Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, when we work alongside and know how difficult it is to work in an industry like the forestry or fishery, then we know only too well the toil it takes on those individuals. They do need an opportunity to be able to retire with dignity, to get out of working in an envi

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, clearly, that is a question that needs to be put to the current minority government. The fact that there are no initiatives in the throne speech to deal with issues of poverty and homelessness is exactly why we are here today and making a point of that. I would ask

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with another Atlantic Canadian, the member for Halifax West. As a new member of Parliament it is not only a privilege but an honour to have this opportunity today to respond to the Speech from the Throne. I am able to be here to do so b