Mr. Speaker, the NDP caucus present this evening votes yes on this matter.
Lost his last election, in 2000, with 42% of the vote.
Agricultural Marketing Programs Act November 5th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the NDP caucus present this evening votes yes on this matter.
Privilege October 30th, 1996
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was just getting to that point.
The reason I rise on this issue is because I am insulted by the fact that the Secretary of State for Training and Youth has abused her position and has not accounted for her actions.
Privilege October 30th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of privilege which is consistent with Beauchesne's Parliamentary Rules and Forms , fourth edition, 1958, at page 95, section 104(4). This point of privilege refers to the matter which I want to raise today. It states:
Certain urgent matters, such as assaults upon or insults to Members if they should occur during a sitting of the House, may be raised at once in spite of the interruption of debate or other proceedings-
My point of personal privilege is in reference to a question put by the hon. member for Elk Island to the Prime Minister which was responded to by the minister in charge of the treasury board. I feel that members of the House, as well as Canadians, are insulted by the lack of action and response by the President of the Treasury Board and the Prime Minister.
In question period the hon. member for Elk Island raised the point about the Secretary of State for Training and Youth misusing her expense account and she has not-
Presence In Gallery October 30th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, yes, it does arise from the question period today.
Employment October 30th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the devastation of Liberal employment policies continue. The Unemployment Workers' Health and Counselling Centre in Regina is working hard to help those unemployed workers who have been unfairly denied benefits by this government.
This not for profit organization, in its first year of operation, assisted workers in getting back some $140,000 in benefits that were denied them.
However, this organization has a problem. It has applied to Revenue Canada for a charitable registration number so that it can raise funds to continue its work in helping the unemployed. The Liberal government says the centre cannot receive a number because its work does not qualify as charitable work.
I find it astounding that the Liberals refuse to provide a charitable registration number to an organization with a proven track record in helping the unemployed, yet gives $86 million in an interest free loan to a profitable corporation like Bombardier.
Even the Fraser Institute has a charitable number and everyone knows the institute does nothing to help the unemployed, working class or middle class families.
Canada Labour Code October 29th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the NDP will vote yes.
Canada Labour Code October 29th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the NDP votes yes on this motion.
Supply October 29th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the NDP will vote no on this matter.
Supply October 29th, 1996
The NDP will vote no this matter.
Committees Of The Whole October 29th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, we vote no on this matter.