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8 unusual facts about Pat Martin


Arms of Canada

In June 2008 MP Pat Martin introduced a motion into the House of Commons calling on the government to amend the coat of arms to incorporate symbols representing Canada's First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Armstrong's Point

Armstrong's Point is represented by Jenny Gerbasi in the constituency of Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry at the municipal level, Rob Altemeyer in the constituency of Wolseley at the provincial level, and Pat Martin in the constituency of Winnipeg Centre at the federal level.

Canadian blogosphere

New Democrat MP Pat Martin said this website was "serving a public function" and "motivating MPs to do a better job." Liberal MP Paul Szabo was determined to be the "parliamentary windbag” of the 38th Parliament with 107,873 words spoken.

Canadian heraldry

In June 2008, MP Pat Martin introduced a motion into the House of Commons calling on the government to amend the coat of arms to incorporate symbols representing Canada's First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

George R. D. Goulet

George, along with his wife Terry, is a strong supporter of the exoneration of Louis Riel and has been quoted on his support of the Private member's bill introduced by Pat Martin in the House of Commons.

Kevin Lamoureux

He finished second to New Democratic Party (NDP) incumbent Pat Martin.

Pat Martin

Martin is an outspoken critic of the monarchy of Canada, both in parliament and in the media, citing the marriage of the Prince of Wales to the Duchess of Cornwall as a reason to abolish the monarchy.

Terry Goulet

Terry, along with her husband George, is a strong supporter of the exoneration of Louis Riel and has been quoted on her support of the Private member's bill introduced by Pat Martin in the House of Commons.



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