Unemployment Insurance  Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear, as the Minister of Human Resources Development said, that what we really want is to create a springboard for job creation. That is the basic purpose of these reforms. The minister said that the money would be reinvested in proactive programs in order to put Quebecers and Canadians back to work.

Health Care  Let me remind you of what the Reform Party said before the election. I quote: "I want to make it absolutely clear that the Reform Party is not promoting private health care deductibles or user fees". That was Preston Manning in the Toronto Star on October 2, 1993 and after the election: ``We want to amend those sections of the act that deny the provinces flexibility to require some Canadians to pay at least a portion of their health care costs''.

Quebec Referendum  To the insults cast by those who do not want Quebec to become a country, Quebecers will respond by presenting their blueprint for nationhood to the Prime Minister who wants to "clobber them" and showing the clear-mindedness and serenity of a people looking to the future. Despite all the opposition from individuals displaying inordinate arrogance, Quebecers are about to say Yes.

Excise Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, it is important to be very clear about the nature of the bill. In essence it is designed to kill international competition between magazines, more specifically magazines which come into Canada. The killing of that competition kills a lot of good things which flow from competition.

Excise Tax Act  I would like to say a few words about that speech to you and to those who are listening today because the truth has to be told about the Liberals who were very quick to criticize when they were in opposition, but who have become a very passive and wait-and-see government. There is a clear lack of leadership from this government, particularly in the area of culture. Two aspects of the minister's speech captured my attention. First, the Minister of Canadian Heritage shared his feelings about our neighbours to the south.

Excise Tax Act  Canadian periodicals are essential to cultural expression in Canada. They bring Canadians together from coast to coast. They provide a clearing house for the exchange of ideas and information. They disseminate information and points of view that are specific to this country and provide a voice for the country's artistic and cultural expression.

United States Sugar Import Restrictions Retaliation Act  I asked how we could work together, how we could improve the circumstances we face in Canada and what they were prepared to do as an alliance. Their remarks were very clear and forthright: "Why do you not go home and do what we have done in the United States? Why not do the same thing?" What does that really mean? It means we would put on import quotas with regard to some products.

Speech From The Throne  The question is: How do we help small business in achieving the things that it knows? It is clear to us that the small and medium-sized businesses are the key to the economic recovery that, I believe, we are all waiting for. We also need to concentrate our efforts on building a new and innovative economy.

Canadian National Railways  I would welcome the opportunity to have the various doubts I have about the member's motion cleared up. First I should spell out some of the issues as I see them. To begin with let us take a good look at the Franquet-Chapais line that the member is in favour of privatizing. Let us examine the history of this trunk line so that we can better understand what it is that is being requested.

Speech From The Throne  On September 4, 1984, I was elected for the first time as a member of this House. The mandate my constituents gave me was clear: I was supposed to strive to bring about real change and fight for their interests. During the debate on the first Speech from the Throne of the conservative government, I denounced the waste and chaos resulting from 15 years of liberal power.

Canada Post Corporation  I think the committee that will be given responsibility for these studies, which will not be sitting tomorrow morning but probably after October 30, should plan to study this sort of situation so that, in the future as part of the cooperation to be established between Quebec and Canada after a Yes, it is clear that there are advantages for both sides in agreeing and ensuring the service functions properly. The entire network of post offices in Quebec and Canada has been paid for by all taxpayers, and will therefore form part of the debt allocation.

Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements  It is the consensus in the House of Commons and in all the provinces, including a lot of the people living in Alberta, that medicare should be the same for the rich and the poor. That is clear in my mind. I campaigned in Alberta for medicare and I will keep doing it because it is the one element in our social programs that the people believe in the most. They do not want to be subjected to the pressures that existed before: better services for the rich, second class services for the poor and the risk of losing everything when you are sick.

Committees Of The House  However, out of sight of the cameras the Liberals are practising a different strategy, namely appeasement through the election process at committees. After 14 meetings this week it has become clear the Liberals have formed some sort of alliance with the Bloc in what can only be concluded is an effort to appease the party which would tear our country apart, in the vain hope that it will lead to unity in our time.

Privatization Of Pearson Airport  In the circumstances, would the Prime Minister not consider it would be most advisable for him to agree to testify under oath in order to clear up this matter? Would the Prime Minister agree with the importance of such a step?

Privatization Of Pearson Airport  There was no question of an election campaign at that point, and all those who know me know very well that I have never solicited funds on my own behalf for my election campaigns and that the facts are very clear in this regard. I give my word that I never discussed the Toronto airport with this man, who is having considerable difficulty himself remembering the dates and everything. I am not going to take the time to analyze all the many contradictions in his testimony.