Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, today's workforce is changing at a very fast rate. Employees and employers require labour laws that are modern and keep pace with these changes. My question is for the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour. Could she tell the House what the government is

Acts Of Bravery  Mr. Speaker, on January 9, three persons in my riding displayed exemplary courage. A group of 11 snowmobilers from the Netherlands and Moncton were on an excursion in Kent County, on the Bouctouche River. At one point, the ice gave way underneath the weight of the snowmobiles.

Games Of La Francophonie  Mr. Speaker, what is the reaction of the minister responsible for the IV Games of la Francophonie, which are to be held in Ottawa-Hull, to yesterday's statement by the Bloc Quebecois to the effect that Franco-Ontarians are not worthy to host those games next summer?

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his comments and his good wishes. The changes to employment insurance that were made a number of years ago had some positive elements, for example, the conversion of weeks to hours as a method of qualifying for benefits. In New Brunswick

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, permit me a moment to congratulate you on your appointment as Deputy Speaker of the House and to extend my congratulations to the Speaker on his election as well. It is with both pride and humility that I rise for the first time in this historic place as member for

Poverty  Mr. Speaker, while our economy is vigorous, a number of people are living in poverty, aboriginal families and children in particular. Can the Secretary of State for Children and Youth tell us what the government will be doing to help aboriginal children and youth?