Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, my colleague is especially concerned about people dying when they are not critically ill. However, the Supreme Court has given direction to the government to take care of those who are critically ill and need assistance in dying, and to follow the procedures, which w

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to share my ideas and opinions regarding Bill C-14 to amend the Criminal Code. In a unanimous decision on February 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada turned down the provision in the Criminal Code, giving Cana

Komagata Maru  Madam Speaker, I concede in this House that Canada stands for reconciliation. The right hon. Prime Minister apologized in the House two days ago with the sincere intention of genuine reconciliation. The Komagata Maru incident is a symbol of exclusionary laws and racism. It is a m

The Budget  Madam Speaker, the member's comment is not really a question. The Liberal Party has already agreed to restore home delivery. This budget is providing all of the aspects of government spending which is for the middle-class people. That spending will be long-term spending for a b

The Budget  Madam Speaker, the amendments to the Immigration Act that were announced by the hon. minister clearly indicate that there will be a reunification process and that families will be very happy. In my previous profession I was an immigration lawyer. I have seen people cry because t

The Budget  Madam Speaker, this budget is one that gives hope to Canadians, mostly the middle class and those who are striving hard to join the middle class. It is the hope that this budget will give them more jobs and more benefits. Our government has decided to cut taxes to 20.5% from 22%,

The Budget  Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands. Today, I rise in this august House to recapitulate and review the promises made to Canadians six months back. We are in the process of a long journey whose milestone has been unfolded by this bu

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, it is obvious. The unions and employers have equal rights and are sitting at the bargaining table. The decisions made at the bargaining table need to be done by the correct procedures. That is the way we want to bring changes.

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, people are working in factories, some are in unions and some are independent, without unions. If somebody wants to form a union or work with a union, they should be free to take part in a union. There should be a free process, a free way of working. There should be

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, again, repealing Bill C-377 and Bill C-525 is a priority of our mandate. These bills need to be rescinded. Bill C-4 is required to be passed. This will put collective bargaining on the table in a better way, and will be a benefit to the employees.

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, if Bill C-4 is passed, it will restore total fairness and balance to the Canadian labour relations system. The repealing of Bill C-377 and Bill C-525 is required.

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, it is certainly not often that we, in the House of Commons, are called upon to repeal legislation passed by the previous government. However, in this case it is absolutely necessary, and I encourage all members of the House to support Bill C-4. The reason is very cl

Brampton Centre  Mr. Speaker, like many immigrants, I came to Canada 20 years back. Canada gave me the opportunity to establish my successful law business. I want to thank all of the constituents of Brampton Centre for giving me the privilege of representing them in the House of Commons. I would