Supply  Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest when the parliamentary secretary spoke about the benefits of trade and that trade was the answer. I agree with him. He then went on to state that trade brings economic benefits to the farmers and the sub-industries that feed the farmers. How

Remembrance Day  Mr. Speaker, as we look ahead to a new millennium Canadians have a great deal to look forward to and be thankful for. We owe a great deal to those Canadians who fought and gave their lives for freedom and the quality of life we now enjoy. To honour our Calgary veterans, I am spo

Port Of Vancouver  Mr. Speaker, the export of petrochemicals, sulphur, potash, coal and the entire forest industry in B.C. depend on access to our ports. Clearly the port closure will have a devastating impact on western and national economies. Foreign buyers will be forced to look elsewhere for s

World Trade Organization  Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the pleasure to participate in round table discussions with a number of Canadian businesses, ranging from agricultural consulting to telecommunications, dedicated to making a difference in the developing world. As Canada prepares for the new round of

World Trade Organization  Mr. Speaker, reports coming from the WTO in Geneva indicate that a draft agenda for the Seattle negotiations has reached a stalemate. As it stands now the elimination of the export and domestic production subsidies in the agricultural sector could be sidelined as it will be up to

Trade  You are off the hook, Paul—

Trade  Mr. Speaker, in the 1993 version of the red book the Liberal government promised to renegotiate the NAFTA agreement to specifically exempt bulk water exports. Unfortunately, this is one of the promises the government has failed to keep. Exempting water from our international trad

Trade  Mr. Speaker, the suspension of WTO talks in Seattle represents a severe blow to Canadian farmers demanding the elimination of export and domestic subsidies. Subsidies by countries like France, Korea and Japan have dramatically lowered the world price of grain and devastated our

Nisga'A Final Agreement Act  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to speak this afternoon on behalf of the constituents of Calgary East in the debate on Bill C-9, an act to give effect to the Nisga'a final agreement. Like many of my colleagues speaking here today, I am not from British Columbia, but that

Festival Of Eid Ul-Fitr  Mr. Speaker, since early December, Muslims in Canada have been fasting during this month of Ramadan, a month of blessing marked by prayers and charity. I have had the honour of joining in the celebrations over the years. The Muslim community has made a tremendous contribution in

Supply  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member from the Conservative Party made a very good and interesting speech. I am amazed at the questions and comments of Liberal members, especially the member who asked a question two minutes ago. This same member supported the $20 million payment to the N

Division No. 667  Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the constituents of Calgary East to participate in the debate on Bill C-20, the clarity act. Frankly, I believe that the vast majority of Canadians would like to see a resolution of the unity debate one way or another. Since I arrived in

Human Resources Development  Mr. Speaker, not only did Duchess Foods receive transitional jobs funds, it also received $1.5 million from the Business Development Bank of Canada, as well as the targeted wage subsidies. Altogether 90% of the move was financed by the federal government. Is it a legitimate role

Black History Month  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today on behalf of the Official Opposition in recognition of Black History Month. Ancestors of Canada's black community have been present in Canada for more than 300 years and have made a tremendous contributions in the building of ou

Human Resources Development  Mr. Speaker, a $600,000 transitional jobs fund grant was awarded to MacNeils Cove in Nova Scotia to build a boardwalk. However, the boardwalk was built without any of the required permits and as a result remains unfinished. A local resident calls it a monument to human stupidity.