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Gasoline Prices September 26th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, every time gas prices rise a cent, almost $40 million goes into the coffers of the government. It should stay in the pockets of consumers.
Here is a perfect example of this government's inaction. Three weeks ago, truckers in New Brunswick sent a letter to the Prime Minister asking the government to take action against the high price of gasoline. They have yet to receive a response.
Will the Prime Minister answer the truckers, and what actions will be taken?
Gasoline Prices September 26th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I would remind the Prime Minister that we will continue to seek real action not just good feelings.
Over the past three months, besides rising gun crimes, Canadian businesses and consumers have been enduring record high gas prices across the country. On this issue as well, Canadians have seen nothing other than 100 days of inaction from the government.
Rather than continue to rake in record high revenues from record high oil prices, will the government simply cut gas taxes for consumers?
Justice September 26th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, today the families of the four RCMP officers tragically murdered near Mayerthorpe, Alberta are in Ottawa and they are seeking some changes to the criminal justice system.
Since this tragedy, we have continued to see a shocking rise in gun crime and gun violence right across this country but no action at all from the government. Will the Prime Minister join with police officers, their families and others across the country in committing to mandatory minimum sentences for serious repeat and violent crimes?
Chuck Cadman September 26th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to our former friend and colleague, the former member of Parliament for Surrey North, Chuck Cadman.
It was out of great personal tragedy that Chuck first chose to present himself for public office.
The senseless death of his son Jesse in 1992 drove Chuck to become an outspoken advocate of victims' rights in Canada. He and his wife Donna founded the group Crime Responsibility and Youth to counsel and help young offenders and at risk youth. His agenda was clear: Changes needed to be made to the criminal justice system, specifically stricter sentences for violent young offenders.
Chuck was an honest and decent man who wanted change for the better. He was a loving husband, a caring father and a good friend to many.
His hard work and dedication to justice issues will forever be his legacy in Ottawa, in Surrey and right across the country.
Child Care June 28th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, the only person who undermined Justice Gomery was the Prime Minister when he praised Jean Chrétien's behaviour in his own caucus.
After another year Canadian families still see no results on child care. Premier Lord of New Brunswick is trying to get an agreement with the government which would give options and results to parents.
Why is the government so inflexible when it comes to dealing with New Brunswick and giving real options to parents?
Sponsorship Program June 28th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, what the Supreme Court said was not that the government had dealt with health care, but that it was not dealing with health care adequately in this country.
While we are on courts, yesterday in court the former prime minister and the current Prime Minister were again working together against Justice Gomery. Both lawyers for the government and for Jean Chrétien have ignored a court order to expedite allegations of bias.
Why are the Prime Minister's lawyers still working with Jean Chrétien instead of working with Judge Gomery?
Health June 28th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I pointed out the government's failures over the past year on Air-India, hepatitis C and the fiscal imbalance.
The Prime Minister said he would fix health care for a generation. Instead, his health minister is fighting with doctors. After more than a decade of mismanagement, Canadians are waiting longer than ever for access to medical care.
Why has the most important action on health care come from the Supreme Court and not from the government?
Transfer Payments June 27th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, it is amazing that when they were talking to Jean Chrétien's lawyers, unlike the hep C or Air-India cases, they were able to get immediate action and immediate agreement.
I have a third example. On November 2, 2004, the House passed a resolution calling on the government to recognize the existence of the fiscal imbalance. Almost eight months later, the Prime Minister still has not reacted.
Is the Prime Minister close to admitting that the fiscal imbalance exists?
Health June 27th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, the following is a second example of the government's failure to act on the decisions of Parliament.
On April 20 the House unanimously called for the immediate compensation of all hep C victims and yet the government has still not spent one additional dime.
Before the House breaks for the summer could the Prime Minister tell us why the hep C sufferers have still not received the promised compensation?
Air-India June 27th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, during the trip to Ireland it was more than apparent that the victims' families were not satisfied with the government's handling of the Air-India issue, and neither are most members of Parliament.
On April 12 a majority of the members of the House voted to direct the government to immediately hold a public inquiry into the Air-India issue.
Will the Prime Minister honour the will of the House, yes or no?