Mr. Speaker, in your deliberations and as you consider this matter, I just want to be perfectly clear that what the member was intending to do was point out very clearly that she is not anti-American and that--
Lost his last election, in 2006, with 35% of the vote.
Privilege November 3rd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, in your deliberations and as you consider this matter, I just want to be perfectly clear that what the member was intending to do was point out very clearly that she is not anti-American and that--
Assistance to Hepatitis C Victims November 2nd, 2004
moved:
That this Committee take note of assistance to victims of Hepatitis C.
Business of the House October 28th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, this afternoon we will continue with the allotted day.
Tomorrow and the first part of next week, the order of legislation will be second reading of Bill C-14, the Tlicho governance agreement, and reference before second reading of Bill C-13, the DNA data bank bill.
We will then proceed to the reference before second reading of Bill C-15, respecting the convention on migratory birds and second reading of Bill C-9, respecting a regional development agency in Quebec.
We would then turn to the reference before second reading of bills to be introduced early next week dealing with the Competition Act, first nations fiscal institutions, Telefilm, certain controlled substances, and an amendment to the Criminal Code with respect to impaired driving.
I will be discussing with the other parties the exact order of these bills. We would hope, by the end of the week, that we would be in a position to deal with report stage and third reading of Bill C-4, respecting aircraft equipment.
Next Thursday will be an allotted day.
On Tuesday evening there will be a take note debate on the compensation for victims of hepatitis C.
With respect to the specific question asked by the hon. member across the way, certainly it will be very forthcoming in the near future and I am sure we will also have a discussion among House leaders.
Points of Order October 27th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, during question period there was some unparliamentary language and I would like to give the member for Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam the opportunity to retract the unparliamentary language used.
Business of the House October 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we will continue this afternoon with the debate on the Conservative opposition day motion.
On Friday we will debate a motion of reference before second reading of Bill C-10, the mental disorder legislation. We will then turn to a motion of reference before second reading of Bill C-12, the Quarantine Act amendments. We will then resume this debate commencing on Tuesday and follow it with second reading of Bill C-7, the parks reorganization, and Bill C-8, the public service human resources agency bill.
We would then turn to second reading of Bill C-14, the Tlicho legislation. This will be followed by reference before second reading of Bill C-13, the DNA bill, followed by Bill C-9, the Quebec regional development bill.
Next Thursday will be an allotted day.
On Monday, instead of a normal sitting of the House, there will be an address to both Houses by President Fox of Mexico. This will take place at 2:15 p.m.
With respect to my hon. friend's last question, that legislation will be coming forward in due course.
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply October 20th, 2004
moved:
That the Address be engrossed and presented to Her Excellency the Governor General by the Speaker.
(Motion agreed to)
Resumption Of Debate On Address In Reply October 18th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I would like to add to what has been said by the leaders of the other parties. There have been extensive discussions over this past week. We have been able to come to an agreement on the amendment put forward by the official opposition with respect to the tax burden, reflecting what the government has already been doing in regard to opportunities, maintaining consistency, and how it looks at that in terms of balanced budgets and sound fiscal management.
The forecasting advice is really a continuation of the work that the finance minister has already indicated the external expert would be providing. On electoral reform, we have reflected in the throne speech the need to review and look at all the options that in fact do exist. The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs will in fact be doing that.
Finally, with respect to the vote on ballistic missile defence, this vote will take place in the House after debate. I am sure it will be advisory in nature and non-binding on the government. Nonetheless, the government always looks to Parliament for advice and certainly, in this instance it will be no different.
Ways and Means October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 83(1) I have the honour to table a notice of ways and means motion to implement certain provisions of the Tlicho land claims and self-government agreement and the Tlicho tax treatment agreement which is part of this notice, and I ask that an order of the day be designated for consideration of this motion.
Privilege October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we will certainly examine the hon. member's remarks and respond later. As the hon. member was going through that information, I hope that it would apply to all members of the House, that we in fact do take caution when we cast these so called aspersions. I know members of the other side often quote from documents as well. Mr. Speaker, as you take this under advisement, we will review those remarks and certainly respond as appropriate.
Business of the House October 14th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I am sure that the minister will table the document at the first available opportunity.
With respect to the business going forward, this afternoon, tomorrow and Monday, we will continue with second reading of Bill C-5, which is on learning bonds, followed by second reading of Bill C-6, which is establishing the department of public safety; second reading of Bill C-3 which is the Coast Guard bill; second reading of Bill C-7 respecting national parks; second reading of Bill C-8 creating the public service human resources agency; and second reading of Bill C-4, which is the international air protocol bill.
There will, as the House knows, be divisions at 3 p.m. on Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be the last two days of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne, and Thursday will be an allotted day.