Border Security  Mr. Speaker, on September 25 the Prime Minister and the Premier of Ontario launched a 60-day process to determine the best use of $300 million to alleviate the border problems in Windsor. We looked forward to an open and accessible process that would have the best interests of th

Automobile Industry  Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago the Minister of Industry responded to my question on the need for an auto policy by saying he “convened a sector council”. That meeting was in June. His answer to how he was protecting one in seven Canadian jobs, he said not to worry, that he had talked

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, sitting in between the two hon. members, it was much like watching a tennis match left and right. My neck is sore from the last five to ten minutes of debate, but at least it was lively. I am thankful for the opportunity to talk about Bill C-3. I have some concern

Automobile Industry  Mr. Speaker, the government sat and watched the Auto Pact die and the industry slide into crisis. The CAW, the big three and municipalities are calling for a federal auto policy. Last week Navistar Chatham announced the closure of its truck plant. It is moving to Mexico. At almos

Nuclear Safety and Control Act  Mr. Speaker, those were great points. One of the biggest things with regard to this whole amendment is allowing people to escape responsibility and that is not right. One should not be able to escape responsibility. If one is going to invest in something, then one should own up

Nuclear Safety and Control Act  Mr. Speaker, the member raised a couple of good points that we need to consider with regard to Kyoto. It has often been described by most people as a baby step. It is important to recognize that Kyoto is just the beginning in terms of what we need to do to turn the planet around

Nuclear Safety and Control Act  Mr. Speaker, I say to the member that I am sore as well from playing soccer yesterday. I had to stretch out several times this morning. It is an important issue with regard to the costing of the whole process. It is unfortunate and a good example in terms of legislation and the

Nuclear Safety and Control Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to be here to talk about such an important issue. Like my colleague I am concerned as well with the process this act to amend the Nuclear Safety and Control Act is taking. I am reminded of what happened earlier this week with regard to softwood lumb

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the hon. member throughout his dissertation mentioned the United States trading practices and what has been happening lately. Other than softwood lumber, there is the dumping of steel into the United States. There are ongoing Wheat Board issues. There are border st

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the hon. member actually gave a sincere presentation in the House with regard to Kyoto and at least thought it out in terms of the pros and cons. Before I get to my question, I did note that three times during his presentation he noted that we would be trading wit

Softwood Lumber  Mr. Speaker, last night, while defending his inadequate aid package for softwood lumber, a package he did not have the nerve to introduce in this House itself, the Minister of National Resources said “We want to make sure it is not countervailable”. The minister just does not ge

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the hon. member has talked tonight about honesty and leadership. My question is simple. With regard to his position, are they still seeking credits with regard to the signing of Kyoto? The Prime Minister has stated to the world community that he will sign the agr

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the hon. member for her dissertation with regard to the throne speech. A couple of things gave me concern. It has been well noted that there has been an increase in child poverty. The government and the House, unanimously, promised to eliminate it.

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, it is hard to hear the government say that the system is a pure gem when the government has routinely underfunded the system and basically put the whole health care system into the position where people are so desperate they will go to these private options. Twenty p

Canada-U.S. Border Crossings  Mr. Speaker, Canadian citizens travelling to the United States with a Canadian passport are being subjected to racial profiling. Citizens from my riding of Windsor West have been stopped at the border, detained for as long as two hours, fingerprinted and photographed both when e