Mr. Speaker, the commission of inquiry is the proper forum for this kind of debate, not the floor of the House of Commons. Let the commission do its job.
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National Defence June 20th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the commission of inquiry is the proper forum for this kind of debate, not the floor of the House of Commons. Let the commission do its job.
National Defence June 20th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the minister has covered this issue a number of times. The fact that I will not comment on any evidence to be presented to the commission of inquiry is firm.
The commission was established to examine all aspects of the deployment to Somalia. Let the commission take its course.
Questions On The Order Paper June 20th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I understand the hon. member's sense of frustration. A large number of questions have gone into the departments. They consume many people's time and require many detailed answers because they want to be correct.
I was looking at that delay before I came into the House today, anticipating there would be some concerns. I would like to allay those. We are trying to catch up as fast as we can.
Questions On The Order Paper June 20th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I ask that the remaining questions be allowed to stand.
Questions On The Order Paper June 20th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, Question No. 31 will be answered today.
Question No. 31-
Motions For Papers June 19th, 1996
Madam Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.
Questions On The Order Paper June 19th, 1996
I ask, Madam Speaker, that the remaining questions be allowed to stand.
Questions On The Order Paper June 19th, 1996
Madam Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 20, 21, 22, 23 and 38.
Question No. 20-
Government Response To Petitions June 19th, 1996
Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 30 petitions.
National Unity Essay Contest June 10th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, recently I held a national unity essay writing contest among the students in my riding. The response to the contest was overwhelming in the number of entrants, the quality of the writing and the passion which characterized the essays.
After a review by a panel of three volunteer judges, grade 13 student Angela Hood from Listowel District Secondary School was chosen as the winner. She is in our gallery today. Through her essay she clearly demonstrated an appreciation and understanding of the spirit of solidarity which is necessary to ensure our country remains strong and united.
We have many reasons to be proud Canadians. Canada is a universal model of openness, tolerance and generosity. We are a success story, a story to be told to the world. As students in my riding outlined in their essays, they look forward to the future in a country that is strong, prosperous, and most important, united.