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Correctional Service Canada October 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, although it was recorded at 2 a.m. today, the escape actually occurred at 11 p.m. last night when the murderers placed a ladder against an alarm fence. The escape went undetected for three and a half hours because no one took the time to check the alarm.
Lives are at stake in my riding because of this escape. The Solicitor General is responsible for what happens in prisons. What action will he take to ensure that it never happens again?
Correctional Service Canada October 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Solicitor General.
At 2 a.m. this morning it was reported that convicted murderers, Allan Kinsella and Serge Damien, escaped from the Bath minimum security prison.
Allan Kinsella has 29 adult convictions, previous escapes, a history of parole violations, and was recently denied early parole under section 745 because a jury felt that he was still a threat to society.
Why would this convicted murderer be incarcerated in anything less than maximum security?
Infrastructure October 19th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, if the minister had taken the time to find out, he would have found out that I opposed the projects in my riding.
We hear about the red ink book, the lilac book and the green book. The only thing in common is that they are comic books.
The infrastucture program is up for review at the end of its second year. Given that the finance minister has admitted that the deficit kills jobs, will he kill the infrastructure program and create jobs?
Infrastructure October 19th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, under the red ink book infrastructure plan, governments of Canada have borrowed over $4.7 billion in this $6 billion boondoggle and have created only 7,000 long term jobs.
Given the statement of the finance minister yesterday about everything being on the table when considering cuts to the deficit, will the Minister of Finance commit in this House today to axing the pork barrel program and saving taxpayers the last billion dollars?
Petitions October 17th, 1994
The second petition requests that the Government of Canada not amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to include the phrase sexual orientation. The petitioners fear that such an inclusion could lead to homosexuals receiving the same benefits and societal privileges as married people.
Petitions October 17th, 1994
Madam Speaker, under Standing Order 36 I wish to present two petitions on behalf of the constituents of Simcoe Centre. The first is on the issue of euthanasia. These petitioners request that the current laws regarding active euthanasia be enforced.
Social Program Reform October 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, if we did something about the tax burden people are carrying they would not have to both work; they would be able to stay home.
The minister is suggesting that state run day care is somehow better able to provide care for their children. Does the minister not realize that another important option is to allow parents the choice of caring for their children themselves? Will he look at this option in his review?
Social Program Reform October 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Human Resources Development has stated that part of the solution to child poverty is more government funded day care, a plan that would cost the country hundreds of millions of dollars.
Will the minister consider saving tax dollars and providing better child care by offering tax incentives for informal child care arrangements?
Petitions October 3rd, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I wish to present a second petition on behalf of the constituents of Simcoe Centre on the subject of euthanasia.
The petitioners request that current laws regarding active euthanasia be enforced.
Petitions October 3rd, 1994
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 it is my pleasure to present two petitions on behalf of the constituents of Simcoe Centre today.
The first petition requests that the Government of Canada not amend the Human Rights Act to include the phrase sexual orientation. The petitioners are concerned about including the undefined phrase sexual orientation in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Refusing to define the statement leaves interpretation open to the courts, a very dangerous precedent to set.