MANNVILLE, AB —Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright will be hosting a second series of Town Hall Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings throughout the constituency during the week of February 21 to 24.

As our Conservative Government prepares for Budget 2012 I personally invite constituents to make their voices heard as we work together to ensure Canada remains in a strong economic position,‖ said Benoit.

I am hosting my second series of pre-budget consultation meetings throughout the constituency from February 21 to 24. As with the first round of Town Hall meetings, which were held in January, I will be seeking input from constituents on ways in which the federal government can help families, businesses and farmers.‖

It is important to take this time to talk about jobs and the economy. It is important to talk about labour shortages and to look at ways for the Federal Government to reduce expenditures, regulations and red tape. I would also like to invite everyone to come out to discuss the issues which are important to them,‖ said Benoit.

The schedule of town hall meetings is as follows:

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Andrew 9:30 to 11 a.m., Andrew School
Two Hills 1 to 2:30 p.m., Two Hills School at 4806-51 Ave.
Mundare 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mundare Senior’s Centre at 5224 50 St.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Lloydminster 9:30 to 11 a.m., Lloydminster Comprehensive High School 5615 42 St.
Vermilion 1:30 to 3 p.m. St. Jerome’s Catholic School 4820 46 St.

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Provost 9:30 to 11 a.m., Provost School 4504-52 Ave
Chauvin 11:30 to 1 p.m., Chauvin Senior’s Drop-In Centre 123-2nd Ave. N
Wainwright 2 to 3:30 p.m., Wainwright Blessed Sacrament School 1321-4th Ave.

Friday, February 24, 2012
Tofield 9:30 to 11 a.m., Tofield High School on 49th Street and 59th Ave.
Lamont 7 – 8:30 p.m. Lamont New Horizon’s Senior’s Drop-In Centre 5203-52 St.

I look forward to hearing from constituents on how we can work together towards securing the economic recovery and a return to balanced budgets. Once the Town Hall meetings are complete I will be sharing the feedback from the public with the Finance Minister,‖ said Benoit.