Lost his last election, in 2000, with 41% of the vote.
Newfoundland School System October 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of York South—Weston I would like to indicate for the record that I am fundamentally opposed to amending term 17. However, with respect to this amendment I will be voting in favour.
(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)
Newfoundland School System October 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. While I recognize the importance of dispensing with the necessity of reading the entire amendment and the motion, there are many people who are watching the proceedings of the House of Commons who may not be aware of exactly what we are voting on.
I would ask the Chair, in perhaps a sentence or two, to simply indicate to the public exactly what we are voting on this afternoon with respect to this matter.
Customs Tariff October 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of York South—Weston I will be voting with the government on this matter.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Division No. 17 October 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of York South-Weston I will be voting no.
Justice October 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Justice.
The people of Toronto and in particular the victims and the families of victims were outraged yesterday when a Toronto judge handed down an outrageously lenient sentence with respect to the sex abuse case at Maple Leaf Gardens.
Will the minister undertake a comprehensive review of the sexual assault provisions of the Criminal Code with a view to implementing minimum mandatory sentences?
Canada Marine Act October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, if the government is not prepared to answer the question, then I think we ought to take a vote.
(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
Canada Marine Act October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, there is an established procedure in this House that a bill be given second reading before it is referred to a committee. Before we invoke this special power to refer a bill to a committee before second reading, there ought to be extenuating circumstances why the bill ought to be expedited.
I would like to understand from the government what the extenuating circumstances are in order to have this bill expedited.
Canada Marine Act October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I understand you are seeking unanimous consent, and before I provide unanimous consent I would like to understand—
Canada Marine Act October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I understand the purpose of this motion is to refer to committee the Canada Marine Act before second reading. Can I understand the logic behind that proposal?
Division No. 13 October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of York South—Weston, I will be voting in favour of the motion.