Colleen Beaumier

[International Development Research Centre, May 16th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, this past weekend 30 years ago, the IDRC was created and its mission launched to promote scientific research in the interests of the people of the developing world.

Back in 1970 the IDRC chose an innovative approach by placing resources and responsibilities in the hands of the people in the south. IDRC's efforts to help the south build its own pool of knowledge and expertise have some notable milestones. In South Africa and Chile for example, IDRC's early support to researchers helped ease the transformation of these countries to democracies. Simple technologies, such as bed nets dipped in insecticides and salt fortified with iodine and iron, have saved lives.

Success stories like these have garnered IDRC an international reputation, enhancing Canada's stature abroad as a caring nation committed to helping the world's poor to improve their lives.

[Interparliamentary Delegations, November 3rd, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the report on the meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from July 26 to July 31, 1999.

[Culture, November 3rd, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, last spring the trade subcommittee travelled across the country listening to the concerns of Canadians pertaining to the protection of our culture.

In the upcoming WTO negotiations in Seattle what action is the Canadian government taking to ensure our independence to determine and maintain our own cultural policy?

[Human Rights, May 27th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, June 4 will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Can the Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific please tell this House if Canada has taken any steps to improve the human rights situation in China?

[Committees Of The House, May 26th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

In accordance with its order of reference of Friday, April 30, 1999, your committee has considered Bill S-22, an act authorizing the United States to preclear travellers and goods in Canada for entry into the United States for the purposes of customs, immigration, public health, food inspection and plant and animal health, and has agreed on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, to report the bill without amendment.

[Petitions, May 25th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, recognizing the valuable assets that immigrants have brought in the past and continue to bring to Canada, the petitioners request that landing fees and processing fees for immigrants be combined to total not more than $500.

[Terry Fox Day Act, May 12th, 1999]

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-512, an act respecting Terry Fox Day.

Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure to introduce an act respecting Terry Fox Day. Almost 20 years ago Terry Fox captured the hearts and minds of all Canadians. His persistence and passion provided an example to all Canadians of how one person can make a difference.

The bill seeks the recognition of the second Sunday following Labour Day in each and every year as Terry Fox Day.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

[Coastal Fisheries Protection Act, April 13th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, I did not vote on the last vote and I would like to be recorded as voting with my party on this vote.

[Social Union, February 5th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to congratulate the hon. Prime Minister and the government on the new social union framework. This agreement strengthens Canada's health and social programs and signals a new era of flexible federalism.

Canadians want the type of co-operation and consensus building where governments work to improve the daily lives of Canadians.

This government never viewed the process in winning or losing terms, but with determination to succeed in arranging better services for Canadians.

The government has once again demonstrated a commitment to accountability. The inclusion of monitoring and evaluating social programs and regularly reporting outcomes to constituents is a valuable and appreciated aspect of the agreement. Providing a review of the framework within three years confirms the commitment this government has made toward improving the lives of Canadians.

[Tobacco Act, November 16th, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. On the previous vote I did not vote and I would like to be recorded as voting no with my party.