House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2000, with 67% of the vote.
Transportation June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I have news for the hon. member. The Minister of Finance showed leadership last year by announcing a $2 billion infrastructure program to be matched by the municipalities and by the provinces, and much of that money can and will be spent on public transit.
Road Infrastructure May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, over the past 30 years, we have invested $100 million in Highway 50 in Quebec. There is now an $11 million project for the extension of this highway.
It is obvious that the federal government is really doing its part in constructing this country's highways.
Tobacco Tax Amendments Act, 2001 May 14th, 2001
moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.
Tobacco Tax Amendments Act, 2001 May 14th, 2001
moved that the bill be concurred in.
Motor Vehicle Transport Act, 1987 May 14th, 2001
moved that Bill S-3, an act to amend the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, 1987 and to make consequential amendments to other acts, be read the first time.
(Motion agreed to and bill read the first time)
Highway Infrastructure May 14th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, we pledged to build two bridges and 14 kilometres of road in partnership with the private sector. We have hired consultants to set up a system to promote the construction of these two bridges and 14 kilometres of road.
Transportation May 14th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, Transport Canada is taking a leadership role in addressing this issue. We are working closely with stakeholders. We hope to have policies and procedures in place this summer. We are working with airlines and police organizations.
The Alliance members may laugh but air rage is no laughing matter. We will be distributing a booklet in the next little while entitled “Unruly Passengers: The Police Response”. Also we took an interim measure, which became effective on March 17, requiring cockpit doors to be locked during a flight when an incident or threat to flight safety arises due to unruly or abusive behaviour.
Shipbuilding May 11th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Industry is aware of this issue and he is prepared to meet with all those in the community.
I will pass on the comment by the member for Lévis-et-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière to my colleague, the Minister of Industry, and I hope that he will look into the situation.
Shipbuilding May 11th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Industry is now looking at our shipbuilding policy and is studying the report submitted a few weeks ago.
I hope that there will be a positive response in the future.
Proceeds Of Crime (Money Laundering) Act May 10th, 2001
moved that Bill S-16, an act to amend the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.