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  • 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

Motions For Papers June 14th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all other Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Motions For Papers June 14th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, for the record, there is another Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers in the name of the hon. member for Okanagan—Coquihalla, Motion No. P-35.

There has been a material change in the circumstances out of which the notice of motion has been put and that may give the government an opportunity to take a fresh look at the request. I put that on the record for the benefit of the hon. member.

Motions For Papers June 14th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I ask you to be so kind as to call Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers No. P-6, in the name of the hon. member for Okanagan—Coquihalla.

Motion P-6

That an Order of the House do issue for copies of the Corrections Canada report into the 24-hour delay by Corrections Canada officials in reporting the disappearance of Kevin Machell from day parole on September 6, 1997.

Motions For Papers June 14th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers No. P-27, in the name of the hon. member for Yorkton—Melville, is acceptable to the government with the reservations stated in the reply. The documents are tabled immediately.

Motion P-27

That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that she will cause to be laid before the House copies of all documents, briefing notes, memos, minutes of meetings, consulting contracts and reports concerning public opinion polls and polls of producers conducted by, for, and/or about the Canadian Wheat Board during the last two years.

Questions On The Order Paper June 14th, 2000

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

Government Response To Petitions June 14th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the standing orders, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 30 petitions.

Questions On The Order Paper June 13th, 2000

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

Order In Council Appointments June 13th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments recently made by the government.

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 110(1), these are deemed referred to the appropriate standing committee, a list of which is attached.

Government Response To Petitions June 13th, 2000

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 12 petitions.

Questions On The Order Paper June 12th, 2000

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