Mr. Speaker, the second petition calls on Parliament to condemn the practice of discrimination through sex selective abortions.
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Petitions December 6th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the second petition calls on Parliament to condemn the practice of discrimination through sex selective abortions.
Petitions December 6th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions.
The first petitions call on Parliament to re-examine the definition of when human life begins.
Liberal Party of Canada November 28th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, when the Liberal member for Ottawa South suggested that Albertans do not belong in Parliament, the Liberal leader said that his remarks did not really reflect the views of the Liberal Party. However, we must make no mistake; this is not just one Liberal gone astray.
When asked if Canada would be better off with fewer Albertans in government, the front runner for the Liberal leadership said, “I'm a Liberal, so of course I believe that”.
The anti-Albertan attitude of the Liberal Party has not changed a bit since Pierre Trudeau shackled Alberta with the national energy program that devastated the entire Canadian economy.
Even though the member for Papineau said that Canada belongs to them, Albertans know that it belongs to everyone across the country, every province and every region. That is why we are proud to support our strong national Conservative government made up of MPs from all across the country who stand united in representing our ridings as we build on Canada's legacy of freedom, equality, happiness and prosperity.
Member for Papineau November 23rd, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal energy critic recently suggested that Albertans do not belong in Parliament. This is not just one Liberal gone astray. When asked if Canada were better served with Albertans in power, the member for Papineau said he was a Liberal, so that of course he did not believe Albertans should hold power. He does not just want us out of government; he does not even want to share the country with us. He said, “Canada, it belongs to us”, to the exclusion of Albertans.
Our strong national government is made up of MPs from all across the country. Could the Minister of Public Works explain our position on national—
National Philanthropy Day Act October 30th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, to speed up passage of the bill, I will conclude my remarks by stating that I will support the bill.
National Philanthropy Day Act October 30th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House today to support Bill S-201, which would designate the 15th day of November of every year as National Philanthropy Day.
Some people think that philanthropy is just about donating money, but that is only one part of the picture. Philanthropists are, above all, people who give their time to help causes they are concerned about. Simply put, philanthropy can be explained as doing something to make the world a better place. Philanthropy can take many forms, from donating money to volunteering time. It shows itself in grand gestures and small. It is both personal and collective. It can be public or even anonymous.
As many Canadians know, our government is committed to working with communities, young people and organizations so that together, we can build a more prosperous nation and foster a deeper sense of attachment to Canada. We firmly believe that a strong attachment to Canada unites Canadians in a common purpose and enables us to succeed as individuals and as a nation. I am sure—
Taxation October 29th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, later today the NDP's national revenue critic will co-host an education session with a far left organization backed by big union bosses from CUPE and CAW, called Canadians for Tax Fairness, where tax fairness means tax increases. Its president, Murray Dobbin, called for the nationalization of Canada's oil and gas sector and praised Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez.
Could the Minister of State for Finance comment on how our government will continue to keep taxes low for Canadians?
Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 October 29th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I do not quite understand the point or the question.
The member's quote basically clarifies our position, that the Navigable Waters Protection Act has nothing to do with environmental protections. This is not a move against environmental protection; it is a move against useless regulations that neither protect the environment nor help the economy. That is all it is.
Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 October 29th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the main difference is that the NDP wants a carbon tax, what it is calling a cap and trade system, and the Conservatives do not.
Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 October 29th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, my riding is in southern Alberta and is often plagued by drought, so we too love our waterways. The Navigable Waters Protection Act was designed to regulate navigation on navigable waters. The change in this bill brings it back to its original intent so that it will focus on navigation. It does not eliminate environmental controls or protections. Under the old Navigable Waters Protection Act, the ditches in a farmer's field, or the stream that runs through my town for instance, were controlled by the Navigable Waters Protection Act. This bill simply recognizes that these waterways are not major commercial navigation routes and do not need to be regulated by such an archaic act.