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

Bill C-234 December 12th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to make some submissions with respect to this matter.

Canadian Airlines December 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, my question relates to the plight of Canadian Airlines.

Yesterday the Royal Bank announced record profits of close to $1.5 billion, the largest profit of any corporation in Canadian corporate history. The Royal Bank is also Canadian Airlines' lead banker. It has literally made tens of millions of dollars from Canadian Airlines.

Why are the workers at Canadian now being asked to kick in $15 to $20 a week? Can the government indicate what sacrifices the Royal Bank of Canada is making? What is the Royal Bank of Canada's contribution to the survival plans? Does he not believe the Royal Bank and other bankers and lenders have a social responsibility to ensure the viability of Canadian Airlines?

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, I will be voting yes on this matter.

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, I will be voting yes on this matter.

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, I vote yes on this matter.

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, I just want the record to show very clearly that on this matter of confidence in the government I am voting in favour of the government.

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, on a point of order, when I voted against the budget in April that was interpreted by some as a lack of confidence in the government-

Supplementary Estimates (A) November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, do I understand this vote to be a confidence vote? Then I will vote according to the government's position.

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

Supply November 21st, 1996

Madam Speaker, I vote with the government on this matter.

Judges Act November 20th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, as I almost always do, I will vote with the government on this matter.

(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)