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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was report.

Last in Parliament September 2008, as Liberal MP for Saint John (New Brunswick)

Lost his last election, in 2008, with 38% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions On The Order Paper February 10th, 1997

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

Committees Of The House February 10th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, if the House gives its consent, I move that the 52nd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented to the House earlier this day, be concurred in.

(Motion agreed to.)

Committees Of The House February 10th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present the 52nd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the membership of some committees. If the House gives consent, I intend to move concurrence in the 52nd report later this day.

Government Response To Petitions February 10th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 15 petitions.

Order In Council Appointments February 10th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments which were made by the government.

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 110(1), these are deemed referred to the appropriate standing committees, a list of which is attached.

Committees Of The House February 6th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I thank the House for its indulgence.

I have the honour to present the 51st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the selection of votable items in accordance with Standing Order 92.

This report is deemed adopted on presentation.

Business Of The House February 6th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I believe you would find unanimous consent for reverting to the daily routine of business, presenting reports from committees. If so, I would have a presentation of a committee report.

Questions On The Order Paper February 6th, 1997

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

Government Response To Petitions February 6th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 15 petitions.

Motions For Papers February 5th, 1997

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