Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to put forward a petition from seniors and others from within the constituency dealing with the whole issue of senior pensions. At a time in which we are dealing with the budget coming down just an hour or so from now, it is very easy to distinguish what

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I have a passion for Canada's health care system and in looking over the budget I would ask my New Democratic colleague this question. When we think of our national health care system and the role the federal government should play, I would like to recite a questio

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure to table a petition today. The petitioners indicate that they would like to see more accountability in health care brought to the Canada Health Act, which would include stable funding, national standards and so much more. We need to recognize th

Filipino Canadians  Mr. Speaker, given the societal turmoil happening in the world today, I bring to the attention of the House a significant world event a quarter of a century past. Twenty-five years ago, the Filipino people changed, without bloodshed, a dictatorship that they had detested to a de

Democratic Representation Act  Madam Speaker, I do take some exception to the member making reference to the province of Quebec. We all love and have a very strong passion for the province of Quebec. I do not think it adds to the member's argument when he brings down other provinces, like Prince Edward Island

Petitions  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to present a petition signed by Manitobans concerning the Air Canada situation. These petitioners are asking the government to hold Air Canada accountable to the Air Canada Public Participation Act. Jobs are being threatened in Winnipeg, Mississa

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to ecoENERGY Fund projects in Nova Scotia: (a) in which federal riding is each project located; (b) what is the description of each project; (c) what is the expected cost of each project; and (d) what is the expected completion date of each project?

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to ecoENERGY Fund projects in Ontario: (a) in which federal riding is each project located; (b) what is the description of each project; (c) what is the expected cost of each project; and (d) what is the expected completion date of each project?

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to ecoENERGY projects in the Northwest Territories: (a) what is the description of each project; (b) what is the expected cost of each project; and (c) what is the expected completion date of each project?

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I bring forward a petition that calls upon the government to take some action with regard to health care. Canadians want a national government that will insist on more accountability in health care, which means stable funding, national standards and much more. The h

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions I would like to present today. The first one deals with the desire of many Canadians to have a national government that will insist on more accountability in health care. That means stable funding, national standards and more. There is a great

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, the second petition deals with the issue of visitor visas particularly from the Philippines and India. We need to support the right of family members to be able to visit Canada as long as they are of good character and good health. Far too often visas are turned down

Competition Act  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments made by the member, but I do not necessarily agree with what he said. At the end of the day, the passage of a bill of this nature is in the best interests of our country and consumers, ultimately. In fact, I support the bill, as well as the

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, the second petition deals with the guaranteed annual supplement for our seniors. Our seniors built our country and they are very concerned in terms of affordability. they do not necessarily have the money to buy some of the essentials, whether it is medicare or bein

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present two petitions. The first petition deals with the Air Canada Public Participation Act. As the member for Elmwood—Transcona has said, there is a great deal of concern with regard to thousands of jobs in Winnipeg, Mississauga and Montreal.