House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2015, with 58% of the vote.
The Senate February 3rd, 2005
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has stated quite clearly that the government is open to Senate reform, but we will not do it on a piecemeal basis. The provinces have engaged in discussion on that and we will see if a consensus can emerge. In the meantime, we will carry on as usual.
Textile and Clothing Industry December 14th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons has been seized of this matter and is currently considering all the options. No decision has been made regarding the carpet of the House. Hopefully, we will some day have a new carpet, which will be green and be made in Canada.
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act December 10th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I think you will find unanimous consent for the following motion:
That Bill C-36, an act to change the boundaries of the Acadie—Bathurst and Miramichi electoral districts, be deemed to have been read a second time, referred to a committee, reported without amendment, concurred in at the report stage, read a third time and passed.
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act December 10th, 2004
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-36, an act to change the boundaries of the Acadie—Bathurst and Miramichi electoral districts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Electoral Boundaries Commission December 9th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the final report of the Miramichi and the Acadie—Bathurst Electoral Boundaries Commissions.
Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act December 6th, 2004
moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.
Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act December 6th, 2004
moved that the bill be concurred in at report stage.
(Motion agreed to)
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act December 2nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, other discussions have also taken place among all parties with respect to Bill C-304 and I believe that you would find consent for the following motion:
That notwithstanding any Standing Order or the usual practices of the House, Bill C-304, an act to change the name of the electoral district of Battle River, be deemed to have been read a second time, referred to a committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in at report stage and read a third time and passed.
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act December 2nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, discussions have taken place between all parties with respect to Bill C-302 and I believe that you will find consent for the following motion:
That notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice, Bill C-302, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Kitchener-Wilmot--Wellesley--Woolwich, be deemed to have been read a second time, referred to a committee of the whole, reported without amendment, concurred in at report stage and read a third time and passed.
Privilege November 29th, 2004
Yes, Mr. Speaker, just to offer, should the member feel better if we were to conduct the election over again, we would be quite prepared to do that.