Janko Peric

[Transfer Of Offenders Act, February 5th, 2001]

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-221, an act to amend the Transfer of Offenders Act (removal of foreign offenders).

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce my private member's bill that would seek to make amendments to the Transfer of Offenders Act.

The bill was developed in conjunction with amendments to the Immigration Act. Its goal is to facilitate the deportation of non-Canadians convicted of crimes. The bill would assist the crown in its removal of such criminals.

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

[Ted Thornley, February 1st, 2001]

Mr. Speaker, on December 15, 2000, the Waterloo Regional Police Association lost its leader of 12 years. Members of the Thornley family lost a husband, father and son who loved them very much. I lost a trusted adviser, constituent and friend, and my community lost a dedicated and decent citizen.

Known to many as chairman of the Police Association of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Police Association, Ted Thornley worked actively to improve public safety in the country. He worked tirelessly to ensure that police officers in the region and province were always taken care of.

Ted had an ability to be serious, humorous and compassionate. I ask his family, Karen, Vicki, Keri and Jamie, to accept my deepest condolences. Ted Thornley was a great man and he will be truly missed.

[Police And Peace Officers, September 21st, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, this Sunday thousands of police and peace officers from across Canada will gather on Parliament Hill to pay tribute to colleagues who have died in the line of duty.

The police and peace officers national memorial day ceremony is a lasting tribute to the sacrifice of these brave men and women. These services provide Canadians an opportunity to express their appreciation for the dedication of police and peace officers and their ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities safe.

The names of fallen police and peace officers inscribed on the memorial pavilion is a solemn reminder to all of us of the danger of this noble profession. The memorial's motto is a fitting expression of our appreciation: “They are our heroes. We shall not forget them”.

[Supply, September 21st, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, could the hon. Leader of the Opposition tell us how many times he reduced the provincial tax on gas in the province of Alberta while he was the minister of finance?

[Supply, September 21st, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, I was part of the Liberal caucus investigating price gouging at the pumps. I am really surprised the hon. member for Prince George—Peace River is not blaming the companies but is just blaming the government. He is not blaming the companies for raising gas prices over long weekends, which has more of an effect on people with fixed incomes than anything else.

When the crude oil price was at $9 per barrel, the price of gasoline was 50—

[Education Benefits Act, June 15th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that this bill has been supported by the Canadian Peace Officers' Memorial Association, the Canadian Police Association, as well as many other groups.

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

[Education Benefits Act, June 15th, 2000]

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-491, an act respecting education benefits for spouses and children of certain deceased federal enforcement officials.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to introduce my private member's bill, an act respecting education benefits for spouses and children of certain deceased federal enforcement officials.

This bill proposes to fund the equivalent of one post-secondary degree for children and spouses of federal enforcement officials who have died as a result of injuries received or illness contracted in the discharge of their duties.

The definition of a federal enforcement official in my bill is slightly different from the current definition of peace officer contained in federal legislation. This bill will apply to certain employees of Correctional Service Canada, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Parks Canada, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Department of Citizenship and Immigration, RCMP officers, and members of the Canadian armed forces.

Between 1989 and 1999 a total of 23 federal police enforcement officials were killed in the line of duty. During that same time, 22 members of the Canadian armed forces serving in peacekeeping missions abroad also lost their lives while serving our country.

Given that federal enforcement officials risk their lives to protect Canadians—

[Budget Implementation Act, 2000, June 6th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, I did not vote on the previous motion and I want to be recorded as voting with the government on this motion.

[Community Access Program, June 6th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, today the federal and Ontario governments agreed to work together to establish up to 258 public Internet sites in the Ontario public libraries.

This agreement expands the Community Access Program into 35 Ontario communities and represents a federal contribution of $4.4 million for a total $8.8 million.

The Clemens Mill, Hespeler and Preston branches of the Cambridge Public Library and the Pioneer Park branch of the Kitchener Public Library are eligible to expand their Internet access points.

A program of Industry Canada, the CAP, is a key component of the federal government's Connecting Canadians initiative.

The CAP shows that the government is committed to equipping all Canadians with the tools necessary to lead and succeed in today's knowledge based economy.

[Canada Labour Code, May 31st, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, the hon. member for Winnipeg Centre mentioned that there should be a two stage bill process. Could the member be a little more specific and describe what the first and second stages of the bill process should be?