Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was divided.

Last in Parliament April 1997, as Liberal MP for Markham—Whitchurch-Stouffville (Ontario)

Lost his last election, in 1997, with 3% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Auditor General Act November 28th, 1995

Agreed.

Department Of Health Act November 6th, 1995

Madam Speaker, I am voting against this amendment.

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

National Housing Act November 6th, 1995

Madam Speaker, I will be voting against this amendment.

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

Canadian Unity November 6th, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the people of Quebec for the patriotic and historic decision they took last week by opting to remain in Canada. Fellow Canadians living outside Quebec are grateful for this expression of confidence.

At this time I also express my personal gratitude to the constituents of my riding who travelled with me by bus to Montreal on Friday the week before, and to the more than 50,000 South Asians living in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec who worked with me over the past two months on the Canadian unity campaign. To all of you I say your efforts are deeply appreciated by all Canadians. The dedication and tireless efforts to serve your host country will long be remembered.

Finally, it was a pleasure to work with the various South Asian community leaders in Quebec during the referendum campaign. In a true sense you have made Canada strong and free.

Manganese-Based Fuel Additives Act October 31st, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting in favour of this motion.

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

Agriculture And Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act October 31st, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

(The House divided on Motion No. 5, which was negatived on the following division:)

Agriculture And Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act October 31st, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

Agriculture And Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act October 31st, 1995

I will be voting against this motion.

The House divided on the Motion No. 11, which was negatived on the following division:

Canada-United States Tax Convention Act, 1984 October 17th, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

Employment Equity Act October 4th, 1995

Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against this motion.

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