John Murphy

[Reform Party, September 22nd, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, recently members of the Reform Party have been telling us they have all the answers for Atlantic Canada.

In my riding of Annapolis Valley-Hants I am proud to say the government's policies are not holding people back as the Reform Party would claim. Instead, our commitment to youth, our emphasis on training and our focus on helping small business have all helped to create real opportunities and jobs.

It is time the Reform Party came clean with its plans for Canada. The complete dismantling of our social programs, the end of universal health care and the elimination of equalization payments to the provinces are all examples of that party's true national agenda.

The people of Nova Scotia recognize the Reform Party's slash and burn agenda for what it really is: simplistic and clearly out of touch with the views of Canadians.

[Motions, September 18th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to withdraw my private member's motion, M-377. This issue has already been dealt with by the House of Commons.

[Hants County Youth For Youth, September 18th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to recognize the efforts of the Hants County Youth for Youth, a group working in my riding of Annapolis Valley-Hants.

Under the Youth Service Canada program, this dynamic group is working to meet local community needs by focusing on a youth newsletter, a project in tourism and to establish a youth centre, which will officially open September 30.

In return, these participants are gaining valuable experience in communication, personal development, entrepreneurial skills and community development. I am proud of the efforts of these young people.

I want also to thank the Hants West District School Board and their partners, the Windsor Plains Recreation and Social Development Committee and the Hants Shore Community Health Centre for making this program a success.

I would ask that all members of the House join me in congratulating everyone involved in the Hants County Youth for Youth program.

[Forging The Link, June 15th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, on June 8 and 9, Acadia University, Chrysler Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Education and the Department of Economic Development hosted "Forging the Link", an international symposium on education and the economy. This conference as a preamble to the Halifax summit brought business leaders, educators and youth together to discuss new partnerships between education and the economy.

For young Canadians the chances of finding that first job in a chosen field are a lot better with relevant training and work experience. Whether it is post-secondary education or an internship that helps get a foot in the door, available jobs are going more than ever before to people with more schooling and more skills.

It is crucial therefore that we as a government forge closer links between educators and business. Through important forums such as this, more young Canadians will gain an understanding of the ties between good education and good jobs.

[Firearms Act, June 12th, 1995]

Yea, Mr. Speaker.

[Firearms Act, June 12th, 1995]

moved:

Motion No. 67

That Bill C-68, in Clause 37, be amended by replacing lines 3 and 4, on page 25, with the following:

"and an authorization to".

Motion No. 68

That Bill C-68, in Clause 39, be amended a ) by replacing lines 27 to 29, on page 25, with the following:

"accordance with that section and an authorization to transport the"; and b ) by replacing lines 31 and 32, on page 25, with the following: c ) in the case of a restricted firearm for which a registra-''.

[Firearms Act, June 12th, 1995]

moved:

Motion No. 65

That Bill C-68, in Clause 36, be amended by replacing lines 7 and 8, on page 24, with the following:

"licence may export a restricted firearm that was imported by".

[Firearms Act, June 12th, 1995]

moved:

Motion No. 62

That Bill C-68, in Clause 34, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 24 and 25, on page 22, with the following:

"licence may import a restricted firearm if, at the time of the"; and

(b) by replacing lines 34 and 35, on page 22, with the following:

"(iii) produces an authorization to transport the".

[Firearms Act, June 12th, 1995]

moved:

Motion No. 183

That Bill C-68, in Clause 133, be amended a ) by replacing line 18, on page 76, with the following:

"possesses a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm, unless the person is;" b ) by replacing lines 38 and 39, on page 76, with the following: a ) a person who possesses a prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, a''; c ) by replacing line 14, on page 77, with the following:

"possesses a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm knowing that the person is"; d ) by replacing line 28, on page 78, with the following:

"prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted"; e ) by replacing line 8, on page 79, with the following:

"in which the person knows there is a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm,"; f ) by replacing lines 17 to 20, on page 79, with the following:

"may possess and transport the firearm,"; g ) by replacing lines 29 to 32, on page 79, with the following:

"possess and transport the firearm, and"; h ) by replacing line 26, on page 80, with the following;

"ing aware of the presence of the prohibited firearm, restricted firearm," i ) by replacing line 36, on page 80, with the following:

"of the prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted"; j ) by replacing line 33, on page 98, with the following: a ) a person in possession of a prohibited firearm or a restricted firearm who''; and k ) by replacing line 4, on page 99, with the following:

"may seize the prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon, re-".

[Public Service Awards Of Excellence, June 12th, 1995]

Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize National Public Service Week.

Canada's public servants have developed an enviable reputation worldwide. Their professionalism and dedication is second to none. I am particularly pleased to recognize Master Corporal Steven Vézina of Greenwood in my riding of Annapolis Valley-Hants.

Mr. Vézina is one of 100 hundred public service employees receiving this year's awards of excellence. Mr. Vézina, along with Master Corporal Daniel Coté of Bagotville, Quebec are being honoured for proposing modifications to the cathode ray tube assembly in the CF-18 aircraft. Their suggestion has saved Canadian taxpayers $400,000 a year.

The award of excellence is the highest honour accorded to federal government employees. I am proud to acknowledge the work of Mr. Vézina and all of the recipients for their service and dedication to Canada.