Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Firearms Act June 8th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, yet again the hon. member just does not get it. Gun control is about public safety. In fact, when we look at gun control, at what our licensing and registration program is doing, we are keeping guns out of the hands of those who should not have them. We are saving lives in this country.
Criminal Code June 8th, 2000
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-36, an act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal harassment, home invasions, applications for ministerial review—miscarriages of justice, and criminal procedure) and to amend other acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Workplace Safety June 6th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, let me give the hon. member a straight answer. I understand that the standing committee will report to the House in the coming days. I will receive that report, study it and take very seriously any recommendations found in that report.
Workplace Safety June 6th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I understand that the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights considered the issue this morning. I understand that it will be reporting back to the House very soon. Obviously I will seriously consider any recommendations in that report.
Occupational Health And Safety June 2nd, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I respect the hon. member's very deep concern in relation to the Westray incident and the corporate and directors liability.
I want to inform the hon. member and the House that it is my understanding that next week the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights will take up the question of recommendation 73 which emanated from the Westray report. I look forward to hearing what the justice and human rights committee has to say in relation to that recommendation. I will take its views under very careful advisement.
Justice May 31st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, this matter is before the courts at this time. Therefore it is inappropriate for me to make any comment in relation to it.
Human Resources Development May 31st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member of all people in the House should know the importance of openness and transparency in our judicial system.
If in fact the hon. member is referring to the reports of umpires who are federal court judges, these are quasi-judicial proceedings. The decisions have been available in hard copy for years and they are now simply available through the Internet.
Human Resources Development May 31st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. minister of HRDC has already pointed out, since the 1940s umpires who are judges of the federal court trial division have been called upon to settle UI and EI litigation matters dealing with claimants who may be eligible for benefits. Umpire hearings are generally held in courts and they are open to the public. In fact, the decisions of these umpires are available. Because of the use of technology, they are now not only available in hard copy but they are also available on the net.
Human Resources Development May 31st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. minister responsible for HRDC has pointed out, these decisions have been available for a very long time in hard copy.
These decisions, as is the case with many, many others, be they administrative tribunals or court decisions, are available on the web.
There is absolutely nothing improper in relation to that. In fact, the supreme court and other courts in this country have said that openness and transparency are fundamental elements of the integrity of our justice system.
Human Resources Development May 31st, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I would hope that the hon. member would know that it is the practice of courts and almost all administrative tribunals in this country to publish their decisions. Let me indicate to the hon. member some of the administrative tribunals, such as the one under discussion, which are presently publishing their decisions: the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal, the Canadian Industrial Relations Tribunal, the Public Service Staff Relations Board, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Let me reassure the hon. member that our system is based upon—