Points Of Order  Mr. Speaker, it seems that when I finished my question, there was a breach of decorum in this House when the hon. member for Bonaventure-Îles-de-la-Madeleine shouted "traitor". This was heard at the Table and by several members. I would ask you to refer to the Table to confirm whether that was indeed the case and to ask the hon. member immediately to make amends for this breach of decorum, because this use of the word "traitor" reflects on the legitimacy of my right to sit in this House.

Minister Of Labour  Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Labour dismissed out of hand the modest constitutional demands of the president of the No camp in Quebec, Mr. Daniel Johnson. When asked to comment on Mr. Johnson's remarks that some day, Canada would recognize Quebec's national identity, which in political terms would translate into new powers, the minister answered as follows: "We will see what that means.

Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act  On a point of order, Madam Speaker. I think that, if you had paid closer attention, you would have realized that my right to sit in this place is being questioned. I was elected democratically like every other member of Parliament.

Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act  We are not supposed to utter the word "Senate" here in this House. We must say "the other place". My colleague referred to it by name but he is not supposed to. We know whom or what we are talking about. We have great respect for the people there, but we no longer see the need for the institution itself.

Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act  It may have to be changed but, for the time being, this bill is a step forward. I hope that the other provinces will also take this step. A different reality may force us to take other measures. The situation facing pensioners today has changed from what it was 15 years ago. Adjustments are being made.

Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act  Madam Speaker, I welcome this opportunity to say a few words on this government bill which Quebecers and Canadians have been waiting for. At the same time, the public perception of the pension plan is sometimes erroneous. Naturally, the most visible irritants often make the whole pension system look like it gives greater benefits to parliamentarians than to those in similar fields of activity.

Funding For Cultural Organizations  Mr. Speaker, you can certainly understand my amazement at those comments by two members of the governing party, the Liberal Party. I have no difficulty with the position of the Reform Party, because it is true to its platform, to its vision-which I do not share at all-on the involvement of government in the survival of the cultural organizations mentioned in my motion.

Funding For Cultural Organizations  And Glengarry. I also remind my colleagues opposite that it is precisely on this issue of the lack of funds for the CBC that Mr. Manera resigned. An hour before the budget was tabled, Mr. Manera was given by the deputy minister of finance a report explaining the extent of the catastrophe.

Funding For Cultural Organizations  moved: That, in the opinion of this House, the government should consider funding cultural organizations on a multi-year basis in order to promote their stability. Mr. Speaker, Motion M-213 which I tabled and which was voted on deals with the funding of government organizations, particularly Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am amazed at the comments made by the hon. member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, especially when he said I could not make up my mind. He was critical of the fact that I was first a Conservative and that I am now a member of the Bloc Quebecois. Well sir, at least I have the courage-

Supply  Thank you for calling me back to order. I was going to say I was amazed when the hon. member for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell said I was someone who could not make up his mind. I changed parties but I did not change my way of thinking. The principles that led me into politics were no longer compatible with the principles of the party to which I belonged.

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I did not refer to the Senate but to one particular senator. I think that the Standing Orders allow me to identify one particular senator but not, as you pointed out, to refer to the Senate, that must be called the other place. In any case, I will drop the word "senator" and use only the name "Rizzuto".

Supply  Mr. Speaker, due to question period, I was interrupted for an hour since we are to follow Standing Orders, which we agree to do. I was discussing the official opposition's motion concerning funding for the CBC, along with the amendment proposed by the Reform Party. I recalled my surprise at seeing the Liberal Party renege on commitments it made during the election campaign.

U.S. Television Channels  Wax is all you have between your ears!

Supply  Madam Speaker, I found it strange to hear the speaker before me say that he is for the CBC and the Société Radio-Canada. He says he is for them, yet he would cut their budgets. This is like a mute person saying to a deaf person: "Watch out, I think a blind person is watching us".