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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

Order In Council Appointments April 15th, 1996

Madam 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 standing committees, a list of which is attached.

Committees Of The House March 28th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, a point of order. I understand there have been negotiations among the parties on a draft order of reference. It is a matter that was dealt with in the last Parliament involving a review of the Young Offenders Act.

I move:

Pursuant to its mandate in relation to the comprehensive review of the Young Offenders Act, Phase II, and specifically to observe how the youth justice system operates in practice, that the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (6 members); four from the Liberal Party, including the chair, one from the Bloc Quebecois and one from the Reform Party, be authorized to travel to Halifax, Sydney and Charlottetown from April 21 to April 26, 1996 in order to hold public hearings, visit sites, (young offender facilities and programs) and meet with officials and that the necessary staff do accompany the committee.

I believe, Mr. Speaker, you will find that there is unanimous consent.

Motions For Papers March 27th, 1996

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

Questions On The Order Paper March 27th, 1996

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

Committees Of The House March 27th, 1996

Madam Speaker, if the House gives it consent, I move:

That the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs which was presented to the House earlier this day be concurred in.

Committees Of The House March 27th, 1996

Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the membership of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration and the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Persons with Disabilities and associate memberships of some committees. If the House gives its consent, I intend to move concurrence in this 11th report later this day.

Government Response To Petitions March 27th, 1996

Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table in both official languages the government's response to two petitions which were presented during the first session.

Questions On The Order Paper March 25th, 1996

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

Committees Of The House March 25th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, if the House gives its consent, I move:

That Jim Hart be added to the list of associate members of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

(Motion agreed to.)

Government Response To Petitions March 25th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in

both official languages, the government's responses to two petitions presented during the first session.