Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was vote.

Last in Parliament October 2000, as Independent MP for York South—Weston (Ontario)

Lost his last election, in 2000, with 41% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Division No. 149 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting yes to this motion.

(The House divided on Motion No. 2, which was negatived on the following division:)

Dna Identification Act May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents I will vote no.

(The House divided on Motion No. 1, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 147 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents I will vote yes.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Canada Grain Act May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, this bill deals with the Canada Grain Act and really does not affect the residents of York South—Weston, so I am prepared to give the government the benefit of the doubt and support the bill.

(The House divided on Motion No. 1, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 145 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting no.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Division No. 144 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, this amendment would provide for final offer selection arbitration as a contract settlement method. I support that amendment.

(The House divided on Motion No. 21, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 143 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, this amendment would ban replacement workers and I oppose the amendment.

(The House divided on Motion No. 19, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 141 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, this motion would preclude automatic certification. I would vote in support.

(The House divided on Motion No. 30, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 140 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, as I understand this amendment it allows the board to vote for a chair should the position become vacant. I would support that motion.

(The House divided on Motion No. 4, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 139 May 12th, 1998

Mr. Speaker, on Motion No. 6 I would like to be recorded in the affirmative as voting for the motion. With respect to Motion No. 8, I would oppose that motion.

(The House divided on Motion No. 8, which was negatived on the following division:)