G-7 Summit  Mr. Speaker, Halifax is ready. World leaders will begin to arrive tomorrow in beautiful Nova Scotia for the Halifax Summit. They will discuss issues that will affect all of us. Reform of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund can help to build peace and economic stab

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I agree with some but certainly not all of the comments of the hon. member for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca. We should look at what Bill C-301 does. First, it would apply when an accused has two previous convictions for any of the 15 offences listed in the bill. Bill C-30

Committees Of The House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade concerning Bill C-87, an act to implement the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and U

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I was interested in the hon. member's comments in relation to the TAGS program in Atlantic Canada. I understand her concerns, but it is important that she realize that the process of retraining people who have been working in the fishing industry, which has been so

Budget Implementation Act, 1995  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is not familiar with my riding and its nature. There is very little agricultural activity in my riding. The member mentions rural Saskatchewan and that I should have some understanding of these issues. My grandfather would agree because he, my mother

Budget Implementation Act, 1995  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. member for Vancouver East. I am pleased today to speak on third reading of Bill C-76. I begin by reading from page 16 of the Liberal red book which was the book we campaigned on during the election. It establishes in many wa

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Standing Order 36, I wish to present a petition signed by over 3,000 people from Halifax West and other areas of Nova Scotia. The petitioners believe that all those who commit crimes of a serious nature regardless of age should be tried before the

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Standing Order 36, I rise to present a petition signed by 144 petitioners, calling on the government to act quickly to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the parliamentary secretary to the minister of defence. It was recently reported that two members of the Maisonneuve Regiment in Montreal were associating with racist organizations. Can the parliamentary secretary tell the House what is being done

Earth Day  Mr. Speaker, Earth Day is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the successes we have had in the environment which reminds us of the great work that remains. This past Saturday was the 25th anniversary of Earth Day. The students, parents and teachers of Harry R. Hamilton Ele

Rail Strike  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister for International Trade. Atlantic Canadians are worried about the impact of the rail strike in our economy. We are frustrated with the attempts of the Bloc and the NDP to delay an end to the rail strike. Small manufacturers, employees

Parliament Hill  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the spokesperson for the Board of Internal Economy. As promised in last year's budget the cost of operating Parliament Hill has been reduced by millions of dollars. Can the spokesperson tell us what measures the Board of Internal Economy will take

Port Of Halifax  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to bring good news from the port of Halifax. In 1994 revenues of the port of Halifax were up 4.7 per cent. There is more good news. There was an increase of 23 per cent in container traffic in the fourth quarter of last year. Sixteen hundred vesse

Toughlove  Mr. Speaker, today in my riding of Halifax West many volunteers are out doing fundraising efforts for TOUGHLOVE Canada, a non-profit organization that counsels families in the use of non-violent discipline to resolve behavioural problems with troubled teenagers. Many doctors, ps

Trade  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister for International Trade. The biggest concern in my riding of Halifax West is with jobs and the economy. The Prime Minister recently led a trade mission to Latin America with 200 Canadian companies. Can the minister tell the House wha