Citizenship and Immigration  Mr. Speaker, we learned yesterday that security officials have confirmed that one of the minister's former staff is being probed for allegations relating to national security. This is really simple. We are not asking her to make comments on the investigation, just to confirm if t

Citizenship and Immigration  Mr. Speaker, this is really simple. Every immigration application has an address on it. Sort the database by postal code and we will know which riding they are in. Even the minister herself could figure that out. We know she is having a bit of trouble staffing her office, but I a

Department of Social Development Act  Mr. Speaker, I have a quick question for the hon. member for Winnipeg Centre. He spoke a lot about the damage done to his riding when social development programs are not applied equally. However I think the tone of his party in particular is very discouraging. He referred to it

Citizenship and Immigration  Mr. Speaker, how can they keep saying that this matter is before the Ethics Commissioner when these are brand new reports? The lines must really be humming between the minister's office and the ethics office. Today's reports indicate that the minister's staff read the member for

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I know my hon. colleague is as committed to freedom and the fundamental rights of Canadians to property rights as I am. I would like him to speak to the heavy-handedness of the Liberal government of the day, taking property away from farmers, who, in many cases, had

Ukraine  Mr. Speaker, I too want to add my voice to the unanimous sentiments of the House in condemning the actions of those who would usurp the democratic process in Ukraine. As anyone in Saskatchewan knows, there is a large Ukrainian community there. A very large number of immigrants c

Food and Drugs Act  Madam Speaker, I want to briefly make a few comments. In my riding, in particular, we have seen some of the effects of fetal alcohol firsthand. We know that it affects many of our communities in Regina--Qu'Appelle, both urban and rural parts. I am very encouraged to hear the co

Supply  Mr. Speaker, my main concern with this motion, and I am often concerned with anything that comes from the socialist party, is the idea that the government is here to be every Canadian's nanny, from cradle to grave, helping Canadians along the way with every decision in their live

The Senate  Mr. Speaker, in a few days voters in Alberta will have the opportunity to vote for candidates running to be that province's next senator. Prior to the election campaign, the Prime Minister made several statements indicating that he would work to end western alienation and bring

Government Contracts  Mr. Speaker, the government has announced that it has re-awarded the relocation contract to Royal LePage for almost $155 million. Given the Liberal track record on fulfilling promises, the House will need more than just its pledge that the process will be fair and impartial. The

Remembrance Day  Mr. Speaker, as this is the last sitting day before Remembrance Day I would like to pay tribute to all those who have proudly served this country in our military. Legion halls all over this country are filled with pictures, names and memories of our brave soldiers. Making so man

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, there were many years that saw debt. We all know about the Trudeau years. We could play this game. Over the past decade we have had Liberal members bringing up ancient history. It has been about 12 years since the Mulroney government and Liberals will not take owners

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I think the key word there is a fair portion of taxes. Did I hear the member say that this government has a record of fiscal responsibility? Does $2 billion on a gun registry count as fiscal responsibility? Is that responsible spending? Are the taxes that are collec

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, unlike my predecessor I have actually worked in a small business prior to getting into politics. I have had experience working in that sort of realm. It is always interesting listening to members from that party talk about small business. Saskatchewan has had first

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I too would like to take a few moments to again thank the voters of Regina—Qu'Appelle for choosing me as their representative in this 38th Parliament. When I was young and just starting to become interested in the public affairs of this country, I remember watching