House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2006, with 76% of the vote.
The Environment June 11th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, these agreements are only good if action follows them. Canada is wasting over $1 billion on this protocol that will not work. The signing of this protocol was done without proper consultation, without proper study and will not achieve the results without the participation of developing countries.
Will the minister agree to scrap his ill conceived dedication to Kyoto and move on to a new and realistic commitment to dealing with climate change?
The Environment June 11th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, Bjorn Lomborg, a former Greenpeace member and noted scientist, says in a soon to be released book that the cost of limiting carbon dioxide emissions far outweighs the benefits and only postpones the problem by six years.
Developing nations will be the most affected by climate change. Canada must help them leapfrog massive industrial pollution by providing them with new technologies and training.
Will the minister stop posturing about Kyoto and help develop a more realistic approach to climate change?
Questions On The Order Paper June 8th, 2001
Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would like to ask the government when it plans to answer Question No. 25 which was submitted last March?
The Environment June 7th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, actions, not intentions, are all that really count. Canada faces international shame if we do not live up to the targets that we signed.
The Minister of the Environment continues to evade questions about ratifying Kyoto in the House but has admitted, for instance in the Hill Times recently:
We won't ratify that here—and I'll tell you why—because we can't take it to the public at the present time.
The minister is in print saying Canada will not ratify Kyoto. Again, will the government end this empty talk and remove Canada's signature from the Kyoto protocol?
The Environment June 7th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, here are some facts about Kyoto. The United States has taken its name off the Kyoto protocol for obvious reasons. Canada still has its signature on the agreement.
Europe is gathering a coalition to ratify the protocol in Bonn in July and this can be done without the agreement of Canada, the U.S. or Australia. Finally, if it is ratified Canada is bound by the Kyoto targets, which we know we cannot live up to. Will Canada take its name off the protocol?
World Environment Day June 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, today is World Environment Day and as environment critic I want to acknowledge all the people who work closest to nature to protect and enhance Canada's natural heritage, whether they are farmers, foresters, fishermen, scientists, conservationists or so many others working on the ground.
We depend on their work for Canada's prosperity. Nature for these people is an everyday reality in which their hard work benefits us all.
We have long advocated that market based solutions and respect for property are the best ways to protect the environment.
Governments must stop legislating unenforceable laws based on command and control and instead make the market work for people and the environment.
Our responsibility as politicians is to ensure environmental programs focus on communication, co-operation and consultation. This is especially important for those who are often left out of consultations in Ottawa.
Wise sustainable use of the bounty that nature has given us is our goal. The health of Canadians and their environment depends on it and depends on those who are working with nature to make Canada the best place in the world to live.
Justice June 1st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice tells a single mom to go to Saskatchewan, to leave her job, to hire a lawyer and to develop her own psychological evidence. Now we have a guy giving ultimatums from prison.
Schneeberger has paid $50 in support in the last three years. This sex offender is now setting the rules for access once he gets out of prison, and he is eligible in November of this year.
We need Lisa's law to prevent the creation of psychological child victims. Will the minister change it now for future kids who might be forced into this situation?
Justice June 1st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the psychological torment continues to worsen. Last night, John Schneeberger, convicted pedophile, issued a letter full of uncertainties. He said he would not have the kids come to the jail, provided they live up to his conditions.
Can the minister not see that this law must be fixed so convicted sex offenders cannot use kids for blackmail?
Justice May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, study, study, study, that is all we hear.
John Schneeberger, a convicted sexual offender and pedophile, is using his children to get at his ex-wife. His children are being used as pawns in a sick game. When these types of individuals are convicted of sexual assault they should lose their ability to force visits with children.
I ask again: Will the minister change this law so that it never happens again? We do not need to study it. Canadians are saying it is wrong.
Justice May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, Canadians want Lisa's law. It may be too late for Lisa Dillman but it is not too late for thousands of Canadian children across the country.
The Minister of Justice talks about putting children first. This is a perfect example of how she has failed again. Her lack of action defends the rights of pedophiles over children.
I ask again: Will the Minister of Justice ensure that children will never be forced to visit pedophiles in jail ever again?