Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to divide my time with the member for York South—Weston. It is a great honour and privilege for me to stand here today for the first time to address my colleagues from all parties on behalf of the citizens of Lac-Saint-Louis, a riding that encompasses t

Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today to speak on this bill, which is so beneficial to our environment, to our wildlife, and, as the honourable member mentioned a few moments ago, to our economy. I know this bill will please a scientist I know, Lynn Miller, who runs

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, recently a group of constituents known as Canadians for Justice in the Middle East visited me in my riding office and requested that I present this petition which deals with the Israeli security barrier and its impact on life in the region.

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to have this opportunity to speak today in connection with the bill on the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. Our government has set itself the objective of ensuring the success of Canadians in each and every region of

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act  Mr. Speaker, I find strange some of the comments made by my colleague, who claims that many investments made by the federal government in his region have had a negative impact. His math is foreign to me. Let me tell you briefly about Canada Economic Development's activities in t

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Act  Mr. Speaker, the federal government has been working with the provinces for decades, even before my colleague's party was first formed. Having said that, I sincerely believe, and this is my personal opinion, that no individual or government has a monopoly on ideas. The more idea

Competition Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak in support of Bill C-19 which amends the Competition Act. We know that competition is central to our economy. Our economy can only flourish if the spirit of competition is followed and if all businesses in the economic

Supply  Mr. Chair, I am very pleased to take part in this debate in support of the estimates of the Department of Canadian Heritage, a very important department for the Canadian economy as well as for Canadian culture. Exchange is all about sharing ideas and sharing ideas creates mutual

Third Language Broadcasters  Mr. Speaker, foreign third language broadcasters such as Rai International and Zee TV can play a vital role in upholding Canada's multicultural values. The CRTC should allow these broadcasters into Canada, under certain conditions. First, the CRTC should give preference to third

United Nations  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This week, the United Nations released a set of recommendations, 101 in all, drawn up by a panel of experts. These propose the most thorough reform to the UN since its creation in 1945. Could the minister give us

Veterans  Mr. Speaker, I too would like to join my other colleagues in paying my respects to the 14 women who were brutally murdered 15 years ago at École Polytechnique. I think what unifies all of us here is a desire to end violence. As today marks that 15th anniversary, we want to bring

Humanitarian Assistance  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in praise of a young Canadian, Stephanie Dotto, a resident of Kirkland, Quebec in my riding of Lac-Saint-Louis. At age 15, Stéphanie learned about the terrible toll poverty and disease have taken on Malawi. Stephanie's compassion for the plight of the

Aerospace Industry  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport. Yesterday the minister went to Mirabel with the Premier of Quebec to announce a project worth $725.6 million at Bell Helicopter. Can the minister tell us what the federal government's role was in this announcement and ex

Civil Marriage Act  Mr. Speaker, I will not be supporting the present bill to alter the existing definition of marriage. I assure my colleagues and constituents that I did not take this decision lightly. My reasons are secular and philosophically liberal. I favour equal legal and fiduciary rights a

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Natural Resources. The Government of Canada is delivering on one of its key Kyoto commitments, vis-à-vis emission reductions. Could the minister provide the House with further details of the voluntary emission reduction plan he si