Fisheries  Mr. Chairman, as an avid fisherman and passionate admirer of the Yukon, I want to talk tonight about a great industry that has existed in the Yukon for over a century while at the same time our natural, healthy fish stocks have continued. I implore everyone here tonight to do eve

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I would disagree with the member's assertion that the spending comes too late. It is only because of our prudent fiscal management over the years. When we did have a large deficit it restricted our ability to fund. We were spending money on interest and deficit payme

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to rise today to speak to the budget, especially in relation to my riding in northern Canada. I am delighted at the number of references in the budget to northern Canada, and I will mention those in my speech today. I have about 25 points but I will g

Olympic Winter Games  Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, February 22, residents of Vancouver, British Columbia showed their overwhelming support for Vancouver's bid to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. My constituents in Yukon and I, who would like to attend, would like to thank everyone in V

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I have a question and a comment and I will start with my comment. We are talking about the Auditor General's report. Not that long ago there was a report relating to abandoned mine sites. We have some contaminated sites in the north. There was a need to deal with th

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The member is not allowed to mention who is present in the House.

Health  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to rise today to announce a very successful conclusion to a meeting at the Prime Minister's residence this morning, in which a basic understanding of northern health care needs was agreed to. I would like to commend the Prime Minister, the three north

Supply  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's thoughtful, insightful and important question adds very much to today's debate. Her eloquent comments and her excellent question allow me to elaborate on the points I did not have time to outline. Saddam Hussein has used these weapons not only on h

Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today to speak to the perilous situation in Iraq because of the consequences it could have for Canadians everywhere. This situation is perilous to the stability in the Middle East. It is perilous to the lives of innocent people. This is a serious debate

Supply  Since that time, about that many have come on side and actually think we should go to war with Iraq, perhaps three or four out of the 30,000 constituents. I have made it clear in the House and across the country in the National Post of the aversion of Yukoners toward going to wa

Health  Mr. Speaker, given the unique circumstances and special conditions in the north and the fact that the territorial governments did not agree with the health care accord yesterday, could the government please tell us how it plans to solidify this important partnership for the effec

Whistle Blower Human Rights Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. A member is not allowed to mention the presence or absence of members in the House.

Iraq  Madam Chairman, I just want to follow up on the UN resolutions which have been mentioned a number of times tonight. In fact, the member just mentioned a number of outstanding resolutions that are not enforced and how this weakens the credibility of the United Nations. I know the

Iraq  Mr. Chairman, the Leader of Her Majesty's opposition said that Iraq was in non-compliance with resolution 1441. I wonder if the member could outline that non-compliance but, more specifically, if nothing further occurs is that enough to go to war?

Iraq  Mr. Chairman, I thank the right hon. member for his firm information which was very helpful. At the end of his speech he said that he would like the Government of Canada to take parliamentarians into its confidence. Does the member believe that President Bush has taken the gover