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Scott Reid is the Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac. He was first elected in November 2000.

Scott was elected chairman of the Conservative parliamentary caucus in November, 2021. He previously served as the Shadow Minister (or opposition critic) for Democratic Institutions (2015-2018), Deputy Opposition House Leader (2015-2016), and Deputy Government House Leader (2006-2015).

He also served as the chairman of the subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (2008-2015).

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Liberals Delete Key Sections of Conservative Anti-Crime Bill

February 4, 2011

Ottawa – Liberal, NDP, and Bloc Quebecois members of the Justice Committee voted to remove key sections of Conservative anti-crime Bill C-5.  The removed sections would have enabled the Canadian Minister of Justice to prevent Canadian offenders who commit crimes in foreign countries like the United States from serving their sentence in Canada in certain circumstances. The Opposition MPs…

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New MP/MPP Office to Open in Carleton Place

February 4, 2011

Carleton Place – Local MP Scott Reid and MPP Randy Hillier are moving their “One Stop Government Shop” constituency service location in Carleton Place starting Monday February 14th. The new location will provide the same MP and MPP services as at the old location on Lake Avenue; namely, helping area residents access their Federal and Provincial governments. The new…

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Dangerous Precedent Set with Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

January 24, 2011

Carleton Place – Local MP Scott Reid and MPP Randy Hillier are disappointed with the Court of the Queen’s Bench in Saskatchewan which ruled on Monday that civil servants can be forced to perform duties that contravene the principles of their conscience. A Christian marriage commissioner in Saskatchewan went to court to reverse a discrimination ruling against him that…

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Local MP Scott Reid Attends Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

January 14, 2011

Kingston –Scott Reid, MP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington today attended the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus meeting in Kingston to discuss issues facing the counties that make up Eastern Ontario. “Meetings like this are tremendously important in terms of sharing ideas and discussing common issues with public officials who are in similar positions across the region,” said Reid. Reid continued,…

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MP Reid applauds time extension to save Ottawa Valley Rail

December 3, 2010

Carleton Place – Local MP Scott Reid is pleased to say that the owners of the Ottawa Valley Railway have confirmed that they will remain open to offers to purchase the line beyond the municipal deadline of January 5th. “Because many towns and townships along the Ottawa Valley Railway are welcoming new mayors and councillors, this extension is very…

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Canada’s Economic Action Plan Delivers Housing-related Infrastructure Loan to Carleton Place

June 4, 2010

Carleton Place, ON – June 4, 2010 – The Government of Canada announced today that Carleton Place has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part ofCanada’s Economic Action Plan. The announcement was made by Scott Reid, local Member of Parliament for Lanark – Frontenac – Lennox and Addington, on behalf the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources…

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Reid: Why Won’t Any Liberals Vote to Scrap the Gun Registry Anymore?

May 28, 2010

Ottawa – Local MP Scott Reid today stood in the House of Commons today to point out that Liberals should listen to their constituents, not their Party Whips, and vote against keeping the Long-Gun Registry. “The Public Safety Committee heard yesterday from a front line policeman who stated that the Long-Gun Registry ‘Represents the largest and most contentious single…

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Scott Reid & Reeve Hogg Announce New Wagers Bridge Project

May 19, 2009

Flinton – Addington Highlands Reeve Henry Hogg joined local MP Scott Reid today at the Township Hall in Flinton to announce that the federal government has agreed to commit over $300,000 to replace Wagers Bridge, close to Flinton. “This bridge replacement represents a much-needed improvement to the area,” said Reid. “The improvement will ensure continued safety and usability far…

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Scott Reid is the Member of Parliament for Lanark-Frontenac. He was first elected in November 2000.

Scott was elected chairman of the Conservative parliamentary caucus in November, 2021. He previously served as the Shadow Minister (or opposition critic) for Democratic Institutions (2015-2018), Deputy Opposition House Leader (2015-2016), and Deputy Government House Leader (2006-2015).

He also served as the chairman of the subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (2008-2015).

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