John Solomon

Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was liberal.

Last in Parliament October 2000, as NDP MP for Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre (Saskatchewan)

Lost his last election, in 2000, with 42% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Interest Rates November 20th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.

Credit card debt now accounts for 20 per cent of record levels of personal debt which stands at 90 per cent of family disposable income in Canada. On top of that, bankruptcies are up 20 per cent from last year. The Bank of Canada prime rate is at 3.25 per cent while bank credit cards, oil company cards, department store cards charge usury rates, some as high as 28.8 per cent.

Will the Minister of Finance consider bringing back the Usury Act that used to outlaw this kind of immoral interest rate policy which was repealed by the Trudeau government, or what does the government intend to do about this kind of legalized robbery?

Petitions November 6th, 1996

Madam Speaker, I have a petition pursuant to Standing Order 36 which I would like to present on behalf of many Saskatchewan residents from Saskatoon, Shellbrook, Warman and Hepburn.

This petition is in response to the price gouging by gasoline companies in Saskatchewan. These people are very concerned about the fact that they are being gouged at the pumps. The petitioners call upon the House of Commons to urge the government to establish an energy pricing review commission to keep the pricing of gasoline and other energy products in check.

Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, New Democratic Party caucus members present will vote yes on this matter.

Divorce Act November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, New Democrat members vote no on this motion.

Divorce Act November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, NDP members present this evening will vote no on these motions.

Divorce Act November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, NDP members of Parliament vote no on these motions.

Divorce Act November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, NDP members in the House of Commons tonight will vote yes on this motion.

Speech From The Throne November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, NDP members present in the House of Commons tonight will vote no on this motion.

Speech From The Throne November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, the NDP members present in the House of Commons tonight will vote yes on this matter.

Administrative Tribunals (Remedial And Disciplinary Measures) Act November 5th, 1996

Mr. Speaker, New Democratic Party members present in the House this evening vote yes.