Bill C-219 An Act to amend the Immigration Act (visitors' visas)

Petitions   Parliament to convince the Minister of Immigration to reconsider his department's decision to deport the Maraloï family and allow that family to remain in Canada. I give my full support to that petition and I urge the government to act on it.

Immigration  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Deputy Prime Minister. This matter was brought to my attention by members of the Somali community and the media. It appears that an alleged human rights abuser from the brutal Barre regime of Somalia now resides in the Ottawa area. When will t

Heritage Day   culture. We should remember that most countries force immigrants to purge themselves of their heritage. Canada, however, sees the value of heritage and celebrates it from coast to coast. Happy Heritage Day, one and all.

Heritage Day  Mr. Speaker, Heritage Day holds great significance for our country. Today we reflect on the many faces of Canada and celebrate diversity and unity. I am reminded of my own immigration and of how my wife and I have been blessed with four sons born and raised in this great nation

Defence Policy   certain ways that systemic discrimination can be dealt with. I can remember some 12 years ago when you, Madam Speaker, and I were both present at a meeting here in this building sponsored by what was then known as Employment and Immigration Canada during which we discovered that CIDA

Defence Policy  Madam Speaker, I cannot tell you what a delight it is for me to rise today. It is the first opportunity that I have had to speak in this House when you are in the chair. I want to make special note. My congratulations to you on your appointment as the deputy chair of committees

Refugees  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Mr. San Martin Pedro Hugo, an admitted Peruvian terrorist and conspirator to the murder of government officials, was denied refugee status in Canada and deported. Now that same individual has been

Defence Policy   illegal immigration, from drug trafficking and from overfishing. The question we must deal with is: How much of these tasks must be accepted by the armed forces and how much can be assigned or co-operated with other agencies? We must look to Canada's international needs and desires

Prince Edward Island Fixed Link  Mr. Speaker, it is a very great privilege to join in this debate today. It is a particular privilege to follow the hon. member for Egmont who for such a long time has been an advocate in this House for all of the interests of his home province of Prince Edward Island. He has been

Criminal Code   ethnic groups, religions, educational and work backgrounds. During my campaign I was fortunate enough to have spoken to and received valuable input from a great many constituents. I am proud to claim the support of many new Canadians, first and second generation immigrants who have

Immigration  Order. Would the member put his question, please.

supply   as Employment and Immigration. The stated goal was to reduce the gap between aboriginal people and other Canadians. We do not question the objectives of those programs. As the hon. member said earlier, we are not asking for cuts to those programs, but we want some tools to be able

Chinese New Year  . My constituency of Vancouver East has a high percentage of people of Chinese origin. These people came as immigrants and have contributed significantly to the growth of this country. Through multiculturalism they have been able to retain their traditions and culture and to share

Supply  . I am interested in this program because I am a member of the Standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development. This program was run by three departments: Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Employment and Immigration, and Industry, Science and Technology