Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Criminal Code December 13th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, I had the opportunity to discuss the issue of hate propagated against gays and lesbians with my provincial and territorial colleagues last week.
Let me say that the Attorney General of British Columbia, Ujjal Dosanjh, has brought this issue to my attention. The provinces, the territories and the federal government are working together. We will be the making necessary changes to the criminal code in the coming months.
Criminal Code December 1st, 1999
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-18, an act to amend the Criminal Code (impaired driving causing death and other matters).
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Criminal Code December 1st, 1999
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-17, an act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals, disarming a peace officer and other amendments) and the Firearms Act (technical amendments).
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Young Offenders Act December 1st, 1999
Mr. Speaker, in fact on Thursday and Friday I will have the opportunity to discuss the renewal of our youth justice system with provincial and territorial colleagues, including the Attorney General of Quebec. I look forward to that opportunity.
Privilege November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I do not know because during the heat of debate, I cannot say. I look forward to seeing the blues. However, let me say that that which I intended to say—
Privilege November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, let me clarify this to the best of my ability. In fact, quite truthfully what I meant to say—
Gun Registration November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I am really not well-placed to comment on what is in the mind of the solicitor general of Ontario.
However, let me share with the House some of the accomplishments of our firearms registry system to date. We have blocked over 3,000 potentially dangerous gun sales. We have refused 548 applicants for public safety reasons. We have revoked 451 licences for reasons of public safety. This system is saving Canadian lives.
Gun Registration November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, if the hon. member has read the report, he should know that is not what the independent consultant concluded. The consultant concluded that there had been some start up problems with the firearms registry system, and then concluded that these problems were not unusual for a program of this size, complexity or visibility.
We have implemented three-quarters of the proposed efficiency recommendations of the independent consultant. Let me remind hon. members that because of the firearms registration system, we have—
Criminal Code November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I withdraw the term “misrepresentation”.
However, let me remind the House and all Canadians that this is the party that suggests pedophilia is lawful in the country. This is the party that refuses to acknowledge that the criminal code prohibits pedophilia. It always has and it always will.
Criminal Code November 24th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, here again we have the unfortunate misrepresentations made by the Reform Party.