Mr. Speaker, I have already been invited to the Saguenay for June 24.
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Canada Day June 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I have already been invited to the Saguenay for June 24.
Canada Day June 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely thrilled that there are people all over Quebec who want to celebrate Canada Day. More and more requests are coming in from all over, from the lower St. Lawrence area, from the Saguenay and so on. We are as prepared to listen to their requests as we are to listen to all the people of Canada.
Department Of Canadian Heritage May 29th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, once again, the Bloc Quebecois sees problems where none exist.
The program was introduced by the former secretary of state, who wanted all students throughout Canada to have access to educational materials in both official languages. This is only normal in a bilingual country.
Department Of Canadian Heritage May 29th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the program under which funding was provided is one which was begun when Lucien Bouchard was secretary of state.
Hockey May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, for any hon. member who has been watching the NHL I think probably one of the saddest moments was when the final Canadian team was knocked out last week.
We have exported an incredible asset, Canada's hockey. However, in terms of investment in our youth, we have to start at the local hockey rinks. We have to start in Corner Brook. We have to start in St. John's. We have to start in Gander. That is where they build the dreams. They do not build them once they reach the NHL.
Canadian War Museum May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely thrilled that we were able to make an announcement yesterday which will do, I think, pride to the service that has been provided by all veterans in the first, the second, the great and the Korean wars.
I would like to comment on a statement made by Cliff Chadderton, chairman of the 37 member national veterans council, when he said that he expected an announcement that would please him. I think it pleased Mr. Chadderton. I know it pleased the members of parliament. I am not sure about the splits in the Reform Party but you will have to figure those out yourselves.
Canadian War Museum May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, in the Globe and Mail the hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke was quoted as saying that she supports the construction of the new museum for the veterans. I suspect that the critic and her members should get their stories straight.
Canadian War Museum May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I know there are a number of positions right now in the Alliance Party, but I would like to refer the hon. member to Metro Dateline and Shawn McCarthy in the Globe and Mail of yesterday, when he said “MP Cheryl Gallant, the Canadian Alliance cultural—”
Canadian War Museum May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as a matter of fact, not only were the Friends of the Canadian War Museum extremely pleased with yesterday's announcement, they were present yesterday to thank the government.
What we have been able to do by an additional investment of $20 million is make sure that with the rebirth of LeBreton Flats, we have the absolute best site in the whole of Canada to celebrate the contribution made by Canada's war vets.
It is a damned shame that the Reform Party does not agree with its critic, Cheryl Gallant.
Canadian War Museum May 16th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, probably one of the most distinguished members of the veteran community, a gentleman by the name of Barney Danson, has worked very hard to see the war museum relocated.
I received a letter from Barney who wrote to me from Ireland. He was unfortunately unable to attend yesterday. Do members know what he said in his letter? He said that he thought it was an absolutely fabulous site and that he was only too sorry that it had not been available when we made our initial announcement. He is thrilled that it will be at a place close to parliament for all of Canada to rejoice in.