Finally, Mr. Speaker, there is legislation in place for equal pay for work of equal value and these constituents ask the government to ensure that all components of that legislation are acted on immediately.
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Petitions March 11th, 1997
Finally, Mr. Speaker, there is legislation in place for equal pay for work of equal value and these constituents ask the government to ensure that all components of that legislation are acted on immediately.
Petitions March 11th, 1997
As well, Mr. Speaker, I have another petition from constituents who ask the government to work in co-operation with their provincial and territorial counterparts to upgrade the national highway system.
Petitions March 11th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I have constituents of the Islamic faith who want guardianship as an option to adoption.
Guardianship is a concept that is acceptable to their religious beliefs and they would ask the Government of Canada to make sure that this happens.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
Why? Because their position is unfounded. They are trying to scare people, to get them worked up. That is their only strategy. Obviously, when they have nothing to say, they attack, they scare people. Why not? That is the only tactic they have left.
It is unfortunate. It is not true to say we are playing politics with this bill. We are here to try to protect young Canadians, including Quebecers.
That is what we should be trying to do together, rather than trying to use the opportunity to engage in petty politics. That is what they are up to and I would like to know why. Why are they defending smoking, which leads to poor health? I would like to know how they can defend such a position.
It is unbelievable.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
We all know that any credible research shows a link between tobacco and health. We have just heard the member try to tell us that other researchers say the opposite, but how many Canadians buy this?
Honestly, use arguments that make sense. There are almost 600 groups in Quebec, credible people, who support this bill, 600 groups. A majority of Canadians, including Quebecers, support this bill. And they are trying to make people think otherwise. Why? In order to try to rationalize their position, to try to scare people.
They said it would mean the end of all sorts of events.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
They know it. He is a member known for his honesty. I find it appalling that they would use this opportunity to try to insult him, to embarrass such a person.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
It is not the truth, it is complete nonsense.
The last member who spoke, the one before last, is an hon. member with a reputation that far surpasses that of most members of the Bloc Quebecois.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
"Surprising" does not go far enough. Their attitude, the reaction they have of saying that the member for Lachine-Lac-Saint-Louis was not looking out for Quebec or for Quebecers, what utter nonsense.
Tobacco Act March 6th, 1997
Madam Speaker, I think you know the respect I have for all my colleagues in the House and of course for a great many of the official opposition members.
However I find ironic and contradictory-
Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation And Safety Board Act March 6th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the last petition calls on members of this House to make upgrading of the national highway system possible. I am pleased to provide my support for all these.