Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  We are creating safer neighbourhoods through tough new legislation on crime. These are all issues that matter to everyday Canadians and we are taking real action to tackle these issues. That is what Canadians want: a government that responds to their needs and gets the job done. This government understands that.

Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  We've heard about some of the comments from different premiers, provinces, and parties, and you're probably in a better position to answer this than most people. What are you hearing from everyday Canadians on the issue of changes to the Senate? We've all probably heard, to one degree or another, in our own ridings as members of Parliament that Canadians should have some input on who rules—that's how they put it sometimes—or governs them, especially when you consider some of the powers that our Senate has.

Price of Petroleum Products  That is why we are investing in energy efficiency. That is why we are lowering taxes for everyday Canadians by an amount they can actually realize and feel. We know we can deliver on that. However, the Liberals are not being honest. They want to impose a massive carbon tax. And now they are saying they do not?

Public Accounts committee  They had sessions in Calgary, Winnipeg, Vancouver, North York, and Montreal to gather feedback from everyday Canadians on the budget. And they did all that for what is the standard hourly rate, if not significantly less. It raises a lot of questions about why we're actually here having these hearings.

Public Accounts committee  In order to help do that effectively, the government engaged a team of contractors who worked roughly 800 hours to write and edit roughly 400 pages and to hold five consultations with everyday Canadians in different parts of the country. They did that for about $122,000, and you're saying that would be a fairly reasonable sum of money to do that volume of work.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999  It is unfortunate that he is trying to drive a wedge between farmers on the one hand and everyday Canadians on the other. I do not think most Canadians would put up with that. I am happy that they will see through this as just wedge politics, not really about caring for farmers--

Foreign Affairs committee  I'd really like to know a little more about the Canada Pension Plan and if you're aware of investments presently that Canada has through the Canada Pension Plan, because that affects everyday Canadians, and most Canadians would be shocked to know that they might still have investments in Burma through their pension plan.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  However, you talked about undocumented workers and people who have been taking advantage and people who are made to do things that everyday Canadian citizens and/or landed immigrants wouldn't do. You shared some of those stories. We have in this country, depending on whom you talk to, anywhere from 25,000 to a quarter of a million to half a million undocumented workers.

Business of Supply  That is why I asked and secured agreement from all party leaders that the bill be sent to a special legislative committee to challenge all of the members of the House to roll up their sleeves and get down to work to create legislation in which everyday Canadians could take pride and from which all of us could draw some hope and inspiration for the future. With concern about climate change at an all time high, this is exactly the kind of action that Canadians wanted to see and this special committee did not disappoint us.

Public Transit Project  The NDP will not be found supporting this kind of cynical, runaway political train wreck of physical policy backed by the Liberals. We will put our stock in the needs of hard-working, everyday Canadians who want more investment in all cities, child care, nurses and doctors. While the Conservatives put pork first, we in the NDP put everyday people first.

Prebudget Consultations  Thanks to the leadership of our Prime Minister, Canadian families will have more money refunded for last year, more money this year, and more money for the years to come. That is money into the pockets of everyday Canadians, where it counts. While the Leader of the Opposition spends his time musing about the kinds of higher taxes he wants to impose, our Prime Minister continues to show real leadership by lowering taxes and allowing hard-working Canadian families to keep more of what they earn.

Foreign Affairs committee  And if it isn't possible to do anything now, what can we say to my constituents—Somali Canadians and everyday Canadians—that we can get our government to do beyond what I would suggest is a fairly muted response?

National Defence committee  Hawn mentioned, Canadians in general have not heard the witnesses, so we have an advantage over everyday Canadians by hearing firsthand what's happening on the ground in Afghanistan. I don't know if there's a reason why the opposition doesn't want the Canadian public to hear firsthand in the same way we did.

Settlement of International Investment Disputes Act  When we talk about the transfer of decision making, a lack of accountability, as I have already mentioned, or these contingencies and we underline the fact that there are countries presently that are not signatories to this, the question is what is the benefit for everyday Canadians. What would Canadians really get from this deal? The answer is not a lot, and what they get is a lot of questions. In light of the fact that we are handing over decision making to a third party, in this case the World Bank, in light of the fact that all decisions are not fully transparent and in light of the fact that we are depending on a tribunal in Washington without the ability to make decisions in Canada, how can the member support this bill?

Budget and Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2007  There is nothing in this package that would help them. There is no affordable drug plan in this package. There is nothing that would help everyday Canadians who need affordable education. There is nothing in this package that would deal with the housing crisis. There is nothing in this package that would give hope to people who need help right now.