Business of Supply   to a lot of parents about this issue. They say that if we can reduce the amount they have to pay for their children's education just a little bit, it would make life a lot easier for them. They are average, everyday Canadians. We have also introduced an exemption of scholarship

Criminal Code   for offences punishable by a maximum of 10 years or more and prosecuted by indictment. When I speak to my constituents in Fundy Royal, in the Saint John area and in Moncton, New Brunswick, and across the country, and when I speak to everyday Canadians, I listen to their stories and I hear

Canada Elections Act  Mr. Speaker, in terms of the previous process, I could not agree with him more that it was flawed. We had the government of the day taking advantage of the public purse and putting the interests of a political party ahead of those of everyday Canadians. We certainly saw

Criminal Code  , and we are taking many important steps in this regard. Whether it is through strengthening the Criminal Code to ensure that our streets and communities are safer or lowering taxes to help everyday Canadians, we have committed to make a difference. We will continue to take measures

Federal Accountability Act   by the other place, we have to then suggest this. The next project, after the bill has passed, is to take a look at how we can reform, modify and change the other place to make it a lot more accountable and democratic so it will not meddle in the voice of everyday Canadians who elected us

Human Resources committee   be severe repercussions on consumers and business customers. We are really talking about the everyday Canadian here. We're not talking about the banking industry as such. It touches every one of you. Banking services have been revolutionized by advances in telecommunications technology

Finance committee  , and have consistently, taken a position that the income trusts were wrong from the point of view of tax leakage and being hurtful in terms of ordinary Canadians. I continue to stand up for everyday Canadians and to fight for measures that will serve the interests of Canadians generally

Homelessness   the Conservatives were doing to ensure that people in my community had a decent place to live. Not surprisingly, the answer is that the Conservatives are not doing enough. The NDP has always fought to make life more affordable for everyday Canadians and we will keep fighting until decent

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, when it comes to the environment, everyday Canadians are way ahead of this country's business and political elites. The rest of us are ready to move from a polluting economy to a sustainable one. Daily I hear from constituents who truly worry that our children

Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act   that will protect the jobs and livelihoods of everyday Canadians. Thank goodness that Canadians chose wisely on January 23, 2006. Let us not go back.

Business of Supply   the Conservatives are holding up their end of the bargain by introducing and supporting the bill, we see the NDP and the Liberals seeking to gut provisions of that bill that would bring in tough sentences for people who use firearms. Cities, towns, villages, police, victims groups and everyday

Official Languages committee   use this money to fight the government. I've already said in the House of Commons that the government shouldn't use taxpayers' money to appeal any ruling in favour of an everyday Canadian. Why would you use taxpayers' money to appeal decisions in favour of Canadians? Over

Bank Act   or the previous Liberal one, to actually ensure a level playing field to ensure that consumer groups and everyday Canadians could have a say in this Bank Act review process and be equal to the part being played by big banks, big insurance companies and moneyed interests in this country

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the governor of Montana has requested this of the minister. Now the people of British Columbia are demanding this and the minister is away on the file. When will the Conservatives learn that everyday Canadians expect leadership when it comes to the environment

The Budget   of the House as this budget will have a very strong impact on the lives of everyday Canadians.