Debates of April 11th, 2002

Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (marijuana)

[Greg Thompson, Progressive Conservative, New Brunswick Southwest, NB]

Madam Speaker, I think we are all left speechless in this place tonight because it very seldom happens that we are so congratulatory.

Just to sum up, the fast action was appreciated. I was invited by the company president to the little community of Tracyville in appreciation of the action on this. It was a good and very positive outcome and we do appreciate it. I would not be wrong in saying that I am speaking on behalf of those 300 employees as well as the president of Marwood, Ross Creelman, who really appreciates the minister's fast action and the assistance the parliamentary secretary provided on this file.

[Jeannot Castonguay, Liberal, Madawaska—Restigouche, NB]

Madam Speaker, we were both involved on this file and I realize there were other members in the House who were really involved in this. I would especially mention the member for Fredericton who approached me on a few occasions to talk about the file. It was a great result and it is good for Canadians.

[The Acting Speaker (Ms. Bakopanos)]

Pursuant to Standing Order 38(5), the motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 6.48 p.m.)