Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was place.

Last in Parliament November 2005, as Liberal MP for Sarnia—Lambton (Ontario)

Lost his last election, in 2006, with 33% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns April 19th, 2004

Mr. Speaker, if Questions Nos. 46, 47, 51, 52 and 53 could be made orders for returns, these returns would be tabled immediately.

Questions on the Order Paper April 19th, 2004

Mr. Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: No. 10, supplementary, and Nos. 48, 49 and 70.

Government Response to Petitions April 19th, 2004

Mr. Speaker, the second set of documents is the government's response to 33 petitions.

Order in Council Appointments April 19th, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table two sets of documents, in both official languages. The first is a number of order in council appointments recently made by the government.

Points of Order April 1st, 2004

Mr. Speaker, this is an extraordinary request put in the context of a political dynamic. I have heard the version from that side and I think it is unfortunate that on a matter of this importance this is being politicized in this place by such a speech.

Having said that, Mr. Speaker, I believe that the proper route on this matter is for the committee to report with respect to the motion. I am not aware of the motion, but I heard reference to it. When the committee reports to the House, you might then consider the matter brought by the member opposite.

Question No. 54 April 1st, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns April 1st, 2004

Mr. Speaker, if Question Nos. 43 and 54 could be made orders for return, the returns would be tabled immediately.

Interparliamentary Delegations April 1st, 2004

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34, I have the honour to present to the House a report from the Canadian branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association concerning the 53rd parliamentary seminar held in London, England from March 2 to 13, 2004.

Motions for Papers March 31st, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper March 31st, 2004

It would save time if they would read the Standing Orders, but secondly, there are 45 days and if it is not answered within 45 days they know that it is referred to a committee.