Impact Assessment Act  Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded vote.

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, those were interesting words. I can tell members that I have been a parliamentarian for over 30 years now. Most of that time has been in opposition. I can honestly say that this is really amazing, with this particular Conservative Party, even though it is saying th

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, as I am sure you can appreciate, I was not necessarily at the committee, nor did I hear the explanations that would have ultimately been provided. The member would be best advised to sit down with department officials or possibly have that discussion with the ministe

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, there is no hypocrisy. The member should allow me the time to expand on the things he just finished saying. We are talking about substantial legislation, on which there is support from all sides of the House, and how the Conservatives are using this as a tactic in

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, establishing a public complaint and review commission would reinforce and strengthen public confidence in the system. That is what makes the essence of the legislation powerful; it is a potentially effective tool that would assist in keeping that confidence in two in

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise and speak in the House. When I think of Bill C-20, which we are debating today, I cannot help but reflect on what the member for Sturgeon River—Parkland said today, which was that the Conservative Party was disappointed, in essence, that the

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, I was rather enjoying a good portion of the member's comments. I want to pick up on one aspect, when he talked about the short title because, for those who might be following the debate, there is a valid argument to be made that the Conservatives are doing nothing m

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, just to acknowledge your comments after my S.O. 31, I appreciate what you said and will respect that. The following questions will be answered today: Nos. 2440, 2442, 2443, 2446, 2450, 2451, 2453 and 2455.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, if the government's responses to Questions Nos. 2438, 2439, 2441, 2444, 2445, 2447 to 2449, 2452 and 2454 could be made orders for returns, these returns would be tabled in an electronic format immediately.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, finally, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand at this time, please.

Outdoor Theatre  Mr. Speaker, Rainbow Stage is Canada's largest and longest-running outdoor theatre. It is truly a jewel in the north end of Winnipeg. This year, it will be celebrating 70 years of providing incredible, world-class entertainment. Starting on June 27, the first of two musicals is

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, it is truly amazing. On the one hand, the Conservative Party is trying to blame the government for not advancing the legislation, and on the other hand, it is the Conservative Party that is preventing the passage of the legislation. It is amazing how the member can s

Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act  Mr. Speaker, for those who were around an hour ago, I was trying to draw a comparison about who the leader of the Conservative Party was listening to. I do not want them to get overly sensitive this time around, but I am going to try this. Prime ministers have what they call leg

Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a very complicated issue with jurisdictions and different actions from different organizations. I do not use the word “organizations” lightly. I am interested in what the member has to say. From 2006 to 2008, we had huge numbers of automobile thefts. We were v

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, we always have to take things with a grain of salt when it comes to economic development. If my colleague wants to reflect on the Harper years, one needs only to take a look at the damage that was caused in the manufacturing industry in the province of Ontario, for