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  Encyclopedia: Joe Comuzzi
Joe Comuzzi was born in Fort William, Ontario, on April 5, 1933.
Comuzzi became Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) on December 12, 2003 and was also appointed Co-Vice-Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Canada-United States Relations.
Comuzzi’s four terms as a member of Parliament were devoted to important riding issues: the pulp and paper industry, the softwood lumber dispute, grain transportation, mining, small business, health care and the local economy.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Joe-Comuzzi   (539 words)

  
 Health Care Tax Illegal? : Thunderbay IMC
Comuzzi is correct and this move is illegal then you are not only breaking your election promises you are also breaking the law.
Comuzzi, who plans to continue in his role as the minister in charge of FedNor until told otherwise by the prime minister, said the feds have to find ways to control soaring gas and insurance prices and increasing municipal taxes.
Comuzzi knows there will have to be some measure of cooperation between parties to avoid an early trip back to the polls and thinks it will happen.
thunderbay.indymedia.org /print.php?id=14854   (999 words)

  
 Same-Sex-Comuzzi, 2nd Writethru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe Comuzzi visited the prime minister's Parliament Hill office to say he wanted to give up his cabinet job and become a Liberal backbencher.
Comuzzi, 72, said he would vote against the controversial Bill C-38 because of a promise to his Thunder Bay, Ont., constituents.
Comuzzi remained in his seat during a preliminary vote on same-sex marriage late Monday.
www.recorder.ca /cp/National/050628/n0628105A.html   (377 words)

  
 Elliot Lake & District Chamber of Commerce, Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe Comuzzi resigns from Paul Martin cabinet over same-sex marriage bill.
Joe Comuzzi, minister of state for northern Ontario economic development, broke the news in the prime minister’s Parliament Hill office just before lunch.
Comuzzi, 72, said he will side against the federal government’s same-sex marriage bill, which was expected to easily pass its final House of Commons vote.
www.elliotlakechamber.com /news.php?ID=24   (344 words)

  
 www.tbsource.com Thunder Bay's Source Local News  2005
Comuzzi said a study commissioned by the federal government looking into the possible four-laning of the Trans Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon is set for release in the next week or two, and that he expected it will provide insight on how it might be financed.
Comuzzi said he’s also satisfied with the approach his government is taking toward the much-maligned forest industry, saying a plan is in front of cabinet and he is certain it will be dealt with before the impending election is called next winter.
Comuzzi said his relationship with Prime Minister Paul Martin is as strong as ever despite the difference of opinion, but he will have to wait and see what Martin has in mind if and when a cabinet shuffle occurs later this month.
www.tbsource.com /Localnews/index.asp?cid=76379   (736 words)

  
 Joe Comuzzi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joseph R. (Joe) Comuzzi (born April 5 1933) is a (A river rising in northeastern New Mexico and flowing eastward across the Texas panhandle to become a tributary of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma) Canadian politician.
Since the (additional info and facts about 2000 Canadian election) 2000 Canadian election he has represented the (Riding a horse as a means of transportation) riding of Thunder Bay - Superior North.
In 2003, Comuzzi was appointed to the (additional info and facts about Canadian Cabinet) Canadian Cabinet as (additional info and facts about Minister of State) Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario(FEDNOR).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/joe_comuzzi.htm   (155 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Comuzzi retains his post as Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario).
Comuzzi has also served as co-chair of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group and chaired the National Highway Committee of the National Liberal Caucus.
Comuzzi graduated from the University of Windsor where he received his B. and a law degree.
www.ctv.ca /generic/WebSpecials/martins_cabinet/ministers/name9.html   (110 words)

  
 Comuzzi calls it quits - Parry Sound North Star
Joe Comuzzi resigned last week over his opposition to the federal government’s same-sex legislation bill, or Bill C-38.
Comuzzi, 72, resigned because he was about to vote against Bill C-38, in keeping with a promise he had made to his constituents in Thunder Bay.
Comuzzi is a man of great integrity and conviction and I certainly understand how difficult his decision has been for him.
www.parrysoundnorthstar.com /1120682181/printable   (391 words)

  
 Joe Comuzzi - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Joe Comuzzi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe Comuzzi - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Joe Comuzzi.
Here you will find more informations about Joe Comuzzi.
In 2003, Comuzzi was appointed to the Canadian Cabinet as Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario(FEDNOR).
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Joe-Comuzzi.html   (167 words)

  
 Canada immigration news and information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe Comuzzi, resigned from the cabinet so he could vote against the bill - an open rebuke of the government legislation.
Comuzzi was the minister responsible for Northern Ontario.
New Citizenship and Immigration Minister Joe Volpe She said Singh's claims are "absolutely irresponsible" and "totally false" and that she was unaware of his case.
www.immigrationfirm.ca /news.html   (3595 words)

  
 wcr:11/14/2005 — WCR Editorial — MP's put their necks on the line
Topping the list is Joe Comuzzi, who surrendered his cabinet seat as secretary of state for northern Ontario so he could vote against third reading of the Bill C-38.
Comuzzi had served in the House of Commons since 1988 and had only spent 18 months in cabinet before his conscience told him he had to leave.
He (Joe Comuzzi) gave up the perks of office, but he can sleep at night.
www.wcr.ab.ca /columns/editorials/2005/editorial111405.shtml   (719 words)

  
 Thunder Bay News, Radio Station, 580 CKPR, www.ckpr.com
Comuzzi was responding to calls for federal assistance, following the announcement of a 330-million dollar provincial plan yesterday.
Thunder Bay MP Joe Comuzzi has weighed in on yesterday's call for federal support in tackling the forestry crisis.
Comuzzi says he's tired of Northern Ontario paying for the mistakes of previous provincial governments.
www.ckpr.com /localnews/index.asp?cid=77432   (228 words)

  
 Joe Comuzzi - tScholars.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Honourable Joseph R. "Joe" Comuzzi, P.C. (born April 5 1933) is a Canadian politician.
He served on the separate school board of education in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
In 2003, Comuzzi was appointed to the Canadian Cabinet as Minister of State responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FEDNOR).
www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Joe_Comuzzi   (217 words)

  
 FedNor - Joe Comuzzi Announces FedNor Support for Sault Ste. Marie
Joe Comuzzi Announces FedNor Support for Sault Ste.
MARIE, Ontario, January 17, 2005 —; The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Minister of State (FedNor), today announced FedNor support for a number of initiatives in the Sault Ste.
Marie, Minister of State Comuzzi spoke with a number of community and business leaders at a luncheon hosted by the Upper Lakes Environmental Research Network, and took the opportunity to meet with officials from Algoma Steel Inc. and tour the company’s state-of-the-art Direct Strip Production Complex.
strategis.ic.gc.ca /epic/internet/infednor-fednor.nsf/en/fn02106e.html   (295 words)

  
 In My Opinion! - A Parer Mio!
"Big Joe" Comuzzi is chair of the Canada-U.S. Parliamentary Group, and probably the most qualified, well-respected MP on both sides of the border with both MPs and U.S. representatives and Senators in Congress.
Joe Comuzzi is considered one of the top experts in Canada on transportation issues.
He has never been recognized by Chrétien's administration and was elected chair of the House Transportation Committee against the wishes of the people in the Langevin Block.
www.persichilli.com /2003/c209-e.html   (667 words)

  
 Proud To Be Canadian . ca™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
I made a blog entry yesterday saying that Joe Comuzzi, a low-level Liberal cabinet minister, may resign his seat in order to vote against gay ‘marriage’ --and in fact he did just that today.
As a Liberal cabinet minister, he was being forced by the Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin to vote for the Liberals’ gay ‘marriage’ law against his conscience, and of course as a reasonable man living in a free country he would have none of that.
Comuzzi is Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario), and is Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North (Ontario).
www.proudtobecanadian.ca /blog/index/weblog/comments/joe_comuzzi_liberal_resigns_cabinet_to_vote_against_gay_marriage   (742 words)

  
 FedNor - Photos - Joe Comuzzi annonce l'attribution d'une aide financière de FedNor à Sault Ste. Marie - 1 de 10
FedNor - Photos - Joe Comuzzi annonce l'attribution d'une aide financière de FedNor à Sault Ste.
Photos - Joe Comuzzi annonce l'attribution d'une aide financière de FedNor à Sault Ste.
L’honorable Joe Comuzzi, ministre d’État (FedNor) et Terry Bos, gérant de la Sault Ste.
strategis.gc.ca /epic/internet/infednor-fednor.nsf/fr/fn02124f.html   (108 words)

  
 Joe Comartin - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Joe Comartin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe Comartin - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Joe Comartin.
Joe Comartin (born 1947) is a Canadian labour lawyer and politician.
Comartin has been an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq.
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Joe-Comartin.html   (137 words)

  
 Mariage gai: un ministre quitte le cabinet Martin
Il s'agit du ministre d'État responsable du développement économique du nord de l'Ontario, Joe Comuzzi.
Comuzzi a l'intention de voter contre le projet de loi qui légalisera le mariage gai.
Le premier ministre Martin s'est dit déçu de la démission de Joe Comuzzi, mais heureux qu'il conserve son poste de député.
www.premierechaine.ca /nouvelles/Politique/nouvelles/200506/28/003-joe-comuzzi-demission.shtml   (160 words)

  
 Thunderground (CMG Thunder Bay) » Blog Archive » Thank you Joe by Lisa Laco   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
MP Joe Comuzzi dropped by our picket line today to offer his support to our cause.
Joe talked about the drive to have CBC Radio locate a station in Thunder Bay many years ago, and how important the city felt it was to have CBC here in the region.
Comuzzi says the passion for CBC in Northwestern Ontario is still strong, and he supports us.
thunderground.tbshows.com /2005/08/30/thank-you-joe-by-lisa-laco   (437 words)

  
 Latest News: What If A Woman Joe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Joe and Daniels have a miscommunication which causes Joe to get...
Prosecutors Greg Miller and Joe Shannon are seeking the death penalty.
Otherwise, they say, we wind up with any old Joe quoting the Koran to justify radical conduct, as is happening amid the rise of the...
www.headlinescenter.com /latestnews/What+If+A+Woman++Joe.htm   (464 words)

  
 CBC News: Comuzzi quits cabinet over same-sex bill
Minister of State Joe Comuzzi, a vocal opponent of his government's same-sex marriage bill, resigned from the Liberal cabinet early Tuesday afternoon to free himself to vote against passage of the bill later in the day.
Comuzzi, 72, who represents the Ontario riding of Thunder Bay-Superior North, had abstained from voting on the bill at the second reading stage.
He said he is delighted the MP plans to remain in Parliament as a Liberal and run for re-election.
www.cbc.ca /story/canada/national/2005/06/28/comizzi-quit050628.html   (677 words)

  
 CBC News:Parliamentary commitee recommends cut to air surcharge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
"We think there should be a substantial reduction," said committee chair Liberal MP Joe Comuzzi.
Comuzzi says something has changed on Parliament Hill since last week when the auditor general released a report outlining massive cost overruns in the federal gun registry.
Comuzzi was appalled by the registry fiasco and is now criticizing his own government's air surcharge policy.
www.cbc.ca /stories/2002/12/11/airsurcharge021211   (292 words)

  
 babble: Comuzzi to resign from cabinet over C-38
Joe has been a capable and effective minister.
posted 29 June 2005 07:17 PM Joe Comuzzi will always be remebered as someone who wanted to deny gays and lesbians the same rights as heterosexual couples have.
This is a rare if not the only prelate so far to counter the official Church line and say he favours loving same-sex relationships and partnerships while not being sure yet about marriage.
www.rabble.ca /babble/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=004678   (1360 words)

  
 Martin cabinet minister Joe Comuzzi resigns over same-sex marriage (moved from ATSNN) - Above Top Secret Conspiracy ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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Prime Minister Paul Martin has lost a cabinet minister, Joe Comuzzi, because of opposition of the same-sex marriage bill.
Comuzzi will side against the federal government's same-sex marriage bill in a landmark vote later today.
www.abovetopsecret.com /forum/thread150340/pg1   (366 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2004
In 2000, Liberal Joe Comuzzi defeated the Alliance's Doug Pantry in Thunder Bay-Superior North.
Comuzzi had won three terms of office in the former riding of Thunder Bay-Nipigon.
From 1935-1957, the MP for Thunder-Bay Nipigon was C.D. Howe, the Mackenzie King-era "minister of everything" who helped create the CBC and directed Canada's war-time munitions production and post-war reconstruction.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/riding/198   (724 words)

  
 World War 1 and 2 - Michael Gravelle
He was educated at the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute and Lakehead University, receiving a degree from the latter institution 1968.
Before entering political life himself, he was an assistant to Liberal politicians Robert Andras, Stuart Smith and Joe Comuzzi.
He also worked as a publicist for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and was a founder of the North of Superior Film Association.
www.worldwardiary.com /history/Michael_Gravelle   (255 words)

  
 Opening of NICSN
The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Minister of State for FedNor, celebrated the network as a leading example in northern assistance from the government of Canada.
Minister Comuzzi then invited M.P. Roger Valley to announce $2.3 million in FedNor funding for the C-Band satellite earth station and other applications.
Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic, Mayor Cathy Kiepek, Councillor Padlayat Ezekiel, Councillor Albert James, Chief Jimmy Rae, MPP Howard Hampton, Minister Joe Comuzzi, MP Roger Valley, Chief Patrick Owen, Grand Chief Arnold Ouskan and Assistant Director Peter Campbell lined up to cut the ribbon in front of the satellite earth station in Sioux Lookout.
smart.knet.ca /satellite/opening_ceremony.html   (495 words)

  
 Joe Comuzzi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He served on the separate school board of education in Lakehead, Ontario before becoming aMember of Parliament (MP).
Since the 2000 election, he has represented the riding of Thunder Bay - Superior North.
An opponent of same-sex marriage in Canada, he has reportedly considered resigning his cabinet seat to vote against the measure.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/J/Joe-Comuzzi.htm   (185 words)

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