Once again, Madam Speaker, I vote no.
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Act February 7th, 2011
Once again, Madam Speaker, I vote no.
Canada-Panama Free Trade Act February 7th, 2011
Madam Speaker, I vote no.
Canada-Panama Free Trade Act February 7th, 2011
Madam Speaker, I vote no.
Canada-Panama Free Trade Act February 7th, 2011
Madam Speaker, I vote no.
Public Safety February 3rd, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I support the ministerial directive on the release of criminal record information for vulnerable sector screenings by the RCMP, which closed a loophole that could have been exploited by pardoned sex offenders who change their names. Volunteer groups, employers and organizations support this change, but they are faced with a dramatic increase in the length of time it takes to screen individuals. A bottleneck is straining the system and it is now taking up to six months.
The vulnerable sector, not-for-profits, the unemployed and small business cannot wait this long. A joint effort to streamline this process is required to preserve the integrity of this important public safety measure.
What is the Minister of Public Safety going to do?
Committees of the House February 2nd, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I vote yes.
Friends of the Utopia Gristmill & Park December 14th, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to support the Friends of the Utopia Gristmill & Park and thank Montreal Canadiens legend, Guy Lafleur, for the terrific tribute he made in honour of the Utopia Conservation Area and the restoration of Bell's Gristmill.
Built in 1860, the gristmill is still on its original frame structure. In 1965, it was donated to the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority for a water conservation project and over the years a small group of approximately 100 people have overcome many hurdles to save the gristmill from being closed down and privatized.
I applaud the Friends of the Utopia Gristmill & Park who have worked hard to preserve this historic treasure and designate it as public green space, protecting our community's heritage against urban sprawl and securing many jobs for our youth. It is because of the commitment, spirit and hard work that the residents have put into this project that all residents of Utopia can be proud to call it their home for years to come.
I would like to wish all of my colleagues and constituents a very merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.
Committees of the House December 1st, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I support this motion.
Committees of the House December 1st, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I am in favour of this motion.
Canada Revenue Agency November 30th, 2010
Mr. Speaker, the paper version of Publication T4008 Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables will no longer be available effective January 1, 2011. Many small businesses in Simcoe—Grey and across the country do not use computers nor do they have access to the Internet. When hard-working entrepreneurs contacted the CRA to find a solution, they were told to use their neighbour's computers.
Canadian small businesses in rural communities across the country should have access to this vital information in order to fulfill their obligations. When will the minister reverse this poor decision?