This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his second term of office held between June 2, 1997 and November 26, 2000. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, news releases, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as post-secondary education funding, diplomatic relations, revisions to the Bank Act, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, and compensation for victims who received contaminated blood in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s and later contracted either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his fourth term of office held between June 28, 2004 and January 22, 2006. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as amendments to citizenship and immigration legislation, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, the legalization of same-sex marriage, the citizenship of Canadian war brides and their children, security certificates, affordable housing, and the Canada-United States Safe Third Country Agreement.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his third term of office held between November 27, 2000 and June 27, 2004. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as amendments to citizenship and immigration legislation, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander and Wasyl Odynsky, the legalization of same-sex marriage, Canada’s involvement in the Iraq War, and the development of First Nations governance legislation.
This series documents Andrew Telegdi’s career in federal politics, primarily his tenure as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the constituency of Waterloo or Kitchener-Waterloo between 1993 and 2008. The material in this series reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address local and national issues raised by constituents and advance the platform and priorities of the Liberal Party. The series also highlights Telegdi’s long-standing interest in reforming citizenship and immigration legislation, strengthening diplomatic relations, supporting the funding of post-secondary educational institutions, and other matters.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his first term of office held between October 25, 1993 and June 1, 1997. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, news releases, speech transcripts, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as cooperative housing, crime prevention, post-secondary education funding, diplomatic relations, and the Quebec referendum of 1995.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament, specifically throughout his fifth term of office held between January 23, 2006 and October 13, 2008. The material reflects Telegdi’s efforts to address issues raised by constituents and advance the priorities of the Liberal Party. Records include nomination and campaign material, correspondence, riding reports, invitations, and several files related to specific local or national issues such as amendments to citizenship and immigration legislation, the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, the Québécois nation motion, Canadian-Hungarian relations, the 2006 Lebanon War, Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan, and the Canadian prison system.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as the Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election. Records include notes, speeches, election campaign material, calendars, and other textual items. Also includes records related to the judicial recount ordered in respect of the ballots cast in the electoral district of Kitchener-Waterloo.
This subseries includes material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as the Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2011 Canadian federal election. Records include nomination and campaign material, an endorsement certificate, a report of the election results, and other textual material.
Handwritten notes created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Printout of speech to nominate Bardish Chagger to be the next member of Parliament for Waterloo, 2015.
Handwritten notes created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
A business card likely distributed by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Handwritten notes likely created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
A news release issued by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament endorsing Paul Martin’s proposal to introduce reforms to the House of Commons, particularly with respect to the process of passing a bill. At the time, Paul Martin served as a Member of Parliament representing LaSalle—Émard and Minister of Finance.
An invitation received by Andrew Telegdi to a dinner hosted by the Progressive Conservative Party in the riding of Waterloo in honour of Walter McLean, then Member of Parliament for Waterloo. The dinner was held on June 2, 1988 at the Valhalla Grand Ballroom in Kitchener, Ontario. Michael Wilson, then Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre and Minister of Finance, was the guest speaker for the dinner.
Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs and tickets for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs and tickets for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Invitations sent or received by Andrew Telegdi as well as programs and tickets for events he likely attended during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Copies of speeches addressing a variety of topics such as ministerial travel and Canada Day likely delivered by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Scrapbooks relating to N.C. Schneider's career in politics. Includes a 1969 biographical article about his political career as liberal Member of Parliament for Waterloo North in Ottawa.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the federal government’s household moving program. Records include correspondence and other textual material.
Handwritten and typed notes created by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s participation in a visit of a Parliamentary delegation led by Peter Milliken to Austria and Hungary. At the time, Peter Milliken served as a Member of Parliament representing Kingston and the Islands and as Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada. Records include briefing notes, biographical information, parliamentary histories, and country profiles. Also includes programs, invitations, reports, correspondence, handwritten notes, a newsletter, pamphlet, menu, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Canada-Cyprus Parliamentary Committee. Records include correspondence, a list of members, a meeting agenda, and minutes.
Schedules created for Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament for various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Also includes related material such as speaking notes, correspondence, and background information.
Schedules created for Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament for the week of June 20-25, 1994 and July 1, 1994. The schedules record various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research initiatives and education funding. Records include correspondence, speaking notes, invitations, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his political involvement with Communitech. Records include meeting notices, handwritten notes, invitations, news releases, draft funding proposals, correspondence, and other textual material.
Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his monthly schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
News releases issued to the public regarding Andrew Telegdi's political activities during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. Includes releases announcing the official twinning of the cities of Waterloo, Ontario and Waterloo, Quebec, Telegdi’s flight travel expenses, and other issues.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to crime prevention in the Waterloo region. Records include documents highlighting Telegdi’s involvement with the Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council such as correspondence, agendas, and invitations. Also includes news releases, information sheets, a paper titled, Agenda for a Safe Canada, an invitation to attend a crime prevention public forum at the University of Waterloo, and an agenda for a meeting of the Working Together Against Hate Crimes committee. Additionally, contains a signed letter from Harold Albrecht, then Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener-Conestoga, regarding youth crime rates.
Riding reports and a calendar created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. The reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events such as federal budget allocations, and initiatives supporting healthcare, job growth, and youth programs.
Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his monthly, weekly or daily schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his monthly, weekly, or daily schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his efforts coordinating a seminar for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada including a presentation by John Manley, Minister of Industry. Records include correspondence, reports, and other textual material.
Printed copies of calendars created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament outlining his daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
Twenty-seven postcards featuring handwritten messages and drawings by constituents sent to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. The postcards document the opinions of constituents regarding co-operative housing and the potential transfer of operating agreements between housing co-ops and the federal government to the Ontario provincial government.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the potential closure of St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of a constituent as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence and a copy of an article likely written by Telegdi.
Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents related to various topics including the Micohealth Diabetes Program, Canadian Academies of Science, 2005 Good-Will-Games, Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group, and animal cruelty legislation. In addition, the file contains letters urging Telegdi to support the local auto part industry from Ken Seiling, Regional Chair of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; Herb Epp, Mayor of Waterloo; Carl Zehr, Mayor of Kitchener; and Doug Craig, Mayor of Cambridge. The file also includes signed correspondence from David Johnston, President of University of Waterloo and Diane Ablonczy, Member of Parliament representing Calgary-Nose Hill.
File includes clippings of The Globe and Mail articles about Canadian politician Grace MacInnis, a photocopied typescript of biographical data about MacInnis, an October 1967 "Report from Ottawa" written by MacInnis in her capacity as Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Kingsway, and a head and shoulders portrait of MacInnis that was used in the report.
Long, ElizabethPhotocopy of a published item: Emigration: a letter to a member of Parliament containing a statement of the method pursued by the Petworth Committee in sending out emigrants to Upper Canada in the years 1832 and 1833. Petworth, J. Phillips; London: Longman, 1833. Includes a photocopy of the t.p. and table of contents for the same title published in 1834.
The Jackman FoundationRiding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events, while others address specific topics such as citizenship rights, funding to help low- and middle-income families save for their children’s education, and the environment.
Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the legalization of medically assisted dying in Canada. The material primarily documents the opinions of a member of the public. Records consist of an essay and correspondence including a letter to Telegdi from Elizabeth Witmer, Member of Provincial Parliament representing Waterloo North.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to a proposed federal electoral boundary readjustment including changes to the Waterloo riding boundaries. The material primarily documents Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, news releases, reports, and other textual material.
Printed copies of the Evidence of the Legislative Committee on Bill C-17 Public Safety Act, 2002 no. 5 (January 28, 2003), no. 6 (January 30, 2003), and no. 7 (February 4, 2003). The copies contain handwritten notes likely written by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Waterloo Region Community Safety & Crime Prevention Council and the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs to prevent crime. Records include correspondence, news releases, speech transcripts, presentation notes, and an invitation.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Via Rail service reductions along the Sarnia-Toronto corridor. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, itineraries, invitations, news releases, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his role as an election observer in the Canadian observer group for elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina that were held on September 14, 1996. Records include correspondence, a report, a reference guide, a training manual, notes, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the proposed development of a prison for women in Kitchener, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, a public meeting notice, flyers, a press clipping, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Waterloo Federal Liberal Association. Records include a news release, a brochure, meeting notices and minutes, notes, invitations, and some copies of the association's newsletter. The file also contains correspondence including signed letters from David Peterson, then Member of Provincial Parliament and Frank Epp, then Member of Parliament.
Correspondence received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents about the Ontario-B.C. twinned riding program, small businesses, Helmut Oberlander, and other topics. Also includes a signed letter from Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, regarding the Senate of Canada's expense allowance increase.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some members of the public as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Wasyl Odynsky, a suspected war criminal. Records include correspondence, media releases, press articles, postcards, a pamphlet, a flyer, and other textual material.
Four printed copies of calendars for the month of October created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2008 Canadian federal election. Each calendar records various activities, meetings, and events Telegdi was scheduled to attend. Some copies contain handwritten notes.
Materials related to the 2011 Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Literary Awards in which Julia McCarthy was awarded the CAA Award for poetry. Includes pamphlet for the ceremony, certificate of the award, and medal and lapel pin in a box.
Also contains a congratulatory letter from Garfield Dunlop, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North and certificates of achievement from the City of Orillia.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. The material documents the general history of the centre and some funding opportunities and announcements for the Perimeter Institute in partnership with the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. Records include correspondence, speaking notes, and handwritten notes.
Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Ashley Smith, a teenager who died on October 19, 2007 while incarcerated at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include an information sheet containing details about Ashely Smith’s case as well as a list of questions for Stockwell Day, then Member of Parliament and Minister of Public Safety, and Rob Nicholson, then Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The questions focus on Ashley Smith and the conditions of her confinement and death as well as the Canadian prison system. Additionally, the file includes a report containing copies of news articles from media outlets across Canada related to Ashley Smith. It is not known how or why Andrew Telegdi acquired these records.
Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents related to various topics including the Kyoto Accord and private members bill such as Bill C-283 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food labelling), Bill C-257 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), and Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act. The file includes one signed letter from Karen Redman, Member of Parliament representing Kitchener, congratulating Telegdi on receiving a Legacy of Leaders Award for the City of Waterloo. Also includes a copy of The Cambodia Daily volume 36, issue 38. The publication featured an article about Telegdi and was sent to Telegdi from a constituent.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting his personal interest and political involvement in matters relating to Canadian-Hungarian relations. Records include invitations, a program, correspondence related to the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, a transcript of a speech likely delivered by Telegdi commemorating the forty-eighth anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to celebrations commemorating forty-six years of independence for the Republic of Cyprus. Records include a formal congratulatory statement to the members of the Canadian Justice for Cyprus from Telegdi and an invitation to Telegdi from the Canadian Justice for Cyprus Committee (PSEKA Canada) for a dinner celebrating the anniversary in Scarborough, Ontario.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some constituents and Telegdi’s political involvement in the Québécois nation motion. Telegdi did not support the Québécois nation motion because he believed it was ambiguous and felt that Canadians were not given an opportunity to respond to the motion. Records include correspondence and a news release.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting his personal interest and political involvement in matters relating to Canadian-Hungarian relations. Records include a possible speech transcript commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, an invitation to the Hungarian St. Stephen’s Ball, correspondence regarding meetings, trips, and events Telegdi participated in, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of a victim compensation package for individuals who received contaminated blood in Canada during the 1970s and 1980s and later contracted either the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus. Records include press clippings, correspondence from constituents, and a formal statement released by Telegdi.
News releases issued to the public regarding Andrew Telegdi's political activities during his tenure as a Member of Parliament. Includes releases announcing funding for Kitchener-Waterloo Counselling Services and offering his congratulations to Member of Provincial Parliament Jean-Marc Lalonde on receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo. One news release contains handwritten notes.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi as a member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Federal Liberal Association. Records include a member identification card, meeting notices, and an invitation to a reception held by Shawky Fahel in 1994. Also includes a signed letter to Telegdi from Peter Lang, then Member of Parliament representing Kitchener, congratulating Telegdi on his election to the 1983 Kitchener Federal Liberal Association Executive.
Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events such as the 2004 Health Accord, the United Nations World Summit 2005 while others address specific topics like citizenship legislation, affordable housing in Ontario, Indigenous communities, seniors’ programs, and juvenile diabetes.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of the high technology industry and infrastructure in Waterloo, Ontario. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. Records include correspondence, invitations, schedules, news releases, reports, notes, meeting agendas and minutes, press clippings, and other textual material.
Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan, specifically a motion introduced in the House of Commons in May 2006 that extended Canadian military commitments to Afghanistan by two years. Records include correspondence from members of the public urging Telegdi to vote against the motion and help end Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Telegdi’s open call for a Liberal leadership convention to remove Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada, as party leader in 2002. Also includes material related to a public debate between Telegdi and Warren Kinsella, a Canadian lawyer, and Liberal Party activist. Telegdi believed Jean Chrétien used Kinsella to intimidate Members of Parliament who wanted Paul Martin to become the new leader of the Liberal Party. At the time, Paul Martin served as a Member of Parliament representing LaSalle—Émard and Minister of Finance. Records include press articles, correspondence, news releases, an article possibly written by Telegdi regarding demands for the disclosure of Paul Martin's donations for a future leadership campaign, and multiple drafts of an article titled, Canada Needs a Leadership Convention written by Telegdi.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Canada-United States Safe Third Country Agreement. The documents provide general information about the agreement. In addition, the material captures the concerns of some constituents and associations such as Sanctuary Coalition of Southern Ontario and Jesuit Refugee Service Canada regarding the provisions of the agreement. Records include correspondence, notes, and reports.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to increased post-secondary research and education funding from the Canadian federal government. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in efforts to secure additional funding. Records include correspondence from individuals as well as educational institutions and associations, particularly from Telegdi’s riding.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research and education funding from the Canadian federal government. The material documents the opinions of some constituents as well as Telegdi’s political involvement in efforts to secure additional funding. Records include correspondence from individuals as well as educational institutions and associations, particularly from Telegdi’s riding.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2000 Canadian federal election. Records include brochures, flyers, speech transcripts, correspondence, quotes, an invitation, news releases, press clippings featuring election advertisements, biographical information about Telegdi, a summary of the election results, and other textual material.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected as a Member of Parliament representing the Liberal Party for the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2004 Canadian federal election. Records include business cards, invitations, flyers, pamphlets, questionnaires, correspondence, speech transcripts, a sticker, an unsigned candidate agreement, elections results summary, and a return of writ. Also includes letters of congratulations received by Telegdi after he was elected.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to post-secondary research and education funding. The material documents efforts to secure additional funding for universities across Canada and specifically for the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University through scholarships, fellowships, donations, and the selection of Canada Research Chairs. Records include correspondence, news releases, an invitation, schedule, program, speaking notes, and other textual records.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Waterloo in the 1993 Canadian federal election. Records include nomination forms, flyers, draft speeches, and letters distributed to constituents and political opponents. Also includes a signed letter of congratulations received by Telegdi after he was nominated from Jean Chrétien, then Member of Parliament, Leader of the Liberal Party, and Leader of the Opposition.
One item of correspondence to Howard Luke from Ron Basford acknowledging receipt of a letter dated February 5, 1969 regarding the actions of two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers who visited the Village Bistro and informing Luke that a report on the incident from the Solicitor General was requested.
At the time, Ron Basford was a Member of Parliament representing Vancouver Centre and Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. Howard Luke was possibly an employee of the Village Bistro.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the planning and presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal to recipients in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Records include correspondence, a draft invitation, background information about recipients, ceremony and dinner programs, and other textual material. Also includes computer printed copies of pictures of some recipients receiving the medal during the presentation ceremony.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be nominated as the candidate representing the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2004 Canadian federal election. Records include nomination forms and letters of congratulations received by Telegdi after he was nominated from Michael Eizenga, President of the Liberal Party of Canada; Joseph Volpe, Member of Parliament representing Eglinton-Lawrence; and Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the official opening of six buildings in the Region of Waterloo that provided two hundred and forty-four units of affordable housing under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. Andrew Telegdi attended this event and delivered a speech. Records include an invitation, event itinerary, a media advisory, a press release, speaking notes, and other textual material.
Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament when he participated in the Making Canada Inclusive and Safe conference and forum as a panelist speaker. Telegdi spoke as a panelist for two sessions on borders, bridges, and building safe communities. Records include a program, presentation folder, local map, Telegdi’s speaking notes, an information sheet on the Metropolis Project, and two cut-outs of a hand with questions typed in the palm.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Canada-Cyprus Friendship Group. Records include a list of members, correspondence, meeting notices and agendas, invitations, speech transcripts, and other material. Also includes copies of the Cyprus Bulletin published between February 24, 1998 and September 13, 1999 as well as copies of the Cyprus Embassy Newsletter published between March 1998 and October 2000.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the citizenship of Canadian war brides who immigrated to Canada following the Second World War and their children, commonly referred to as ‘Lost Canadians.’ Records include a newspaper article, a speech transcript, a copy of related debates (hansard) from the House of Commons, and correspondence related to a proposal to designate 2006 the Year of the War Bride and Bill S-2 An Act to amend the Citizenship Act.
Three flyers created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament likely distributed to constituents through targeted mailing lists. Each flyer provides constituents with information about a unique topic or political issue and sometimes Telegdi’s political involvement in the matter. These three flyers provide information about funding for post-secondary education, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and a benefit fund for the spouses and children of police officers and firefighters.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program, specifically to project submissions and grants awarded to organizations in Kitchener-Waterloo. Records include correspondence regarding project applications, news releases, information sheets, notes, question and answer sheets, copies of formal statements delivered by Telegdi and a letter to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen written by Telegdi concerning loan repayments.
A draft copy of a eulogy for Herbert M. Lefcourt (1936-2011) written by Andrew Telegdi. In the eulogy, Telegdi described his memories of working with Lefcourt as a student at the University of Waterloo and later as a Member of Parliament. The draft copy contains handwritten notes left by an unknown individual editing the eulogy. The file also includes a copy of an e-mail to Andrew Telegdi from his sister-in-law, Melanie Telegdi, providing additional information for the eulogy.
A flyer invitation for the Kitchener-Waterloo Nomination Night held at the Transylvania Club in Kitchener, Ontario on October 19, 2000. This event was held to nominate a candidate to represent the Liberal Party in the riding of Kitchener-Waterloo in the 2000 Canadian federal election. The speaker and special guest of the event was Shelia Copps, Member of Parliament representing Hamilton East and Minister of Canadian Heritage. The flyer features a picture of Andrew Telegdi on the front and a form for individuals to submit if they wanted to participate in Telegdi’s subsequent election campaign on the back.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament documenting the opinions of some constituents and Telegdi’s political involvement in the denaturalization and deportation case against Helmut Oberlander, a suspected war criminal. Oberlander was a resident of Andrew Telegdi’s constituency. Records include reports, news releases, handwritten notes, and speaking notes. The file also contains correspondence, primarily between Telegdi, constituents, associations, and fellow politicians such as Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the development of the high technology industry and infrastructure in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. Records include correspondence and notes as well as invitations, agendas, programs, and other textual material created during the planning of Peter Harder and Allan Rock's separate visits to Waterloo in 2002. At the time, Peter Harder was Deputy Minister of Industry Canada and Allan Rock was Minister of Industry. Andrew Telegdi hosted both visits.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the 2006 Lebanon War. Telegdi publicly advocated for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and believed the Canadian government should facilitate an end to the war. Records include news releases, speech transcripts, handwritten notes, and other textual material. Also contains correspondence including an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the Middle East conflict written by Telegdi.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Canada’s relation to the Iraq War. Records include correspondence from members of the public urging Telegdi to oppose Canadian participation in any military action against Iraq, a report outlining how a war with Iraq might be avoided, a report providing a summary of Canadian views on security and defence issues from various polls, and a fact sheet on the Canadian defence program.
Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to his involvement with the Canada-Cyprus Parliamentary Friendship Group. Records include correspondence regarding a decision made on December 17, 2004 by the European Union member states that unanimously granted Turkey a definite date for the commencement of accession negotiations. Also includes correspondence and forms related to Telegdi’s annual membership fee to join the Canada-Cyprus Parliamentary Friendship Group.
A report and related correspondence sent to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament from the Library of Parliament providing an ethnocultural overview of select federal electoral ridings using statistical data including Kitchener-Waterloo, Kitchener Centre, Waterloo-Wellington and Cambridge, Etobicoke as well as for all of Alberta (Peace River, Athabasca, Yellowhead, St. Albert, Elk Island, Lakeland, Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Red Deer, Wild Rose, Crowfoot, Calgary, Macleod, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge).
Riding reports created by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament that were distributed to constituents. Some reports provide a general overview of current political activities or events, while others address individual topics such as co-op housing, health care, job growth, the youth justice strategy, and the creation of Nunavut as a new territory in Canada. Includes two copies of a special millennium issue, one of which is signed by Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada.
Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to security certificates issued by the Government of Canada through provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Records include an information package from the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada containing correspondence, statements against secret trails and security certificates, and press clippings. Also includes a New Democratic Process resolution on security certificates, and general information regarding specific cases against individuals including Hassan Almrei.