Ron Fewchuk

[Petitions, June 2nd, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour today to present two petitions on behalf of the constituents of my riding of Selkirk-Red River in Manitoba.

In the first petition my constituents pray that Parliament continue to reject euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada.

[Forest Fires, June 2nd, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Deputy Prime Minister.

The people of Canada would like to know the federal government's involvement in dealing with the forest fires raging in Canada and most distressingly in western Canada.

[Fisheries, May 15th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.

The report on Fraser River sockeye salmon stated that the sales agreement under the aboriginal fisheries strategy last year contributed to the mismanagement of the Fraser runs.

In response to the report the minister promised that all pilot sales agreements would be signed by May 15. Could the minister please update the House?

[Petitions, May 11th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, in the third petition my constituents pray that Parliament not amend the human rights code using the undefined phrase sexual orientation.

[Petitions, May 11th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, in the second petition my constituents pray that Parliament continue to reject euthanasia and assisted suicides in Canada.

[Petitions, May 11th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present three petitions on behalf of the constituents of my riding of Selkirk-Red River, Manitoba.

In the first petition, my constituents pray that Parliament extend protection to the unborn child by amending the Criminal Code.

[Petitions, May 1st, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present two petitions on behalf of constituents of my riding of Selkirk-Red River.

My constituents pray that Parliament continues to reject euthanasia and physician assisted suicide in Canada.

[Financial Institutions, March 17th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Secretary of State for International Financial Institutions.

Yesterday the secretary of state announced the government is launching a review of financial institutions legislation. Could the secretary of state explain what this review will entail and how can Canadians get involved?

[Bankruptcy Act, October 25th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, on October 19 I rose in the House to ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs what leadership role Canada would undertake to restore the Ukrainian economy after decades of economic and environmental mismanagement under the former Soviet regime.

I was very pleased to hear the minister indicate to this House that last July in Naples the G-7 countries endorsed the proposal of the Prime Minister to host a conference on economic reform in Ukraine.

As a Manitoban and a Canadian of Ukrainian descent I am very proud that the economic conference will take place in Winnipeg on October 27. The meeting will be attended by officials from the G-7 countries.

I understand that a proposal at this meeting is to discuss Ukraine's plan for economic reform and international support for Ukraine's economic transformation. I know that it is important that Canada and the G-7 countries encourage Ukraine to implement an economic reform program in co-operation with international financial institutions.

I was very pleased to hear that Canada is totally committed to Ukraine and has committed over $41 million to over 70 projects. It has been brought to my attention that Canada will further pledge up to $20 million in aid to help Ukraine transfer its economy to a western style market system.

I strongly believe that these projects are an investment in the future of Ukraine and an investment for Canada. These projects will be beneficial for all parties involved. This will open up a whole new market for Canadian businesses. Presently Canada and the United States are the only countries which have pledged their assistance.

During the Winnipeg meeting officials are expected to encourage the G-7 countries to pledge aid. I would very much like to get clarification on exactly how Canada is investing in the future and fostering better ties with Ukraine.

I am also very concerned about the environmental mismanagement that occurred under the former Soviet regime. Therefore I would like to know exactly what is going to be done concerning the environmental cleanup and the prevention of further pollutants being released into our environment.

[Foreign Affairs, October 19th, 1994]

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

At the last meeting of the G-7, Canada was asked to take a leadership role in the international effort to restore the Ukrainian economy. After decades of economic and environmental mismanagement under the former Soviet regime, could the minister explain how Canada is investing in the future and fostering better ties with Ukraine?