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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was fact.

Last in Parliament September 2021, as Liberal MP for Halifax West (Nova Scotia)

Won his last election, in 2019, with 50% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Government Response to Petitions June 4th, 2002

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

Question No. 149 June 3rd, 2002

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

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns June 3rd, 2002

Mr. Speaker, if Question No. 149 could be made an order for return, the return would be tabled immediately.

Questions on the Order Paper June 3rd, 2002

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 143 will be answered today.

Government Response to Petitions June 3rd, 2002

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

Atlantic Canada May 30th, 2002

Mr. Speaker, the media is reporting that certain members with national aspirations are still showing very regional biases. These members tend to make derogatory comments about Atlantic Canada based upon outdated stereotypes.

The city of Halifax is one example. It is a booming city whose growth rivals that of any other city in this country. Halifax is home to six fully accredited universities, a thriving R and D sector, a burgeoning oil and gas industry, a worldclass telecommunications hub, as well as biotechnology and medical research. The list goes on and on.

Those who want to govern the country should seek first to represent it. Attacking hardworking Atlantic Canadians and blaming them for their party's lack of support is not leadership. If they want to blame someone they are looking in the wrong direction.

I wish them good luck in building those walls. I suggest a few mirrors while they are at it.

Questions on the Order Paper May 30th, 2002

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

Government Response to Petitions May 30th, 2002

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

Order in Council Appointments May 30th, 2002

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

Motions for Papers May 29th, 2002

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