House of Commons Hansard #126 of the 35th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was program.
Len Hopkins Liberal Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition by many constituents and many people from both inside and outside the constituency in places like Calabogie within, Bancroft without, Cobden, Eganville within, Kanata without, Chapeau, Quebec outside and from many other points in Canada.
The petitioners pray that Parliament act immediately to extend protection to the unborn child by amending the Criminal Code to extend the same protection enjoyed by born human beings to unborn human beings.
Morris Bodnar Liberal Saskatoon—Dundurn, SK
Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions today. The first is a petition from many individuals asking that Parliament desist from passing further legislation dealing with firearms and ammunition and to direct attention to the adequate punishment of the criminal element in society.
Morris Bodnar Liberal Saskatoon—Dundurn, SK
Mr. Speaker, the other petition is about the mining industry in Canada. The petitioners call upon Parliament to take action to help employment to grow in this particular sector, promote exploration and rebuild Canada's mineral reserves, sustain mining communities and keep mining in Canada.
This is a petition that I fully endorse.
Herb Grubel Reform Capilano—Howe Sound, BC
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I rise to present the following petition, signed by citizens from many different ridings in British Columbia.
This petition requests that Parliament refuse to accept the justice minister's anti-firearms proposals and insist that he bring forth legislation to convict and punish criminals rather than persecuting the innocent.
Daphne Jennings Reform Mission—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am presenting a petition on behalf of British Columbians from all regions of B.C. on anti-firearms legislation.
I think the directions are so clear they should be read: "That Justice Minister Allan Rock is proposing anti-firearms legislation that will virtually do nothing to reduce violent crime, but will severely restrict the rights and freedoms of millions of innocent firearms owners, contrary to the very principles of justice".
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The Deputy Speaker
Please, members, do not read petitions. It would take us all day. Please give a summary of them. The hon. member may continue briefly.
Daphne Jennings Reform Mission—Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. Therefore, the petitioners request that we address the case at hand, the firearms legislation. Please replace it.
Jim Gouk Reform Kootenay West—Revelstoke, BC
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I rise to present four different petitions.
The first is from a variety of communities throughout the riding of Kootenay West-Revelstoke. The petitioners pray and request that Parliament not amend the human rights code and the Human Rights Act to provide anything that would tend to indicate societal approval of same sex relations, homosexuality, including the human rights code to include the prohibitive grounds of discrimination in the undefined phrase sexual orientation.
Jim Gouk Reform Kootenay West—Revelstoke, BC
Mr. Speaker, in the second petition, the petitioners pray that Parliament ensure that the current provisions of the Criminal Code prohibiting assisted suicide be enforced vigorously and that Parliament make no changes to the law which would sanction, aid or abet suicide or active or passive euthanasia.
Jim Gouk Reform Kootenay West—Revelstoke, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have another petition from my riding in which the petitioners pray that Parliament act immediately to extend protection to the unborn child by amending the Criminal Code to extend the same protection enjoyed by born human beings to unborn human beings.
Jim Gouk Reform Kootenay West—Revelstoke, BC
Mr. Speaker, the final petition is also from my riding. The petitioners call upon Parliament to enact Bill C-206 at the earliest opportunity so as to provide a statutory foundation for a national witness relocation and protection program.
Lee Morrison Reform Swift Current—Maple Creek—Assiniboia, SK
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, it is my honour to table a petition bearing 113 signatures, mostly from the village of Pambrun in my riding.
The petitioners pray that Parliament ensures the present provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada prohibiting assisted suicide be enforced vigorously and that Parliament make no changes in the law which would sanction or allow the aiding or abetting of suicide or active or passive euthanasia.
Beryl Gaffney Liberal Nepean, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition bearing 50 signatures. These people are in support of Bill C-256, presented by my colleague the member for Mississauga South, which is to compensate spouses working in the home and caring for preschool children.
Art Hanger Reform Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I have several petitions that I would like to present to the House.
The first petition deals with the Young Offenders Act. The petitioners in memory of Ryan and in support of Stu and Marg Garrioch and family request that Parliament recognize that crimes of violence are serious and out of control, putting all of society at risk. They ask the House to amend the Young Offenders Act and give society the protection it deserves. There are 280 names on that petition.
Art Hanger Reform Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, the second petition is with regard to parole. The undersigned request that Parliament recognize that crimes of violence are serious and out of control, putting all of society at risk and that life should be life with no parole for violent offenders convicted of first degree murder and a minimum of 25 years without parole for those convicted of second degree murder. There are 285 signatures.
Art Hanger Reform Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, there is a third petition on capital punishment with 358 signatures. The undersigned request that Parliament recognize that those who commit murder never be released from prison. To that end we ask that capital punishment be reinstated for all offenders.
I heartily agree with this petition.
Art Hanger Reform Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, a fourth petition is on sexual orientation. The petitioners pray and request that Parliament not amend the Human Rights Act or the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in any way which would tend to indicate societal approval of same sex relationships or homosexuality, including amending the Human Rights Act to include in the prohibited grounds of discrimination the undefined phrase sexual orientation. There are 305 signatures.
Art Hanger Reform Calgary Northeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I have three other petitions on the matter of euthanasia. There are 1,142 signatures of petitioners asking that Parliament not repeal or amend section 241 of the Criminal Code in any way and to uphold the Supreme Court of Canada decision of September 30, 1993, to disallow assisted suicide euthanasia.
I heartily agree with all of these petitions.
Philip Mayfield Reform Cariboo—Chilcotin, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table three petitions. The first petition is from residents in my constituency including 100 Mile House, Lone Butte and 108 Mile Ranch.
My constituents call upon Parliament to act immediately to extend protection to the unborn child by amending the Criminal Code to extend the same protection enjoyed by born human beings to unborn human beings.
Philip Mayfield Reform Cariboo—Chilcotin, BC
Mr. Speaker, the second and third petitions from residents of my constituency including Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, Lone Butte, Forest Grove and Ninety Three Mile House call upon Parliament not to amend the human rights code, the Canadian Human Rights Act, or the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in any way which would tend to indicate societal approval of same sex relationships or of homosexuality, including amending the human rights code to include in the prohibited grounds for discrimination the undefined phrase sexual orientation.
These petitions come with my concurrence.
Paul Devillers Liberal Simcoe North, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have two petitions with a total of 74 signatures against assisted suicide and requesting that Parliament make no change in the law to allow or abet suicide or active or passive euthanasia.
Paul Devillers Liberal Simcoe North, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have another petition with 31 signatures requesting that protection be extended to the unborn child.
Peter Milliken LiberalParliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, Questions Nos. 82, 89 and 90 will be answered today.
Question No. 82-
John Cummins Reform Delta, BC
What effect did the late signing of the Aboriginal Fishing Agreements in British Columbia have on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans enforcement of the Agreements and fisheries regulations in 1994?
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Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte Newfoundland & Labrador
Liberal
Brian Tobin LiberalMinister of Fisheries and Oceans
While negotiations on agreements with aboriginal groups for management of aboriginal salmon fishing were in many cases protracted, leading to delays in signing of agreements, these delays had little impact on the enforcement of agreements and fisheries regulations. Procedures and protocols for managing aboriginal fisheries had been developed under the aboriginal
fisheries strategy in previous years. These procedures were not in dispute, allowing both the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the aboriginal groups to proceed with planning for management and enforcement while negotiations on allocation numbers were ongoing.
All aboriginal salmon fisheries were licensed under the communal licence regulations with the licences reflecting established management procedures. In many cases aboriginal groups were able to prepare for and participate in management of the fishery through bridge funding arrangements even while negotiations were ongoing. In some cases, uncertainty as to final levels of funding to be established through negotiations did curtail aboriginal participation in the management of the fishery.
The department is currently reviewing all enforcement concerns recently raised. The purpose is to identify program weaknesses and develop solutions to prevent reoccurrence. As well, the minister has set up an independent review board to examine all factors related to the management of Fraser River sockeye stocks. The board is to provide its final report to the minister by January 31, 1995 including recommendations for corrective action.
Question No. 89-