Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Liberal Party made more spending promises with no plans on the funding. From a 45-day work year to a national child care program, the Liberals continue to promise to spend billions. Canadians know that this must mean the Liberal leader's plan must incl

Investigative Powers for the 21st Century Act  Mr. Speaker, I certainly recognize and acknowledge my colleague's comments regarding the fact that it is a changing world and there is the need for new tools in the 21st century. Does the member have an example that he could share in terms of something that might happen and how

Technical Assistance for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century Act  Madam Speaker, it was good to hear my colleague express what was valuable about this bill. She is in a very unique position to comment on this bill given her former role as a police officer. Since I came to the House in 2008, like she did, there has been a constant threat of unne

House debate  Mr. Speaker, tonight we have heard a lot of conversation around the role of the federal government. I would like to hear her perspective in terms of the importance of us having a very good working relationship with the province.

House debate  Mr. Speaker, perhaps someone could ask me that excellent question. I stand behind this government's solid approach to managing this H1N1 outbreak and to our comprehensive, forward-looking pandemic plan. Tonight, I will focus my remarks on vaccine timing and availability. I can

House debate  Mr. Speaker, that sounded like a multi-pronged question. In terms of the six million doses of vaccine, what is particularly important is that a good proportion has gone to the north, almost enough to cover every citizen in the north. Given the time to transfer to health care fa

House debate  Mr. Speaker, when looking at this, we have to remember that we currently have a global crisis. Countries across the world are ordering vaccines for their populations. In Canada what we have to be thankful for is that right now we have more vaccines per capita than any other coun

Employment Insurance Act  Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to my colleague describe the whole fabric of interconnected programs and how Bill C-50 is just one part of a comprehensive package to help workers. I just sit here in puzzlement. I would ask my colleague to explain why there might not be unan

Employment Insurance Act  Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague with great interest. I think we are all aware that we have a global economic recession. Within British Colombia, we have been doubly impacted with the pine beetle infestation. I know there is also a great deal of logging in her province and

Health  Mr. Speaker, over the past few months there has been a significant focus in preparation for the H1N1 pandemic and more currently on the rollout of the biggest mass vaccine campaign in Canada's history. With the natural concern that we all have for our family and loved ones, it i

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition from the constituents of my riding of Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo. The petitioners request the Government of Canada to support a universal declaration on animal welfare.

Economic Recovery Act (Stimulus)  Madam Speaker, like my colleague, we certainly appreciate the NDP members who, after many years or 79 votes, have actually come to their senses and are recognizing the very important things our government is trying to do for Canadians. I listened with interest. I know that my co

World Autism Awareness Day Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join in the debate today on this very important discussion of Senator Munson's Bill S-210, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day. In my background in health care as a community based nurse, I remember parents visiting with newborn children and

Child Protection Act (Online Sexual Exploitation)  Madam Speaker, I have listened to both the speech and the questions and answers. The hon. member talked about prevention at length. Prevention comes through the health transfers, the social service transfers, which of course we have increased every year compared to what the Liber

Economic Action Plan  Mr. Speaker, Canada's economic action plan is working. It is protecting and creating jobs for Canadians. As part of our plan, our Conservative government enhanced the work-sharing program. The work-sharing program is a win-win for Canadian workers and businesses. It means Canadi