Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to 10 petitions.
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Government Response to Petitions November 27th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to 10 petitions.
Inverness Bagpipe Competition November 27th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to congratulate Halifax resident Bruce Gandy for winning the gold medal at the Inverness bagpipe competition. Although I am told Mr. Gandy shudders when he hears this, this medal entitles him to be called the best bagpiper in the world.
A strong part of Nova Scotia's highland heritage, it is no surprise that bagpipers are common in my home province. However to have one of this calibre based at the Halifax Citadel is truly fantastic. Since the competition began in 1841 only five other Canadians have won this prestigious award.
What is particularly striking in Mr. Gandy's case is the incredible recovery that he went through over the last several years after suffering from arthritis and a pinched nerve.
On behalf of the people of Nova Scotia, I want to congratulate Bruce Gandy for his hard work and well deserved success.
Points of Order November 26th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding that the Ponsonby procedure, to which the member referred yesterday, has never been adopted in the House.
My hon. colleague from Red Deer suggests I have been talking too much. I think that he ought to be concerned about being afflicted with the same affliction I have if he does not conclude within the near future.
I have to wonder whether or not the member for Kootenay—Columbia is suggesting that he has not had the opportunity to examine the protocol or has not had access to it. It seems to me that if that is not the case, then what he is really doing is engaging in procedural wrangling to avoid the real debate and prevent us from discussing this issue which is of great interest and importance to Canadians.
Committees of the House November 26th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I think you would find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move:
That the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources be authorized to travel from place to place within Canada during its consideration of the First Nations Governance Act, and that the necessary staff accompany the committee.
Kyoto Protocol November 26th, 2002
--and just starting, as a colleague says, to repeat himself over and over, but that is not my point.
Kyoto Protocol November 26th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I realize that the hon. member is on about his fourth round of the same arguments over and over--
Questions on the Order Paper November 26th, 2002
Madam Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
Government Response to Petitions November 26th, 2002
Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to seven petitions.
Order in Council Appointments November 26th, 2002
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments recently made by the government.
Points of Order November 25th, 2002
They are saying that it is just a matter of honesty. If they were really being honest about this they would stop this nonsense, stop these shananigans and let the debate go forward.