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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was program.

Last in Parliament October 2019, as Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso (Nova Scotia)

Won his last election, in 2015, with 74% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Government Response to Petitions October 22nd, 2003

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 38 petitions.

Questions on the Order Paper October 9th, 2003

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

Motions for Papers October 8th, 2003

Madam Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper October 8th, 2003

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

Government Response to Petitions October 8th, 2003

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 13 petitions.

Parliament of Canada Act October 1st, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I move:

That the question be now put.

Motions for Papers October 1st, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper October 1st, 2003

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

Government Response to Petitions October 1st, 2003

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 14 petitions.

Hurricane Juan September 30th, 2003

Mr. Speaker, hurricane Juan smashed into the coast of Nova Scotia on Sunday evening, leaving behind a wake of damage and destruction.

Trees that survived the Halifax explosion were uprooted, leaving behind a jungle of debris. Record winds downed power lines and lifted roofs.

Unfortunately two lives were lost as a result of this vicious storm: a paramedic working in the line of duty and a gentleman from Enfield. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.

Communities and their emergency teams have responded quickly to begin the challenge of the massive clean-up. They have the assistance of 600 armed forces personnel. Residents are pulling together in their neighbourhoods to clear away hazards and cope with power outages.

Juan was the storm of a lifetime for many Nova Scotians but, in true Nova Scotian style, his aftermath can and will be overcome.