Pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have a number of petitions to present today, all duly certified by the Clerk of Petitions.
The first one requests Parliament to not approve same sex relationships.
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Petitions June 21st, 1994
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have a number of petitions to present today, all duly certified by the Clerk of Petitions.
The first one requests Parliament to not approve same sex relationships.
Petitions June 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the third petition was sent to me by another constituent, Anne Bridgewater, of Harcourt, Ontario.
This petition, duly recognized by the clerk of petitions, humbly calls on Parliament to review and revise our laws concerning young offenders by empowering the courts to prosecute and punish young law breakers who are terrorizing our society, by releasing their names and lowering their age limit to allow prosecution to meet the severity of the crime.
Petitions June 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the honour to present three petitions today.
The first was delivered to me by Cathie Raddatz, a constituent in my riding of Victoria-Haliburton, Ontario. Cathie was able to gather over 400 names on a petition which calls on Parliament to prohibit the importation, distribution, sale and manufacture of killer cards in Canada among other things.
The second petition was signed by numerous constituents at my riding office. It also calls on Parliament to prohibit the importation, distribution, sale and manufacture of killer cards in Ontario.
Medals Of Bravery June 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Russell Snudden and Jason David Srigley, two constituents from my riding of Victoria-Haliburton who received the medal of bravery at a ceremony at Rideau Hall with the Governor General on Friday, June 17.
Both men received the medal for risking their lives attempting to save three people from a burning house in Pontypool, Ontario, on April 27, 1993.
They are volunteer firemen and during that cool spring evening they searched a living room that was completely engulfed in flames. The heat was so intense that their equipment started to melt. These gentlemen are true Canadian heroes who have risked their lives to save others. I ask all members to applaud their heroic act.
Stanley Cup June 16th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the curse is over. Messier, Graves, Anderson and company will no longer have to listen to opposing mocking crowds saying: "1940, 1940", because Tuesday the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 54 years.
Although I was hoping for a Canadian team to win, I am not disappointed that an American based, original six was able to capture Lord Stanley's holy grail. In particular I congratulate
Jeff Beukeboom, a hulking defenceman with the Rangers who is from my hometown area of Lindsay, Ontario.
Jeff, who has never been shy when it comes to rough play, displayed the character, commitment and leadership needed in helping the Rangers win the cup, and there were no riots in Lindsay.
Petitions June 16th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I have a petition which has been duly certified by the clerk of petitions and is signed by constituents of my riding of Victoria-Haliburton.
The signatures come from such places as Haliburton, Minden, Eagle Lake, West Guilford, Tory Hill, asking that Parliament not approve same sex relationships.
Parliamentary Pages June 14th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago I was asked by one of the parliamentary pages if I would sponsor a reception for them. Of all the members of Parliament they chose me. I was quite surprised and honoured.
Today I stand before the House to pay tribute to the pages because without them we would not be able to function as efficiently and as effectively as we do. These young women and young men are extremely bright, highly motivated and possess a particular charm which I hope each one of us has had the opportunity to experience.
I have on occasion had the opportunity to talk with many if not all the pages. I truly admire their commitment to their duties as well as their ability to thoroughly enjoy what they are doing. They have at times made my job a lot easier. I only hope I did not make their job more difficult.
As we will soon be saying goodbye to this particular group of pages, I wish them all continued success in their future endeavours. I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in an ovation to show our sincere appreciation.
Petitions June 14th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am pleased and honoured to present a petition signed by people in my riding of Victoria-Haliburton and other areas concerning young offenders.
No doubt they are joining the thousands of Canadians who are concerned about the violence in our communities, in particular the disturbing rise in youth violence.
This petition has been duly certified by the Clerk of Petitions and calls on Parliament to review and revise our laws concerning young offenders by empowering the courts to prosecute and punish the young law breakers who are terrorizing our society by releasing their names and lowering the age limit to allow prosecution to meet the severity of the crime.
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Postal Services Review Act May 27th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I did not rise to support Bill C-203 presented by the member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.
The largest number of rural post office closures in Canada, as the member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell well knows, happened in my riding of Victoria-Haliburton. That is a big number to have happen in one riding. I have seen enough of the senior citizens, handicapped and disadvantaged Canadians who are suffering for a very basic service, to receive and send mail. It seems so basic.
The postmaster of the little Britain community centre is a man of great spirit who has great sense of community. The post office in Bethany is in a gas station. Lindsay has a sub-post office in a drugstore. Minden and Fenelon Falls were on the chopping block.
When I went to Sunderland I could not read the sign for the post office, it was so dilapidated. It looked like they were waiting for the disaster to happen. Well, Mr. and Mrs. Postmaster, I would like you to get your signs painted. Tell the public that the government will not close any more rural post offices.
I would also be remiss if I did not mention that I presented a petition earlier today, which I fully support, allowing senior citizens in a large complex to mail a letter. Why Canada Post can send a truckload of mail to a large complex, drop it off, but not pick any up at the very same location is beyond belief.
I support this bill by the member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell. I look forward to the strengthening of rural Canada and the strengthening of the rural post office service.
Petitions May 27th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I am pleased and honoured to present a petition signed by a number of tenants in the Flynn Gardens apartment building at 48 St. Paul Street, Lindsay, Ontario. The apartment building is classified as a seniors and handicapped building.
The petition calls upon Parliament to consider locating a mailbox in the vicinity of 48 St. Paul Street for the convenience of the residents of the building and the surrounding residential district. I fail to understand the role of Canada Post in not providing the opportunity for people to be able to mail a letter with some convenience. I fully support this petition.