Category Archives: Member of Parliament

Ted Opitz

Posted on April 24, 2012 by nhop

Ted is a newly elected member to the Conservative party, serving the constituency of  Etobicoke Centre. He was born in the Parkdale area of Toronto in 1961  and is the youngest of four children. Ted’s parents were originally from Poland … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Arm Wrestling

Posted on February 4, 2011 by nhop

One of the great things about NHOP is from one week to the next, you get a chance to meet many unique and interesting people.  This past week was no exception as I had the privilege of getting to know and arm … Continue reading →

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Have you prayed for this man today?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long, We try to make it easy for people to “pray for those in authority” in Canada.  Every day we feature a different Senator, or M.P. on our Parliament Prayer Post.  It is alphabetical, but you can also … Continue reading →

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Pray for M.P. Joy Smith’s new initiative

Posted on September 16, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long, Here’s a new initiative by M.P. Joy Smith that is worth getting behind with your prayers.  As you remember Ms. Smith was able to get her private members’ bill on Human Trafficking passed last Spring.  That was … Continue reading →

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Cabinet Shuffle

Posted on August 10, 2010 by nhop

By Jeremiah  Smith Last week the Honorable Jay Hill announced that he would not run for re-election.  Consequently he also stepped down from his position as Government House Leader.  In response — after much speculation — Prime Minister Stephen Harper … Continue reading →

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MPs in Their Ridings This Week

Posted on May 18, 2010 by nhop

by Christine Dearden Parliament is not sitting this week, meaning that MPs are back in their constituencies until session resumes on Tuesday May 25th. This is generally a busy time for MPs; they’ll be meeting with constituents, attending political and … Continue reading →

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National Prayer Breakfast

Posted on May 11, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long,   Today was the day.  It’s always one of the highest moments of our year when we gather for a couple of hours with hundreds (perhaps close to 900) at the National Prayer Breakfast here in Ottawa.  … Continue reading →

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Pray for Jack Layton

Posted on February 6, 2010 by nhop

by Richard Long,    It took a lot of courage for the Honourable Jack Layton to go public yesterday with the news that he is being treated for prostate cancer.  Mr. Layton is the leader of the New Democratic Party.  Always … Continue reading →

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