Members of the NDP present in the House vote against the motion, Mr. Speaker.
Lost his last election, in 2000, with 42% of the vote.
Immigration Act December 13th, 1994
Members of the NDP present in the House vote against the motion, Mr. Speaker.
Immigration Act December 13th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, members of the New Democratic Party now in the House vote nay.
Immigration Act December 13th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the New Democratic Party members who are here vote in favour of the motion.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act December 13th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the New Democratic Party members in the House today vote yes on this motion.
Banks December 7th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, my supplementary question is for the minister.
If the minister will not direct the Standing Committee on Finance to investigate and make a recommendation to the House of Commons, will the minister give assurances to the House that the Department of Finance will ensure that the banks are at least paying their fair share of taxes on the huge profits they are earning and that they are not gouging consumers with high interest rates on loans, mortgages and agricultural and business loans.
Banks December 7th, 1994
I apologize, Mr. Speaker.
My question is for the Minister of Finance. Not only have the six largest banks made record profits of over $4 billion, but they are also holding Canadians for ransom with high interest rates.
A study done by his own department points out that the top four banks hold 53 per cent of depositor assets. Inflation is at an all-time low, yet we are still being stung with a high interest rate policy that will stifle our economy and add to our debt.
Will the Minister of Finance direct the finance committee to hold a full investigation into bank practices and profits to ensure the banks pay their fair share of taxes?
Banks December 7th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance. Mr. Minister, not only have the six largest banks made record-
Canada Grain Act December 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, New Democrat members of Parliament are proud to vote yes on this motion.
Canada Grain Act December 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, members of the New Democratic Party caucus who are present today vote yea on this motion.
Canada Grain Act December 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, members of the New Democratic Party vote nay on Motion No. 1.