Public Works and Government Services  Mr. Speaker, the superannuation directorate of PWGSC is located in Shediac, New Brunswick. For over 20 years, these dedicated and hard-working public servants have managed public service pension benefits. In recent weeks, concern about possible privatization, outsourcing or publ

Fédération des caisses populaires acadiennes  Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure and pride in recognizing the Fédération des caisses populaires acadiennes, which held its annual meeting in Moncton last week. I also congratulate the chair of the federation's board, Roland Cormier of Scoudouc, on his re-election. Roland Cormi

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the great member for Yukon. The aboriginal summit this week was a historic moment for aboriginal people. Aboriginal leaders in my riding were pleased with t

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, on my first occasion to speak as parliamentary secretary to the House leader, I will say what I think you will hear many times. I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe that you will find unanimous consent to order that the debate on bovine spongiform encephalopathy to be held Thursday evening be interrupted, rather than terminated at midnight, and that it be resumed at 7 p

Victor Boudreau  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the new provincial MLA for Shediac—Cap Pelé, Victor Boudreau. Victor won a very important byelection in New Brunswick this week. The Liberal Party and its leader, Shawn Graham, prevailed despite the sustained efforts made by Conservative

Order in Council Appointments  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of Order in Council appointments made recently by the government.

Address by President of the United States of Mexico  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among House leaders and I think that you would find unanimous consent for the following motion: That the House shall not sit on October 25, 2004; That on the afternoon of October 25, 2004, the President of the United States of Mexico may

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I suggest that all questions be allowed to stand.

Renovation Month  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to inform the House that October is Renovation Month across Canada. For 15 years, the Canadian Home Builder's Association has been celebrating the renovation season by providing consumers with information on home renovation. As Canada's national ho

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Order in Council Appointments  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, a number of orders in council made recently by the government.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, it is the first time that I rise with you in the chair. Let me congratulate you on becoming Deputy Speaker. I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the notices of motion for the production of papers be allowed to stand.