1992 Referendum  Mr. Speaker, my question to the government is quite clear and it is this: Yesterday, the Prime Minister knew, because his predecessor had told him before Question Period, that he had made a commitment to submit Quebec's request to the government. I would like to know why

1992 Referendum  Mr. Speaker, I think the present situation is quite clear and has been explained several times in the House. There is no evidence in our files that a commitment was finalized. In the past few days, the Prime Minister got in touch with the former Prime Minister, Mr. Mulroney

Trade  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has been very clear and open about the fact that it is important to involve the provinces in the job of Team Canada. He is very concerned in fact that the premier of Quebec should be there with Team Canada. The invitation is open to the premier

Social Reform  Mr. Speaker, we have made it very clear that government is going to have to cut its spending. We look forward to the consultations with the finance committee in order to determine exactly where Canadians stand. We are also looking forward to hearing from the Reform Party, which

Bill C-41   years of a so-called life sentence without parole for 25 years. Many of my constituents, community groups, organizations, people right across this great country have said enough is enough. The status quo is unacceptable. The choice is clear. Section 745 of the Criminal Code must

Supply   not just at this matter but to look at the whole question of the politicizing of our federal institutions by the Mulroney government, including CSIS and the RCMP. There is the clear suggestion that there has been a deliberate dismantling of the division of power between those who

Supply   experience is unnecessary and should be abolished. Instead have individuals cleared by the RCMP and if they meet the top security clearance available they fit. Why would one require a PC designation when one does not have access to cabinet documents? This change would lend itself

Supply  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the hon. member's comments. I want to make clear that the legal advice I will seek cannot be limited to those comments, no matter how useful or well-intended. The hon. member says that certain legislation is outdated. I suppose she is talking about

Supply  . It seems to be a clear case of CSIS envy. The attitude of the Bloc must be questioned. The original motion shows an inclination to condemn the government for the refusal to initiate a royal commission on the illegal activities of CSIS rather than the allegation. I think the Bloc gets

Immigration   the minister what these measures were and whether there had been an evaluation of the new complaint process. I have yet to receive a clear and substantial reply from the minister, who had promised something to that effect. Harassment is a problem that affects women throughout the workplace

Immigration   level or even raised. If anyone doubts that the immigration industry has the ear of the current minister, they need only look at this minister's appointment to the Immigration and Refugee Board. That will give a clear picture of who is calling the shots. It is time to take

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act   in the Tory dominated red chamber by giving their colleagues in the Pearson Development Corporation a chance to take the citizens of Canada to the cleaners on a deal Canadians never wanted the previous government to make in the first place. The choice is clear. This motion has no merit

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act   federalist party comes into office. That is crystal clear. The logical result of public fund raising is that the first ones to be served when a member, a government comes into office are the citizens. Not friends who contribute several hundred thousand dollars to the party's campaign

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act   ministers, senators, people who worked very closely with the government as senior officials affiliated with the old parties got rich at taxpayers' expense. That is why it is important to clear this matter up. To find out whether the lobbyists accused of having influence-and we

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  . It is very clear we want a triple E Senate, but as long as we have a Senate there has to be some function for it. If it provides the chamber of sober second thought, which is the function of the Senate, we will work with what we have to work with until such time as we can improve it. We