Allan Rock

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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was justice.

Last in Parliament May 2004, as Liberal MP for Etobicoke Centre (Ontario)

Won his last election, in 2000, with 56% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions On The Order Paper November 17th, 1997

Since the Tobacco Act came into force, the federal government has received 160 complaints or allegations of infractions, of which 111 were for the sales to minors and 49 for promotion, advertising, self-service, displays, signs, rebate, mail order, labelling or standard of fabrication. Eighty-four of these complaints were investigated. Three-hundred and forty-nine verbal or written warnings or requests for compliance were issued. Fifty-nine charges were laid, of which 57 were for sales to minors violations and 2 were for mail order.

Tabling Of Letters November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table in the House copies of two letters to which I referred during oral question period.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

The simple fact is that the provinces have jurisdiction over the quality of drinking water and that the federal government has the power to make laws concerning the materials used to transport water. Our bill deals with this and it is an area of federal jurisdiction.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, this is really strange. I simply read what Quebec government officials wrote about this bill.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

May I quote a letter from the Quebec Public Health Branch, which says that the bill “is a positive element to protect public health”.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

It is too late now to protect the Bloc's position. They made an enormous mistake. We obtained the prior agreement of Quebec and of all the other provinces.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, the plumbing is still plugged.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, I plan to share the contents of this letter with the hon. member. I have a copy here for him.

The hon. member cannot get around the fact that the Government of Quebec was in agreement.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes.

Let me quote a letter from the Quebec health minister dated May 2 last year, stating that “from a public health protection point of view, we have no problem with this bill being enacted”. That is the answer given by the Quebec health minister.

Drinking Water November 5th, 1997

Mr. Speaker, the subject matter of Bill C-14 is entirely within federal jurisdiction. We have fully respected the jurisidiction of the provinces.