Mr. Speaker, the question of the leader of the third party is as confused as the question of the-
House of Commons photoWon her last election, in 2000, with 53% of the vote.
Province Of Quebec December 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the question of the leader of the third party is as confused as the question of the-
Province Of Quebec December 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has every confidence that the people of Quebec, when given the chance to vote on the real question of whether they want to become a part of a separate country or whether they want to stay in Canada, will vote an overwhelming yes to Canada.
Situation In Bosnia December 5th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, this morning, the Prime Minister himself stated the importance of a negotiated peace. There is also the fact that at this very moment, 55 Canadians are still being detained in Bosnia, and I think that, following the release of 53 Dutch and British soldiers, we first want to ensure the release of our soldiers over there.
That being said, their release is expected to be imminent, and the pressure is being kept up at all levels, including the CSCE, the UN forces and all international means, as the Prime Minister did this morning.
Mil Davie Shipyard December 5th, 1994
To answer the question, Mr. Speaker, of course the government of Canada, through the Prime, has expressed disagreement with the policy adopted by the Hibernia consortium. We are aware of the possibility and support tendering. Unfortunately, we are dealing with a private sector consortium that is entitled to make its own decisions and, in spite of the views expressed by the government of Canada, it has decided not to proceed to a call for tenders, as we felt would have been proper and fair.
Mil Davie Shipyard December 5th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, first of all, before answering the hon. member's question, let me say that I was relieved to learn that the Leader of the Opposition was on his way to recovery. In the months to come, he will have to exhibit incredible strength, something we all know he is capable of, and we wish him much courage in getting better. Knowing the Leader of the Opposition-he is a real fighter-we are confident that he will return quickly.
In the name of all Canadians I would wish the Leader of the Opposition a very speedy recovery. The whole of Canada was watching the events of the last few days. Our hearts go out to him and to his family. We wish his speedy return to the House.
Points Of Order November 24th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, in his absence the Prime Minister asked me to transmit to the House that he was basically reflecting on the fact there were two votes. I think everybody who watched the votes in the House that day realized there were actually two votes.
Government Appointments November 24th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, there is a slight problem with that logic. I think the member would certainly recognize that he does not want to leave the Senate with a majority of Mulroney appointees.
Endangered Species November 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, first of all I want to acknowledge the work of the chair of the Standing Committee on Environment on this issue. It is a very crucial issue. We have had some preliminary discussions with the provinces including the province of British Columbia whose minister of environment has expressed strong support for the initiatives we are taking.
We hope to complete a public input process in January and February across the country. We will be dealing on a bilateral level with aboriginal leaders and we hope to be able to introduce framework legislation in the spring.
Members Of Parliament Pensions November 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I do not need briefing notes or the hypocrisy of the Reform Party on this issue.
Remember the great announcement of the 10 per cent pay cut? I understand it is tough. They had a press conference. They gave away the keys to the limo, but the leader of the Reform Party is fighting right now to end the 10 per cent pay cut.
Could it be that the Reform Party is finally beginning to understand that the salary of a member of Parliament is $20,000 less than the salary of a secondary school principal in this community?
We have promised pension reform. We will deliver pension reform, but unlike the Reform Party we will not prop up the notion that politicians are here at the top.
I said yesterday, and I will say it again, my father spent 16 years in public life. When he left he was unable to walk; he was unable to go to the bathroom on his own; and his pension was $160 a month. I will not apologize for paying politicians what they are worth.
Members Of Parliament November 15th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I think I answered the question: soon, soon, soon.