May 26, 2011– Randy Kamp, MP for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, has once again been appointed by the Prime Minister to serve as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in the re-elected Conservative Government. In addition to this role he will also be serving as Parliamentary Secretary for the Asia Pacific Gateway.

“I am pleased to serve in this expanded role as I work with Minister Ashfield in Fisheries and Oceans and Minister Fast on the Asia Pacific Gateway,” said Kamp. “We are all ready for a productive session of Parliament.”

“From New Brunswick, Minister Keith Ashfield has a lot of experience, having previously served as a provincial Minister of Natural Resources there,” said Kamp. “I expect he will bring a fresh approach to the job, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

“It’s an honor to be asked to also work with Minister Fast on the Asia Pacific Gateway portfolio,” said Kamp, “This is a new role for me and I look forward to the challenge.”

Kamp is heading to Ottawa next week to prepare for the upcoming session that will begin on June 2nd, with the budget being introduced on June 6th.

“There are a number of issues that need to be addressed right away,” said Kamp. “Obviously, the focus of the coming session will be on the economy and passing the budget.  I have confidence that Prime Minister Harper and Finance Minister Flaherty will stay the course with a prudent, low-tax plan for Canadian families.”