Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, I would point out that this department has faced several cuts over the years and is really struggling to implement its mandate. I have heard from so many fishers from coast to coast in different communities. I have heard from non-profit organizations. I have heard from many who say there is not adequate science or information.

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate my hon. colleague's concerns, which I share. I think the cuts are making an already tough situation tougher. It is nice to think that we could simply make a 3% cut across the board and all would be well, but try to tell that to community members who are struggling, whether in regard to restoration of our Pacific salmon or in regard to the privatization of the halibut fishery, which is a real concern, or in regard to search and rescue decisions where lives depend on having adequate response, and where in some places in this country the response time is already not at a satisfactory level, which Canadians are extremely concerned about.

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, last week, the government released the 2011-12 budget and, once again, it falls short for Canadians. The government continues to give away billions of dollars to the most profitable corporations while moving ahead with $11 billion worth of cuts from programs and services that Canadians rely on.

Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-226, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of New Westminster—Coquitlam. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re-introduce an act to change the name of the electoral district New Westminster—Coquitlam. The bill would amend the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act by adding Port Moody to the riding name.

Fisheries Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re-introduce a bill which aims to strengthen the Fisheries Act by requiring British Columbia fish farms to move from harmful open net pens to safe closed containment systems.

Criminal Code  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (means of communication for child luring). Mr. Speaker, I rise again to reintroduce legislation to strengthen laws to protect children against child luring and abuse. The legislation would expand the definition of “child luring” to include all forms of electronic communication, be it a cellular telephone or any other communication device.

Canada Shipping Act, 2001  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-211, An Act to amend the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (prohibition against oil tankers in Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound). Mr. Speaker, I stand today to re-introduce my private member's bill to permanently ban transportation of oil by oil supertankers off British Columbia's north coast.

Criminal Code  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-212, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (luring a child outside Canada). Mr. Speaker, I rise again today to re-introduce legislation to strengthen the laws to protect children against child luring and abuse. The legislation would make it illegal for any Canadian citizen or permanent resident to lure a child outside the borders of Canada.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition from concerned citizens requesting that the Government of Canada and the provincial and territorial governments immediately cease negotiations with the European Union, while nationwide public consultations can be held on how and whether to proceed with a potential trade agreement.

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, last night, while people around the world prepared for World Oceans Day, Canadians learned that their government was planning to slash funding for the protection and conservation of fisheries and oceans. These cuts ignore our responsibility to protect the world's longest coastline.

World Oceans Day  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark World Oceans Day, an international day to observe the challenges facing our oceans, and to celebrate and encourage conservation. This year's theme is “Youth: The Next Wave for Change”. We know that young people care about the environment and are concerned for the future.

The Budget  Madam Speaker, as this is my first time rising in the House, I would like to mention that I am thankful to the good people of New Westminster—Coquitlam and Port Moody for returning me to this House, as well as to my family, my wife Lynda, and the campaign volunteers and supporters who helped in that re-election.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to submit a petition signed by over 9,000 Canadians who express serious concern with the impacts on B.C.'s wild salmon coming from industrial open-net salmon farms. They are concerned that these operations intensify disease, privatize ocean spaces and threaten their sovereign rights to food security.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, yes, it is true that the Conservatives broke a record by appointing 18 senators in one day. However, I am not sure that is a record they want to be proud of. The Liberals also have a record of doing a similar manoeuvre when it appointed their party loyalists and supporters.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the Conservatives spoke about that being an issue when they were in opposition. They said that the Senate, an unelected, undemocratic body, needed reform and attention. Now that the Conservatives are in power, they could have done something about that. If this were really an issue, they could have acted on it.