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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was fact.

Last in Parliament September 2021, as Liberal MP for Halifax West (Nova Scotia)

Won his last election, in 2019, with 50% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Privilege October 16th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Pardon me for interrupting but I wish to advise you that all government members henceforth will be splitting their time.

Questions on the Order Paper October 16th, 2001

Madam Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Order in Council Appointments October 16th, 2001

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments made recently by the government.

Questions on the Order Paper October 15th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Operation Apollo October 15th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Halifax has long been a centre of military and particularly naval activity. It is no surprise that the bulk of Canada's substantial contribution to the actions in Afghanistan is coming from Halifax.

This Wednesday frigates, destroyers, a supply ship and support aircraft will be leaving Halifax. Along with them will go nearly 2,000 members of the armed forces. Their dedication to their country is a source of pride for all Haligonians and indeed all Canadians.

Canadians from coast to coast know the tremendous sacrifice that these brave men and women will make. Many will leave behind spouses and young children.

I ask all members of the House and all Canadians to join with me in thanking these brave men and women and wishing them Godspeed. I look forward to seeing them all back in Halifax very soon.

Questions on the Order Paper October 4th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers October 3rd, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I ask that the remaining Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers October 3rd, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers No. P-8, in the name of the hon. member for Calgary Centre, is acceptable to the government with the reservations stated in the reply and the documents are tabled immediately.

That an Order of this House do issue for copies of all documentation, including briefings, memoranda, e-mails and minutes relating to the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Business Development Bank of Canada of June 2, 1999.

Questions on the order paper October 3rd, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions October 3rd, 2001

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to two petitions.