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Automotive Safety March 22nd, 1996
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport.
Can the minister inform the House if his department has undertaken an investigation of reports of failure in rear door latches on certain Chrysler minivans and if the Department of Transport has the authority to order automobile manufacturers to conduct an immediate recall of all automobiles found to have safety hazards?
Supply March 19th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the remarks of the member opposite. I would simply like to make a few comments, before asking a question. I do not know whether the member realizes that what the government is proposing is really the starting point for the process leading to another budget within the next year?
Although I found some of the member's comments interesting, I would like to find out from the hon. member whether he does not agree with me that the place to perhaps put his words into action is the House of Commons committee? Therefore, would he not agree that his comments, interesting though they may be, have an option, which is the parliamentary finance committee?
Supply March 19th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I think it is always interesting to hear the comments of the hon. member for Prince George-Bulkley Valley. I represent a riding in Ontario, where the people have elected a provincial government with policies and interests similar to those of the Reform Party.
My question for my dear colleague is very simple. Since people in Ontario are rejecting the policies of premier Mike Harris, which sound a great deal like my colleague's comment, does he really think that his party can do anything more to garner support in Ontario, since these policies hurt the economy and the people as a whole?
Privilege March 13th, 1996
What is the question?
Privilege March 13th, 1996
The question.
National Organ Donor Day Act February 29th, 1996
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-202, an act respecting a national organ donor day in Canada.
Mr. Speaker, I am reintroducing this private member's bill which was previously introduced in the House on October 19, 1995.
The bill recognizes the efforts of a constituent of mine, Mrs. Linda Rumble of Whitby, Ontario and the ultimate gift her nephew, two-year-old Stuart Alan Herriott, gave to others whom he never knew.
This bill assists in providing more public education and awareness in organ donation by making every April 21 known as national organ donor day across Canada. April 21 marks the anniversary of young Stuart's death.
By establishing a national organ donor day it is hoped that more Canadians will be encouraged to make a pledge to organ donation. In doing so, Stuart's supreme gift will be remembered so that his act of kindness can be repeated by many other Canadians.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)
Cultural Property Export And Import Act October 24th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the comments by my dear colleague, the member for Edmonton North.
This is a very innovative bill. I have had a chance to review both the comments and some of the supporting documentation provided by the minister of heritage.
I am interested in the comments that my colleague from Edmonton made just a moment ago. In Ontario riding we have many museums and a number of people have donated artefacts over the years. It may come as a surprise to the House that Ontario riding was the riding and the county after which the rest of the province was named in 1867. Previous to that it was Upper Canada and Canada East.
I have a very simple question for the member. Perhaps he could explain to the House some of the significant impacts the bill might have in the area like Edmonton where I know there are many people of various backgrounds who moved there over the years.
Particularly the francophone community in that part of the country.
Francophones Outside Quebec October 23rd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois gives us a false impression of its interest in the situation of francophones outside Quebec. Compare the insincerity of its comments on the decline of francophones outside Quebec with the following statement sent by the mayor of Whitby to the mayor of Longueuil, as part of an exchange of letters between the two twin cities. It indicates that francophones outside Quebec have not been assimilated and have contributed to the education of dynamic communities.
As Mayor Edwards said: "I can assure you of the fond admiration and deep attachment felt by all citizens who have taken part in twinning activities since 1969, for our friends and colleagues in the city of Longueuil; I am convinced that the feeling is mutual.
In Whitby, there are tangible and permanent signs of these exchanges which gladden my heart. From my window, for instance, I see Longueuil Park. A little to the north, Charles Garnier school is under construction, a school for French immersion which reminds us of the presence and growth of francophone communities in our country".
National Organ Donor Day Act October 19th, 1995
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-353, an act respecting a national organ donor day in Canada.
Mr. Speaker, this bill recognizes the efforts of a constituent of mine, Mrs. Linda Rumble of Whitby, Ontario, and the ultimate gift her nephew, two-year old Stuart Alan Herriott, gave to others whom he had never met.
The bill will assist in providing more public education and awareness on organ donation by making every April 21 known as national organ donor day right across this great nation.
April 21 marks the anniversary of the death of Stuart, affectionately known by his family as Stu Buddy. It is hoped that by establishing a national organ donor day more Canadians will be encouraged to make a pledge to organ donation. In doing so, Stuart's supreme gift will be remembered and his act of kindness can be repeated by other Canadians throughout Canada.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)
Members Of Parliamen Retiring Allowances Act October 19th, 1995
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-352, an act to amend the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act (members who cease to be citizens of Canada).
Mr. Speaker, this bill would disqualify a former member or the former member's estate or family from any allowance or benefit under the act if the member ceases to be a Canadian citizen.
This is in essence a bit of housework on my behalf. It would not apply to the withdrawal allowance payable to a member who ceases to participate in the plan which consists of the return of the member's earlier contributions plus interest.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)