Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, the government is committed to ensuring that Canada takes all appropriate actions to counter terrorist threats to this country, its people, our way of life, and our interests around the world while co-operating with international partners as appropriate. Listing an

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, I am glad to hear that the Conservative caucus, from what I understand in terms of the member's answer, has participated in ensuring that all of her caucus colleagues have taken that course. It was something that was highly recommended. I know that all the members

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, the potential impact of this legislation is fairly significant. I referenced in previous comments that it is somewhat historic as we try to improve the workforce and the quality of life for individuals in the workforce. It has been fairly well received by the popul

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I wonder if my colleague across the way could provide her thoughts as to some of the mechanisms in the legislation that would be utilized by individuals in the workplace.

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, the member across the way never ceases to surprise me when she addresses legislation or other matters in the House, because she is always inclined to make it personal and to attack. If we look at what we are debating today, it is a very progressive piece of legisla

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I mentioned earlier how historic this legislation actually is. It deals with a very important social issue and it will make our workforce a happier place to be in. Perhaps the member could comment on the significance of the legislation. We had all-party support insid

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, it is important that we do not lose the focus on the legislation itself. It is a very progressive piece of legislation. As much as the national government is demonstrating a very strong leadership role, and we have seen the support coming from the Senate and members

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate many of the comments that members have put on the record, addressing this important and arguably very historic legislation before us. I want to pick up on one aspect, which is the whole issue of bravery. It takes a great deal of courage for victims to

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments the member across the way made in addressing this important, and as I argued earlier, somewhat historic legislation before us. From a national perspective, the government is demonstrating leadership by trying to deal with the issue. The mem

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, we appreciate many of the comments from my colleague across the way. As I pointed out earlier, we look at the legislation as somewhat historical in what it would do. I would be interested in the member's comments on the importance of other jurisdictions, specificall

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, action is important. We have before us substantial and historical legislation. We should be looking at the substance of the legislation. I believe we have unanimous support of the chamber for something that will move Canada forward on a very important file. Perhaps w

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, it is with pleasure that I table another petition on the pharmacare program. The petitioners call on the Prime Minister, the Government of Canada and all members of the House of Commons to be aware that the federal government should develop jointly with provincial a

Global Warming  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I suspect if you were to seek it, you would find consent for the following motion. I move: That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, during the debate tonight pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls,

National Defence Act  Madam Speaker, I suspect if you were to canvass the House, you would find unanimous consent to call it 6:30, so we could begin the emergency debate.