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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

Motions for Papers November 7th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all notices of motions for the production of papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper November 7th, 2001

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

Government Response to Petitions November 7th, 2001

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.

Remembrance Day November 7th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Remembrance Day is a sacred and solemn occasion in my home province. In fact it is consider important enough for Nova Scotia to have a separate Remembrance Day act. That act includes fines of up to $15,000 for any employer who contravenes the act and thereby breaks faith with those who died.

I strongly support my home province's position on this important day but I am afraid that other jurisdictions are not so committed. In fact I am told that here in Ontario students are barely given enough time to attend a cenotaph ceremony.

At this turbulent time in our history, we need to remember appropriately the freedoms our veterans won for us and the terrible price they paid. Let us never forget.

Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act November 6th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Following consultations among all the parties I believe you would find unanimous consent to proceed now to private members' business.

Questions on the Order Paper November 6th, 2001

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

Government Response to Petitions November 6th, 2001

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.

Order in Council Appointments November 6th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments made recently by the government. I understand that pursuant to provisions of Standing Order 110(1) these are being referred to the appropriate standing committees, a list of which is attached to the document.

Question No. 65— November 5th, 2001

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

Questions on the Order Paper November 5th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 65 will be answered today.