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International Development Week February 6th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, Canadians often question why we are spending money in other countries when we have needs at home.
Since this week is International Development Week, could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Co-operation and Minister responsible for the Francophonie tell the House how we are communicating to Canadians the important role that Canada is playing in international development?
Black History Month February 4th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, on December 14, 1995 the House of Commons declared February as Black history month. Canadians have recognized that African Canadian history is a part of Canadian history.
Across our nation community organizations, provincial governments and hundreds of individuals will be commemorating and paying tribute to the significant contributions which African Canadians have made historically and will continue to make to the economic and social development of our nation.
From the United Empire Loyalists to the newcomers of today, Canadians of African origin have worked in the domestic trade, the medical field, the agricultural sector and in the business sectors of our economy.
I am proud to take this opportunity to commend every organization and individual who is working to provide greater public awareness by sharing with the broader communities the diverse history of our country.
Famous Five December 11th, 1997
, seconded by the hon. members for Ottawa West, Ottawa Centre, Edmonton North, Saint John, Winnipeg North Centre, and Laval Est, moved:
That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie Mooney McClung, Irene Marryat Parlby, Louise Crummy McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards—the “Famous Five”—by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order.
I am seeking unanimous consent for a motion, seconded by the member for Ottawa Centre, the member for Ottawa West, the member for Edmonton North, the member for Saint John, the member for Winnipeg North Centre, the member for Laval East:
That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie Mooney McClung, Irene Marryat Parlby, Louise Crummy McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards—the “Famous Five”—by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I am asking for unanimous consent for a motion that has been agreed to by all parties in this House, seconded by the members for Ottawa Centre, Ottawa West, Edmonton North, Saint John, Winnipeg North Centre and Laval East. I move:
That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, the Famous Five, by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
Committees Of The House December 11th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I am asking for unanimous consent for a motion. I move:
That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards, the Famous Five, by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
Famous Five December 11th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I am asking for unanimous consent for a motion. I move:
That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider the request of the Famous Five Foundation to honour the memory of Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, known as the Famous Five, by allowing a statue commemorating them to be placed on Parliament Hill.
International Human Rights Day December 10th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, today is International Human Rights Day. In 1948 the international community adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and observed December 10 as Human Rights Day.
The respect for human rights is one of the cornerstones of a functional democratic nation. The world is rife with human rights abuses. Every day in one way or another we are informed about human rights violations in various parts of the globe. Individual rights are either violated by oppressive regimes or by the actions of others. In some instances others have lost their lives as they struggle for even the most basic human rights.
Canadians and the government must not take human rights for granted. As a nation we must continue to work at upholding and promoting human rights in Canada and around the world.
Land Mines December 3rd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, this is a historic day in Canadian foreign policy. I join with all my colleagues in Parliament in welcoming to Ottawa the many distinguished guests who are gathered for the treaty signing conference and the Mine Action Forum.
Not only are we witnesses to the historic signing of the convention and the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines and their destruction, we have made history. We have ensured that the new international norm against anti-personnel mines is fundamentally encoded in a legally binding treaty.
We have participated in a remarkable global effort. I take this opportunity to commend not only our Minister of Foreign Affairs but also all those NGOs that have participated in this remarkable occasion.
Justice November 27th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, recently the Law Reform Commission of Canada was established to consider remedies for survivors of physical and sexual abuse in communities across Canada.
Could the Minister of Justice tell survivors of physical and sexual abuse how this commission's mandate will help them?