Social Security Programs  By systematically tearing down the traditions and freedoms of the old Canada he has been able to convince his political apostles that the old ways were corrupt and his way correct. By destroying the country that our forefathers built and fought for he made way for the country that it has become, chasing itself in circles like a confused dog while the world watches in amazement.

Department Of Public Works And Government Services Act  Hence the need to use contracting-out cautiously so that it will not become an instrument of corruption. I think we should give ourselves the means to oversee contracting-out. This means that the government must clearly state its policies in that regard and explain how it plans to implement them.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  It promotes the proliferation of lobbyists and infiltration by financial interests, while opening the door to the corruption of politicians in Canada and Quebec. Nothing less. A great majority of Quebecers do not want the Senate and I hope that this House clearly understands this desire. A major theme of the government's red book, the Liberal Party's veritable manifesto in the last federal election campaign, of which they remind this House, is to question the disproportionate and decisive behind-the-scenes influence of lobbies on government policies.

Supply  Rod Stamler, a former assistant commissioner of the RCMP has indicated clearly, not only in Paul Palango's book Above the Law , but in open line radio programs across the country that the RCMP was politicized by the Mulroney government and that it was denied a free hand in the investigation of political and other corruption in Canada. When we look for evidence of this very serious allegation we see several disturbing incidents. We see the accusation of Shelly Ann Clark about deception and deceit in the Canada-U.S. free trade deal and her continuous complaint that her concerns were never fully investigated by the RCMP.

Justice  Why has so little been done by the minister and his staff over the last 10 months? Why are charges of corruption and dishonesty on the part of the investigating officers not regarded as serious by the minister? Why have officers involved in this case not been suspended pending an outcome of the investigation?

Department Of Industry Act  To be able to distribute money without accountability or demanding accountability is to encourage dependence, irresponsibility, the possibility of misappropriation of funds, political patronage, the abuse of power and the corruption of officials and politicians. It is no wonder the people of Canada say that governments come and go, politicians come and go and nothing changes. With the bill we see no plan for change.

Party Fundraising  We should not be looking to private donors to finance election campaigns. But we do it. I am not suggesting for a moment that the system is fraught with corruption, that it is all broken down. But I think that we as politicians should constantly strive to do better, to improve our institutions including the largest and most pervasive institution that we have, the institution of democracy.

Committees Of The House  If you stand up today and say something and you get your chance to do it two and a half years later and you do not do it, is power that corrupting?

Excise Tax Act  Sam Gibbons, who took over as chairman of the House Ways and Means committee when Dan Rostenkowski was hit with 17 corruption counts, has proposed a 45 cent U.S. increase, raising the total price to $1.69 U.S. a pack. President Bill Clinton suggested 75 cents U.S. while Senator Edward Kennedy, who chairs the Senate Labour and Human Resources Committee, wants a $1.50 U.S. increase per pack of cigarettes".

Lobbyists Registration Act  Earlier this morning, the hon. member for Madawaska-Victoria said that lobbies were an essential component of our democratic system. She may be right, but we must ensure that lobbying does not corrupt the democratic process, and I think this is the goal of a bill designed to better monitor the role and the work of lobbyists. The hon. member for Jonquière was quite right when he said that the bill, in its present form, would not have prevented what we refer to as the Pearson Airport scandal.

Serial Killer Cards  Let us try to put an end to these kinds of perverted, profit motivated, marketing gimmicks aimed at corrupting the minds of our children.

Department Of Citizenship And Immigration Act  We also recently had a conviction in the city of Calgary by another non-citizen who was considered to be here illegally and was a corrupt policeman I believe in his country of origin. He was convicted of murdering a policeman in my riding. Having visited the Kingston penitentiary recently I talked to a number of inmates who are non-citizens.

Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act  As a consultant I have received many complaints from band members accusing their band leaders of corruption and expending funds improperly. Those same complaints have been brought to my attention since I have become a member of Parliament. The department of Indian affairs seldom, if ever, looks into those complaints.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police  Rod Stamler, a former assistant commissioner of the RCMP has alleged that the Mulroney government interfered with RCMP investigations into political corruption within the federal government. Mr. Stamler has detailed these and other serious allegations in a recently published book and during public appearances on radio and television. What action is the Solicitor General taking to look into these very serious allegations?

Witness Protection Act  In so doing they contribute to the isolation of some groups in our society. As profits from organized crime grow, so does the potential for the corruption of public officials and democratic institutions. Organized crime groups challenge the legitimacy of government and encourage disrespect for lawful authority and public institutions.