House of Commons Hansard #5 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was federal.
Ken Dryden LiberalMinister of Social Development
Mr. Speaker, like every member here, I feel privileged to be in the House.
The Speech from the Throne was very clear. The time is now to have a national child care system. It is part of our national expectation and our national understanding. It is a system Canadians want: one that has quality, one that is universal, one that has accessibility and one that has development.
I have talked with some of my--
Social DevelopmentOral Question Period
The Speaker
The hon. member for St. John's South—Mount Pearl.
Loyola Hearn Conservative St. John's South, NL
Mr. Speaker, during the election campaign the Prime Minister promised to stop overfishing, even if it meant taking custodial management. Canada did not raise the issue at the recent NAFO meetings and the only mention in the throne speech is that government will enhance the enforcement of rules concerning straddling stocks. This means issuing more citations.
Why has the Prime Minister gone back on his commitment to Atlantic Canadians?
Geoff Regan LiberalMinister of Fisheries and Oceans
Mr. Speaker, Canadian NAFO inspectors have made more than 130 boardings and inspections of ships this year. In fact, they found evidence that infractions have decreased as a result of these efforts. We also know that one-third less foreign boats are on the nose and tail this year. The fact is that our strategy is working.
Gary Goodyear Conservative Cambridge, ON
Mr. Speaker, the government has implemented the first part of the Conservative Party's platform on health care reform. In the region surrounding my riding of Cambridge more than 30,000 people are without family doctors.
Exactly when will the minister stop wasting the minds and talents of so many new Canadians and risking the lives of so many others and implement our accreditation process and put doctors on the ground in these communities.
Robert Thibault LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Health is pleased to be meeting next week with his colleagues from across the country to look at how to quickly implement the historic health accord that was reached by the Prime Minister and his colleagues a very short time ago.
Included in that accord are some very significant investments in the training of health professionals and speeding up the process of having the accreditations recognized by our system. We will get care for all Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Raynald Blais Bloc Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Mr. Speaker, the people of the Gaspé, the Magdalen Islands and New Brunswick have spoken out in large numbers against the Bennett project at Belledune. As we know, the decision allowing Bennett to proceed with its project is currently being appealed by the federal environment minister.
What is the government's explanation for considering this project hazardous enough to justify a commission of inquiry while still allowing the company to operate the plant? Might it not make more sense to impose a moratorium on all operations pending the outcome of the appeal?
Stéphane Dion LiberalMinister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, I have announced that there will be an appeal. I have asked my legal advisers to expedite proceedings. This being before the courts, I can make no further comment.
A message from Her Excellency the Governor General transmitting estimates for the financial year ending March 31, 2005 was presented by the President of the Treasury Board and read by the Speaker of the House.
Reg Alcock LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table on behalf of my colleagues part 3 of the estimates consisting of 89 departmental reports on plans and priorities.
These documents will be distributed to members at the standing committees to assist in their considerations of the spending authorities already sought in part 2 of the estimates.
Dominic LeBlanc LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of Order in Council appointments made recently by the government.
Irwin Cotler LiberalMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-2, an act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Jean Lapierre LiberalMinister of Transport
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act and the Oceans Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
International Interests in Mobile Equipment (aircraft equipment) ActRoutine Proceedings
Outremont Québec
Liberal
Jean Lapierre LiberalMinister of Transport
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-4, An Act to implement the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Post-Secondary Education Savings Assistance ActRoutine Proceedings
Eglinton—Lawrence Ontario
Liberal
Joe Volpe LiberalMinister of Human Resources and Skills Development
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-5, an act to provide financial assistance for post-secondary education savings.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness ActRoutine Proceedings
Ottawa—Vanier Ontario
Liberal
Mauril Bélanger LiberalDeputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-6, An Act to establish the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and to amend or repeal certain Acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Stéphane Dion LiberalMinister of the Environment
moved for leave to introduce BillC-7, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act and the Parks Canada Agency Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Reg Alcock LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-8, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act, the Canada School of Public Service Act and the Official Languages Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec ActRoutine Proceedings
Brossard—La Prairie Québec
Liberal
Jacques Saada LiberalMinister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-9, An Act to establish the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Irwin Cotler LiberalMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mental disorder) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Public Servants Disclosure Protection ActRoutine Proceedings
Winnipeg South Manitoba
Liberal
Reg Alcock LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-11, An Act to establish a procedure for the disclosure of wrongdoings in the public sector, including the protection of persons who disclose the wrongdoings.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Mauril Bélanger Liberalfor the Minister of Health
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-12, An Act to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Peter Stoffer NDP Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal Act (Book of Remembrance for peacekeepers).
Mr. Speaker, I thank my seconder, the member for Hamilton Centre, for assisting me in this.
Any of us who have had the opportunity and the very distinct pleasure of visiting the war memorial room in the Peace Tower have noticed that there are books commemorating our very brave and honoured war dead in various conflicts such as the Boer War, World War I, World War II, and Korea, as well as the merchant mariners.
Unfortunately, through no one's fault at all, we are missing one for our peacekeepers who have died in international missions throughout the world. I know this is a rather eerie time to be speaking to this, but it would be appropriate to honour their sacrifices. We should honour them and respect them in perpetuity by having their names recorded in a very special book in the war memorial room.
I encourage the new members of Parliament and all Canadians to take the time to visit the war memorial room. They will be very moved by the lists of names and the sacrifices that our brave men and women have made for their country throughout the years.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Address by President of the United States of MexicoRoutine Proceedings
Beauséjour New Brunswick
Liberal
Dominic LeBlanc LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among House leaders and I think that you would find unanimous consent for the following motion:
That the House shall not sit on October 25, 2004;
That on the afternoon of October 25, 2004, the President of the United States of Mexico may address a meeting of the members of the Senate and of the House of Commons in the chamber of the House of Commons;
That such address and all customary introductory and related remarks shall be printed as an appendix to the House of Commons Debates for October 26, 2004, and form part of the records of this House; and
That the media recording and transmission of the said proceedings be authorized according to House of Commons guidelines.
Address by President of the United States of MexicoRoutine Proceedings
The Deputy Speaker
Does the hon. parliamentary secretary have the unanimous consent of the House to present this motion?
Address by President of the United States of MexicoRoutine Proceedings
Some hon. members
Agreed.
(Motion agreed to)