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Prisons November 27th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, when prisoners get paid it is basically for work they do or programming they are involved with in prisons. It is part of the process so that when they get out they do not offend again, which I hope is something the hon. member will support.
I repeat, the cost of TV in prisons is being borne by prisoners themselves. I do not understand why the hon. member is more concerned about this than matters of jobs or Canadian unity, but if he wants to be, I am happy to answer his questions.
Prisons November 27th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I think my hon. friend is mistaken in his allegations. If my recollection is correct, the system is being switched so that the cost of cable TV is being paid for by the prisoners themselves. I think that is something he should be happy to support.
Points Of Order November 23rd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, legislation on that topic was not on the list I read out today.
All I can suggest to my hon. friend is that he keep an eye on the Order Paper.
Business Of The House November 23rd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I want to make it clear that I am only going to make one statement right now.
The weekly business statement is as follows. We will continue today and tomorrow with Bill C-83, respecting the environmental auditor general; followed by Bill C-100, the financial institutions legislation; followed by Bill C-52, the public works and government services departmental reorganization.
On Monday we will begin with Bill C-108, the housing bill, and then return to the point on the list where we left off on Friday.
I would add to the list of bills for next week Bill C-99, the Small Business Loans Act amendments; Bill C-94, the fuel additives bill; Bill C-101, the transportation legislation; and Bill C-107, the British Columbia treaties bill.
Finally, Tuesday, November 28, and Thursday, November 30, shall be opposition days.
Gun Control November 23rd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I will have to get further information on this for my hon. friend. It is the desire of the government to have agreements with the provinces which respect their concerns and at the same time ensure the safety of Canadians.
I hope my hon. friend will finally realize the support of Canadians for this bill and cease his opposition, which is certainly not well founded in light of the facts and in light of the support of Canadians who want safe homes and safe streets. They do not want an American style gun culture anywhere in Canada.
Gun Control November 23rd, 1995
-and designed to ensure we have increasingly safe homes and safe streets in this country.
I am sure the provincial governments will take note of the strong support for this measure across the country which will inspire their co-operation.
In any event, the Minister of Justice has announced today the appointment of a user group on firearms, composed of people from across the country who are responsible firearms users. This will be a very important way to make sure we have a cost effective, user friendly system of firearms registration which takes into account the concerns of responsible firearms users.
Gun Control November 23rd, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I am glad the hon. member has noted that Parliament has now adopted a bill designed to ensure that we have peaceful communities-
Justice November 21st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, when this matter was brought to my attention I began looking into it. I can say that discussions are under way between the lawyers of the Department of Justice and the lawyers for the plaintiff.
Prisons November 20th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, a basic difference is that it is one of a series of prisons for women spread across the country rather than having federally sentenced women confined to one, single, outmoded facility in Kingston, Ontario.
By having this series of regional prisons women will be closer to their families. The women will also have greater access to appropriate programming. In short, we believe the result will be a better outcome in terms of women not reoffending, thereby providing greater protection to the public and a savings in money for the taxpayers who will not have to keep housing these people over and over again.
Air Canada November 20th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member has confirmed, the government has been, through the RCMP, properly looking into these allegations. This began after it took office.
With respect to making matters public, surely the hon. member does not want to prejudice the investigations and inquiries already under way. If she wants to have these inquiries and investigations properly carried out, she should not suggest that things be done which might prejudice the success of those inquiries.