Jag Bhaduria

[Selva Subbiah, February 4th, 1997]

Mr. Speaker, last week Selva Subbiah, one of the most hideous serial rapists in Canada, was convicted of raping more than 20 Canadian women. These innocent victims were drugged, threatened and sexually assaulted by this evil man. He was sentenced to 20 years in jail and according to published accounts, the presiding

judge has ordered the investigating officers to escort Subbiah to the airport for deportation when he is released. In essence, after serving the sentence, he will be deported back to his native Malaysia.

Canadian tax dollars should not be spent to keep this evil person in our prisons. Even if his lawyer files an appeal, it should be heard in his absence.

The justice minister should immediately make arrangements to deport this convicted criminal and send him back to his country of origin. It is time for the federal government to get tough on individuals like Subbiah.

[Point Of Order, December 11th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order concerning my statement today. According to Standing Order 31, the Speaker may among other things rule out of order any personal attacks.

[The Prime Minister, December 11th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is starting to show his true colours. During his annual town hall meeting last night Canadians watched him display arrogance, ignorance and his now infamous temper.

When questioned by Canadians about-

[Excise Tax Act, December 10th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I vote no on this motion.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on division:)

[Credit Card Interest Calculation Act, October 30th, 1996]

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-345, an act to provide for the limitation of interest rates on credit cards.

Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to introduce my private member's bill today. This legislation is an act to provide for the limitation of interest rates on credit cards. The purpose of this bill is to significantly reduce the excessive credit card interest rates that banks and department stores are currently charging.

I am sure that members in the House will agree that the major banks are making unprecedented profits. Indeed last year the major banks collectively raked in some $15 billion in profits. This year the third quarter reported profits are 20 per cent over last year for at least two of the major banks.

Industry Canada officials have recently stated that credit card rates are persistently high. The major banks countered that their low rate cards are now in the 11 per cent range.

My bill would ensure that any credit card issued by a financial institution or a department store could not have an interest rate exceeding more than four or five percentage points over the Bank of Canada's discount rate.

Our economy needs a boost. My bill will greatly assist in jump starting the economy. If more Canadians have access to credit cards at a lower interest rate then obviously their purchasing power will increase.

It is time for all parliamentarians to put an end to the fat cats at the lending institutions reaping fat profits out of the pockets of Canadians. I look forward to unanimous approval of this legislation from all members in this House.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)

[Canada Labour Code, October 29th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting yes.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

[Canada Labour Code, October 29th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

[Supply, October 29th, 1996]

I will be voting against this motion, Mr. Speaker.

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

[Supply, October 29th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

[Committees Of The Whole, October 29th, 1996]

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)