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Member of Parliament for Calgary East
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Constituency Office

Radisson Centre
Suite 225, 525-28 Street SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 6W9
Phone: 403-207-3030
Fax: 403-207-3035
Email:
deepak@deepakobhrai.com

Latest Speeches

02/11/2011
Statement by Deepak Obhrai, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan. November 2, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey

26/09/2011
Our engagement in Libya protects Libyan civilians and upholds Canadian values, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament during Debate to extend Canada’s military mission to Libya. September 26, 2011, Ottawa.

20/06/2011
Our Government's sound economic management policies will ensure Seniors' needs are met, Obhrai says during Parliamentary debate on Seniors. June 20, 2011, Ottawa.

9/06/2011
Strong values taught by our cultural, religious, and family traditions have made this disapora the most successful in the world, Obhrai tells the inauguration of PBD Canada 2011. June 9, 2011, Toronto.

23/02/2011
Rebuilding Haiti without addressing fundamental issues like democratic deficit and governance is like building on quicksand, Parliamentary Secretary Deepak Obhrai tells in his keynote address to the "Haiti One Year After the Earthquake" Conference held by the Canadian Mission to the EU. February 23, 2011, Brussels, Belgium.

25/11/2010
Our government feels strongly that we must continue to build on what we have achieved so far and maintain our commitment to Afghanistan, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament. November 25, 2010, Ottawa.

18/10/2010
Canada remains resolute in its unwavering commitment to work alongside international partners in addressing organized crime in all its forms, Deepak Obhrai tells the United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime. October 18, 2010, Vienna, Austria.

09/09/2010
Building a safe and secure hemisphere is part of our vision for the Americas, Deepak Obhrai tells a luncheon meeting of the Canada Council for the Americas. September 9, 2010, Calgary.

21/08/2010
Let us resolve to proliferate human rights and freedom for the North Korean people -- not nuclear weapons and fear, Obhrai tells the International conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees. August 21, 2010, Toronto.

11/03/2010
Our Government is delivering for our constituents, Deepak Obhrai tells Parliament in his Reply to the Speech from the Throne. March 11, 2010, Ottawa.

22/10/2009
Priorities and Results in Canadian Foreign Policy – Notes for a speech given to The Queen’s University International Affairs Association. Oct. 22, 2009 in Kingston, Ontario.

25/09/2009
We’re engaging China on bilateral long-term interests, while promoting Canadian values of human rights and democracy, Deepak Obhrai tells 600 Chinese Canadians at China’s 60th Anniversary celebrations. Sept 25, 2009 in Montreal.

 

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Our office can assist with federal government matters, including but not limited to:

  • Revenue Canada
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As with all information, we treat constituents' personal information with the utmost care and discretion. However, please note that email and internet communications are not a secure, private way to send confidential information. Feel free to contact us through email or the contact forms provided on the website; however, to provide sensitive information, please telephone us at (403)207-3030, or drop by during office hours.

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Please contact your local MPP for assistance with birth certificates processing or apply online through the Alberta Government

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Applications are available through our office or postal outlets. Be sure to read through the application carefully. We recommend that constituents go to Passport Canada London, 200-400 York St to have their application processed.

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Contact our office and we can forward your requests to HRSDC, Income Securities and Revenue Canada.

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GST cheques are issued quarterly on the 5th of the month. CCTB cheques are issued on the 20th of each month. Please contact our office if your cheque has not arrived after 5 business days of the date. Cheques can be delayed due to change of address and debts with Revenue Canada.

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What benefits are available for seniors?

Pensions through the Income Security Program including Disability and Survivors Benefits are available. Disability Tax Credit is available through Revenue Canada. Please contact our office for further programs available through Veteran's Affairs. Pension applications are available at our office.

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It takes 4-6 weeks for an application to be processed with all necessary documents. Please contact our office if you have any concerns.

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What is the PR (Permanent Resident) Card and how do I get one?

The PR card replaces the IMM1000 record of landing document for travel purposes. Please contact our office for more information or download the
PR Card Application

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