Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act  Mr. Speaker, I know the member meant to say today is June 23, which is Public Service Day. Today is apparently Thursday. Tomorrow will also be Thursday, but we have kept the same days of the month. I did hear the answer from the hon. leader of the official opposition and I have

Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation  Mr. Speaker, it had not been my intention to mention the ongoing bombing in Libya, but 70% of Canadians oppose that as well. I agree that Canada Post is more essential to the lives of rural residents. I am from a rural community myself. A larger concern around Canada Post is wh

Asbestos  Mr. Speaker, I would like to share with all members an excerpt from an international newspaper about what happened yesterday in Geneva. As opponents to listing chrysotile became sparse, the elephant was left with nowhere to hide. Tempers flared as Canada confirmed it would not

Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation  Madam Speaker, I am also hearing from constituents. The Island Tides, a wonderful local paper in my area, cannot be delivered. I have received a heart-wrenching email from a woman who is waiting for a child support cheque from her ex-husband. However, I also recognize that this l

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2011-12  The Green Party votes against the motion.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2011-12  Mr. Speaker, the Green Party is voting no.

Main Estimates, 2011–12  Mr. Speaker, the Green Party will be voting no.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2011-12  Mr. Speaker, my entire caucus will be voting no.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2011-12  Mr. Speaker, I will be voting against it.

Main Estimates, 2011–12  Mr. Speaker, no.

Main Estimates, 2011–12  Mr. Speaker, the Green Party votes no.

Climate Change  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate our wonderful pages on their beautiful voices and thank them for that incredible moment. I am rising today to remind us that 23 years ago next week was the first global scientific conference on the threat of climate change. Canada sponso

Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act  Madam Speaker, on a point of order. The Minister of Public Safety misspoke. I want to make sure the record is clear that the Green Party stands with the NDP and the Liberals opposing this bill.

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, I will be voting in the same way as in the previous motion, yes.

Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country. I have to differ with him initially, of course, in pointing out that Saanich—Gulf Islands is the most beautiful riding in Canada. The member's speech focused on the budget bu