Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Child Pornography February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I do not know what the hon. member is talking about.
I had officials in my department contact provincial and territorial colleagues yesterday. As I said yesterday, attorneys general across the country are enforcing child pornography provisions to the full extent of the law.
Social Union February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I simply reiterate for the hon. member that yesterday was a historic occasion in which all governments, nine provincial governments, two territorial governments and the federal government committed themselves to ensure adequate, affordable, stable and predictable funding for social programs in this country.
Social Union February 5th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, it is most unfortunate that the hon. member does not join with the vast majority of Canadians in celebrating the important agreement that was entered into yesterday by nine provinces, two territories and the federal government.
If the hon. member looks at that agreement, if the hon. member listens to the premiers of this country, what she will understand is that it is a historic moment in terms of the degree of collaboration and partnership that will exist in this country as we move forward as governments working together to deliver good social policy for all Canadians regardless of where they live.
Child Pornography February 4th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate that the law is in full force and full effect in the province of Alberta. I have no doubt that my colleague the attorney general, who is charged with the administration of justice in Alberta and the prosecution and enforcement of the Criminal Code in Alberta, will do that which he finds appropriate in this case and in any other.
Justice February 4th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, let me say again that in the province of Alberta the child pornography provisions of the Criminal Code are in full force and effect. The attorney general of Alberta will duly prosecute the law.
In addition, the attorney general of Alberta is responsible for the administration of the courts and the resources therefor.
Justice February 4th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, the child pornography provisions of the Criminal Code are in full force and effect in the province of Alberta.
I have no doubt that my colleague, the attorney general of Alberta, will pursue any allegations of child pornography to the full extent of the law.
Justice February 4th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as I have said before in the House, in provinces like Alberta the child pornography sections of the Criminal Code are in full force and effect.
If the attorney general of Alberta, who has charge of the administration of justice in Alberta, chooses or wishes to appeal any decision of a lower court in relation to any decision regarding the prosecution of a child pornography case he can do so.
Justice February 4th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, let me say to the hon. member that obviously a trial date was set for July 12.
If for any reason the attorney general of British Columbia feels that a decision is rendered by the judge in that case that interferes with his ability to prosecute those charges he will be able to appeal that decision.
Justice February 3rd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as I have outlined, the children of British Columbia have the same protection as all children in the country as it relates to being free from child pornography.
Let us seriously talk about how the Reform Party cares about children in the country. They were the only people in the country to speak out opposed to the national child benefit. Every government, provincial and territorial, agreed, and they were opposed. It was the only party in the House to oppose the community action program for children so that children could get a hot lunch.
Justice February 3rd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member does not understand that in fact it would be possible for the Attorney General of British Columbia to proceed by indictment, which takes the matter directly into the trial court in the province of British Columbia.