Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and will vote yes.
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Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act January 30th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and will vote yes.
Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act January 30th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree and will be voting yes.
Search and Rescue January 29th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, experts warned that closure of the maritime rescue sub-centre in St. John's would result in a critical loss of local knowledge and put lives at risk.
A call to the search and rescue centre in Halifax today about a hunter missing on the Port au Port Peninsula was recorded as a hunter missing off the Port-au-Prince peninsula. The problem is that Port-au-Prince is in Haiti. Port au Port is in Newfoundland and Labrador.
No helicopter available for Burton Winters, medical calls routed to Rome, mixing of locations, when will the government reinstate the search and rescue centre in St. John's?
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns January 28th, 2013
With regards to the fishery: (a) have any species of fish been placed on moratorium since 1992 and, if so, (i) what species, (ii) when was the moratorium placed for each of these species, (iii) what was the rationale behind each of these moratoriums; (b) are there any plans to change the regulations regarding by catch and discards, (i) have any reviews or studies been conducted concerning this issue and, if so, (ii) what are the names of these reviews or studies, (iii) when did these reviews or studies take place, (iv) what are the file numbers of these reviews or studies; (c) are there any plans to ensure that healthy biomass levels of the various species being harvested by fishers are maintained, (i) how many total Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) employees monitored the health of commercial species in each calendar year from 2000 until 2012, (ii) what process does DFO use to consult fishers when determining quotas for each species, (iii) are there any plans to ensure that adequate scientific work will be carried out annually to ensure that all factors are responsibly addressed when quotas are being set; (d) are there any plans to change the regulations regarding the distribution of the uncaught cod quota and, if so, (i) are there any plans to allow fish processing companies to acquire any uncaught cod quota, (ii) what is the rationale behind these plans, (iii) are there any safeguards in place to ensure that the processors offer competitive prices to independent fishers, (iv) are there any plans to put in place safeguards to ensure that the processors offer competitive prices to independent fishers; (e) what are the quotas or regulations concerning the by catch of scallops that are allowed to fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador, broken down by region, (i) what is the rationale behind these quotas or regulations; (f) what are the regulations regarding the areas which fishers are allowed to fish scallops and what is the rationale behind these regulations; (g) have any private companies been granted exclusive rights to scallops in certain areas and, if so, what is the rationale behind the granting of these exclusive rights; (h) what are the quotas or regulations concerning the by catch of halibut that is allowed to fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador and what is the rationale behind these quotas or regulations; (i) what are the quotas or regulations concerning the by catch of halibut that is allowed to fishers in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and what is the rationale behind these quotas or regulations; (j) what are the regulations regarding the amount of species that are allowed to be fished by a fisher at a time, (i) what species are not allowed to be fished, (ii) what species are subject to regulations which limit the amount of by catch that a fisher can acquire; (k) have any reviews or studies been conducted concerning the overfishing of certain species and, if so, (i) what are the names of these reviews or studies, (ii) when did these reviews or studies take place, (iii) what are the file numbers of these reviews or studies; (l) are there any plans to change the regulations concerning the fishing of a directed species and has DFO considered multi-species fishing?
Search and Rescue January 28th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, we learned this weekend that the Minister of National Defence's officials were against holding the July 2010 photo op that he used to justify taking a search and rescue chopper for his fishing holiday on the Gander River.
This new revelation comes on the anniversary of the tragic death of Burton Winters on the ice in Labrador. The young man lost his life after search and rescue assets were held back because they might be needed elsewhere.
The question remains, why was the chopper available for the minister but not for an emergency in Makkovik? Where is the public inquiry to ensure this never happens again?
Senior's Athletic Achievement January 28th, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Murdock Hiscock who, at 70 years old, is an avid cross-country runner and an inspiration in the sports community in Newfoundland and Labrador. Murdock is from Fortune in my riding of Random—Burin—St. George's.
In addition to maintaining his own active lifestyle, he has consistently championed the benefits of physical activity. In 2011, he helped form a group to motivate others to get active.
Mr. Hiscock suffered a heart attack in late 2011 and within just four months was back running and winning. He began an impressive winning streak, placing first in three provincial races and second in a fourth race.
A familiar face at the Tely 10 race in St. John's, this year Murdock dedicated his race to his late daughter, Juliette, who was training to run with her father but was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Murdock was awarded the Dr. John Williams Award for his outstanding enthusiasm and vigorous encouragement of others to get involved.
I ask all members to join me in recognizing Murdock Hiscock, who has consistently shown that perseverance and commitment can help deal with the most tragic of circumstances.
Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act December 12th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree and will be voting yes.
Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act December 12th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals agree to apply and will be voting in favour.
PETITIONS December 12th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present two petitions on the same subject, and that is the cuts that have been made to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
These cuts are impacting many people in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly in the riding of Random—Burin—St. George's. Services they have become used to having as a result of being fishers in a very volatile environment are now being cut by the Conservative government. The petitioners are asking the government to reconsider and to reinstate those services they have relied on since they have been fishing.
National Defence December 12th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, for two years Liberals stood up and opposed Conservative plans to sole source the CF-18 replacement. For two years the Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence attacked the patriotism of anyone who dared question the cost of the F-35. The Prime Minister fought an election stating, “the contract we've signed shelters us from any increase”. He now admits there never was a contract. The F-35 represents Conservative deceit and incompetence.
When will the Prime Minister fire his defence minister and finally agree to hold an open and competitive transparent competition?