Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would ask the Chair to kindly slow down because it is very difficult for members to follow the English translation. I would ask you to slow down if you might.
Lost his last election, in 2000, with 41% of the vote.
Division No. 206 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would ask the Chair to kindly slow down because it is very difficult for members to follow the English translation. I would ask you to slow down if you might.
Division No. 206 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The English translation of the motion that was just put before the House indicated that it was $250,263,000 as opposed to $231,263,000, a difference of $19 million.
Division No. 205 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
Given the procedure that the House has adopted to vote on these matters, I presume that on the votes that are not being taken none of the members will be shown in the official record as having voted this evening on these matters. Is that correct?
Division No. 205 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Historically the phrase on division has come to mean something. It has been parliamentary tradition. That means that rather than taking a roll call vote and requiring every member to stand in his or her place to cast a ballot, the political parties agree that the motion is to carry without the opposition suggesting it is voting in favour, that there is opposition to the motion. That is what the words on division—
Division No. 205 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I noted that on the last several votes you have declared votes carried on division. My understanding is that these motions in fact are not carried on division but are carried on your interpretation of the voice vote. I would ask for a ruling on that matter.
Division No. 203 June 9th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, the member is quite right. I was absent as was the House leader of the government. I would expect his vote to be nullified.
I should add that on several of those matters I voted with the government. Many members of the House throughout the evening have absented themselves.
Nelson A. Boylen Collegiate Institute May 28th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to welcome to Ottawa the students and teachers of the multihandicap program at Nelson A. Boylen Collegiate Institute from the riding of York South—Weston. They are here on a three day field trip to explore and learn about our nation's capital.
It is important to recognize the outstanding and valuable work of this special education program. The aim of the multihandicap program is to promote the student's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development in order to be able to manage in an open society as skilled, autonomous and purposeful individuals. The program graduates students with the skills and attitudes necessary to live with dignity in the larger community.
Congratulations to Amelia Cristinziano and her colleagues for their excellent work in helping these truly exceptional young Canadians in their pursuit of learning.
The students had the opportunity and pleasure of meeting the Prime Minister yesterday, but they assure me that they will still be voting for me in the next election.
Welcome to Ottawa, students.
Canada Labour Code May 25th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, this left wing piece of legislation deserves to be defeated and I will vote no.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Division No. 172 May 25th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, as you know, this budget does not delete the GST but as far as Liberal budgets are concerned, it is not bad and I will vote in favour.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Division No. 171 May 25th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of York South—Weston, I would support this motion.
(The House divided on Motion No. 96, which was negatived on the following division:)