Canada Student Financial Assistance Act  Mr. Speaker, unfortunately I was not able to hear entirely what the member said as I had a problem with the translation. However I want to point out that I know there has been a lot of-

Canada Student Financial Assistance Act  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your indulgence. I thank the hon. member for his question. Next time I will try to listen more carefully. I tried to listen in French because I wanted to make sure I understood, but I was trying to translate. I apologize for that. It is an interestin

Canada Student Financial Assistance Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased today to speak on the issue and in support of the government bill. I graduated from university about 11 years ago, in 1983. Since then or over the past 10 years there has not been any increase in loans for students. The bill is about our future. It

South Africa  Mr. Speaker, when Nelson Mandela cast his ballot Wednesday morning at the Ohlange High School north of Durban, people around the world watched and cheered. Nobel Peace Prize winner and democratic pioneer, Mandela stands as a pioneer of integrity and dedication in our chaotic worl

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, what we are discussing today is a 1942 tax law which defines the regulations for child support payments following a divorce settlement. I am pleased to join the debate because I believe that a wise society should strive to give its children the best possible start i

Social Programs  Mr. Speaker, hunger and poverty are very real problems in Atlantic Canada. The Metro Food Bank Society of Halifax-Dartmouth has recently released a comprehensive survey of food bank users in the metro area. This survey serves as a sombre reminder of the often forgotten members of

Defence Policy  Madam Speaker, I also want to congratulate the hon. member for his speech this evening. I certainly can appreciate, as he does very well, the history and the role of our armed forces, coming as I do from an area in which there is certainly a very strong military component. Althou

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, this is obviously a question for the Minister of the Environment. I am not the minister but I am aware of many cases of provincial-federal overlap in legislation. There are many areas, for example, in Nova Scotia that we are concerned about. I am sure we would like t

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, I had discussions with municipal and provincial representatives in my riding about this very question and about the things they feel are needed in the area, obviously not just for a short-term boost but to lay a long-term foundation for business to succeed in our are

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, my speech began at 1.52 p.m. and was closed off at two o'clock. I would like two additional minutes to conclude my remarks before we have questions and comments, if I may.

Speech From The Throne  As I was saying, I am pleased that we in this House will help to save another $5 million by doing our part. I am also in favour of reforming the MPs' pension plan. Canadians are watching to see whether we are here to serve ourselves or our country. I believe we are on the right

Speech From The Throne  Mr. Speaker, allow me to add my words of congratulations to the many you have received since your appointment as Deputy Speaker. I also want to congratulate the hon. members for Bruce-Grey and Madawaska-Victoria for their eloquence in moving and seconding the Speech from the Thr