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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was may.

Last in Parliament March 2011, as Liberal MP for Scarborough—Rouge River (Ontario)

Won his last election, in 2008, with 59% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions On The Order Paper September 26th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, if the divisions took place at 6.15 p.m., I believe there would be a 15 minute bell. With the lack of precision, I could withdraw my request for the consent and the motion and raise them later.

Questions On The Order Paper September 26th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. There have been discussions among all parties in the House and I believe you would find consent for the following motion: That the recorded divisions scheduled to take place today at the end of government orders be taken today at 6.15 p.m.

Questions On The Order Paper September 26th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response To Petitions September 26th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to two petitions.

Questions On The Order Paper September 25th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Questions On The Order Paper September 25th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, we will be answering Questions Nos. 100 and 101 today. .[Text]

Government Response To Petitions September 25th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 15 petitions.

Questions On The Order Paper September 22nd, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response To Petitions September 22nd, 2000

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 46 petitions.

Order In Council Appointments September 22nd, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments made recently by the government, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 110(1). These are deemed referred to the appropriate standing committees, a list of which is attached.