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Cultural Grants Acknowledgement Act moved for leave to introduce Bill C-220, an act to require that in the advertising and at the opening of a cultural project supported by public money a public acknowledgement be made of the grant and the percentage of the total cost that the grant represents. Mr. Speaker, again
October 15th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Julius Nyerere Mr. Speaker, yesterday one of the most visionary and illustrious sons of Africa passed away. Julius Nyerere, the former president of Tanzania, who was one of the leading figures in Africa's struggle for independence in its post-colonial era, lost his battle with leukemia. As a f
October 15th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Employment Mr. Speaker, the government has known for over one year that the WTO would rule against the auto pact. Yet, the government has done nothing to assure Canada's auto workers that their jobs would not be threatened as a result of this new ruling. Why has the minister's department n
October 14th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Speech From The Throne Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today in reply to my colleague on the throne speech. Before I do that, I would just like to congratulate Her Excellency Adrienne Clarkson on her appointment to the position of Governor General. What my colleague from the other side said is
October 14th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Export Development Act Mr. Speaker, the Minister for International Trade is mandated to conduct a review of the Export Development Act. All indications from his department and the law firm contracted to perform the review were that the report would be presented to parliament by the end of May. I ask
June 11th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Child Hunger Mr. Speaker, “Feed the Children, a Report on Child Hunger in Calgary” identified there are at least 14,500 children who experience persistent or intermittent hunger in the city of Calgary. The effects of child hunger are wide ranging and include psychological, economic and behav
June 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Foreign Publishers Advertising Services Act Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise today in the debate on Bill C-55, an act respecting advertising services supplied by foreign periodical publishers. Before I do that, as I think this is my last speech in the House before we break for the summer, I would like to wish
June 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today on behalf of Canadians who have signed this petition on the concept of marriage. Recent court rulings have created a sense of public confusion on the definition of marriage and spouse. It is the intent of this petition to set the record
June 8th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Trade Mr. Speaker, in April the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister for International Trade said there would a 120 day moratorium on U.S. export regulations targeting Canadian defence and aerospace industries. We now know there has been no moratorium as Canadian companies have
June 4th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Immigration Mr. Speaker, the right of landing fee is a discriminatory head tax which penalizes genuine refugees seeking protection in Canada. It is ludicrous to offer them financial assistance through resettlement on the one hand and then force them to go into debt in order to pay this head
May 14th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Trade Mr. Speaker, once again the Government of Alberta is taking a leading role in shaping the future of our country. Recently Premier Klein invited the governors of several northwest U.S. states to Drumheller, Alberta for the annual western premiers conference to be held later this
May 12th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Youth Criminal Justice Act Madam Speaker, it is my privilege today to speak to Bill C-68. Youth crime demands the attention of all levels of government and it demands the attention of parents and families. In Calgary I recently attended a town hall meeting for an organization called the Friends of Clayton
May 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I will give the hon. member across the way an opportunity to reply to my colleague. I have a very short question for my colleague. This legislation is piecemeal tax relief. What is his view of the fact that the finance minister is now talking about giving tax relief
May 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1998 Mr. Speaker, I understand it is questions and comments and I am so happy to see the member finally ask a question. I was sitting here for such a long time and he would not rise to ask a question. I am so glad he rose to ask me a clear question. He asks what party I am in. I am fr
May 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform
Income Tax Amendments Act, 1998 Mr. Speaker, my apologies. I should talk through the Chair. The debate today is not about a balanced budget. The debate is about tax relief. The government is talking about the tax relief it has given out. That is what we are talking about. We would like to point out to the hon.
May 10th, 1999House debate
Deepak ObhraiReform