Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was debate.

Last in Parliament May 2004, as Liberal MP for Leeds—Grenville (Ontario)

Lost his last election, in 2004, with 33% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions on the Order Paper October 26th, 2001

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

Committees of the House October 26th, 2001

Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present the 33rd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the membership of standing committees and of the Special Committee on Non-Medical Use of Drugs.

Madam Speaker, if the House gives its consent, I move that the 33rd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be concurred in.

Government Response to Petitions October 26th, 2001

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

Order in Council Appointments October 26th, 2001

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

Committees of the House October 17th, 2001

Madam Speaker, there have been consultations among the House leaders and I think if you seek it, you would find consent for the following motion. I move:

That the Standing Committee on Transport and Government Operations be authorized to travel to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto on October 18 and that the necessary staff accompany the committee.

Motions for Papers October 17th, 2001

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

Question No. 69 October 17th, 2001

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

Questions on the Order Paper October 17th, 2001

Madam Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 56 and 69.

Government Response to Petitions October 17th, 2001

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

Questions on the Order Paper October 1st, 2001

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