Madeline-Ann Aksich  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in heartfelt sorrow at the passing of a remarkable, courageous and inspiring individual, Madeline-Ann Aksich. Madeline was a life force who left a profound impression on all who had the great privilege of knowing her. Businesswoman, internationalist, vo

Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act  Mr. Speaker, first, I would like to inform my colleague that I was not a public servant. I was a political assistant. Thus, it cannot be said that we were benefiting from the same protection measures with regard to employment security, for example. However, I worked with many pub

Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act  Mr. Speaker, first, I want to say just how proud I am to have taken part, as a member of the Standing Committee on Governmental Operations and Estimates, in the consideration of Bill C-11. This consideration has led to significant changes to this bill, thereby greatly improving i

Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada. The Sayabec community in the Lower St. Lawrence is reeling from the announced restructuring of the Uniboard plant and the loss of 200 jobs. What does the Minister of the Economic Developm

Gasoline Prices  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for splitting his time with me. I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of my electors who are deeply preoccupied by the fluctuating and rising price of gasoline and who are indeed angered by this phenomenon. I shar

Civil Marriage Act  Mr. Speaker, I will be voting in favour.

An Act to Authorize the Minister of Finance to Make Certain Payments  Mr. Speaker, I have a short question for the hon. member. Given that under Bill C-48 new spending only comes into effect if there is a federal budget surplus of $2 billion or more, would the member not call that budget bill a no deficit budget bill?

An Act to Authorize the Minister of Finance to Make Certain Payments  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member on his family and wish all members of his family success. Does he not think that a young couple starting out would not be more likely to want to start a family if they knew that there was a well publicly financed health care

Breast Cancer  Mr. Speaker, cancer is a word that strikes fear in the hearts of all Canadians and breast cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of this terrible disease. Fortunately, there are many caring Canadians who in their determination to help find a cure for cancer have created new an

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change  Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the hon. members of this House of the appointment of Jacques Bilodeau as Canada's ambassador to the Eleventh Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will be held in Montreal from November 28 to December 9,

Athletic Excellence  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise the accomplishments of Stephanie Horner, a 16 year old swimming champion from Beaconsfield, Quebec, in my riding of Lac-Saint-Louis. Stephanie has been awarded a bursary from the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence. The foundation was es

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have three petitions to present. The first two are from constituents who would like to see the government maintain the traditional definition of marriage.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, my third petition is signed by constituents who wish to express their ongoing opposition to the national missile defence project. The petitioners wish to express that they are against any future Canadian participation in the project.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of the Environment. For the guidance of the Conservative members, who still do not understand that a healthy environment goes along with increased growth and economic prosperity, could the minister explain to the House what the new Li

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Natural Resources. The Government of Canada is delivering on one of its key Kyoto commitments, vis-à-vis emission reductions. Could the minister provide the House with further details of the voluntary emission reduction plan he si