Geoff Regan

[Motions for Papers, February 19th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, would you be so kind as to call Notice of Motion for the Production of Papers No. 27 in the name of the hon. member for Saskatoon—Humboldt.

Motion P-27

That a humble Address be presented to Her Excellency praying that she will cause to be laid before this House a copy of all documentation, including correspondence, notes, minutes of meetings, reports, phone records, e-mails and briefings between former Canada Lands Company vice-president, Michel Couillard and company president Erhard Buccholz, regarding former Public Works Minister Alfonso Gagliano and his chief of staff Jean-Marc Bard and the possible employment at Canada Lands Company of certain individuals contrary to sections 23(1) and 23(3) of the government's Conflict of Interest Code.

[Question No. 106, February 19th, 2003]

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

[Questions on the Order Paper, February 19th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 106 will be answered today.

[Bill C-225, February 19th, 2003]

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

That Bill C-225, an act respecting Terry Fox Day, stand in the name of the member for Hamilton Mountain.

[Government Response to Petitions, February 19th, 2003]

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

[Order in Council Appointments, February 19th, 2003]

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

[Black History Month, February 19th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions made by black Canadians to Canadian society.

Let us take this opportunity to remember influential black Canadians like Mary Ann Shadd, a lawyer, teacher, lecturer, suffragist and the first woman in Canada to become a newspaper publisher; William Hall, the first Canadian Naval personnel to be awarded the Victoria Cross in 1857; and Donovan Bailey, five time World and Olympic Champion in track and field who still holds the Olympic record for 100 metres and the World record for the 50 metre sprint.

In Canada Black History Month has become an annual event celebrated nationally since it gained acceptance in the 1960s. The contributions of people of diverse backgrounds are essential to Canadian society.

[Scouts and Guides Week, February 18th, 2003]

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Scout/Guide week which takes place February 16 to 23 of this year.

This is the time of celebration for Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada. It is a time when both organizations come together in the spirit of friendship to honour their heritage. It is a chance for the public to recognize the limitless potential of Canadian youth and the work that scouting does to help build a better world for our nation's future leaders.

Scouting instills values of leadership, honour and teamwork through the many exciting outdoor programs it provides for over 120,000 boys, girls and youth nationwide. These programs are developed and maintained by 40,000 energetic, dedicated Scouts Canada volunteers who give selflessly of their time and deserve our whole-hearted praise and thanks.

I would like all members to join me in wishing both Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada continued success as they move forward into a new century.

[Questions on the Order Paper, February 18th, 2003]

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

[Government Response to Petitions, February 18th, 2003]

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