Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Michel Dumont May 29th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, I have worked with him on a number of different occasions in relation to this file. This file is progressing normally through our section 690 process. As soon as there is a final decision I will be in contact with the applicant as well as the hon. member if he so chooses.
Criminal Code May 29th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, let me reassure the hon. member that the justice committee is charged with the obligation of reviewing recommendation 73. I look forward to its report.
As far as my department doing nothing, let me reassure the hon. member that federal, provincial and territorial officials and ministers have discussed this issue. We await the review of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. At that time, hopefully we will have heard from all relevant parties and, if necessary, we will move forward.
Criminal Code May 29th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member is probably referring to recommendation 73 of the Westray inquiry. Let me reassure the hon. member that the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights is considering recommendation 73. I look forward to receiving its report.
Justice May 19th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, at our last provincial and territorial meeting of attorneys general, I had the opportunity to put this issue on the table for discussion. A number of my provincial colleagues felt that the matter of home invasion required further consideration on my part.
We are looking at a number of options, one of which does include the possibility of ensuring that judges have the ability to take into account, as an aggravating circumstance on sentencing, the fact that a home invasion has taken place.
Justice May 19th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I do not know how the hon. member can suggest that a dissenting judgment from the Ontario Court of Appeal should trump the majority judgment in that case. It makes no sense to me whatsoever.
The Ontario Court of Appeal, at the request of my predecessor, reviewed the Patrick Kelly case thoroughly. I reviewed its decision and I reviewed submissions from Mr. Kelly and his lawyer. I have concluded that there is no evidence to justify a new trial or other form of judicial proceeding.
Privacy May 19th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I can only speak to the existing Privacy Act. As I have said in the House, the privacy commissioner has identified some concerns in relation to the existing privacy legislation, concerns that are a direct result of technological change, issues surrounding DNA testing and other things.
I have indicated to the House that I would be willing to consider a review of the Privacy Act, along with my interested colleagues. In fact, these are the kinds of issues that we will be able to review.
Privacy May 18th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I have no firsthand knowledge of the example that the hon. member has just provided, but let me reiterate that the information under discussion is secure.
The privacy rights of Canadians are being respected and the privacy commissioner himself indicates that information in the possession of HRDC is being managed properly.
Human Resources Development May 18th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I want to reiterate for everyone in the House that the information in question is secure. The privacy of Canadians is protected under this law.
Human Resources Development May 18th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I must respond to the inaccurate representation of my comments yesterday in the House by the hon. member for Medicine Hat.
I did not say that the Privacy Act needs an overhaul. What I said was that the Privacy Act, in light of technological change and advancements in areas like DNA, may in fact need to be reviewed.
Let me reiterate for the House—
Privacy May 17th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, let me reassure the hon. member that we take the privacy of all Canadians very seriously. I am glad the member has commended my colleague, the Minister of Industry, for the very fine work he did on Bill C-6.
Let me reiterate that we on this side of the House take privacy concerns very seriously. We will review the existing privacy legislation in a timely fashion.