter how hard he struggled to learn English and French, to Minister of Industry Tony Clement (l) visited the Pierrefonds-Dollard riding last week and is seen with Alex Bottausci, member of the executive for the Pierrefonds-Dollard Conservative Association. Clement talked to 60 party faithful at DDO City Hall for a cocktail fundraiser where the money raised was donated to charity. tative in Ottawa who could look out for the interests of Montreal," Bottausci said. "The party has been in power for a few years now and we still don't have representation in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. That has to change." Bottausci believes there is interest in Pierrefonds-Dollard for the Conservative Party not because of any disenfranchisement with the Liberal Party or the current sitting MP Dr. Bernard Patry but rather that "this riding's demographics, population and issues reflects our party as we share many of the same interests and mindset." establish himself, to build a business, to raise a family, he knew he was lucky to be doing it in a democratic land of freedom and opportunity. "I have special appreciation for the new world of Canada, especially considering what I endured in the old world of Europe," he frequently tells his four children and 11 grandchildren. Mixing the best of the Jewish and Canadian traditions, Adams has become a leading philanthropist, donating an MRI to the Jewish General Hospital, and taking a lead-ALL YOU CAN EAT!
Includes: salad bar, shrimp and other seafood, roasts, brochettes, grilled food, dessert counter and much, much more. At every cocktail fundraising event, Bottausci estimates that about "15 or 20 people come along with the party faithful to meet the MPs to put a personal touch to politics." And while the Pierrfonds- Dollard Conservative Association do not have any guests coming up, Bottausci said that "the prime minister is always welcome but with his busy schedule, we will most likely see him pass by during the next federal election campaign. The riding is a great piece of turf and we are hoping to convert it to a victory." n ership role at the YMCA, as well as investing in Israeli higher education. He continues to follow a busy schedule, working at his office, attending social events, and taking vigorous walks for over an hour three to four times a week, year round. Marcel Adams is a hero, a role model, and a charming raconteur. We at The Suburban are honored to join the transatlantic chorus wishing Marcel Adams many more happy, healthy, productive and inspirational years. nGroups and tour buses welcome!
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