Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Government Of Canada June 5th, 2001
Justice June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member is right. Canadians do know who is playing politics, and that is all the opposition parties over there.
We have made it absolutely plain that Bill C-15 deals with nothing more than amendments to the criminal code. Many of these amendments to the criminal code were in fact introduced before the last election.
There is no excuse for all those learned men and women on that side of the House not to work with us to move the bill forward quickly.
Gun Control June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I have only two things to say. First, in relation to Bill C-15, why does the opposition not stop playing politics and pass the amendments to the criminal code?
Second, I would ask the hon. member why he does not join the vast majority of Canadians and support our gun control regulations.
Justice June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the provisions to which the hon. member refers are amendments to the criminal code.
Bill C-15 which is before the House is legislation, all of which deals with amendments to the criminal code, many of which were before the House before the last election. There is absolutely no excuse for any hon. member of the House not to have informed himself or herself in relation to the legislation and be prepared to move forward.
Justice June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member should be well aware, we have legislation before the House that deals with the protection of children in relation to Internet luring and other aspects of child pornography as they relate to technology.
Unfortunately the hon. member's party and others play politics in this regard. It is part and parcel of legislation, all of which deals with amendments to the criminal code. If people were interested in protecting our children instead of playing politics, I expect they would work with us to practise legislation in—
Justice May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as I have pointed out to the hon. member on a number of occasions, and as Mr. Justice Foster made plain in a court in Red Deer on Friday, Mrs. Dillman can either appeal or seek variation of the custody and access order.
I would encourage her to do that as quickly as possible to end this difficult situation for everybody.
Justice May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, in relation to this very difficult and troubling situation, the hon. member is probably aware that we and the provinces are in the process of reviewing the Divorce Act and family law legislation across the country.
I certainly encourage the hon. member and anyone else who is interested to make known their views as to whether or not we can better define that which is in the best interests of the children for the purposes of the Divorce Act.
Young Offenders May 31st, 2001
Because in fact, Mr. Speaker, we have listened. We have listened to those who are experts in the youth justice system across the province of Quebec.
That is why we have enhanced our focus on rehabilitation and reintegration. That is why we are providing additional resources to all provinces to carry on their policies and programs.
Young Offenders May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as I have said before, our new youth criminal justice legislation increases the focus upon rehabilitation and reintegration.
As I have also said before in the House, we will be providing additional resources to all provinces including Quebec to build upon their successful programs and policies.
Young Offenders May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, this new legislation puts increased emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into society. Therefore I would call upon the Bloc to support our efforts in that regard.
I return to the basic point that there is sufficient flexibility in this legislation for the province of Quebec to pursue policies and programs as it sees fit.