Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and we will vote no.
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Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-2013 March 20th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and we will vote no.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-2013 March 20th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree and will vote no.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-2013 March 20th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and will vote no.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-2013 March 20th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply the vote and will vote no.
Search and Rescue March 20th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, as Peter Penashue awaits sentencing for accepting illegal donations and overspending in the last election, over 10,000 people who signed the Burton Winters petition calling for full-time and fully operational search and rescue in Labrador remember Mr. Penashue failed to deliver.
Following his tragic death, Burton Winters was brought up 27 times by opposition MPs in the House of Commons. How can Mr. Penashue say he represented the people of Labrador when he failed to stand up even one time in the face of such tragedy?
Ethics March 19th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, had the disgraced Peter Penashue not broken the rules by illegally accepting and spending almost $50,000 in unlawful donations, he would not have won a seat.
As a Conservative MP, Penashue failed to defend seasonal workers, and he failed to stand up for search and rescue, even in the face of the tragic death of young Burton Winters in Makkovik.
Given Penashue's cheating record, how do we know he will not attempt to steal the election again? Will the Prime Minister wait until Elections Canada completes its investigation before allowing Peter—
Employment Insurance March 7th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, under the failed economic leadership of the Conservative government, many of my constituents are struggling to find employment. The five additional weeks of employment insurance targeted to areas of high unemployment helped them get on their feet to find a job. The program worked so well, the Conservatives renewed it three times.
However, the Conservatives cancelled the program last September with no warning, no compassion. Today, many are in a desperate situation. They cannot find jobs; they are cut off from their benefits and they have nowhere to turn.
Will the government renew this critical program?
Labrador Winter Games March 7th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the organizers of and participants in the Labrador Winter Games.
This week, Labradorians have gathered in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for the 11th Labrador Winter Games, which take place every three years. Founded in 1983, this year marks 30 years since the very first games, which bring people together from Nain to L'anse au Clair to Wabush and all communities in between.
Athletes demonstrate their skill, strength and spirit of fair play and sportsmanship in 14 different winter and outdoor sports, including the popular two-night Northern Games. The week also features culture and entertainment from throughout the Big Land in recognition of the diverse cultures in Labrador.
The games are Labrador's premier winter event and draw interest and spectators from every corner of the region and the province, as well as national and international attention. I ask all members to join me in sending best wishes and congratulations to everyone involved in this year's winter games, continuing one of Labrador's proudest traditions.
Employment Insurance March 6th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, thousands of jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador are going unfilled because of a lack of skilled workers.
The Conservative solution to the skills shortage is to cut all funding to the provinces for skills training.
This money helps Newfoundland and Labrador to partner with local businesses, provides incentives to hire EI recipients and support job searches and retraining.
Why are the Conservatives cutting this vital program when they themselves have claimed that “provinces and territories are best placed to determine” the employment programming that best meets local needs.
Young People Affected by Huntington's Disease February 26th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Catherine Price from Fortune in my riding of Random—Burin—St. George's.
When Catherine was 10 years old, her grandmother passed away after a long battle with Huntington's disease, a neurodegenerative genetic disorder. Ten years later, a student at Memorial University, she actively fundraises and promotes awareness of the disease as a member of the organization, Young People Affected by Huntington's Disease.
After volunteering with the national organization for a year, Catherine created a provincial wing.
In June 2011, she put her leadership skills to work as one of five members of YPAHD representing Canada at the Huntington's Disease Society of America's national convention in Minnesota. While there, Catherine attended the first international youth meeting with 21 other young people from 10 countries.
Catherine has received the Dean Crain Memorial Award for her unique and lasting contributions to the development of the Huntington Society of Canada.
I ask all members to join me in recognizing the tremendous advocacy work by Catherine Price.