Ethics  Madam Speaker, let me explain to the member that federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country. All members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules. When the rules are

Ethics  Madam Speaker, all members of Parliament and all parties fundraise and we all abide by the exact same rules. Events like these are one part of every party's fundraising and engagement work. It is important for us to recognize that when the rules are followed, no conflicts of inte

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, if you were to canvas the House, I suspect you would find consent to see the clock at 5:30 p.m. so we can start private members' hour.

National Seal Products Day Act  Mr. Speaker, I am going to be fairly brief in my comments, because I know that this is a very important issue for a number of my colleagues, particularly those from the Atlantic region. However, rest assured that Canadians as a whole understand and appreciate the significance of

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to recognize that the former prime minister did as the member said. I was in fact inside the Manitoba legislature and I believe my colleague and friend was in the Quebec legislature at the time. We can recall it. It even had many spin-offs. There were hu

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the member says that we should cut the rhetoric. I read the resolution and I can tell the member that the Liberal Party's position was that the word “condemn” was not necessary, but it recognizes the importance of that particular issue. As much as Liberals opposed

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, individuals who will take the time to understand the constituency I represent would quickly understand why this is such an important issue for me, my constituents, and all Canadians. It is critically important that we put the children first. I am proud to be a part

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia. This is an important debate that we are engaging in today. I come from a province in which child welfare has been a critical issue for many years. In fact, when I left the Manitoba

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments from the member, but we are missing out on an opportunity. I have noticed that this minister has a genuinely caring heart for first nations and indigenous people. Let us look at the magnitude of the problem. When I served in the Manitoba l

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

Immigration to Atlantic Canada  Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak if I may for just a few minutes, only because I truly believe that what the member is proposing would be fantastic for the Atlantic region. I was a provincial MLA for many years in Manitoba. We had a very similar problem, and I attribute the s

Canada Business Corporations Act  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the efforts that the minister has made to date on what I believe is a very important file to all Canadians, dealing with the status of women and gender equity. How important is it to demonstrate leadership? We have a Prime Minister who has shown lea

Canada Business Corporations Act  Madam Speaker, I recognize that the member was hoping to be able to respond further, so I will allow him to respond to the comment, if he would.

Canada Business Corporations Act  Madam Speaker, I am delighted that the Conservatives are going to be supporting this piece of legislation. It is a good piece of legislation and we are always prepared to share credit. We hope to see it pass second reading relatively quickly, but we will wait and see what takes p

Canada Business Corporations Act  Madam Speaker, I suspect the bill would not have been necessary if the former prime minister and Conservative government had been successful at getting the job done on the file. However, I am glad and grateful that the official opposition appears to be supportive of the legislati