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National Security November 1st, 2001
I could give quite a list, Mr. Speaker, and I do not hear any listening.
Visas from Saudi Arabian visitors is one thing. Here is another suggestion coming from the U.S. It would like to share passenger manifest information for individuals visiting from Canada.
I have another question for the government, and it is a constructive suggestion. Will we share passenger information with the U.S.? Yes or no.
National Security November 1st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the U.S. is really quite serious about this security perimeter. In spite of the infighting, we would like to propose something from the U.S. It asked for a specific proposal: visas from visitors from the Saudi Arabia.
Some of the individuals involved in the tragedy were from Saudi Arabia. Will the government consider visas for visitors from Saudi Arabia and show the U.S. good faith in these negotiations?
Terrorism October 31st, 2001
What a contrast, Mr. Speaker. In the U.S. there are regular briefings. In fact the U.S. public was told that there was an imminent threat and to be cautious, to be careful.
Today we see CF-18s flying over Ottawa, so maybe this is the only opportunity for the Prime Minister to do this. Will he give us a briefing now on just exactly what that means? He should do it outside.
Terrorism October 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect some information from the Liberal government on terrorism. Accurate, reliable information would reassure us all, in regular briefings on issues of importance, non-classified information of importance.
When will the Prime Minister start giving regular briefings to the Canadian public on terrorism information, the information that they deserve?
Immigration October 30th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, this top bureaucrat who has been around the immigration and refugee system for 26 years has another very interesting quote. He says that the system for screening newcomers, and I quote, “is a shocking and scandalous mess”. That is in this minister's department.
The sad thing about it is that this mess bothers every legitimate immigrant and every needy refugee. Will the minister clean up the mess?
Immigration October 30th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the very same top bureaucrat had this to say about Bill C-11 before the Senate, and I quote, “it should be scrapped and started from scratch”.
This top bureaucrat also calls for restoration of the safe third country rule so we do not have refugees coming from a safe country.
Why does this minister not clean up the mess in our refugee determination system?
Bioterrorism October 29th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the minister says that he is willing to listen to suggestions. I can tell him that there have been a lot of suggestions from the official opposition that have gone into the ether.
On this particular suggestion, on toxic chemicals, it is pretty obvious that the minister has not yet considered the suggestion. I would ask him again for an advisory to go out to all the manufacturers and sellers of toxic chemicals to heighten the awareness for Canadians. This would be reassuring, not just a photo op.
Bioterrorism October 29th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, Canadians really want reassurance and not just rhetoric, so let me make a suggestion to the minister. Health Canada could send an advisory to all manufacturers and retailers of these toxic chemicals which might say to them: be aware of someone who comes in without a purchase order that they do not know and let the authorities know about it.
Will the minister take such a step, an advisory to all those individuals so that we are sure that toxic chemicals do not get into the hands of people who should not have them?
Bioterrorism October 29th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, bioterrorism is a top of the mind issue for Canadians today. Just this weekend CTV showed us how easy it is for someone to walk into a store to buy toxic chemicals.
What is the health minister doing to make certain that toxic chemicals do not get in the hands of people who have bad motives?
Health October 26th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the text goes on to say:
Smallpox does not spread rapidly, and an outbreak caused in this manner (that is by bioterrorism) should be able to be contained within 3 to 4 weeks.
The minister could have easily and quietly stockpiled this vaccine. He could have done what they have done in other countries instead of making a great big fuss about this.
Why did the minister try to divert attention away from his Cipro blunder by bringing up something to scare Canadians?