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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was opposition.

Last in Parliament September 2021, as Conservative MP for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan (Saskatchewan)

Won his last election, in 2019, with 71% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Questions on the Order Paper May 19th, 2006

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

Questions on the Order Paper May 19th, 2006

Mr. Speaker, in what I am sure will be a complete thrill for all of us, Question No. 3 will be answered today.

Committees of the House May 19th, 2006

Mr. Speaker, I move:

That notwithstanding the order adopted Tuesday, April 25, 2006, public safety and national security be the committee for the purposes of section 145 of the Anti-terrorism Act, 2001.

Government Response to Petitions May 19th, 2006

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

Liberal Party of Canada May 18th, 2006

Mr. Speaker, while the Liberals complain that a Bloc motion on Kyoto, a motion that would result in dire economic consequences for Quebec, is not being adopted, they should take a few minutes to reflect on their own long history of ignoring Parliament.

The plan to split the Departments of Foreign Affairs and International Trade was rejected by Parliament, but the Liberals proceeded. The motion recognizing the fiscal imbalance was passed, but the Liberals continued to deny its existence. Parliament voted to expand access to information, but the Liberals ignored it, opting instead for less transparency. A motion to ensure the accountability of foundations was passed, but the Liberals refused to improve accountability. Parliament rejected the appointment of Liberal Glen Murray to the environmental round table, but the Liberals proceeded anyway. They rejected the call for an Air India inquiry and instead held a review. As well, the vote to extend the Information Commissioner's appointment by a year was ignored by the Liberals.

That is only a partial list of the Liberal record of ignoring Parliament. Perhaps the Liberals should examine their own behaviour before--

Motions for Papers May 17th, 2006

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all notices of motions for the production of papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper May 17th, 2006

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

Questions on the Order Paper May 15th, 2006

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

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns May 12th, 2006

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

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns May 12th, 2006

Mr. Speaker, if Question No. 1 could be made an order for return, this return would be tabled immediately.