Geoff Regan

[Question No. 147, March 26th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, I was not made aware of my hon. colleague's dissatisfaction with his answer until this moment. I do not recall the question or the answer to the question as there have been many over the past couple of months. I would endeavour to look into this and I would like to reserve the opportunity to make an argument on it after I have had a chance to do so.

[Questions Passed as Orders for Returns, March 26th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, if Questions Nos. 130 and 147 could be made orders for return, these returns would be tabled immediately.

[Questions on the Order Paper, March 26th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 153, 154, 162 and 163.

[Committees of the House, March 25th, 2003]

moved:

That, in relation to its study on prescription drugs, a group comprised of five government members and one member of each of the Opposition parties of the Standing Committee on Health be authorized to travel in one group to Halifax, Québec and Toronto during the week of October 27, 2003, and that the necessary staff do accompany the Committee.

[Committees of the House, March 25th, 2003]

Madam Speaker, there are two more motions. I move:

That, in relation to its study on prescription drugs, a group comprised of five government members and one member of each of the opposition parties of the Standing Committee on Health be authorized to travel in one group to Victoria, Edmonton, and Winnipeg during the week of September 29, 2003, and that the necessary staff do accompany the committee.

[Committees of the House, March 25th, 2003]

Madam Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I think that if you were to seek it you would find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move:

That, in relation to its study on the Atlantic Fishery, a group comprised of the chair, two government members and one member of each of the opposition parties of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans be authorized to travel to St. John's, Newfoundland, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Moncton, New Brunswick and Gaspé, Quebec, from May 4 to 8, 2003, and that the necessary staff do accompany the committee.

[75th Annual Academy Awards, March 25th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, this past Sunday, amid all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Canadians once again proved we could compete with the best in the entertainment industry. Canadians featured prominently in several significant categories, including Nia Vardalos' nomination for best screenplay for the hugely successful, filmed in Toronto, My Big Fat Greek Wedding .

Canadian winners include parts of the team from the acclaimed picture Chicago , again filmed in Toronto. The academy gave nods to Chicago 's Gordon Sim for set decoration and David Lee for his audio work.

For me, the big win was Michael Donovan and his team at Salter Street in Halifax. This amazing company produced this year's best picture documentary, the critical and box office smash Bowling for Columbine .

Well deserved congratulations to one and all.

[Question No. 136, March 25th, 2003]

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

[Questions Passed as Orders for Return, March 25th, 2003]

Madam Speaker, if Question No. 136 could be made an order for return, the return would be tabled immediately.

[Government Response to Petitions, March 25th, 2003]

Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order (36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 11 petitions.