Child Care  Mr. Speaker, the Liberals continue to demonstrate their distrust in the ability of parents to take care of their own children. The member for Beaches—East York has said that parents are only capable of providing child minding, not child care. Just last week the Liberal MP for Scarborough—Guildwood called the universal child care benefit “a cheesy program”.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I do not know if the member has had an opportunity to look at either of the budgets, but obviously she was supportive of both of them. She had the opportunity to see what was in them. She has indicated her support and that is indeed why we are here today. I am certain that part of the reason the member is so supportive of them is the important measures that were included.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I do not recall an NDP government of Canada ever being in existence. Therefore, I am unsure as to where that budget of the NDP came from. However, I remind the hon. member that all tax dollars come from taxpayers. They do not come from the New Democratic Party. Having said that, I do agree with her that the Liberals did nothing on this file for the duration of their time in office, except to cut and cut and destroy any ability for people who are the most vulnerable to get ahead, specifically on one of the most fundamental of all things, which is to have a roof over their heads.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Beaches—East York for moving the motion. Specifically, with regard to the issue of housing, our government has a very credible record, an incredible record, quite frankly, considering the 13 years of inaction by the Liberals.

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-253 is an excessively costly and irresponsible modification to the registered education and savings plan. It would do little to support access to post-secondary education here in Canada. Before discussing my concerns with this piece of legislation, I would like to provide a brief overview of the current RESP program and how it attempts to encourage savings with post-secondary education.

The Budget  Questions and comments, the hon. member for Yukon.

Tackling Violent Crime Act  Mr. Speaker, 78 days ago the tackling violent crime act was sent to the Senate for consideration. Ever since it arrived in the Liberal dominated Senate, it has been held up from passage. As a father I am concerned about the delay tactics that may jeopardize the passage of these important measures that will better protect my family.

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, February and March are big travel months for Canadians going on vacation. In March many schools have a spring break and some families take this time to go south and soak up the sun in resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. Given the millions of Canadians who travel abroad every year, could the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs tell us what MPs can do to help inform their constituents about how to travel more safely?

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that, as a northern country, Canada is particularly vulnerable when it comes to a changing climate. Over the weekend, the Minister of the Environment was in Canada's northern regions, where the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members in the House who have supported me through this process of advancing the bill through the House and now here at third reading. As this will be my last opportunity to speak to my private member's bill in the House, I want to reach out my hand in thanks not only to my Conservative colleagues, but to my colleagues from the Liberal Party, the Bloc and the NDP as well.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, there is no question that auto theft is on an increase because of drugs like crystal meth. I have had the opportunity in anecdotal conversations with insurance agents and insurance groups to talk about the importance of reducing this type of social behaviour so we are all better protected as a result of it.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Yes, Mr. Speaker, I can provide them to the member.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Abbotsford for his support and his work combatting crime not only in his community but throughout Canada as well. I have to concur that drugs are at the root of many of the social problems that seem to crop up in communities like mine. The city of Grande Prairie is known as a strong family community.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  moved that Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine), as amended, be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, I do appreciate being recognized this afternoon and allowed to speak on my private member's bill. My private member's bill seeks to help take care of the growing problem of methamphetamine or crystal meth in our communities.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. There have been consultations between the parties of the House and I believe that if you were to seek it, you would find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion. I move: That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, the report stage motion on the Notice Paper for Bill C-428, An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine) be deemed adopted and the report stage of Bill C-428 be deemed concurred in with a further amendment.