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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was quebec.

Last in Parliament May 2004, as Liberal MP for Gatineau (Québec)

Won his last election, in 2000, with 51% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Democracy In Mexico March 24th, 1994

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Following the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Colosio, does the Canadian government still have confidence in Mexico's stability?

Social Security System January 31st, 1994

Madam Speaker, I listened carefully to the hon. member. She mentioned what the government is spending. It is all true, but you have to remember that one of the big problems, one of the serious deficiencies of the system, is that the deficit does not really come from overspending by the government, since revenue is greater than commitments, if we set the deficit aside for a moment.The problem is that those who are very well off do not pay their fair share. I would like her party, the Reform Party, to recognize the fact that one of our biggest problems is that wealthy people and multinational companies do not pay their share. Social problems have no impact on the deficit.