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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was environment.

Last in Parliament June 2019, as Conservative MP for Langley—Aldergrove (B.C.)

Won his last election, in 2015, with 46% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Petitions June 4th, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present a petition from a number of constituents who state that Canada's 400-year-old definition of a human being states that a child does not become a human being until the moment of complete birth, which is contrary to 21st century medical evidence. They go one to say that Parliament has the solemn duty to reject any law that says that some human beings are not human.

Therefore, the petitioners call upon the House of Commons to confirm that every human being is recognized by Canadian law as human by amending section 223 of our Criminal Code in such a way as to reflect 21st century medical evidence.

Petitions May 10th, 2012

Madam Speaker, the second petition states:

Whereas Canada’s 400 year old definition of a human being says a child does not become a human being until the moment of complete birth, contrary to twenty-first century medical evidence;

And whereas Parliament has a solemn duty to reject any law that says some human beings are not human;

Therefore, we call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to confirm that every human being is recognized by Canadian law as human by amending Section 223 of our Criminal Code in such a way as to reflect twenty-first century medical evidence.

Petitions May 10th, 2012

Madam Speaker, I am also honoured to present petitions. It sounds as if they are similar to those of other members in the House.

The first one states:

Whereas Canada is the only nation in the Western world and in the company of China and North Korea without any laws restricting abortion;

And whereas Canada's Supreme Court has said it is Parliament's responsibility to enact abortion legislation;

Therefore, we call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to speedily enact legislation that restricts abortion to the greatest extent possible.

Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act May 8th, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for his very insightful speech. Hopefully members of the opposition listened.

Would the member speculate on why the NDP and Liberal members are voting against what Canadians want? The budget provides jobs. It provides what families need. It provides a plan of prosperity and growth for the future. Why would they vote against that? Why would they vote against improving environment policies? Could the member speculate as to why they would vote against what is good for Canada?

Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act May 3rd, 2012

Madam Speaker, the world has acknowledged that the Canadian economy is doing so well because of the hard work and the good work of this government.

Part of doing the right thing includes eliminating the penny. Some would wonder why we are eliminating the penny, and I would ask the member if he could explain the rationale behind it. I believe it is another example of us doing the right thing.

Tenore May 2nd, 2012

Mr. Speaker, Canadian musician Jill Siemens the founder of the famous Canadian Tenors, has done it again. She has created another group of three world-class tenors known as Tenore.

Most Canadians have not heard of Tenore yet, but, like the Canadian Tenors, their music will soon be enjoyed around the world.

I heard Tenore sing last Saturday night in Ottawa. Their rendition of The Lord's Prayer was the best I have ever heard, and it brought people to tears. It was absolutely incredible.

One of the Tenores is Shane Wiebe from Canadian Idol.

Wow, those men can sing!.

Yesterday, Tenore thrilled those attending Canada's National Prayer Breakfast. They sing again tonight in Toronto and then head west to continue their Canadian tour in beautiful British Columbia.

I encourage everyone to check out and enjoy the inspiring music of Tenore. It sounds Italian. It is tenor plus an “e”.

Petitions May 1st, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present a petition on abortion from constituents in the Fraser Valley.

The petitioners state that Canada is the only nation in the western world, in the company of China and North Korea, without any laws restricting abortion and that Canada's Supreme Court has said that it is Parliament's responsibility to enact legislation.

The petitioners are calling upon the House of Commons to enact legislation that restricts abortion to the greatest extent possible.

Petitions April 25th, 2012

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present a petition from constituents in beautiful Langley.

The petitioners state that Canada's 400-year-old definition of a human being states that a child does not become a human being until the moment of complete birth, contrary to 21st century medical evidence.

The petitioners are calling upon Parliament to confirm that every human being is recognized by Canadian law as a human being by amending section 223 of the Criminal Code in such a way as to reflect 21st century medical evidence.

Petitions April 24th, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the last petition is regarding a cell tower in my riding of Langley.

The petitioners are calling upon the House of Commons to deny this application when it is presented to Industry Canada and to enact legislation to control site placement of cell towers in environmentally sensitive areas.

Petitions April 24th, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the second petition is in regard to the definition of a human being.

The petitioners point out that Canada's-400-year old definition of a human being says that a child does not become human until the moment of complete birth, contrary to 21st century medical evidence. They are calling upon Parliament to confirm that every human being is recognized by Canadian law as being human by amending section 223 of our Criminal Code in such a way as to reflect 21st century medical evidence.