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Haiti Mr. Chair, I wonder if the member could tell us what he knows about the document entitled “Northern Dimension of Canada's Foreign Policy”.
March 10th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
March 9th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Contraventions Act Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to talk about Bill C-10 at report stage, the legislation to modernize the marijuana laws. I appreciate the support of the Bloc and NDP on the motion. I had a speech ready, but I am more interested in replying to the last two members who spoke because it
February 23rd, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Veterans Affairs Mr. Speaker, last Thursday the Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Veterans Affairs made an important announcement. I rise today to remind all members of the importance of their new initiative to recognize Canadian veterans who volunteered to participate in chemical
February 23rd, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak in support of Bill C-19 based on the fact that the subcommittee held hearings across the country to hear from Canadians, from interested parties and experts, and came up with this proposed act. The Corrections and Conditional Release Act is the
February 20th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
February 20th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Josie Sias Mr. Speaker, I have the great honour today to congratulate one of my own constituents, Josie Sias, who is, as we speak, being awarded the Order of Canada by the Governor General. Josie Sias is dedicated to communicating her unique knowledge of the people, history and geography o
February 20th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Income Tax Act Mr. Speaker, I am not sure what that has to do with science and technology. It is interesting how the members opposite spend half the day going after us for having too much control over programs. Then, when we set them apart from government, so that we are not in control, they c
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Income Tax Act Mr. Speaker, I can say from my time in policy meetings with the Prime Minister that the exact opposite is the case. He is very interested in emphasizing science and technology and in fact it is a central theme of the throne speech. The hon. member has missed the point of the reo
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Income Tax Act Mr. Speaker, I realize there are only a couple of minutes left and I want to make a few comments. First, I want to make it quite clear that I agree with a number of things the previous speaker said. I personally believe that the family is the foundation of our society. People in
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Supply Mr. Speaker, I am impressed at the thoughtful intervention of my colleague. It has always been the Canadian character to strive for peace through diplomacy, then through peacekeeping if it has to. However, in the long run, if we have to have peace through force, we have illustra
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the question. First, I did not categorically say that I would vote with the member. I said there was a good chance I would. I will still be listening to feedback that comes from my constituents. The point he made about space is definitely true
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Supply Mr. Speaker, my constituents are split on this issue as they are on many issues. I have a very dynamic riding with constituents who have well thought out views. On this particular issue as on many others, they have expressed views on both sides. With due respect to those who are
February 19th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Ballistic Missile Defence Madam Chair, I did not get any specific calls about this debate tonight, but I would like to go on the record to say that Yukoners are, as they are on a lot of issues, split on this issue. There are a number of Yukoners who think that Canada should not participate, but we are the
February 17th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate all those at home watching CPAC and also those in the galleries. Even though we have a very complex legislative schedule with a lot of debate and reports that have to be communicated in Parliament, we can take time out when there is a nat
February 13th, 2004House debate
Larry BagnellLiberal