Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to speak to Bill S-248, a Senate bill that was brought forward to the House by the Conservative member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan. I know the member is passionate about this issue and has worked hard to bring this legislatio

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Madam Speaker, on the first question with regard to presumed consent, I believe that if my bill is implemented, and implemented soon, I do not think the requirement for an opt-out system is necessary. I have high hopes that if the question is on the tax forms, which reach likely

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her kind words. I absolutely have witnessed, as well, the joy of seeing somebody wake up after surgery knowing he or she has received a life gift from someone else. It is truly emotional. It is something that affects one and has certainly inc

Canada Revenue Agency Act  moved that Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ donors), be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to rise to speak to my private member's bill, Bill C-316, at third reading. For those who may not be familiar with Bill C-316, i

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank all members who spoke to this legislation both today and a month ago during the first hour of second reading. The majority were very supportive, some I am not too sure about, like the hon. member for King—Vaughan. She did not quite mention where

Calgary Confederation  Mr. Speaker, this past weekend I was door knocking in my riding and there were still far too many people unable to find work. I heard stories of people remortgaging their homes, exhausting their savings and borrowing from family just to stay afloat. Calgary is being left behind

Organ and Tissue Donation  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to speak to Motion No. 189, which seeks to improve the organ and tissue donation system here in Canada. This is a very timely issue for debate in the House, in a week that has seen the tabling of the health committee's report on organ

Organ and Tissue Donation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for tonight's motion. It really means a lot to me as a strong advocate, as the member is as well. I understand that about one in five families say no to the wishes of their loved ones to donate organs. Does the member have any thoughts on why it i

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the hon. member from Vancouver for his work on the health committee and his devotion to organ and tissue donation as well. He is a great man, and I thank him for all his support on this bill. With regard to young people who do not drive or do not do income

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Mr. Speaker, as I stated in my speech, there is minimal, if any, cost with regard to implementing this change to the tax form, other than the ink to be printed on the forms. It is a question that individuals would tick off a box, signalling whether they wished to be an organ don

Canada Revenue Agency Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his ongoing work with regard to organ and tissue donation awareness. It is an honour to serve with him on the health committee. I respect the member immensely, and thank him sincerely for his support on this bill. His motion will come up

Canada Revenue Agency Act  I will continue from where I left off, Mr. Speaker. The Humboldt Broncos tragedy last spring highlighted the issue across Canada when Logan Boulet signed up as an organ donor just weeks before his tragic death. This incredibly kind gesture prompted thousands more to register, bu

Canada Revenue Agency Act  moved that Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Canada Revenue Agency Act (organ donors), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, for those who may not already know, I have been a long-time advocate of organ and tissue donation in Canada. In fact, a few yea

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition in support of my private member's bill, Bill C-316, which comes up for second reading next week. The petition is submitted by members of the National Capital Region Gift of Life Network. The petitioners from around Ottawa-Gatineau

World Vision  Mr. Speaker, I and colleagues from other parties went to Kenya last week. We saw how Canadians support international development through a non-governmental organization called World Vision. We saw first-hand the positive changes that Canadian taxpayers' investments are making. We