Douglas Young

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Crucial Fact

His favourite word was made.

Last in Parliament April 1997, as Liberal MP for Acadie—Bathurst (New Brunswick)

Won his last election, in 1993, with 66% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Mil Davie Shipyard January 26th, 1994

Mr. Speaker, the issue of the Lucy Maud Montgomery , which concerns my department, has been pending for a very long time. Of course, the Leader of the Opposition is aware of that since he was a minister under the Conservative government when the Lucy Maud Montgomery was to be replaced.

As for us, our responsibility is very clear. The Lucy Maud Montgomery will have to be replaced, either through buying a ship built at the MIL Davie shipyard or elsewhere, renting one, restoring the Lucy Maud Montgomery , or buying another ship overseas. My department is currently reviewing all these options.

Pearson International Airport January 20th, 1994

Mr. Speaker, the cancellation of the Pearson airport deal was taken on the basis of advice from Mr. Nixon. I am sure the hon. member has read that report with great interest as many of us have.

The parameters set out in the report indicated clearly that compensation would be very limited and with the competent negotiator that has been appointed, I have every confidence that the interest of the taxpayers of Canada will be respected. In the event that a satisfactory arrangement cannot be arrived at legislation of course will be introduced.