Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to two petitions presented during the first session.
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Government Response To Petitions March 21st, 1996
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to two petitions presented during the first session.
Supply March 19th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I thought there was one question from the opposition and I would have deferred to the opposition.
I have to seize the opportunity to congratulate the member for Richmond, the Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific. He has clearly identified for the Canadian public the commitment of the government to good governance along the lines of increased efficiency, increased effectiveness, defining priorities for Canadians and the initiatives that will result in the creation of jobs. Again, I would like to compliment the hon. member.
The hon. member indicated there is a guarantee by the government that there will be a level of no less than $11 billion a year for medical programs. Perhaps the member could elaborate further on the impact of this cash flow floor to ensure the survival of the five principles of medicare-
Supply March 19th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the member for Joliette made two points: concern for the national debt and the appointment of the technical committee. However, when we pause and reflect, the member did not offer any solution at all.
To truly encourage investment in business in this country we need to have the climate of certainty, real confidence and unity. Would the hon. member not agree to work toward that?
Would the member not also agree that having reduced the level of foreign borrowing and the deficit to GDP ratio, we are indeed the best country in the world as declared by the United Nations and we are only asserting our pride in the declaration? Would he not agree those are achievements of the Government of Canada?
Questions On The Order Paper March 15th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I request that all questions be allowed to stand.
Government Response To Petitions March 15th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to three petitions presented during the first session.
The Budget March 7th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I want to compliment the distinguished presentation from my colleague from Rainy River. I thought I should seize the opportunity just in case the opposition did not see the wisdom of this budget and the wisdom of the member's presentation.
We have to remind the opposition what the finance minister meant in his budget speech when he said: "We must never let the need to be frugal become an excuse to stop being fair". That sums up the essence of the 1996 budget. We have stayed the course of fiscal health while at the same time focusing attention on the needs of all Canadians. The government has demonstrated a caring sensitivity all along.
I liked the creativity of the hon. member's presentation when he used a concrete example. He talked about the savings that each one of us have on mortgage payments. I still have a mortgage to pay. Maybe members opposite have fully paid for their homes but I, like most Canadians, have not. Savings like these are real savings to Canadians and we must not lose sight of that fact. That is a mark of the government's caring and compassionate commitment to Canadians.
Speaking of another mark of the government, it was stated in the budget that there will be a health services research fund. That is a mark of the creativity of the government. It ensures that our health care system is the best in the world, not only in the quality of care, but in the efficiency and the effectiveness with which we deliver the system.
The hon. member for Rainy River told us about the attention, the focus and the commitment to the youth, the students and the seniors of the government. All are hallmarks of its caring soul. I
compliment the member on his excellent speech, seeing that the opposition hesitates to do so.
Manitoba Medical Association March 4th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the committee on alcohol and pregnancy of the Manitoba Medical Association is to be recognized for its healthy baby month project aimed at increasing public awareness on the ill effects of alcohol during pregnancy.
During this special month, which ends March 15, many community groups throughout Manitoba are volunteering their time and expertise, holding panel discussions, displaying posters and making public service announcements to further this cause.
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation. Hence, this project by the multi-disciplinary committee under the chairmanship of Dr. Oscar Casiro merits the support of the House.
Preventive strategies such as this one will help reduce the occurrence of fetal alcohol syndrome and thereby help ensure the well-being of our youngest Canadians, the future of our nation.
Petitions December 13th, 1995
Madam Speaker, I have the honour, pursuant to Standing Order 36, to present some 1,000 signatures of petitioners from my riding of Winnipeg North and beyond concerning certain aspects of our immigration policy.
They pray that the landing fee be collected at the issuance of the visa and that no surety bond requirements for applicants be applied.
Knowing that the minister of immigration is sensitive and caring about immigrants and their sponsoring families, this member remains very optimistic.
Committees Of The House December 13th, 1995
Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108, the committee conducted a study of the national strategy for the integration of persons with disabilities and now tables its report entitled "The Grand Design: Achieving the `Open House' Vision".
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report within 150 days.
A vision without a plan is romantic at best; a plan without a vision is simply adjusting the existing order of things.
Petitions December 1st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour, pursuant to Standing Order 36, to present the petitions of 1,000 Winnipegers from my constituency of Winnipeg North and beyond, who pray that the surety bond be not imposed on applicants for immigration and as well to have the landing fee collected at the time of the issuance of the visas of applicants.
They remind members of the House that immigrants do provide a strength for our economic and social fabric.