Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Justice February 9th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member speaks of timeliness.
He is a member of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. In April 1998 I wrote to the standing committee asking it to review judicial sentencing. I asked it for its advice and its input as to how the law, if at all, should be reformed. Have I heard a word from it? Not one word. I am waiting.
Justice February 9th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows, as I have said in the House on a number of occasions, there are five cases from five different courts of appeal that will be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada this spring.
If after hearing those cases it appears that changes need to be made to the law, I can assure this House I will make those changes.
Social Union February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pleasure this morning that I table on behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, in both official languages, a document entitled “A Framework to Improve the Social Union for Canadians”.
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for sharing with members of the House more of the full story.
Let me reiterate that the individual in question was taken unconscious in an ambulance to a local hospital whereupon after admission to the hospital he was in restraints for the time of his stay at the hospital.
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, obviously I cannot comment on any individual case, but if the event or incident to which the hon. member is referring refers to a situation in which the named individual was taken unconscious in an ambulance to a local hospital, let me reassure the hon. member that person upon arriving at the hospital was in restraints for the full time he was in hospital receiving medical attention.
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my colleague, the solicitor general, the matter has been brought to his attention. He has responsibility for corrections Canada. Because of the information brought to his attention in this matter, he has Correctional Service Canada officials investigating the matter.
Let me remind the hon. member that this government is doing more for victims. I thank some hon. members on the other side of the House for their participation in an outstanding report on victims rights and concerns that was issued by the standing committee—
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I understand that this matter has been brought to the attention of the attorney general and because of that, Correctional Service Canada officials are now investigating the matter.
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as indicated, the charge of prosecutions under the child pornography sections in the Criminal Code lie with provincial and territorial attorneys general.
I quote from my counterpart, the attorney general of Alberta, Mr. Havelock, who yesterday in relation to a case in Red Deer said: “The law remains in effect here. The recent decision of B.C. Justice Shaw is outside of our jurisdiction and it is not binding on any court in Alberta”.
Justice February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I am not responsible for or in charge of the prosecution of any individual case under the Criminal Code relating to child pornography.
What I can, however, do is reassure the hon. member, because of my officials' discussions with provincial and territorial attorneys general across this country, that every one of them has reassured us that the child pornography sections of the Criminal Code are in force and effect and will be prosecuted.
Child Pornography February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, let me say again that this government has taken action and has taken expeditious action in partnership with the attorney general of British Columbia.
I reiterate that the child pornography sections of the Criminal Code are in force and in effect across this nation. Police are investigating, charges are being laid and prosecutions are taking place as they always have.