Janko Peric

[Petitions, April 4th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, the final petition contains 30 signatures from concerned citizens in my riding of Cambridge.

The petitioners draw to the attention of parliament that rural route mail couriers have not been allowed to bargain collectively to improve their wages and working conditions. Since workers who deliver mail in cities have collective bargaining rights, the petitioners request that parliament repeal section 13(5) of the Canada Post Corporation Act to permit rural mail couriers to bargain collectively like urban mail workers.

[Petitions, April 4th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, recognizing that one in nine Canadian women will develop breast cancer and that early detection is a vital weapon in the battle against this disease, 120 petitioners ask parliament to enact legislation to establish an independent governing body to develop, implement and enforce uniform and mandatory mammography quality assurance and quality control standards in Canada.

[Petitions, April 4th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, the second petition is signed by 178 individuals and highlights the concern of my constituents that there is legislation that would extend benefits based on a person's private sexual activity while excluding other types of dependent relationships. The petitioners ask parliament to withdraw Bill C-23 and affirm through legislation that marriage is and will remain what it has always been, the union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.

[Petitions, April 4th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have the privilege to present to the House four petitions from concerned constituents in my riding of Cambridge.

The petitioners pray and request that the Parliament of Canada act to amend the criminal code to extend the same protection to unborn human beings that is currently enjoyed by born human beings.

[Division No. 1211, March 22nd, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, I missed a few votes and I would like my vote to be recorded.

[Petitions, March 22nd, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, it is about time. Pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the privilege to present to the House a petition with 167 signatures from concerned citizens of my riding of Cambridge.

The petitioners are horrified by the existence of pornography that depicts children and are shocked by legal determinations that possession of such pornography is not criminal.

For this reason, the petitioners call on the Parliament of Canada to take all necessary measures to protect the most vulnerable members of our society from sexual abuse. The petitioners request that parliament take steps to ensure that the possession of child pornography remains a serious criminal offence and that police forces be directed to enforce this law for the protection of Canadian children.

Mr. Speaker, I know you do not agree, but I do support my constituents.

[Petitions, March 20th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the privilege to present to the House a petition from concerned citizens of my riding of Cambridge. Over 600 of my constituents have signed this petition.

The petitioners pray and request that the Parliament of Canada act immediately to extend protection to the unborn child. They seek an amendment to the criminal code to extend the same protection to unborn human beings that is currently enjoyed by born human beings.

Mr. Speaker, I know that you will not agree, but I fully support my constituents.

[Automation Tooling Systems, February 16th, 2000]

Mr. Speaker, Automation Tooling Systems, a world-class high tech company in my riding of Cambridge, yesterday announced a multimillion dollar expansion and the creation of 300 to 400 new jobs.

ATS operates an automation systems plant, a metal components plant and recently made a breakthrough in the health care industry. This successful company employs close to 3,000 people worldwide. Half of its employees work in Cambridge and Kitchener.

I would like to congratulate the management and employees of ATS for their ongoing success in the new economy.

[Culturalism, November 29th, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, during the past several months Canada's heritage minister has been building an international alliance to strengthen national cultures.

Under her leadership, Canada was entrusted with housing a permanent liaison office for the contact group of the International Network on Cultural Policy.

Canada will also host the first world summit on arts and cultural institutions in December 2000.

Recently the minister presided over a round table on culture and creativity in the face of globalization. These efforts are increasing international awareness of the need to protect and enhance Canadian and other world cultures.

I urge the minister to keep this momentum going and to continue to defend cultural diversity in this era of globalization.

[Arts And Culture, November 22nd, 1999]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

As Canada enters the third millennium, our national culture will be increasingly exposed to the forces of globalization. What action is the minister taking to preserve and to protect Canadian culture?