Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely right. Young people of today, certainly those under 25, would be the principal beneficiaries of this legislation. To alleviate the situation, I highlighted in my speech several aspects that currently dealt with seniors. However, the member is

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleagues for allowing me this opportunity to speak. Quite frankly, since taking office about 12 years ago, I would have to say that this is close to the top, if not at the very top, when it comes to issues brought to my constituency offices. I ha

National Seal Products Day Act  Madam Speaker, I first want to thank my former employee and colleague. I did not even write the speech for him. With all the technical words in it, I am just not capable of doing it, quite frankly. I want to thank him for that, because he illustrates a very important point. It

Standing Orders and Procedure  Mr. Speaker, when the member started his speech, he described himself as geek. I thought it was a bit harsh to call himself that, but after hearing the entire speech, I think I will affectionately call him a geek. I also had the pleasure of hiring this guy a little while ago. H

Standing Orders and Procedure  Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the member's speech, and I agree with him on some of the issues he brought up. The member talked about extending question period to allow the supplementary questions, or what we call the adjournment debate. I think his intent is good. He is r

Standing Orders and Procedure  Mr. Speaker, I am totally in agreement with the calendar being set well before what we have right now. I think June was the month the member mentioned. Considering that we spend so much time away from our families, being able to plan that much further ahead is essential. I totall

National Seal Products Day Act  Mr. Speaker, the member brings up a valid point. I did not get around to the conservation aspect vis-à-vis other species and the crowded ecosystem with respect to both harp seals and grey seals. He is absolutely right and I thank him. Some of the most passionate advocates for the

National Seal Products Day Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Durham for his comment about my charming bow tie, as I stand here blushing shamelessly. That is very sweet. The member is correct. Paul McCartney was the celebrity who did not know where he was. He was in Prince Edward Island but claimed to be

National Seal Products Day Act  moved that Bill S-208, An Act respecting National Seal Products Day, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, before I start, I want to say that in 2004-05, when I was first elected, the minister of fisheries and oceans at that time was one of the stron

James Alexander MacKenzie  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to James Alexander MacKenzie, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 75. Dr. MacKenzie, born and raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, leaves a lasting contribution to Canada through his dedicated work as a professor of law and a chi

Interparliamentary Delegations  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian Parliamentary Delegation of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the 12th Conference of Parliame

World Oceans Day  Mr. Speaker, I would like to join my colleague from British Columbia by celebrating today, World Oceans Day. Canada is uniquely surrounded by three different oceans, giving us a vast array of marine and coastal areas, and endless opportunities. This gift also demands responsibil

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member's enthusiasm. During the campaign, there was never a commitment to talk about the GST or to increase it. I do not think—

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  I am sorry if my answer is interrupting his heckling, Mr. Speaker, but I will try to keep going. These are projections based on the economic growth. I mentioned the investment in our communities, and how that would benefit us. I certainly believe the projections are there. Our d

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I have been in the House 12 years. I do not often get to hear the NDP members advocate for tax cuts, but nevertheless I will address it. We are looking at the tax cut for the middle class, but we are also investing, the child tax benefit being a big factor of that.