Lost her last election, in 2006, with 39% of the vote.
Airline Industry June 8th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, members opposite are asking us to bargain in bad faith. They are asking us to prejudge the collective bargaining process. There is a process in place. There is a mediator who knows the file, who is prepared to sit down with both sides. I urge the party opposite to let the collective bargaining process run its course. We are in very delicate negotiations and this wild speculation is just jeopardizing those negotiations.
Airline Industry June 8th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, if members opposite truly believed in the collective bargaining process they would let the collective bargaining process work. They agreed yesterday that a negotiated settlement was the best settlement for all concerned. We are talking about things that are premature. There will be a negotiated settlement.
Airline Industry June 7th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the member opposite points to the obvious difference between that side of the House and this side. On this side of the House we remain very positive. We support the collective bargaining process. We will not speculate, as you are doing. It will—
Airline Industry June 7th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, first I want to congratulate the labour critic on the other side for publicly admitting that he supports the collective bargaining process.
We on this side of the House are not prepared to jeopardize the delicate negotiations that are going on now, with wild speculations and what ifs. We expect the collective bargaining process to work.
Airline Industry June 7th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the mediator who is involved in this is very experienced and knows the file well. He is prepared to sit down at any time with both union and employer to resolve this issue.
We on this side of the House support the collective bargaining process. We feel very confident that this will be resolved to the benefit of all parties.
Airline Industry June 7th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, we on this side of the House are taking appropriate action. We have appointed a federal mediator who is prepared to sit down with the parties at a moment's notice.
We on this side of the House believe in the collective bargaining process and want to see it come to a conclusion with both parties sitting down at the table.
Homelessness June 5th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member will know that $305 million has been allocated to give supportive housing for people who find themselves homeless.
Provincial facilitators are working in each of the communities to come up with the best plans to suit each individual community.
International Labour Organization June 2nd, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the International Labour Organization requires its member states to introduce the new ILO conventions and recommendations to competent authorities.
I am pleased to submit two copies, in both officials languages, of the Canadian position with respect to the conventions and recommendations adopted at the international labour conference in Geneva in June 1997 and June 1998.
Homelessness June 2nd, 2000
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that earlier today the Minister of Labour, the federal co-ordinator on homelessness, announced specific allocations for the supporting communities partnerships initiatives fund. Almost $305 million has been allocated to communities across the country so that our community partners can develop their own specific plans to make certain that everybody has a bed to sleep in.
I know the member for Ottawa Centre would be particularly pleased to know that $17 million has been allocated to the Ottawa-Carleton area.
Big Sisters June 2nd, 2000
Mr. Speaker, remember when you were growing up? You probably had many role models: your parents, a teacher or coach, maybe an older sibling. They were your heroes, the people you most wanted to be like.
Unfortunately, not every child has someone like this in his or her life, but thanks to a wonderful group of women more and more children are now getting the chance to have someone to look up to. These heroes are called Big Sisters.
Big Sisters are caring adults who are dedicated to helping in the development of young girls. They understand the value of a nurturing friendship and the importance of an adult role model in these girls' lives.
A Big Sister is a mentor who cares about putting a smile on a special little girl's face. Anyone can be a Big Sister. All that is required is a willingness to enjoy fun and friendship with a child. Just three or four times per month is all it takes to make a difference. Single or married, parent or grandparent, anyone over 19 years of age should consider becoming a Big Sister.
On this national Big Sisters' Day, I urge all colleagues to join with me in congratulating Big Sisters everywhere.