Debates of March 11th, 1999

Randy White Langley—Abbotsford, BC

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to remove Motion No. P-26 from the order paper. It is up for debate today and I have received the documents I want under production of papers.

Peter Adams Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations among the parties and I think you would find unanimous consent for the following motion:

That the Standing Committee on Industry be authorized to travel to St. Hubert, Quebec, on Monday, March 22, 1999 for the purpose of visiting the Canadian Space Agency, and that the necessary staff do accompany the committee.

(Motion agreed to)

(Bill C-413. On the Order: Private Members' Business)

Second reading and reference to a committee of Bill C-413, an act to provide for the recognition of a national symbol for the promotion of Canadian unity—Mr. Lynn Myers

(Bill C-414. On the Order: Private Members' Business)

Second reading and reference to a committee of Bill C-414, an act to amend the Income Tax Act (wages of apprentices)—Mr. Lynn Myers

(Bill C-425. On the Order: Private Members' Business)

Second reading and reference to a committee of Bill C-425, an act to amend the Criminal Code (public disclosure of the names of persons who have served a sentence of imprisonment for an offence of a sexual nature)—Mr. Lynn Myers

(Bill C-426. On the Order: Private Members' Business)

Second reading and reference to a committee of Bill C-426, an act to amend the Criminal Code—Mr. Lynn Myers

Randy White Langley—Abbotsford, BC

Mr. Speaker, I have another 7,500 names, which makes it now over 21,000 names. The individuals signing this petition are informing the House that between April 14, 1997 and February 1998, a period of 10 months, four sexual assaults took place in the Abbotsford area. All four were committed by residents of the Sumas Community Correctional Centre.

They would like you to know, Mr. Speaker, that there would be fewer devastating sexual and other assaults if legislative measures would be taken.

Therefore the petitioners ask that Sumas Community Correctional Centre officials have the right to refuse violent, repeat and dangerous offenders who could pose a danger to society, and that habitual violent offenders and sexual perpetrators should not be allowed to reside at Sumas Community Correctional Centre any longer.

There are more names coming. I urge the House to follow up and follow through on this petition.

Peter Goldring Edmonton East, AB

Mr. Speaker, I wish today to present to the House five petitions by hundreds of Canadians who are concerned about merchant navy veterans.

Their concerns can be basically summarized as seeking war veteran status, prisoner of war benefits, recompense for years of denial of equality, and ceremonial day recognition.

I submit these petitions today on behalf of merchant navy veterans and their concerns.

Stéphane Bergeron Verchères, QC

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people in the riding of Verchères—Les Patriotes, who sincerely believe in equality between men and women and in justice, I have the honour of tabling two petitions, pursuant to Standing Order 36, demanding that the government withdraw its appeal against the public service pay equity decision and give effect to the court ruling in this regard.

This petition combines with those presented by my other Bloc Quebecois colleagues in the past few days.

Peter Adams Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.